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Interagency Drug Bust in Sweetwater County

Nov 15, 2016 · Basin Now · News

An interagency effort led to multiple drug arrests last week in Rock Springs. A search warrant was conducted and undisclosed amounts of methamphetamine and marijuana were located. 39-year-old Lana Rae Vermillion was arrested for felony Delivery of Methamphetamine and Felony Child Endangerment with Methamphetamine, among other charges.

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DWR Still to Release Thousands of Pheasants

Nov 15, 2016 · Basin Now · News

The initial flurry of the pheasant hunt has died down but the commitment of the Division of Wildlife Resources to keep Utah stocked for hunters has not. Utah’s pheasant hunt runs until December 4th on state and federal lands as well as Walk-In Access properties.

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2 Teens Injured in ATV Accident

Nov 14, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Two teens were seriously injured in an ATV accident on Saturday afternoon in Uintah County. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, emergency response was called to Massey Meadow, northeast of Vernal, shortly after 3:00pm on Saturday.

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Coalition Assisting on Browns Park Swinging Bridge Repairs

Nov 14, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Who could forget the day in June of 2014 when a blue 10 ton tractor broke halfway through the Browns Park Swinging Bridge and sat suspended over the Green River? For over two years, Colorado officials have worked to secure funding that will enable the bridge to be repaired and fully functional again but they’ve experienced many hiccups along the way.

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Bright Future for Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra

Nov 14, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Talented, young musicians had the audience on their feet at the debut concert of the Uintah Basin Youth Chamber Orchestra. The musicians ranging in age from 10 to 20 years old, took the stage at the Vernal Middle School on Saturday night and impressed with a program lineup that included Holt’s St. Paul’s Suite and the energetic Palladio composed by Karl Jenkins.

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Rangely Elks Club Charity Ball

Nov 11, 2016 · Basin Now · News

A night of live music and dancing in Rangely is all for a worthy cause. The Rangely Elks Club annual charity ball is tomorrow night and locals know the event is always a night to remember.

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Veterans Day Observed

Nov 11, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Local agencies, schools and citizens are observing Veterans’ Day today to honor the men and women who have served and are serving our country. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement of thanks to pay respect to the military servicemen and women.

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Detective Kevin Orr’s Call Number to be Retired

Nov 11, 2016 · Basin Now · News

An upcoming memorial service to honor a local Sheriff’s detective who lost his life nearly 10 years ago, will include a ceremony to retire his call number. Uintah County Sheriff’s Detective Kevin Orr was organizing a search and rescue effort from the sky on November 22nd, 2006, when the helicopter he was traveling in crashed into the Green River and his life was lost.

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Vernal Trump Supporter Highlighted in USA Today

Nov 11, 2016 · Basin Now · News

While not everyone in rural Utah was on the Trump train, the majority of Utah voters were and one Vernal woman’s support made national news. Joni Crane is a familiar name to many locals thanks to her active role in recent years in the Republican Party, among varied volunteer service in the community.