Intermountain Healthcare has scheduled two Heartcode Basic Life Support skills classes for November 2026 in Logan and Ogden. The training sessions, designed for healthcare professionals, focus on high-quality CPR and AED usage.
NHL executives discussed early-season trends, including increased player skill levels and shifting salary landscapes, during a roundtable discussion. The discussion featured general managers from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators, and Utah Mammoth.
UDOT released the first part of its Summer 2026 Innovation Review on October 2, 2026, highlighting 41 innovations received between June 1 and the end of August. This initial report focuses on advancements in maintenance, planning, preconstruction, and construction.
Intermountain Healthcare has scheduled upcoming Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Skills Classes in Logan, Utah, and Burley, Idaho. These training sessions aim to equip participants with essential life-saving skills.
2026 was a rough wildfire year, as was feared due to the winter's low snowfall. Utah State University has shared a report on how this year ranks. The Beaver Canyon Fire started near Strawberry Reservoir in January, which at that time of year should have been buried under several feet of snow.
Foxboro Elementary will participate in the Statewide Read-A-Thon on Oct. 2. The event aims to celebrate reading and lifelong learning alongside students in the Davis School District and across Utah.
✅ Congress considered settling the same dispute for $15 million in 2002 under a proposal that also contemplated Utah relinquishing its mineral interests. ✅ The $60 million will be paid in four installments over 26 months, with the first payment expected within weeks.
Joshua Phillips was identified as the Fire & Emergency Manager in Duchesne County.
A new report from the Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project reveals that while Utah outperforms national averages in high school completion, the state struggles with high rates of college non-completion and persistent gender gaps in graduate education. The findings, released September 3, 2026, highlight significant regional disparities in educational attainment across Utah counties.
Utah State University Extension is expanding its remote work training through new AI certification programs and verified research on rural economic development. A recent evaluation of the Rural Online Initiative confirms that leadership training effectively increases the capacity for remote job creation in Utah's high-unemployment rural counties.
A preliminary plat for the Defa’s Dude Ranch subdivision was reviewed by the Duchesne County Planning Commission on September 2, 2026. The proposal involves dividing a parcel into six lots north of Hanna.
Recent U.S. Census Bureau data reveals a significant economic and housing divide across southern and central Utah counties, with Morgan County reporting a median household income of $130,929, nearly double the national average. While some regions like Morgan and Beaver show high homeownership rates, others like Piute County face higher poverty rates and lower median incomes.
U.S. Census Bureau data from September 2026 reveals distinct housing and demographic landscapes in Cache and Duchesne counties, Utah. While Cache County shows higher median home values and a larger population, Duchesne County maintains a significantly higher rate of owner-occupied housing.
Jesse Walker participated in various Duchesne County Library Board meetings and motions between 2024 and 2026.
A Uintah County man was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison after distributing fentanyl that caused the death of another individual. District Court Judge Howard C. , comes after 50-year-old Jerod Arthur Young, of Fort Duchesne, pleaded guilty on March 26, 2026, to distribution of fentanyl.
A Duchesne County man is facing felony charges for actions that allegedly took place on Sunday, August 30th. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, 37-year-old James Jay Redden came to his ex-girlfriend’s apartment around midnight and was knocking on the window and door.
In a statement released September 1, Duchesne County Clerk Chelise Curtis certified the list of qualified candidates for the November 3, 2026, general election ballot.
Three people died Friday afternoon following a head-on collision on State Route 40 in Duchesne County. The accident involved a KIA hatchback and a Peterbilt semi truck near milepost 82.
Jerod Arthur Young, a 50-year-old man from Fort Duchesne, has been sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that caused a death. The sentence follows a guilty plea regarding a November 2023 incident involving a fatal transaction.
City officials said Monday that the severe storms caused "some complications and damage" at the Duchesne Cit Cemetery. "We understand how important the cemetery and the resting places of loved ones are to our community. Flooding in Emery County forced approximately 100 people to evacuate in Orangeville.
The North Sevier Cross Country Team shot off into their season this week with two meets. On Wednesday, August 26th the team traveled up to Duchesne at Starvation Reservoir for their first race. In the Girls's Race, Hannah Johnson finished 6th at 22:46; Linzy Perfect in 12th at 23:33; and Taylanee Aitken in 47th at 27:57.
Several gravesites at the Duchesne City Cemetery in eastern Utah have sunk into the ground following the heavy weekend downpours that caused flooding across the state. Along with the gravesites, multiple headstones were also damaged. Photos from the cemetery appear to show the gravesites having sunk several feet into the ground.
40 after the truck driver overcorrected, troopers said. The truck then overcorrected, crossing into westbound traffic. None of the occupants of the Kia were identified. The driver of the semitruck was taken to the hospital with injuries that did not appear life-threatening.
Fredrick "Rick" William Wright, 54, died following an automobile accident in Duchesne County on August 28, 2026. Wright, a Vernal resident and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, was survived by his daughters, granddaughters, parents, and siblings.
The Duchesne County Commission scheduled a combined working and regular meeting for August 31, 2026. The meeting will be held at the Duchesne County Administration Building to address various local government matters.
A repeat DUI offender has allegedly been caught at it again. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, dispatch received multiple reports of a yellow Dodge pickup swerving all over the road. They responded to the area around milepost 78 on Highway 40 in Duchesne County.
A man has been charged with 1st Degree Felony Rape in Duchesne County for an incident that allegedly took place this week. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, police received a Child Abuse and Neglect Report involving an allegation of sexual abuse of a child.
A sample ballot for the Duchesne County Republican primary was released for the June 23, 2026, election.
Duchesne County Clerk-Auditor Chelise Curtis issued a notice regarding the 2026 General Election. The election was scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
The Duchesne County Library Board convened in a special meeting on September 10, 2026, at Roosevelt Library to discuss strategic planning for 2027-2029. The discussion centered on patron needs, service improvements, and updating the library’s mission and values. A public survey and focus groups were planned to gather input from the community.
Duchesne County is seeking proposals for a commercial appraiser to provide assessments for commercial and industrial properties. The contract is intended for a one-year term or a series of one-year terms.
A repeat offender has been arrested and charged in Duchesne County following a series of legal violations. This development follows a history of driving privilege restrictions and legal proceedings in the region.
