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Dinosaur National Park a Main Stop for Alaska Geology Students

Aug 29, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Ready for a strange question? What does Dinosaur National Park share in common with Alaska? If you said they are both in the United States that is a correct answer but more interestingly they have shared 16 students. The GeoFORCE Alaska program is a four-year program to help rural students to get involved in careers in science and technical fields, specifically geology.

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Department of Public Safety Highlights Drowsy Driving

Aug 29, 2019 · Basin Now · News

It is a common thought among drivers that pushing through tiredness is just part of the driving experience. Unfortunately, nothing could be further then the truth. Data from the Department of Public Safety states that lack of sleep mimics someone who has alcohol in their blood. If you are going 18 hours without sleep it is like having a Blood Alcohol Content of 0.05%. 21 hours without sleep is like being at the legal limit of 0.08%.

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Woman Killed in 7 Vehicle Accident in Fort Duchesne

Aug 28, 2019 · Basin Now · News

One woman was killed in a 7-vehicle accident in Fort Duchesne on Highway 40 Tuesday afternoon shortly after 1:00pm. According to Utah Highway Patrol, six vehicles were stopped in the eastbound lane of Highway 40 directly in front of Ute Petroleum in Fort Duchesne near mile marker 121.5 as a blue Toyota Tundra approached.

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Uintah School District: Fighting Social Media’s Influence on Teen Mental Health

Aug 28, 2019 · Basin Now · News

It’s hard if not impossible to know all the long term effects that social media is having on lives, especially on young lives that equate what they see on screens as reality. Recognizing the need, the Uintah School District is doing their part to fight social media’s influence on teen mental health by hosting a free informational night for parents at the Vernal Middle School Auditorium on September 10th at 6pm.

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DWR Announces Final Permits for Cougar and Bobcat

Aug 28, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources wants the public to be aware of changes the Wildlife Board has approved for cougar and bobcat permits. The current management plan was established in 2015 and is set to expire in 2025. It was determined that because cougar populations are meeting the established guidelines that an increase in the number of permits this 2019-2020 season were proposed and approved.

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Scott Ruppe Business Administrator on School District Levy

Aug 27, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Uintah School District is eager to educate the public about a Resolution that will be on the November 5th ballot that supporters are calling a win-win proposal. If approved by voters, the Uintah School Board “will lower its capital levy by more than what the voted local levy generates for the school district for at least the next three years.” The District shared Monday that the tax impact would actually mean an approximate $24 dollar decrease in taxes in Uintah County annually on a home valued at approximately $192,000 dollars and a decrease of approximately $44 dollars annually on commercial and secondary homes.

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Owen Mac Making US Debut in Vernal

Aug 27, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah Basin might not be considered the launching point for international artists but this Wednesday and Thursday that will be the case. Owen Mac is a 16 year old Irish singer making his USA debut right here in Vernal.

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Another Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Crash Over SR-35

Aug 27, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Tragedy struck over the weekend, according to a report from the Utah Highway Patrol, when a motorcycle crashed trying to avoid a dog. The crash took place on Sunday, August 25th around milepost 26, just 10 miles west of Hanna. A group of motorcyclists were headed from Woodland to Hanna on SR-35 with the speed limit posted at 50 miles per hour.

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Family Pleading for Help to ‘Find Jesse – Missing Veteran’

Aug 27, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The family and friends of a missing veteran believed to be traveling back roads between Arizona and Utah are pleading with the public to share his picture and be watching for him. “Jesse Conger is a Marine Corps veteran missing out of Scottsdale, Arizona,” shares his family. “He is believed to be on the backroads between Scottsdale and his home town of Ogden, Utah.