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Search Underway for Missing Swimmer at Red Fleet Reservoir

Jul 15, 2020 · Basin Now · News

A search is underway for a swimmer who did not resurface at Red Fleet Reservoir on Wednesday. According to Utah State Parks spokesman Eugene Swalberg, the incident happened in the mid-afternoon at Red Fleet State Park when a 33-year-old Uintah County man was on a boat with others in the wakeless area of the reservoir.

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Uintah School Board Approves 2020-2021 School Year Reopening Plan

Jul 15, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah School District Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 school year reopening plan during a public meeting Tuesday night held at the Vernal Middle School auditorium. The Board unanimously approved a motion to approve the framework of the proposed reopening plan with the intent to start the school at 100 percent capacity pending consultation with TriCounty Health in August before the school start date.

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Allen Fire Burning in Uintah County

Jul 15, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Crews continue to battle a fire reported 30 miles northeast of Vernal in Daggett County. The Allen Fire was reported on Monday evening near the Utah-Colorado state line and was originally being called the Allen Draw Fire.

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TriCounty Health Provides Clarification on COVID-19 Situation Update Page

Jul 15, 2020 · Basin Now · News

TriCounty Health Department has provided clarification concerning the data provided on their COVID-19 Situational Update page on www.tricountyhealth.com. From the time COVID-19 made its presence known in the TriCounty Health District, the health department has reported the overall total individuals that have tested positive for COVID-19 based on PCR Positive results.

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Abbot Fire Burning in Indian Canyon

Jul 14, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Crews are battling a fire that started Monday in Duchesne County. According to Utah Fire Info, federal and local firefighters responded to the Abbott Fire in Duchesne County. “The fire is burning in the right fork of Indian Canyon about 10 miles southwest of Duchesne,” shares Utah Fire Info.

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$5.1 Million in Cares Act Funds Added to Uintah County Budget

Jul 14, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Uintah County issued a press release on Monday sharing that the Commission approved the addition of $5.1 million dollars in federal CARES Act funds to the current fiscal year budget. CARES stands for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security and the CARES Act monies are expected to be received by the county in three installments.