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How To Recycle Your Live Christmas Tree

Dec 27, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Vernal City has an easy way to recycle your live Christmas tree but if you’re not quite ready to part with it, here’s a suggestion offered by the Conservation Issues Committee of the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce. Some people choose to keep their tree and turn it into a winter bird feeder.

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Sheriff’s Deputy Receives Award For Saving Infant’s Life While On Duty

Dec 23, 2021 · Basin Now · News

A sheriff’s deputy out of Sweetwater County, Wyoming received a much deserved award this week during the Sweetwater County Commission meeting. On the night of October 7th, Deputy Chris Sutton responded to a report of a baby choking on food in the car. Upon arrival, Deputy Sutton assessed that the 7-month-old infant was conscious but not breathing and was starting to turn red.

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Applications Being Accepted For Vacant Vernal City Council Seat

Dec 23, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Vernal City residents interested in applying for the vacant City Council seat, listen up: Those applying must submit a letter of interest that can be hand delivered, mailed, or emailed to Vernal City Recorder Roxanne Behunin. Candidate interviews will be held during the Vernal City Council meeting on January 19th where regular business will be handled first with the interviews to follow.

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Winter Storm Warning: Travel Discouraged

Dec 23, 2021 · Basin Now · News

If you’ve been dreaming of a white Christmas you are in luck! Fresh snow and a lot of it is forecast for the region. Uintah County Emergency Management is getting the word out of a winter storm warning in effect from 11:00am on Thursday through 11pm on Friday,

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Colorado Cattlemen’s Association Report First Wolf Kill In 70 Years

Dec 22, 2021 · Basin Now · News

A wolf kill of livestock in north western Colorado has been confirmed. According to the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, the confirmed kill of a 500 pound purebred heifer was discovered near the town of Walden. This was the first confirmed wolf kill of livestock in over 70 years in the state of Colorado. Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed the existence of wolves in northern Colorado in early 2021.

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Changes To Vernal City Council

Dec 22, 2021 · Basin Now · News

There are several changes coming up on the Vernal City Council. After an incredible 28 years of service, Vernal City Council member Bert Clark was recognized and thanked at his last City Council meeting that took place this month.