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Fatal Motorcycle Crash on SR-35

May 31, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Excessive speed is being investigated as a contributing factor in a fatal motorcycle crash on SR-35 between Kamas and Tabiona on Sunday. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a husband and wife were traveling westbound on separate motorcycles at approximately 4:00pm.

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Fishing with the Fox Adding Adventure to Family Fun Time

May 31, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Fish are being caught, tags are being turned in, and prizes are being doled out. Fishing with the Fox and the Division of Wildlife Resources are incentivizing family fishing this summer. Over 400 fish have been tagged in Pelican Lake alone while over a hundred more are tagged in Moose Pond and the lower Stillwater Pier Pond.

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Free Fishing Day Events

May 30, 2017 · Basin Now · News

June 10th is Free Fishing Day in Utah and the Division of Wildlife Resources is holding three events in northeastern Utah. “If you have a spouse, teenager, or a friend who you want to introduce to fishing,” shares DWR biologist Randy Oplinger, “Free Fishing Day is a great day and way to do it.

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Sheriff’s Office Urges Seatbelt Usage

May 30, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office is urging all travelers to wear seatbelts. Memorial Day weekend is among the busiest travel weekends of the year and kicks off the annual vacation season. “We are participating in the statewide Click It or Ticket campaign and want to stress the importance of wearing our seatbelts always.

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Lady Utes Softball Take Second in State

May 30, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The Lady Utes Softball team finished off their season with a 2nd place finish at state. The 4A state championship took place last week at the Salt Lake Valley Softball Complex in Taylorsville. The Lady Utes fought hard and found themselves in the championship match with the Spanish Fork lady Dons.

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Three Vernal Men Missing

May 30, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Vernal City Police are hoping the public can help in finding three men that have been missing for over a week. According to Vernal City Police, 29-year-old Jacob Douglas Tilt, 33-year-old Robert Alan Spoon, and 33-year-old Jason Ralph Tilt were reported missing on Friday, May 26th and they had last been seen Monday evening, May 22nd.

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Duchesne Man Killed in Fatal Highway 40 Crash

May 30, 2017 · Basin Now · News

A tragic car crash on Highway 40 near Park City took the life of a Duchesne man just after midnight on Friday night. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a 2014 Kenworth semi truck hauling double tankers was traveling west on SR-40 near mile post 6 in the right lane.

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Safe Travels for Memorial Day Weekend

May 26, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Uintah Basin families will be hitting the road with the kickoff of vacation season this Memorial Day weekend. AAA projects that 39.3 million Americans will take a trip this Memorial Day weekend, which is one million more travelers than last year. In fact, it is the highest travel volume since 2005.

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Let’s Talk Cancer Support Group

May 26, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Eventually everyone is affected by cancer, either personally or through someone they know and love. The “Let’s Talk” cancer support group was formed to offer support and love to anyone who has dealt with the pain cancer can bring to life and the June meeting includes a special activity.