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Oil and Gas Companies and Clean Air Advocates Work Together on Solutions

Apr 8, 2019 · Basin Now · News

As the Uintah Basin struggles to find a balance to its economy, it still can make residents wince when the oil and gas industry is painted in a negative light. Well, according to an article from KSL, advocates for clean air and members of the extraction industry have been working together to help address air pollution, especially the wintertime ozone problem. Throughout last winter, the oil and gas industry companies voluntarily completed a checklist of “to do” procedures for reducing emissions.

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Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Reports Critical Incident

Apr 8, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release on Sunday of a critical incident that took place at about 2am that day. According to the release, two sheriff’s deputies and two Roosevelt police officers responded to a call of domestic violence at a home near 500 East and 5000 South in Roosevelt where they were told the suspect had a gun.

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Local Teacher Needs Your Vote in the NCL Giving Joy Contest

Apr 8, 2019 · Basin Now · News

If you haven’t done a good deed yet today here’s a simple and quick way to make a real difference for a local teacher. Uintah High School teacher Rachelle Durrant was nominated last month by a student for the NCL ‘Giving JOY’ competition which will provide fantastic prizes for the top 30 nominees in the United States and Canada. As of Sunday night, Mrs. Durrant is in the number 31 spot and needs more votes to move up the ladder! Rachelle is well known and loved by her students, both current and former.

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Roosevelt City Receives CDBG Grant

Apr 5, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Roosevelt City received notice on Tuesday, April 2nd that they were awarded over $200,000 by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to improve 500 East between Lagoon Street and 800 South. Receiving the funds from CDBG is quite an ordeal as it takes a great deal of labor to process and has very strict requirements.

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Vernal City Council Approves 2019 Water Meter Change-Out Program

Apr 5, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Vernal City Council has agreed to move forward with a program to replace old water meters after it was discovered that many were failing. “We are experiencing water loss in our system above what is expected,” explains Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion. “We tested 8 older meters and 7 of them failed.” It was during a work session in February that the topic of reducing water loss was discussed and it was decided to send the older meters to USU for the testing that revealed the failure rate.

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UBTech Well Simulation Program Draws Students From Around the World

Apr 5, 2019 · Basin Now · News

UBTech presented this week at the Vernal Chamber luncheon on their successful well simulation program. Well Control Instructor Roy Arocho made the presentation, explaining that the program draws students from around the world. Well Control is the technique used in oil and gas operations to maintain a column of fluid and prevent uncontrolled releases of oil, gas, or formation fluids from a well.

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FBLA to Head to National Conference

Apr 5, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah Basin is proud to be sending students off to Future Business Leaders of America Nationals in San Antonio, Texas, this summer. The FBLA program serves to teach high school students about the workforce and the many aspects that go into the world of business, including graphic design, leadership, and communication skills. These students learn to develop marketable skills for the changing world.

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Pedestrian/Vehicles at Crosswalks

Apr 4, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The spring weather is bringing people back outdoors. Everyone busily rushing to and fro on foot, as well as in vehicles. The Utah Department of Public Safety wants to remind pedestrians and motorists of their obligations and responsibilities of keeping each other safe. Motorists should not be operating a vehicle within 3 feet of a pedestrian so yield at all stop/yield signs and stop when exiting a driveway or alley before crossing any sidewalk area. Be sure to give way to all pedestrians and any other traffic on the sidewalk. Also drivers, never pass another vehicle that is stopped or yielding to a pedestrian. Pedestrians must give vehicles right of way when crossing outside a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Jaywalking is defined as crossing at any point other than a marked crosswalk if you are between two adjacent intersections with traffic lights. Don’t cross an intersection diagonally unless there is a specific signal for it, obey the railroad crossing warnings, and yield to emergency vehicles. For a more indepth review visit highwaysafety.utah.gov. . https://highwaysafety.utah.gov/pedestrian-and-bicycle-safety/pedestrian-safety-and-laws/

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Children’s Justice Center Raising Awareness at Matinee Movie This Weekend

Apr 4, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Duchesne County Children’s Justice Center and Roosevelt Theaters have partnered to support Child Abuse Awareness Month with a special movie day this weekend. Representatives from the Children’s Justice Center and their Friends Board will be attending the 1:00 pm Saturday movie matinee at the Roosevelt Twin Theater handing out backpacks that have water bottles, and a few fun items inside, as well as Child Abuse Awareness information for the children and their families. Duchesne County Children’s Justice Center Director Cheryl Boren says the event is simply a special opportunity for the center to give information to the community regarding child abuse awareness.

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Bye Bye Birdie Opening Next Week at Vernal Theatre: LIVE

Apr 4, 2019 · Basin Now · News

What was the experience like to watch the legend Elvis Presley enter the draft for World War II? Probably nothing like the hilarious musical Bye Bye Birdie, but it was the true event that inspired the story. Come and enjoy the comedic mishaps at Vernal Theater: LIVE as songwriter Albert Peterson tries to find a way to make another hit before his “Elvis”, Conrad Birdie, heads off to war.

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Neola Easter Egg Hunt In Need of Donations

Apr 4, 2019 · Basin Now · News

A decade old tradition is just two weeks away and is unfortunately underfunded at the moment. The Neola Easter Egg Hunt started as parents of a family with small children gathering community members to have a easter egg hunt in their yard. It has grown to become a central event to the area taking place at the Neola fairgrounds. It has always been run by donations but this year has been slow.