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2019 A Banner Year for Vernal Regional Airport

Jan 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

It was another year of growth at the Vernal Regional Airport and airport manager Doug Brown has the numbers to prove it. “As 2019 has come to a close, we have had another great year of growth and opportunities for our community members and those traveling to the Uintah Basin for work or play,” shares Brown. “We have set another milestone for commercial air service at the Vernal Regional Airport with initial numbers coming from Skywest and charters topping out at 13,561 enplanements and a total of 27,129 commercial passengers in 2019.”

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DWR: Poaching Up in Utah in 2019

Jan 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reports that poaching was up in the state in 2019. According to a press release issued on Monday, 1,050 animals were illegally killed in 2019 for a combined value of wildlife of over $386,000 dollars. While the total animals poached were higher, the total value was actually lower than 2018 due to the monetary values assigned to the species killed each year. There were 526 citations issued for unlawful take and wanton destruction compared to 611 in 2018.

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Daggett County Commission Invites Input on Wildfire Preparedness Plan

Jan 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Daggett County Commission is inviting public input as they work on their County Wildfire Preparedness Plan. The Commission shared in their January newsletter that they are working with the State of Utah Department of Natural Resources to create the plan. They shared the following: “If you have ideas for fire prevention, have already implemented fire prevention methods, know areas that could use help for fear of fires or if you are just interested in the process or helping, the Commission would like to see you there!” The public is invited to the meeting that will be held in the Daggett County Commission Chambers on January 14th at 2pm.

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Utah 4-H Starting a State-Wide Dog Club

Jan 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

For those involved (or might want to be involved) with 4-H in Uintah County who agree with Charles De Gaulle when he said “The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs” here is the club for you. A State-Wide Dog Club has been started for all 4-H members who have a passion for our four-legged friends. The club will be based in Weber County but offers virtual content for those a distance away. Any youth that is of the age of 8 to 12 that want to participate need to be an active 4-H member and have the help of a responsible adult.

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Vernal Among Locations Announced for Medical Cannabis Pharmacy

Jan 6, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Utah Department of Health has announced companies awarded medical cannabis pharmacy licenses and a company listed with a Vernal location is among them. According to their January 3rd announcement, the companies have been selected from more than 130 applications submitted through a competitive bidding process and have locations in Logan, Ogden, West Bountiful, Salt Lake City, Springville, Lindon, Provo, Park City, Cedar City, St. George, and one in Vernal to be called Pure UT.

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Uintah School District Issues Press Release on State Report Cards

Jan 6, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah School District issued a press release on Thursday regarding the school report cards issued by the Utah School Board of Education. The report cards no longer give an overall letter grade for each school and is based mostly on spring test results. The data for 2019 for the entire state was released on January 2nd. “As a district we have improved our commendable ratings by one this year and received our first exemplary rating, which was earned by Vernal Middle School,” shares District Curriculum Director Jayme Leyba.

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Union High School Student of the Week

Jan 6, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Union High School's Student of the Week is freshman Emily Crapo, nominated by her English teacher, Ms. Knighton. "Emily is a hilarious and bright student," shares Ms. Knighton. "She comes in and makes the room brighter. She does her best work at all times, and still has time to be a goof." Congratulations Emily Crapo, Union High's Student of the Week!

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Uintah Basin Hospitals Welcome New Year’s Babies

Jan 6, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Ashley Regional Medical Center announced their New Year’s baby last Thursday, congratulating Lindsey and Jason Hackford on the arrival of their new daughter Rosalie Paige Hackford, born at 7pm on New Year’s Day. Rosalie weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces. They received a special basket to add to their wonderful celebration for having the New Year’s baby at Ashley Regional Medical Center. Congratulations Hackford family on your exciting new arrival! Uintah Basin Medical Center also announced their New Year’s baby for 2020.

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Uintah County Boy Injured by Pet Racoon; DWR Reminds Public of Law

Jan 3, 2020 · Basin Now · News

On December 11th, a Uintah County 5-year-old-boy was “significantly” scratched by the family’s pet racoon. The incident led to the boy requiring emergency surgery. In light of this recent event, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and TriCounty Health Department have issued a press release concerning the legalities, and dangers, of keeping a wild animal as a pet. While raccoons, striped skunks, coyotes, and red foxes are not protected under Utah state law, individuals need a permit issued by the Utah Department of Agricultureo to house a wild animal in captivity.

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Process Begins for Hiring Additional Officers in Uintah School District

Jan 3, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Movement is being made on the promise to hire more school resource officers in Uintah School District. Uintah County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Brian Fletcher presented to the Uintah County Commission on Monday about Uintah School District and UBTech contracts. Fletcher shared that Uintah School District approved $309,000 dollars to Uintah County Sheriff’s Office to fund 3 full time deputies. There is currently 1 deputy so the Sheriff’s Office was asking for county approval to form 2 additional SRO positions to make a total of three.

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Utah Shakespeare Festival Tour Hopes to Address Youth Depression and Suicide

Jan 3, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Utah Shakespeare Festival has been traveling the state with a message they hope can make a difference with youth and Vernal is their next stop. The play, ‘Every Brilliant Thing’, is about a young man who learns at a young age of his mother’s attempted suicide and how, afterwards, he begins to keep a list of everything brilliant about the world and everything worth living for. The Utah Shakespeare Festival is presenting the play for free to the public in every school district in the state and Vernal’s Monday performance will be their last stop in northeastern Utah having previously performed at Terra Academy, Manila High School, and Union High School.

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