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TONIGHT: Female Twist of Classic Odd Couple Opening at Vernal Theatre: LIVE

Jan 17, 2020 · Basin Now · News

‘The Odd Couple: Female Edition’ opens at Vernal Theatre: LIVE tonight! This contemporary classic comedy explores the real life subject matter of sudden roommates, clean freak Florence Unger and slob Olive Madison. The theatre guideline for the show is that it is for ages 8 and older. Production lead Katie Ufford, who plays Olive Madison, says that the play will be more appreciated by older youth and adults but that a younger audience will still find moments of comedy to giggle at and that a comedy is just what the month of January ordered.

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Lane Frost Challenge at the Western Park Friday and Saturday

Jan 17, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Lane Frost captured the attention of the bull riding world by becoming the 1987 World Champion in bull riding. He became known to the world through the movie ‘8 Seconds’. Unfortunately, he tragically died after a successful ride when a bull turned on him. Lane grew up locally on a Lapoint farm. In his memory, the Lane Frost Challenge was established in 2001 here in Vernal. By 2009 the challenge had 10 events throughout Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, and South Dakota which included Professional Bull Riding and Championship Bull Riding stops.

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Iowa Sex Offender Arrested in Vernal for Alleged Sexual Assault on Greyhound Bus

Jan 17, 2020 · Basin Now · News

An intoxicated registered sex offender recently released from prison in Iowa and enroute to California was arrested in Vernal on Wednesday for a sexual assault that allegedly took place on the Greyhound bus he was traveling on. According to the arresting officer’s Affidavit of Probable Cause, the manager of the KFC restaurant in Vernal called police after the bus driver reported that a man on the bus had a bag of alcohol and had inappropriately touched a female passenger.

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Trapper Mine President Confirms Mine Closure Between 2026 and 2030

Jan 16, 2020 · Basin Now · News

While it may not be surprising, it is still a blow to the people and economy of northwestern Colorado and beyond. Trapper Mine president Michael Morriss confirmed to the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel this week that with the closing of Craig Station power plant, Trapper Mine will close sometime between 2026 and 2030 as that is the mine’s sole customer. Tri-State Generation and Transmission announced a week ago the retirement of their 3 remaining coal generation facilities; Craig Station and Colowyo Mine in northwestern Colorado by the year 2030 and their New Mexico coal-fired power plant by the end of 2020.

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UBTech Considering Adoption of Collegiate Mascot; Wants Public Feedback

Jan 16, 2020 · Basin Now · News

UBTech is mulling around some big ideas and are asking the public to share their opinions through a short online survey. On Wednesday, UBTech director of marketing and recruiting Stephanie Carter informed local media partners that UBTech is considering adopting a collegiate mascot and would like feedback prior to proceeding any further with this consideration. The survey can easily be accessed from the front page of www.ubtech.edu and it will be available until the end of the month. All feedback from community members is welcome, whether or not you are a student or community partner in some way.

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Vernal Elks Lodge Hosting Charity Poker Tournament to Benefit Local Woman

Jan 16, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Vernal Utah Elks Lodge is thoroughly engaged in finding ways to help the Uintah Basin community. This Friday they are holding a Charity Poker Night to benefit Maren Collier. Maren has been diagnosed with Cervical Cancer and the good people of the Vernal Elks Lodge are inviting the community to join them in a night of fun that will benefit Maren as she pursues treatment. “This is our first event,” shares tournament coordinator Josh Pike. “If we get a good turnout I am hoping we could continue doing it once a month for other people in need.”

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Uintah County Heritage Museum Featuring a Traveling Art Show

Jan 16, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Uintah County Heritage Museum had many great displays during 2019. It looks like the museum will be continue that trend going into 2020 as they feature the traveling art show entitled, Eres Poderosx: You Are Powerful. The display is from the Utah Division of Arts and Museums and features eight different artists from eight different homelands. Izzy Fernandez, David Peralta, Ella Mendoza, Jorge Arellano, Veronica Perez, Andrew Alba, Lola Reyes and Melissa Alvarez are all featured with their own art inspired by heritage and experiences from all parts of Latin America.

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Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife Having 2020 Banquet This Weekend

Jan 16, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife 2020 banquet is coming up this weekend. The SFW has a mission to “promote the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat, assist in providing quality wildlife management programs, educating the public about the role hunters play in wildlife conservation, and perpetuating the family tradition of hunting and fishing." SFW is made up of nearly 8,000 sportsmen and women, everyone from average hunters and influential celebrities to wildlife experts, firearm and ammunition manufacturers, taxidermists, guides and outfitters, working together to create a future for wildlife and for hunters.

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TONIGHT: Meet and Greet Local Author Tonya Murray at Uintah County Library

Jan 16, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah Basin has unique challenges that create unique perspectives. Local author, Tonya Murray, has one such perspective that she is now sharing with the world in her new book, Functioning Hot Mess. Tonya served the Basin as the Director of the Uintah and Daggett Counties’ Children’s Justice Center. The book helps individuals embrace their inner chaos and be enough in a world that is trying to say that they are not. Her belief is that “you are enough – right now, in this moment.

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Locals Gathering Signatures in Opposition of Utah Tax Restructuring

Jan 15, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Sign at Davis Food and Drug (located at 575 West Main Street Vernal) all week long from late mornings to evenings. Sign at Daniels Plumbing and Heating (located at 1330 East Hwy 40 Vernal) all week long during business hours. Sign at Spoofs Coffee Drive Through (located at 215 West Main Street Vernal) is hosting a signing event on Thursday Jan 16 from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm.

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Give’m Health: Staying Healthy During the School Year

Jan 15, 2020 · Basin Now · News

It's impossible to completely protect your kids from germs during the cold and flu season but there are things you can do that will help. Representing TriCounty Health on the topic, local school nurse Ashley Harrison says that the best way to make sure your child’s immune system is running at its best is to make sure they are getting plenty of sleep, good exercise, and nutritious food. Harrison acknowledges that it can be difficult to get kids to bed but that it is worth the effort because it is not only important for their physical health but their cognitive and emotional health as well.

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Register for Eight Week Biz Smart In Depth Entrepreneur Training

Jan 15, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Running your own company can be very fulfilling but it also has its own set of challenges. America’s Small Business Development Center Utah wants to help the entrepreneurs of the Uintah Basin. The organization will offer what is called Biz SMART In Depth Entrepreneur Training. This eight week course will cover such topics as planning and research, organizational matters, financial overview, financing your business and generational change. There will be a class in Vernal and one in Roosevelt.