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New Council Members Sworn Into Office In Local Cities

Jan 8, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Three new Roosevelt City Council members were sworn into office on Tuesday. Cody Aland, Don Busenbark, and Vince Reilley were sworn into their new positions by City Recorder Carolyn Wilcken during the Roosevelt City Council meeting on Tuesday night, shares a Roosevelt City press release. Aland, Busenbark, and Reilley are each set to serve a four-year term on the Council. A special thanks was also given during the meeting for outgoing Council members Dave Labrum, Aaron Weight, and Joe Burdick.

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Rangely Police Officer Administers Life Saving Naloxone Dose

Jan 8, 2020 · Basin Now · News

As more law enforcement agencies have adopted the practice of carrying naloxone for opioid overdose there have been more stories of lives being saved. The Rangely Police Department is the latest to share a success story. “On December 22nd at approximately 11:33 pm, Rangely Officer Block was dispatched to an address in Rangely in regard to a 29-year-old female who was not conscious and barely breathing. Officer Block arrived on scene at 11:37 pm.

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Lane Frost Display at Uintah Heritage Museum Ahead of Lane Frost Challenge

Jan 8, 2020 · Basin Now · News

A display remembering the legacy of Lane Frost is set up at the Uintah Heritage Museum in advance of the upcoming Lane Frost Challenge. The display includes pictures and personal items that Lane owned and wore during competition. Lane Frost is known the world over for the movie ‘8 Seconds’ which tells the story of the bull riding legend that meets a tragic end. Lane grew up on a Lapoint farm where he started riding dairy calves at the age of 5.

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Give’m Health: Quitting Tobacco the Perfect New Year’s Resolution

Jan 8, 2020 · Basin Now · News

While there are many choices that can have a positive impact on personal health, for those that use tobacco, quitting is likely the choice that will have the greatest overall impact. In the United States, about 500,000 people die each year due to tobacco related illness. Those numbers are hard to think about and Jake Isaacson, Health Promotion Director for TriCounty Health, wants those using tobacco to know that there are resources out there to help you quit.

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Locals Listed Among U Serve 2019 Volunteers of the Year

Jan 8, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor in partnership with the Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism announced last month their latest list of volunteers for 2019 and locals are among those honored. Rick and Mandy Slaugh were nominated by Daggett County. Landry George was nominated by Uintah Basin Healthcare. Joslin Batty, Alisha Gowen, and Brenda Halbert were nominated by Friends Against Family Violence and Laura Winkler was nominated by Uintah Basin Back Country Horsemen. Having seven people awarded from northeastern Utah is a jump from 2018 when there was one volunteer recognized, Calli Kettle of Duchesne County.

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Fifth Graders Invited to Enter National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest

Jan 8, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes is inviting the fifth graders of Utah, including the Uintah Basin, to take part in the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. This nationwide contest is hosted by the Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to help promote awareness among teachers, parents/guardians, and children and engage them in discussions about safety. Applicants need to be in the fifth grade with artwork that has the phrase “Bringing Our Missing Children Home”.

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No Injuries in School Bus, Car Collision on Monday

Jan 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Thankfully, there were no injuries reported in a collision between a school bus and car that occurred on Monday morning in Uintah County. Uintah School District made the announcement of the crash involving Bus 82. According to the responding Uintah County Sheriff’s deputies, the crash happened when a driver backing out of their driveway onto 1500 South failed to see the bus. “The driver of the bus honked twice to try to alert the other driver, but it did not work,” shares the school district announcement.

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Film ‘Highline’ Treks Uinta Highline Trail; World Premiere This Month In Vernal

Jan 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The epic and inspiring tale of five friends trekking across the Uinta Highline Trail in ten days is the focus of the film ‘Highline’ premiering in Vernal this month. The feature length documentary created by Outmersive Films weaves the personal stories of the five friends as they experience the 100 mile trail first hand. It also highlights the history of the area, including the Native American presence as well as tales of Spanish treasure and famous outlaws.

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2019 A Banner Year for Vernal Regional Airport

Jan 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

It was another year of growth at the Vernal Regional Airport and airport manager Doug Brown has the numbers to prove it. “As 2019 has come to a close, we have had another great year of growth and opportunities for our community members and those traveling to the Uintah Basin for work or play,” shares Brown. “We have set another milestone for commercial air service at the Vernal Regional Airport with initial numbers coming from Skywest and charters topping out at 13,561 enplanements and a total of 27,129 commercial passengers in 2019.”

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DWR: Poaching Up in Utah in 2019

Jan 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reports that poaching was up in the state in 2019. According to a press release issued on Monday, 1,050 animals were illegally killed in 2019 for a combined value of wildlife of over $386,000 dollars. While the total animals poached were higher, the total value was actually lower than 2018 due to the monetary values assigned to the species killed each year. There were 526 citations issued for unlawful take and wanton destruction compared to 611 in 2018.

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Daggett County Commission Invites Input on Wildfire Preparedness Plan

Jan 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Daggett County Commission is inviting public input as they work on their County Wildfire Preparedness Plan. The Commission shared in their January newsletter that they are working with the State of Utah Department of Natural Resources to create the plan. They shared the following: “If you have ideas for fire prevention, have already implemented fire prevention methods, know areas that could use help for fear of fires or if you are just interested in the process or helping, the Commission would like to see you there!” The public is invited to the meeting that will be held in the Daggett County Commission Chambers on January 14th at 2pm.

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Utah 4-H Starting a State-Wide Dog Club

Jan 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

For those involved (or might want to be involved) with 4-H in Uintah County who agree with Charles De Gaulle when he said “The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs” here is the club for you. A State-Wide Dog Club has been started for all 4-H members who have a passion for our four-legged friends. The club will be based in Weber County but offers virtual content for those a distance away. Any youth that is of the age of 8 to 12 that want to participate need to be an active 4-H member and have the help of a responsible adult.