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East Fork Fire and Center Creek Trail Fire Update

Sep 14, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The warmer temperatures and low humidity led to increased fire activity at the East Fork Fire markedly west of Moon Lake and north of Twin Pots Reservoir. That said, containment increased to 18% as the crews made of 259 firefighters continue line construction and guided helicopters continue water bucket drops on hot spots.

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Public Asked to Watch For Stolen Vehicle

Sep 11, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Law enforcement agencies have warned in recent weeks of a spike in vehicle burglaries. Unfortunately, the trend has not stopped at that. Vehicles have also been stolen. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public to keep an eye out for a 2013 Silver Ford Explorer that was stolen out of Roosevelt on Thursday.

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Uintah School District Providing Free Meals to All Kids

Sep 11, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah School District announced Thursday that beginning Monday, September 14th, breakfast and lunch for all kids, ages 18 and under, will be provided for free. “This free meal program is being offered through a federal waiver that is part of the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” shares Uintah School District.

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Steinaker State Park Testing For Harmful Algal Bloom

Sep 10, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Steinaker State Park is a popular recreation spot but park officials want the public to know that testing is underway of a possible Harmful Algal Bloom. The park started to notice patches of green around the dock area. For now visitors are asked to recreate away from the areas of scum and avoid swimming in the dock area.

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Pool at Uintah Recreation Center Now Closed

Sep 10, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Plans involving the Uintah Recreation Center pool will have to be put on hold as the pool is now officially closed. A pool closure for maintenance is done annually but this year’s closure will take a bit longer as the extent of the work needed to make repairs will require nearly a month.