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Uintah Alum Helps Teammates Attacked By Grizzly Bear In Wyoming

Uintah Alum Helps Teammates Attacked By Grizzly Bear In Wyoming

Oct 19, 2022 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah High alum and former Ute wrestler did what he could to help his teammates who were attacked by a grizzly bear on Saturday near Cody, Wyoming. August Harrison of Vernal was shed hunting with three of his Northwest College wrestling teammates on October 15th when he and one teammate went one direction and […]

Look For Ballots In The Mail In Uintah County

Look For Ballots In The Mail In Uintah County

Oct 19, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The general election is taking place on Tuesday, November 8th. Uintah County Clerk/Auditor Mike Wilkins reported on Monday that ballots are in the mail in Uintah County. Anyone with questions about the security of mailing your ballot is encouraged to reach out to the Clerk/Auditor’s Office or stop by. Wilkins explains that everything is in […]

Direct Link With Governor Cox Explores Rail In Utah

Direct Link With Governor Cox Explores Rail In Utah

Oct 19, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Rail became the focus of the ‘Direct Link With Governor Cox’ program held last week while he was in southern Utah. Duchesne County Commissioner Greg Miles asked the Governor what he considers the biggest transportation issue on the horizon. Governor Cox’s answer focused on the importance of infrastructure, specifically the importance of rail transport. The […]

FBI: Suspected Bank Robber Arrested

FBI: Suspected Bank Robber Arrested

Oct 19, 2022 · Basin Now · News

A suspected serial bank robber wanted for robberies in Utah was arrested on Monday in Colorado. The FBI Salt Lake City Field Office announced on Tuesday that the FBI, assisted by the Greenwood Village Police Department, arrested 24-year-old Markee Denzel Hagans of Utah after he was found sitting inside a vehicle in a hotel parking […]

Wild Aware Utah Offers Tips To Avoid Deer Collisions In The Daylight

Wild Aware Utah Offers Tips To Avoid Deer Collisions In The Daylight

Oct 19, 2022 · Basin Now · News

November will see daylight savings time ending in Utah. This change leads to many people having to take evening commutes during lower-visibility hours in the months ahead. During the fall, there is an increase in wildlife along the roadways, primarily due to big game animals migrating to lower elevations in search of food. The migration […]

Dinosaur National Monument Shares Rock Art Sites on Cub Creek Road

Dinosaur National Monument Shares Rock Art Sites on Cub Creek Road

Oct 19, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Dinosaur National Monument recently encouraged the public to visit the three main rock art sites on Cub Creek Road within the Monument. The sites are amazing examples of Native American rock art from approximately one thousand years ago. In archeology, artifacts, such as tools, weapons, pottery, or granaries, can tell a lot about the culture […]

U.S. Senate Debate: Incumbent Mike Lee Versus Evan McMullin

U.S. Senate Debate: Incumbent Mike Lee Versus Evan McMullin

Oct 18, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Uintah Basin listeners tuned in to Newstalk KVEL 104.5FM and AM920 last night to the U.S. Senate debate between incumbent Republican candidate Mike Lee and Independent challenger candidate Evan McMullin. The debate took place at Utah Valley University in Orem and was moderated by Doug Wright. While the debate was full of tense moments, there […]

26th Annual Great Jensen Pumpkin Festival Coming Up

26th Annual Great Jensen Pumpkin Festival Coming Up

Oct 18, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The only thing you need in order to enjoy this year’s Great Jensen Pumpkin Festival is your imagination. ‘Imagine That!’ is the theme for this year’s festivities and families and individuals are urged to get started on their pumpkin displays right away. This family favorite tradition started in 1996 when the folks of the Split […]

EMS Solutions In Moffat County Continue To Stall

EMS Solutions In Moffat County Continue To Stall

Oct 18, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Efforts to address weak or non-existent emergency services in western Moffat County continue to stall. Despite the lack of action, the county commissioners dissolved the community task force last week aimed at addressing the issues. Dinosaur continues to receive emergency services through Uintah County though the Dinosaur community has hoped for a resolution through Moffat […]

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How Counties in Utah Rank Concerning Climate Change

Oct 18, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Nationally, 72% of Americans believe global warming is happening. But when public opinion researchers zoom in on Americans, they find that attitudes and opinions about climate change can vary drastically from county to county—even when those counties are next door. Stacker compiled a list of all the counties in Utah and how they are ranked […]

Getting Ready for 2022 Pheasant and Quail Hunts

Getting Ready for 2022 Pheasant and Quail Hunts

Oct 18, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The general season pheasant and quail hunt will open on Saturday November 5th. Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources has some information that might help in your hunt. The DWR releases thousands of pheasants on various wildlife management areas and Walk-In Access properties around the state each week during the general-season hunt. Visit the DWR website […]

Lapoint 5th Grade Class Enjoys Presentation From Deputies And K-9 Riddick

Lapoint 5th Grade Class Enjoys Presentation From Deputies And K-9 Riddick

Oct 18, 2022 · Basin Now · News

There are some things a person just doesn’t forget and a special demonstration to the 5th grade class of Lapoint Elementary may fit in that category. Principal Don Heath stood in as the volunteer for K-9 Riddick to demonstrate his apprehension skills. Heath bravely put on the bite sleeve so Riddick could show off one […]