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New Medical Director for Gold Cross Ambulance in Uintah County

Mar 13, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Gold Cross Ambulance has a new Medical Director for Uintah County, replacing the now retired Dr. Bruce Daniel. Dr. Adam S. Nielson is currently an Emergency Physician and the Medical Director of the ER group at Ashley Regional Medical Center. As the new Medical Director, Dr. Nielson will “provide medical direction and management of Gold Cross’s EMS system in Eastern Utah, approving standards, policies, protocols and procedures and assure compliance with all state statutes and regulations.

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Duchesne County Jail Suspends In-Person Visits and Volunteer Programs

Mar 13, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that the Duchesne County Jail volunteer programs and in-person inmate visits are suspended, effective Friday, March 13th. This is being done in an effort to prevent the potential spread of Coronavirus. “The decision to suspend volunteer programs and in-person inmate visitation at the jail is a precautionary measure,” shares the Sheriff’s Office. “The jail currently uses the HomeWAV system, which allows inmates to connect with loved ones anywhere in the world once an account has been set up at www.homewav.com.

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AV Water District: “Drinking Water Is/Will Continue To Be Produced And Safe”

Mar 13, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District shared a clear message on Thursday amidst rising concerns of the spread of Coronavirus. “COVID-19 concerns are rising but we want you to know that your drinking water is and will continue to be produced and safe,” shares the District. “COVID-19 and other viruses are inactivated by chlorine in the drinking water. We meet, and exceed state and EPA standards in regards to disinfection. Your water is, and will continue to be safe to consume. We are preparing as a district to ensure essential services continue in the event of virus transmission to the area.”

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Public Asked to Be Proactive with Census

Mar 13, 2020 · Basin Now · News

What was planned to start with state leaders gathering to show the public the importance of this year’s Census shifted to a need for Utahns to be self motivated in participating in the Census. The dominance of the coronavirus in the headlines might be overwhelming but should not stop Utahns from completing the Census. The Census is conducted every ten years by mandate of the United States Constitution and is a crucial tool used by demographers, historians, and is used to allocate federal funds.

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Coronavirus: Local Schools and Health Department Make Announcements

Mar 12, 2020 · Basin Now · News

TriCounty Health Department is keeping locals up to date on Coronavirus while coordinating with local entities. There are currently two confirmed and unrelated cases in Utah and no cases or suspect cases within the TriCounty area. Still, TriCounty Health urges all to wash hands regularly, avoid non-essential travel to impacted areas, avoid non-essential contact with those who are generally sick, and to disinfect objects and surfaces using household cleaning sprays or wipes. If you ARE sick, DO NOT go to work, school, church, or other social gatherings. Cover your cough and sneezes and wash hands regularly. Isolate yourself until all symptoms have stopped without assistance from medications.

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Medical Cannabis Pharmacy Location No Longer Destined for Vernal

Mar 12, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Utah Department of Health provided an update this week on the proposed Medical Cannabis Pharmacy License locations for the state and Vernal is no longer on the list. On January 3rd, the Utah Department of Health announced the companies awarded licenses and Pure UT was among them with a future location listed in Vernal. At that time, the Vernal Towne Center Facebook page confirmed that plans were in place for the medical cannabis pharmacy to be located in their center.

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What is the Ashley Karst National Recreation Geologic Area?

Mar 12, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The public is invited to learn about an area of Ashley National Forest newly designated as the Ashley Karst National Recreation Geologic Area. While the exact boundaries are still being worked out, the NRGA will be located generally up Taylor Mountain Road to the summit of the mountains and then over to and down Whiterocks River. A meeting will be held this month on what this area is and what this could mean for uses in the area. Ashely National Forest shares that:“

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Female Accomplice Enters Guilty Plea in Bank Robbery

Mar 12, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The female accomplice in a Colorado bank robbery last fall has entered a plea of guilty. Craig Daily Press reports that 38-year-old Kristy Carrillo waited in the get-away vehicle while Rudy Cardenas robbed the Bank of Colorado in Craig last September. Carrillo served 100 days in jail and will now be on probation for three years. On February 5th, Rudy Cardenas entered a plea of guilty to Robbery, a Class 4 Felony, for the September robbery of the Craig branch of the Bank of Colorado. He went to immediate sentencing and was sentenced to serve 4 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections. Cardenas is also charged with robbing the Rifle branch of the Bank of Colorado just days after the Craig robbery.

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Open Houses Upcoming for Projects to Improve Access to Green River

Mar 12, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Flaming Gorge Ranger District will be hosting upcoming open houses to inform the public and gather input on projects to improve boater access to the Green River at the Spillway and Little Hole boat ramps. The Spillway Project proposes, among other things, to “separate users carrying watercraft and those needing to launch watercraft by excavating the hillside to expand the turn area by opening up space on the river side to allow for parking of vehicles with portable watercraft.”

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REVIEW: Uintah Theatre's ‘Shrek the Musical’ Delivers Fairytale Fun With a Huge Dose of Heart

Mar 12, 2020 · Basin Now · News

***FRIDAY AND SATURDAY PERFORMANCES STILL ON*** ***TriCounty Health Department restricts any who are sick from attending*** Uintah Theatre’s production of ‘Shrek the Musical’ plays on the Uintah High School Main Stage Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 7pm, and Saturday at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are available at www.uintah.net or at the box office before the show.

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CPW Provides New Update on Wolves in Neighboring Moffat County

Mar 11, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Colorado Parks & Wildlife have provided a new update on the wolves that have been verified in neighboring Moffat County. Back in January, wildlife officers confirmed the presence of a wolf pack and there has been plenty of public discourse on the pack’s presence since then. In this week’s announcement, CPW shares that a member of the public spotted the wolves in Moffat County on Tuesday, March 3rd, “providing a credible sighting report of seven wolves.” Wildlife officials investigated and visually verified six wolves in the reported area the next day on March 4th.