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Community to Remember Fallen Officer Kevin Orr

Oct 19, 2016 · Basin Now · News

On November 22nd, 2006, a Detective for the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office lost his life while on a Search and Rescue mission. 34-year-old Detective Kevin Orr was coordinating the search for a missing woman from a helicopter when the aircraft struck a power cable near the town of Jensen.

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Maesar Fire Substation to Move Forward

Oct 19, 2016 · Basin Now · News

A project that could save residents money while increasing public safety is moving forward. According to Uintah County Commissioner Bill Stringer, the Maesar fire substation project can proceed now that funding has been arranged.

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Safety Urged as Deer Hunt Approaches

Oct 19, 2016 · Basin Now · News

With a fantastic deer hunt anticipated, wildlife offices are reminding hunters to put safety as the top priority. Statistically, Utah is considered a safe place for hunting, shares DWR Conservation Outreach Officer Bryan Clyde, but there is always room for improvement.

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Duchesne County Weighs in on Yellowstone Feeder Canal Repair Project

Oct 19, 2016 · Basin Now · News

The Duchesne County Commission is weighing in on the Yellowstone Feeder Canal repair project proposed by the Moon Lake Water Users Association. In a letter signed on Monday and addressing the Bureau of Reclamation office in Provo, the Commissioners state their support of “lining segments of the deteriorated concrete canal (and an earthen embankment section) with a geomembrane liner, covered with at least three inches of shotcrete or concrete.”

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Board of Equalization Hears Appeals

Oct 18, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Every fall, county Boards of Equalization meet to hear appeals on assessed property values that were mailed out to property owners in July. In Uintah County this fall, 103 of those appeals received an adjustment to their property value for a combined net reduction in value of about $9 million dollars.

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Roosevelt Aquatic Center Meeting Community Needs

Oct 17, 2016 · Basin Now · News

After a successful first summer, the Roosevelt Aquatic Center remains a staple for local family fun in the Roosevelt community. According to Aquatic Center Director Edwin Butterfield, summer numbers were high and this fall attendance has naturally slowed down but is still great for during the school year.