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Senator Lee on Repealing Obamacare

Apr 21, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Americans, including plenty in the Uintah Basin, are hoping for more affordable healthcare options with a new administration in office. Senator Mike Lee shared his perspective on repealing Obamacare during his visit to the Uintah Basin this week.

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UBATC Announces Welding Partnership

Apr 21, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Award winning welding students at UBATC have not only paved the way for their own future but contributed to the brightening of the future of UBATC as a whole. UBATC President Aaron Weight announced on Thursday a landmark three-way agreement between UBATC and two industry leaders, NORCO Welding Supply and Miller Electric Manufacturing.

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Merrell and Standefer Families Release Statement

Apr 20, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The Merrell and Standefer families released a statement today, announcing that, while they are still praying for a miracle in the Grand Canyon, the search for 62-year-old Lou Ann Merrell of Vernal and her grandson 14-year-old Jackson Standefer will continue on a limited basis.

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Crews Battle Wildfire Outside Meeker

Apr 20, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Fire season is already underway as multiple agencies battle the Mile Marker 24 Fire twenty miles east of Meeker. On Tuesday, April 18th, at approximately 2:30pm, the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting that a private controlled burn had gotten out of control.

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Give Em’ Health: ATV Youth Safety Course

Apr 19, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Weather is warming up and folks are enjoying fun in the great outdoors. TriCounty Health Department is urging safety first by offering two youth ATV safety courses this month. “This came about because Primary Children’s Hospital looked at what injuries were coming in to them,” explains TriCounty Health representative Jeramie Tubbs.

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NRA Youth Hunter Education Challenge

Apr 19, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Building the next generation of hunters; that’s the goal and purpose of the YHEC, Youth Hunter Education Challenge, put on by the National Rifle Association. To the excitement of many, the NRA Youth Hunter Education Challenge for the state of Utah is being held this weekend in Vernal.

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Senator Mike Lee Makes Stops in Basin

Apr 19, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Senator Mike Lee visited the Uintah Basin on Tuesday. Vernal was among his stops where he spoke at length on Basin relevant topics. Sage grouse, the EPA, health care and economic recovery were among the topics explored but a running theme was the danger of big government and over-regulation.