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Vernal Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Burglary Suspect

Dec 23, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Vernal City Police Department is asking for the public’s help following a number of burglaries over the last week. Police are seeking the identity of a male subject captured in several photos. The man is shown looking into a vehicle window and attempting to open the car door. The photos can be viewed on the story link on BasinNow.com or on the Vernal PD Facebook page. If you know the person in the photo or have any information on the local burglaries, please call Vernal Police at 435-789-5835 or Central Dispatch at 435-789-4222. All are urged to keep vehicles and homes locked up and valuables secure and out of sight.

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Uintah County Sergeant Selected to Attend National Academy

Dec 23, 2019 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County Sergeant has received national recognition and been selected to attend a national academy. Sgt. Adam Gonzalez has earned a Certified Jail Manager designation from the American Jail Association through the Jail Manager Certification Commission.”He is the only current deputy in the state of Utah to be awarded this distinction,” shares the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office. “This hallmark certification is granted only after the successful completion of a rigid experiential background application, 5 years of promotional leadership, as well as an intensive four-hour examination jointly prepared by the AJA and the JMCC.

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Think Safety First With New Toys and Gear

Dec 23, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The presents will soon be unwrapped and Christmas fun underway but don’t throw caution to the wind. Make toy safety a priority as well. For younger children, toys with small parts can be hazardous. Anything that can fit inside of a toilet paper roll can be choked on. Be aware that there is a danger with loud toys as they can cause damage when children hold them close to their ears. Remember to include a helmet and safety gear with new scooters, skates, bikes or other active toys. If you think the caution is unwarranted, keep in mind that there were more than 3.2 million toy-related injuries between 1990 and 2011, many requiring an ER visit.

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Christmas Tree Recycling Offered in Vernal City

Dec 23, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Give your Christmas tree a second chance at life by taking a suggestion from the Conservation Issues Committee of the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce. Simply put, residents are encouraged to recycle their real Christmas trees. Some people choose to keep their tree and turn it into a winter bird feeder. Leave the tree in its stand and set it up outside. Redecorate it with seed balls, strings of popcorn, berries, peanuts or anything local birds can safely enjoy. In the spring, cut up the tree for firewood or chip it for your own mulch.

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Union High School Athlete of the Week

Dec 23, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Union High School Athlete of the Week is Kailee Riser, nominated by girl’s basketball Coach Parker-Thayne. “Kailee pushes herself and her teammates every single day. She truly embodies what it means to work hard and never settle,” shares Coach Parker-Thayne. ”This year, the girl's basketball program is working on fighting and never giving up. We battle every single minute of games, practices, and life in general. Kailee is the leader of our fighting mentality. She doesn't back down and pushes her teammates to rise with her.

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Uintah High Chuck Your Change Raises $15,000 for Westyn’s Vision

Dec 20, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Uintah High School students have proven once again that teenagers can lead the way in creating change and doing good. Every holiday season, the high school selects local causes to raise money for during the holidays for Chuck Your Change. This year they decided on two things. First to collect food for the food pantry and second to raise money for a special local cause known as Westyn’s Vision. Extra motive was added to the food drive by creating a friendly competition with Union High School.

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Opioid/Heroin Awareness Community Outreach at Fort Duchesne

Dec 20, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Opioids and heroin are an epidemic problem even in the Uintah Basin. It is such a problem that the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Police Academy and the Division of Drug Enforcement will be holding an Opioid/Heroin Awareness Community Outreach meeting entitled Opioids/Heroin in Indian Country. The meeting will present information on the opioid/heroin trends that they are seeing around the country that might affect the indian reservations in the future.

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Sub For Seniors Delivers Christmas Cheer to Local Seniors

Dec 20, 2019 · Basin Now · News

With one less week between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, the volunteers behind the local Sub For Seniors program were feeling the crunch this week. Amazingly, enough donations came in and the teams of volunteers were able to deliver the goodies to local senior citizens on Thursday. Marathon Petroleum has been a major supporter of the Sub For Seniors program and, in addition to being one of the main sponsors, they showed up in force on Thursday to get the deliveries done.

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Duchesne Will Host Interfaith Christ-Centered Christmas Sing-Along

Dec 20, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The shepherds of the Christmas story saw an angel with a” multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men!” Now those of various Christian faiths can gather as a community and sing songs of praise. The sing-along is entitled “Singing with the Stars” and will feature carols of David Archuleta, Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, Gentri, Cee Lo Green, the Tabernacle Choir and more. Individuals and families of all ages are invited to just show up with family and friends. Nice casual dress is preferred.

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Roosevelt City Police Welcome New K-9 Named Tips

Dec 20, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Roosevelt City Police Department has welcomed a new officer with a great nose. Tips, a mixed-breed narcotics K-9, was certified last week with his handlers, Officer Harrison and Officer Knight, and performed exceptionally well. Roosevelt Police now has three K-9s and four handlers, shares Roosevelt Police Chief Rick Harrison. The K-9s are all narcotics trained and are deployed several times each week on Roosevelt cases as well as with other agencies such as Utah Highway Patrol.

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REVIEW: Even With A Busy Holiday Schedule 'Plaid Tidings' at Vernal Theatre: LIVE Is a Must See; Don't Miss It!

Dec 19, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The week before Christmas, it takes a lot to get on my schedule. Between last-minute gift purchases, school programs, and addressing all the cards, any solicitation to ditch the to-do list must be absolutely worth it. Plaid Tidings is just one such excuse. If there are gifts still to wrap, go see it. If there are cookies to decorate, go see it. If you haven’t seen the original, Forever Plaid, go see it. They’ll catch you up.

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Shop With A Cop Spreading Joy for Local Kids

Dec 19, 2019 · Basin Now · News

While there are many wonderful charitable causes going on during the holidays, the Shop With A Cop program is one with a special purpose. Kim Boren with Vernal City Police explains that Shop With a Cop is an opportunity for local kids who have had a difficult experience where police were present or involved, whether they were victims of a crime or perhaps they witnessed a parent being arrested. “We want them to have a positive experience with law enforcement to know we are there to help them,” shares Boren.