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Craig Councilman Arrested on Child Sex Charges During Internet Predator Sting

Oct 18, 2019 · Basin Now · News

One of the new members of the Craig City Council is facing felony charges after being arrested during an undercover predator sting operation in Jefferson County, Colorado. According to the Arrest Affidavit, 48-year-old Brian Paul Mackenzie was arrested on October 11th for the crimes of Internet Luring of a Child, Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child, and Criminal Attempt Sexual Assault on a Child. The day before, an undercover officer posted a picture on a social media site posing as an underage female named “Kylie”.

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Vernal City Surplus Property Auction

Oct 18, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Vernal City has announced that the city is auctioning their surplus property. Just a few of the items being placed up for auction include a 12 Volt water pump, a band saw, cement vibrator, and couple swap cooler.

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Deer Check Stations to Test for Chronic Wasting Disease

Oct 18, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources is asking for the public’s cooperation with hunters playing an important role in the surveillance of Chronic Wasting Disease. During the first few days of the rifle hunt, DWR officers will be collecting samples at check stations across the state, including several in northeastern Utah. Successful hunters are encouraged to stop at a check station where staff will take lymph nodes from the deer and ask a few questions including where the deer was harvested.

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Frost Wins Professional Rodeo’s 2019 Linderman Award

Oct 18, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The PRCA announced this week that a Uintah Basin man is the winner of a prestigious annual award in professional rodeo. Josh Frost of Randlett captured his first Linderman Award this year for competing in the tie-down roping, steer wrestling, and bull riding events, shares PRCA ProRodeo. The Linderman Award is given to a cowboy that has won at least $1,000 dollars in three events, one of which must be a roughstock event and one a timed event.

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Former Senator Kevin VanTassell Continues to Serve the People of the Uintah Basin

Oct 18, 2019 · Basin Now · News

While his plate is perhaps less full in comparison, retirement for former Senator Kevin VanTassell has shown a continued commitment to the citizens of the Uintah Basin. VanTassell served as the Utah District 26 Senator for 12 years through 2018 and enjoyed a successful career with Zion’s Bank. Now in retirement he chooses to still serve on boards that have an impact on rural Utah: the Utah Building Board, Utah Communications Board, and Utah Highway Commission on which he is a voting member.

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No Injuries Reported in Tuesday Rollover Crash on 500 North in Vernal

Oct 17, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Thankfully there were no serious injuries reported in a rollover crash that took place Tuesday in Vernal. According to Utah Highway Patrol, the accident took place around 9pm on 500 North (SR-121) and 1500 West. The driver of a 2012 Honda was traveling westbound when the vehicle ran off the road to the right. The accident caused the vehicle to roll leaving the vehicle on its side in the middle of the roadway. Utah Highway Patrol shares that no serious injuries were reported.

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DWR Urges Waterfowl Hunters to Watch for Harmful Algal Blooms

Oct 17, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources is urging waterfowl hunters to watch for Harmful Algal Blooms while out hunting, including some identified in northeastern Utah. While some believe Harmful Algal Blooms only occur during hot summer weather, it is possible for them to continue to be a threat to humans and pets throughout the fall and winter.