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Ashley National Forest: Snow Limiting Travel at Higher Destinations

Apr 5, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Ashley National Forest has the following message for the community: Although it seems like spring, the mountains do not yet agree. Snow will still limit travel for the near future at our higher elevations. Due to the last windstorm we have many trees across roadways on the forest that will need to be removed before the roads can be opened.

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Terra Academy Announces New Director for 2021-2022 School Year

Apr 5, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Terra Academy will have a new director for the 2021-2022 school year. The school recently made the announcement in a press release sharing that the Terra Academy Governing Board accepted Director Cassie Hay’s resignation with a heavy heart this winter [and] after undergoing an extensive search for a new director, the board is pleased to announce that Dr. Dean Wilson will begin his tenure as Executive Director in the 2021-2022 school year.

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Naples’ ‘Lanny the Dinosaur’ Hit by Suspected DUI Driver; Suffers Major Damage

Apr 2, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Less than a year ago, ‘Lanny the Dinosaur’ made the roadside park near the Naples City Offices his home, expecting that he would enjoy a long life of greeting travelers on Highway 40. Tragically, Lanny’s hope was cut short after being hit by a suspected DUI driver on the early morning of April 1st. His beautiful but broken triceratops self had to be hauled away and it is unclear if repairs can be performed to allow for Lanny’s return.

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COVID-19 Transmission Index (4/1-4/7)

Apr 2, 2021 · Basin Now · News

TriCounty Health Department announced that the Transmission Index levels of local counties remained the same from the week before with Uintah and Duchesne County staying at the Moderate Level and Daggett County staying at the Low Level. According to Thursday’s press release, Uintah County’s 7-day average percent positivity was 5 percent and there were 57 cases in the past 14 days.

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Governor to Sign Bills in Vernal During ‘Utah Roads School’ Conference

Apr 2, 2021 · Basin Now · News

A special event that’s had a few years off is back and taking place in Vernal next week. Now hosted by the Utah Association of Counties, the 2021 Building Utah Conference (also known as ‘Utah Roads School’) will welcome leaders and professionals from all over the state next week including Governor Spencer Cox who will not only speak to this group of professionals but will also perform several ceremonial bill signings.