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Prison Sentence Suspended for Vernal Man Guilty of Defrauding Employer

Nov 16, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Making good on his promise to make restitution payments, a Vernal man’s prison sentence for defrauding his employer was suspended during sentencing in 8th District Court. According to court documents, 42-year-old Cortney Pierce received $65,000 dollars from his employer in 2014 with the promise that the money would be used to develop a trucking app that he promised would make huge profits.

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Nurse Accused of Negligent Homicide Makes First Court Appearance

Nov 16, 2017 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County nurse charged with negligent homicide made her initial appearance in 8th District Court on Wednesday. 50-year-old Jana Clyde was charged in September by the State of Utah Attorney General with Negligent Homicide, a class A Misdemeanor, in the death of Madison Jensen in the Duchesne County Jail on December 1st, 2016.

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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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TSA Approved to Return to Vernal Regional Airport

Nov 15, 2017 · Basin Now · News

TSA will be returning to the Vernal Regional Airport. TSA service was pulled from the area in 2015 when there was a lapse in air service at the airport. Vernal Regional Airport Manager Doug Brown announced Tuesday that the federalization status with TSA has been regained to provide screening for the public once Skywest takes over air service.

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Walmart Opens Fuel Center and Convenience Store

Nov 15, 2017 · Basin Now · News

A slow economy apparently can’t slow Walmart down. The retail giant is opening its new fuel center and convenience store in Vernal with a Grand Opening Wednesday morning. The construction project, including a 1,440 square foot building and gas pumps, was announced last summer.

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Altamont Holds Special Veteran’s Memorial Program

Nov 15, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Altamont community and schools came together Friday, November 10th, to honor local Veterans. The start of the program included a meeting outside at the Veteran’s Memorial on Altamont’s Main Street that involved the elementary students singing several songs and remarks from Verl Tucker. The high school students and the Veterans moved into the auditorium to continue the program.

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Planning Underway for Duchesne County Shop With A Cop

Nov 14, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Planning is well underway for a cherished holiday tradition held in Duchesne County each year. Roosevelt City Police Department announced that this year’s Shop With A Cop event will take place on December 9th at 7am. Those that have a desire to have their child participate are asked to contact their respective clergy, DCFS, or other social service provider and have them make a referral.

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Cook Sentenced to Concurrent Prison Terms

Nov 14, 2017 · Basin Now · News

A Duchesne County man has been sentenced to prison for multiple cases of theft and burglary. According to the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Travis Kirk Cook was sentenced on November 6th to serve up to 15 years in prison for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and up to 5 years in prison for theft by receiving stolen property.