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Dollar Ridge Fire Reaches 45% Containment

Jul 10, 2018 · Basin Now · News

It’s more positive news as firefighters are making progress on the Dollar Ridge Fire. As of last report on Monday night, the fire reached 45 percent containment and the size was estimated at 52,068 acres. The continued effort being made to contain the fire has been monumental with total personnel on the fire at 863 on Wednesday night. Stories continue to spread of the generosity of the community towards the evacuees as well as special stories involving the firefighters themselves.

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Commissioners Consider Additional Lighting in High Crime Neighborhood

Jul 10, 2018 · Basin Now · News

A high crime neighborhood has caught the attention of the Uintah County Commission after a concerned resident came to them during last week’s Commission meeting with a specific request for more street lights. The neighborhood located on 4000 South and Vernal Avenue has, in the words of a concerned citizen, “a lot of drug traffic” over the last ten years.

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Demolition Underway on Old Union High; New School Ready for Fall Opening

Jul 10, 2018 · Basin Now · News

It’s the end of an era as demolition is underway on the old Union High School in Roosevelt. While most of the building is coming down, a portion will actually remain in tact and will be utilized as the new district offices. “Most of the work on the new school is done, and a lot of the classroom equipment and supplies have been moved in,” shares the Roosevelt Bulletin.

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Fish Eating Osprey a Main Event at Flaming Gorge

Jul 10, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The annual Flaming Gorge Osprey Watch is a favorite among locals and known as a chance to see more than just osprey. Other birds of prey, including golden eagles, turkey vultures and American kestrels are frequently spotted at the annual event, shares DWR outreach manager Tonya Kieffer.

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U.S. Marshals Say Wanted Man Last Spotted in Vernal

Jul 9, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Authorities say a Mississippi man, suspected of murdering his wife, was last seen in the Vernal area. 61-year-old Charles Eugene Bowman is being sought by the US Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team. Bowman’s wife was last seen alive on May 17th but her remains were found on the couple’s Mississippi property, reports KSL.

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Neighboring Colorado Battling Own Round of Wildfires

Jul 9, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Utah is not alone as fires threaten land and homes of many residents. Neighboring Colorado is also dealing with multiple wildfires. The Divide Fire, located 23 miles north of Craig, was mapped on Sunday at 19,947 acres. Moffat County Sheriff’s Office reports that hot, windy weather pushed the fire to over 13,000 acres on Friday and reached 40 percent containment on Saturday.

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Victim Identified in Harpers Corner Road Fatality

Jul 9, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The identity of a Dinosaur, Colorado woman who died in an accident in Dinosaur National Monument has been released. According to an updated press release from Park Ranger Sonya Popelka, 18-year-old Maria Blakley was found deceased at the scene of a single vehicle accident along Harpers Corner Road.

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Uintah County Fire West of Blue Mountain Caused by Lightning

Jul 9, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Lightning is to blame for a fire in Uintah County that started over the weekend. According to Uintah County Fire Marshal Jeremy Raymond, a lightning strike near Blue Mountain caused the blaze on Saturday evening which was initially reported as 3 acres. Crews from Jensen Fire Department, BLM, and the state responded.