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Uintah County Sheriff’s Office on Recovered Bodies and Vehicle

Jun 23, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The bodies recovered inside a pickup truck from the Green River on Wednesday are believed to be the three Vernal men who went missing on May 22nd. The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office issued a release stating that the search for Robert Spoon, Jason Tilt and Jacob Tilt had continued on Wednesday with the search of a targeted area of the Green River in Jensen and that a vehicle matching that of the missing persons was located and pulled from the river at about 11:30am.

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High Temperatures and Fire Safety

Jun 23, 2017 · Basin Now · Uncategorized

Record heat has hit the west with areas of Nevada hitting 118 degrees and the Basin is feeling the heat as well. The unseasonable high temperatures are due to a strong high pressure over the region, shares National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Pringle.

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Uintah County Taxes Will Stay the Same as 2016

Jun 22, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah County Commission approved a tax rate on Wednesday that will keep taxes the same as citizens paid in 2016. The topic flared up last week when a tax rate was presented to the Commissioners that would increase the cost to property owners by $6 dollars on a $100,000 dollar home or $11 dollars on a $100,000 dollar business.

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Trailer Fire in Uintah County

Jun 22, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Crews responded to a fire in Uintah County on Tuesday. According to Fire Marshal Jeremy Raymond, the fire occurred around 5:30am and crews from Vernal City and Uintah County Fire Departments responded. The structure fire was located at approximately 1000 South 3700 West.

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Singin’ in the Rain Hits All the Right Notes and Dance Steps

Jun 22, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Mother nature joined the Outlaw Trail Theater stage crew for Tuesday’s performance of Singin’ in the Rain, providing scenic lightning in the background for the show’s signature number. Crowds have loved this year’s production of the iconic musical that includes all the dancing and music from the famous movie.

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Prop 1 Likely on 2017 Ballot

Jun 21, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Proposition 1 is expected to be included on the 2017 election ballot in Uintah County. According to Uintah County Commissioner Duane Shepherd, Naples City and Ballard have both formally submitted their request to the county that Prop 1 be included. Vernal City Council approved their own resolution to request it back in May.

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Uintah 12U Baseball Team Impresses in Cooperstown Tournament

Jun 21, 2017 · Basin Now · News

A group of local baseball sluggers worked hard to make their dreams a reality over the last year. After a year of skill building and fundraising, the Uintah 12U baseball team traveled to Cooperstown, New York last week for an intense tournament and amazing experience. The team placed 10th overall out of 50 teams from all over the nation.

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Sheriff Norton in the Jail and on the Road

Jun 20, 2017 · Basin Now · News

There is plenty to learn from the Daggett County Jail scandal and other law agencies are taking note. When asked what Uintah County is doing to prevent similar fiascos, Sheriff Vance Norton first commended Daggett County on being proactive and expressed confidence in the steps they are taking in the aftermath of their situation.