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Roosevelt Man Killed in Tanker Truck Crash in Duchesne County

Feb 10, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Authorities have released the name of a Roosevelt man who died in a tanker truck crash in Duchesne County on Friday. According to the release from the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, they were “dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover crash involving a tanker truck near 13000 West and 3800 South in the Arcadia area of the county. When deputies arrived, the driver of the truck was deceased.” The driver was 59-year-old Kevin Olin Nye of Roosevelt. Deputies do not know what caused Nye to go off the road and are continuing to investigate.

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$40,000 in Damage in Uintah County Home Fire

Feb 10, 2020 · Basin Now · News

According to a release from the Uintah Fire District, the Naples City Fire Department received a page for a house fire at 6150 South 1500 East in Vernal at approximately 1am on February 8th. “Upon arrival crews found heavy smoke coming from a trailer house in a mobile home park,” shares Uintah Fire District. “Two adults (a husband and wife) and a pet dog had exited the structure before arrival of firefighters. Crews immediately made entry to the home through the front door and found heavy smoke and fire in the back bedroom.

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Union Boys Swim Become State Champions

Feb 10, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Union High School boys swim team have claimed the title of 3A state champions. “The top three teams were separated by only 3 points as the team race was as close as it gets,” shares the Union Cougars news announcement on Saturday. “The entire swim team did great as they had several great performances.” The Boys 200 Medley team placed 2nd. The Boys 400 Freestyle relay placed 2nd. Taylor Hawkins placed 4th in the 200 Individual Medley. Dylan Hawkins placed 5th in the 100 Butterfly.

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USU Uintah Basin Excited to Announce New Offering Within Nursing Program

Feb 10, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Nursing shortages have been an ongoing issue in the state and rural areas have been hit hardest, including the Uintah Basin. Utah State University has announced a new offering with their nursing program that is expected to help meet the industry’s needs and it will be available through the USU Uintah Basin campus. The College of Education and Human Services will offer a new online Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) completion program.

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Plea Agreement Reached in Case of Money Stolen from Children’s Justice Center

Feb 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Vernal woman charged with felony Theft after being accused of stealing money from the Uintah & Daggett Counties Children’s Justice Center last fall has entered a plea of Guilty to a lesser charge in 8th District Court. 41-year-old Michelle Lyn Coon served as the Treasurer for the ‘Friends of Uintah & Daggett Counties Children’s Justice Center’. After suspicious account activity was noticed, Uintah County requested that an outside agency conduct an investigation. A Wasatch County officer performed the investigation that led to Coon’s arrest and a formal charge of Second Degree Felony Theft.

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A+E Networks Announces Release Date For ‘The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch’

Feb 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Locals have been hearing about the mysterious activity on Skinwalker Ranch for years and now mainstream America will get their chance as well. A+E Networks has announced a release date for their new nonfiction series titled ‘The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch’. In a press release issued on Thursday, A+E and the History Channel(a division of A+E Networks) share that the series will share “never-before-seen footage of the ranch and what it contains.

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Local Athletes Enjoy Fantastic Day at Special Olympics Snowshoe Invitational

Feb 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Our local special olympians had a fantastic day competing at the 2020 Special Olympics Snowshoe Invitational held January 29th at Soldier Hollow. “It was an amazing day,” shares Coach Brett Reynolds. “Each athlete competed in three races [and] all came home with awards. We had the oldest competitor and one of the youngest so our team covers a wide age range.” The local olympians got started in the snowshoe competitions two years ago when Brett and another local Special Olympics supporter Brian Gorum heard about the state competition and decided to become certified as coaches.

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Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce Holding a Valentine’s Dance

Feb 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Roosevelt City kept the winter blues away with their successful Winterfest Festival. They are going to keep our hearts beating to that rhythm just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Valentine’s Dance featuring the Silver Strand Band. The whole family is invited to this event for only $5 dollars per person. It will be held at the Crossroads Senior Center on Saturday, February 8th with the dance taking place from 7pm to 10pm. If you have any questions or would like to purchase tickets in advance, call 435-722-4296.

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Bald Eagle Viewing This Saturday

Feb 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Since 1782 the Bald Eagle has been the national emblem of the United States. Found exclusively in North America, the Bald Eagle is treated in many cultures as a sacred bird central to spiritual customs. February is National Bald Eagle month and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will be holding viewings across the state. The northeastern Utah viewing will be held at the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge this Saturday, February 8th. There will be DWR personnel on site to answer questions and help spot the Bald Eagles, as well as other birds on the refuge.

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Union High School Holding Jazz Night

Feb 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Louis Armstrong once said “If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.” So instead of asking questions, just plan to get involved! Union High School has an annual Jazz Night coming up where the community can get their shoes tapping and hips moving. The event is a perfect Valentine’s Day date. There are two options for the evening. You can buy a ticket for a couple with dinner that has two menu choices for the catered banquet that costs $55 dollars or you can buy a dancing ticket that is $10 per person.

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Daggett County Sheriff’s Office Assists in Rescue of Stranded Semi Driver

Feb 6, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Daggett County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday night in the rescue of the driver of a tractor-trailer truck. “The driver failed to obey a road closed sign on US-191 and spent more than 24 hours stuck in a large snowdrift about 10 miles past the Utah-Wyoming state line,” shares the Daggett County Sheriff’s Office. “Temperatures were in the single digits when we reached the driver tonight, with wind chill making it even colder.

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Roosevelt Police Chief on Recent Scammers Claiming to Raise Funds for RPD

Feb 6, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah Basin community finds ways to support local law enforcement but Roosevelt Police Department is urging locals to be sure they are supporting a legitimate cause before donating. Case in point: scammers have most recently been contacting locals claiming to be raising money for the Roosevelt Police Department and Roosevelt PD wants the community to know they are not soliciting funds through any outside sources. Police Chief Rick Harrison says that some were fooled and donated.