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Presidential Primary Election Results for Uintah and Duchesne Counties

Mar 4, 2020 · Basin Now · News

It was high local voter turnout for the Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday. The following is the local preliminary election results. Clerk/Auditor JoAnn Evans reports that Duchesne County had a voter turnout of 44.8 percent. 295 Democratic ballots were received in Duchesne County with the top candidates being Bernie Sanders with 74 votes, Joseph Biden with 72 votes, and Michael Bloomberg with 54 votes. 3,698 Republican ballots were received in Duchesne County with Donald Trump receiving 3,576 votes, Bill Weld receiving 60 votes, and Joe Walsh receiving 23 votes.

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Uintah High Theatre’s ‘SHREK the Musical’ Opening this Weekend

Mar 4, 2020 · Basin Now · News

It's that time of year again! The talented teens of the Uintah High Theatre Department are ready to entertain the entire community with their spring musical production. The upbeat and whimsical ‘Shrek the Musical’ is already well known and loved by many who have enjoyed the Broadway production live or via Netflix subscription. For those yet unfamiliar, this is your opportunity to enjoy a version of Shrek that adds a huge dose of heart and musical talents from our local youth that is worth every penny of the ticket price.

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TriCounty Health on How to Spot Safe and Sanitary Body Art Practices

Mar 4, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Utah will soon have a state-wide law regulating the practice of body art, something that TriCounty Health has been doing in this area since 2001. The new rule is to make sure that not only tattoo artists but all body art facilities are practicing proper sanitation procedures. The definition of body art, according to the new rule, is body piercing, tattooing, or application of permanent cosmetics. This includes having your eyebrows microbladed. Microblading is done by having the eyebrow skin cut by a small blade and applying ink over the top to give the appearance of hair.

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Ute Indian Tribe and University of Utah Athletics Agreement Renewed

Mar 4, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The relationship between the Ute Indian Tribe and University of Utah will continue with a new 5 year deal signed. In a joint press release issued Tuesday it was announced that the pair’s memorandum of understanding allows the university’s sports team to continue its use of the name “Utes”, something that the university has used with the support of the tribe since 1972. “The Ute Indian Tribe is pleased to continue its partnership with the University of Utah,” shares Chairman of the Ute Indian Tribal Business Committee Luke Duncan.

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DEQ Announces Program Aimed at Improving Uinta Basin Air Quality

Mar 4, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality Division of Air Quality has announced a program aimed at improving air quality within the Uinta Basin. The Uinta Basin Oil and Gas Engine Exchange is one of the DEQ programs offering incentives to oil and gas producers who voluntarily take action to reduce their emissions in order to help with attainment of the ozone standard by the year 2023. This specific program provides financial assistance for up to 40 percent off the cost to replace non-road, stationary, or gas engines which support oil and gas production.

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Sweetwater County Fire Chief and Spouse Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement

Mar 3, 2020 · Basin Now · News

A fire chief and his spouse have been arrested in Sweetwater County for allegedly embezzling funds from the City of Green River Wyoming Fire Department Foundation. 50-year-old Green River Fire Department Chief Michael Nomis and his wife 46-year-old Stephanie Nomis were arrested on Monday morning without incident. Michael Nomis is charged with felony theft and wrongful appropriation of public property and Stephanie Nomis is charged with felony theft.

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Local Youth Shine at 2020 Uintah Basin Science Fair

Mar 3, 2020 · Basin Now · News

It was an impressive showing at the 2020 Uintah Basin Science Fair held on Thursday at the Uintah Conference Center. Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth grade students from Uintah Middle School, Vernal Middle School, and Terra Academy displayed a wide range of interesting and unique projects and awards were distributed by a long list of sponsors. The winners of the science fair included the following: In 6th grade Biological Science – first place Kade Richens and second place Ruby Glazier. In 7th grade Biological Science – first place Justi Cook and second place Zane Taylor.

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Uintah/Daggett Children’s Justice Center Holding Child and Teen Classes in March

Mar 3, 2020 · Basin Now · News

In their efforts to keep the children of the Uintah Basin safe and educated, the Uintah/Daggett Children’s Justice Center will be holding child and teen classes throughout the month of March. The classes will be taught by The Journey Therapists for free. The first class will be Wednesday, March 4th at 5pm. The class is for those children that are ages 2 to 4 and will focus on safe and unsafe touches, safe people and places, and dealing with difficult feelings. This age is a great time to start teaching the children that their body belongs to them and how to reach out to others when they need help.

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Worried About Coronavirus? Just Take the Usual Preventative Measures

Mar 3, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Coronavirus is a subject that everyone is talking about. There have been cases in Oregon, Nevada, and California, and the CDC recently requested that Intermountain Healthcare in Utah provide care for a person that was diagnosed outside the state at one of their high-level isolation units. Though there is no immediate risk to the American public, the CDC wants to remind the public that there is no vaccine for the Coronavirus disease and the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed.

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Ned LeDoux in Concert presented by Eagle Country 105.5 KLCY this Week at Vernal Middle School

Mar 3, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah Basin is filled with people that know what honest work is and is not afraid to get their hands dirty. It is a lifestyle that country music artist Ned LeDoux, who will be performing in concert this Thursday at the Vernal Middle School, knows all too well. LeDoux states, “I was born and raised on a ranch, which my family still owns outside of Kaycee, Wyoming. That was my life and it’s reflected in the songs I write. I just think back to those days working on a ranch and hanging out with my granddad, who taught me how to drive a tractor, work cows and everything that is associated with ranching, but music has always been my dream.”

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Boardgame Party at Uintah County Library

Mar 3, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Who would have thought it? Board games are seen as a way to pass the time but can add some great additional benefits. Some of the scientific benefits include a boost in language skills, sharpens an individuals’ focus, teaches the value of teamwork, and they help in a majority of social skills. Not only that but they benefit everyone from preschool to nursing homes. In the spirit of such play Uintah County Library and TriCounty Health Department are partnering together to have a Boardgame Party. It is an activity for all ages to come to the large conference room in the Uintah County Library and play board games.