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Lapoint Elementary Third Grade Class Presents Wax Museum

Feb 11, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Using wax figures to honor loved ones and paying tribute to famous figures has been a practice since the Middle Ages. Who would have thought that we would have one locally, even if it was for a limited time? At Lapoint Elementary, Mrs. Keddy’s third grade recently held their Wax Museum presentations for their literacy core. The kids consulted with their teacher and family to select either a famous figure or someone that is important to them. They then researched important facts, gathered photos, and wrote about the individual’s life that was then displayed on a tri-fold poster.

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Uintah Basin Emergency Care Conference a Hit

Feb 11, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The annual gathering of real life superheroes was a success over the weekend at the Uintah Basin Emergency Care Conference held at the Uintah Conference Center. “UBECC 2020 was a hit,” shares event committee member and Gold Cross Director Scott Adams. “We had approximately 200 in attendance with presenters from all over the country, such as the mascot for the Kansas City Chiefs.” Audience members were from the Uintah Basin and beyond and consisted mostly of Dispatch, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, and Hospital Staff.

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Roosevelt Man Killed in Tanker Truck Crash in Duchesne County

Feb 10, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Authorities have released the name of a Roosevelt man who died in a tanker truck crash in Duchesne County on Friday. According to the release from the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, they were “dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover crash involving a tanker truck near 13000 West and 3800 South in the Arcadia area of the county. When deputies arrived, the driver of the truck was deceased.” The driver was 59-year-old Kevin Olin Nye of Roosevelt. Deputies do not know what caused Nye to go off the road and are continuing to investigate.

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$40,000 in Damage in Uintah County Home Fire

Feb 10, 2020 · Basin Now · News

According to a release from the Uintah Fire District, the Naples City Fire Department received a page for a house fire at 6150 South 1500 East in Vernal at approximately 1am on February 8th. “Upon arrival crews found heavy smoke coming from a trailer house in a mobile home park,” shares Uintah Fire District. “Two adults (a husband and wife) and a pet dog had exited the structure before arrival of firefighters. Crews immediately made entry to the home through the front door and found heavy smoke and fire in the back bedroom.

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Union Boys Swim Become State Champions

Feb 10, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Union High School boys swim team have claimed the title of 3A state champions. “The top three teams were separated by only 3 points as the team race was as close as it gets,” shares the Union Cougars news announcement on Saturday. “The entire swim team did great as they had several great performances.” The Boys 200 Medley team placed 2nd. The Boys 400 Freestyle relay placed 2nd. Taylor Hawkins placed 4th in the 200 Individual Medley. Dylan Hawkins placed 5th in the 100 Butterfly.

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USU Uintah Basin Excited to Announce New Offering Within Nursing Program

Feb 10, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Nursing shortages have been an ongoing issue in the state and rural areas have been hit hardest, including the Uintah Basin. Utah State University has announced a new offering with their nursing program that is expected to help meet the industry’s needs and it will be available through the USU Uintah Basin campus. The College of Education and Human Services will offer a new online Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) completion program.

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Plea Agreement Reached in Case of Money Stolen from Children’s Justice Center

Feb 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Vernal woman charged with felony Theft after being accused of stealing money from the Uintah & Daggett Counties Children’s Justice Center last fall has entered a plea of Guilty to a lesser charge in 8th District Court. 41-year-old Michelle Lyn Coon served as the Treasurer for the ‘Friends of Uintah & Daggett Counties Children’s Justice Center’. After suspicious account activity was noticed, Uintah County requested that an outside agency conduct an investigation. A Wasatch County officer performed the investigation that led to Coon’s arrest and a formal charge of Second Degree Felony Theft.

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A+E Networks Announces Release Date For ‘The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch’

Feb 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Locals have been hearing about the mysterious activity on Skinwalker Ranch for years and now mainstream America will get their chance as well. A+E Networks has announced a release date for their new nonfiction series titled ‘The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch’. In a press release issued on Thursday, A+E and the History Channel(a division of A+E Networks) share that the series will share “never-before-seen footage of the ranch and what it contains.

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Local Athletes Enjoy Fantastic Day at Special Olympics Snowshoe Invitational

Feb 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Our local special olympians had a fantastic day competing at the 2020 Special Olympics Snowshoe Invitational held January 29th at Soldier Hollow. “It was an amazing day,” shares Coach Brett Reynolds. “Each athlete competed in three races [and] all came home with awards. We had the oldest competitor and one of the youngest so our team covers a wide age range.” The local olympians got started in the snowshoe competitions two years ago when Brett and another local Special Olympics supporter Brian Gorum heard about the state competition and decided to become certified as coaches.

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Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce Holding a Valentine’s Dance

Feb 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Roosevelt City kept the winter blues away with their successful Winterfest Festival. They are going to keep our hearts beating to that rhythm just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Valentine’s Dance featuring the Silver Strand Band. The whole family is invited to this event for only $5 dollars per person. It will be held at the Crossroads Senior Center on Saturday, February 8th with the dance taking place from 7pm to 10pm. If you have any questions or would like to purchase tickets in advance, call 435-722-4296.