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DWR Recommending More Black Bear Hunting Permits

Nov 20, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources is recommending more black bear hunting permits and public input is welcome. According to DWR biologists, the black bear population is doing extremely well in Utah with the number of black bears almost tripling in the last 20 years. The number of permits issued this past season gave hunters a chance to take 758 black bears in the state and for the upcoming season biologists are recommending that 860 permits be issued.

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2017 Enchanted Forest Auction a Huge Success

Nov 20, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Hearts were full and pocketbooks open at the 2017 Enchanted Forest Auction held Thursday, November 16th at the Crossroads Community Center in Roosevelt. The event, hosted by the Roosevelt Rotary Club and Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce, welcomed over 250 people.

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Uintah Impact Mitigation SSD Announces Departure of Executive Director

Nov 20, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah Impact Mitigation Special Service District will soon be in need of a new Executive Director with the announcement that current director Paul Hacking has accepted the position as the next President of Tooele Technical College beginning January 1st, 2018. The primary purpose of the Uintah Impact Mitigation Special Service District is to support higher education efforts within Uintah County. Since Hacking became the Executive Director over 6 years ago, the District has orchestrated the Uintah County Resident Scholarship Program, worked closely with USU and UBTech supporting the building of the Nursing program, supported the USU air quality research efforts, and assisted with building over a dozen different educational programs. Moving forward, the Impact District Board of Directors has stated that they plan to consult with their higher educational partners and take the time necessary to consider the abilities, education, and experience required of the next Executive Director. “The Board intends to move forward in a prudent and strategic manner in order to build upon its successes of the past and to continue its specific role of supporting higher education in our County.” After this process, they plan to begin a public search for the next Executive Director.

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Rocky Mountain National Park to Feature Tribal Relationships

Nov 17, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The Ute Tribe has deep roots in the Rocky Mountain region and is among several tribes invited to offer input on a historical makeover for a national park in Colorado. The University of Colorado Public Outreach and Community Engagement program announced this week that Rocky Mountain National Park is exploring how to better represent indigenous histories into the park exhibits and information shared.

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Man Wanted by Craig Police

Nov 17, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Craig Police Department is asking the public to be on the lookout for a fugitive. 20-year-old Ezequiel Chavez is wanted on failure to appear in court for a traffic incident and failure to appear in court on a fraud charge.

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Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office Warns of New Scams

Nov 17, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Scammers rarely stick to one area and the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office is warning of two new scams in local circulation for folks to be aware of throughout the region. One scam involves a bogus ‘eviction notice’ that is being emailed and purports to be from the ‘Rock Springs Sheriff’s Office.’ Within the email is an attachment for more information on the phony eviction.

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Utah’s 1st District to Benefit from Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Nov 17, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Utah’s 1st congressional district which includes northeastern Utah is set to benefit from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by the U.S. House of Representatives this week. According to Representative Rob Bishop, 71,033 taxpayers in the 1st District claim the child tax credit which will now be increased from $1,000 dollars per child to $1,600 dollars per child.

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Christmas Tree Tags Now On Sale; Tags Free for 4th Grade Park Pass Holders

Nov 17, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Christmas Tree tags are now on sale for Ashley National Forest and the U.S. Forest Service is offering a free permit for 4th grade Every Kid in a Park pass holders. Regular Christmas tree permits are available at any of the forest vendors in the Basin but those wanting the free permit for 4th grade pass holders will need to visit any of the Ashley National Forest offices during business hours. While there is construction at the Vernal offices on 355 North Vernal Avenue, operations are still being held on site in another building so visitors need to park on the North side of the building. For more information on the free Christmas Tree permits for the Every Kid in a Park pass holders, call 435-789-1181.

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Union High Launches Swim Team

Nov 16, 2017 · Basin Now · Uncategorized

Union High School’s new swim team is proving that cats really do like water. The team has begun competitions with eighteen swimmers and a total of twelve swim meets. The team welcomes new swimmers, experienced or not. Justin Schmitt and Tom Felkins make up the coaching staff. “The swimmers are working hard and getting ready for their first meet,” shares Coach Felkins and Coach Schmitt says he doesn’t “think there is a better sport out there.”

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Bishop Supports Defense Spending Bill Supporting Utah’s Hill Air Force Base

Nov 16, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The National Defense Authorization Act for 2018 is increasing support for aircraft at Utah’s Hill Air Force Base, thanks in large part to Representative Rob Bishop’s push to rebuild national defense. “This year’s NDAA finally recognizes that the 4 budget cuts and 2 manpower cuts to our military during the Obama years have harmed our military readiness,” shares Bishop.