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Committee on Natural Resources Hosting Field Hearing in Roosevelt

Aug 28, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The Committee on Natural Resources is holding field hearings in Utah and the Uintah Basin is among the stops this week. A field hearing titled ‘Energy and Education: What’s the Connection?’ is being held in Roosevelt on Wednesday, August 28th, at 2:00pm at Union High School. The hearing is aimed at reviewing the challenges and avenues to encourage greater development of federal lands in order to provide resources for states and, in turn, education services.

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Uintah County Says Farewell to K-9 Officer ‘Jax’

Aug 28, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Uintah County has bid farewell to one of the county’s narcotics and patrol K-9 officers. “Jax, who recently turned 8-years-old, was recently diagnosed with a medical condition concerning his hips and any further patrol or narcotics training or work could cause him permanent disability,” shares Sheriff Vance Norton.

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Dollar Ridge Fire Radio-Thon Fundraiser and Weekend Events a Success

Aug 27, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The combined efforts of a long list of individuals and sponsors made something amazing happen this weekend, all to benefit Uintah Basin residents who are trying to rebuild since the Dollar Ridge Fire destroyed their homes and property. The two-day Dollar Ridge Fire-Aid Fair kicked off on Friday afternoon with a Radio-thon broadcast on Eagle Country 105.5 KLCY and streamed by Channel V6.

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Browns Park Swinging Bridge Reopens

Aug 27, 2018 · Basin Now · News

After a long wait, the Browns Park Swinging Bridge has reopened. Construction on the swinging bridge started last spring. Multiple entities helped to fund the repairs including the state of Colorado and contributions from the BLM, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, and the 7 County Infrastructure Coalition, among others.

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Dollar Ridge Fire-Aid Fair

Aug 24, 2018 · Basin Now · News

It’s been an awful two months for those affected by the Dollar Ridge Fire and unfortunately, many citizens in that area continue to be affected by the aftermath of the burn scar.

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Steinaker State Park Update on Steinaker Reservoir

Aug 24, 2018 · Basin Now · News

A local reservoir is being drained as repairs are scheduled for its dam. Steinaker State Park reports that the Steinaker Reservoir water level is at about the 10 percent mark and contractors are almost ready to start pumping water out. The boat ramp is still available to launch from and is expected to last until the water is down to about the 2 or 3 percent mark. There continues to be no limit on any fish species though a valid fishing license is still required. The water level is expected to drop approximately another 15 vertical feet. It is expected the reservoir will be re-filled the Fall of 2019 after the dam modification has been completed. Water officials have stated that the project cost of $17.68 million dollars is less than was originally anticipated. Photo credit: Steinaker State Park

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Roosevelt City Council Recap

Aug 24, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Roosevelt City Council met on Tuesday taking action on several items of business. The Council approved $235,000 dollars in grant funding to go toward planning runway renovations at the Roosevelt Municipal Airport, shares the Roosevelt Bulletin. The total project cost is approximately $3.5 million dollars.