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Uintah Basin Holiday Light Shows

Dec 15, 2020 · Basin Now · News

There is Christmas cheer to be found throughout the Uintah Basin in the form of holiday light displays and shows. In the Vernal area there are at least 9 homes with special light shows that are synced to music that can be tuned in on your car radio.

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Dinosaur National Monument has Changed Hours

Dec 15, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Dinosaur National Monument has changed to their winter hours. The Quarry Visitor Center and Quarry Exhibit Hall will be open Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Friday through Tuesday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Both buildings will be closed for the holidays on December 25th and January 1st.

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Intoxicated Roosevelt Man Fires Rounds Inside Apartment/Into Neighbor Home

Dec 14, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Amazingly and thankfully no one was injured during an incident on Thursday when an intoxicated man began firing rounds in his Roosevelt home, several of which went through the wall into his neighbor’s home. 34-year-old Scott Rueuben Cesspooch was arrested on December 10th for the offenses of Intoxication, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief, and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs.

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Uintah County Latest With Confirmed Cases of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease

Dec 14, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Uintah County has joined a growing list of counties in Utah with confirmed cases of RHDV-2, Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease. The Division of Wildlife Resources announced the following in a press release: Prior to the most recent discovery between Fort Duchesne and Lapoint in Uintah County, rabbit hemorrhagic disease in Utah had been found only in San Juan, Wayne, Sanpete and Iron counties. RHDV-2 only infects rabbits.

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COVID-19 Update

Dec 14, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The spread of COVID-19 continues in the TriCounty area. On Friday, TriCounty Health Department reported that there were 616 active cases out of 1,858 and 10 total deaths. As of Sunday night, the state reported on coronavirus.utah.gov that as of Sunday night the TriCounty Health District has two new deaths for a total of 12 and 1,924 total confirmed cases, an increase of 66 from Friday’s report.

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TriCounty Health Encourages Winter Driving Safety

Dec 14, 2020 · Basin Now · News

TriCounty Health Department recognizes that health extends beyond the topics of diet and exercise. In fact, with winter conditions starting to set in, TriCounty Health has the following tips for safe winter travel: Have a shovel in your vehicle. Keep a blanket and first aid kit in your vehicle as well as a 72 hour kit.