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Fantastic Weekend for Pheasant Hunt

Nov 8, 2016 · Basin Now · News

A huge crowd turned out for Utah’s general pheasant hunt over the weekend. More than 10,000 pheasants were released across the state, a large chunk in the Uintah Basin. Birds are scheduled to be released before every weekend of the hunt. As the hunt progresses, the Division of Wildlife Resources is asking hunters to be considerate of others.

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Craig in National Spotlight

Nov 7, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Moffat County residents proved long ago that they have no intention of rolling over and taking hits without a fight. With their fate tied to the Presidential election, the citizens of Craig stole a slice of the national spotlight last week being highlighted in national media for their anti-Hillary stance.

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Remembering Those That Have Fallen

Nov 7, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Communities and law enforcement officers throughout the region are mourning the death of a young West Valley City police officer on Sunday morning. Three people stole a vehicle from an apartment complex and a chase ensued with police. As 25-year-old Officer Cody Brotherson was deploying spike strips to stop the car, he was struck by the stolen vehicle and died at the scene.

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Uintah County Man Facing Rape and Sexual Abuse Charges

Nov 7, 2016 · Basin Now · News

A Uintah County man has been charged with 1st Degree Felony Rape and 2nd Degree Felony Forcible Sexual Abuse. According to court documents, 29-year-old Zachary Trujillo allegedly committed the offenses on July 16th. No details of the crimes are included in court records but it does state that the victim is 14-years of age or older.

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Mail in Ballots Must be Postmarked Today

Nov 7, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Today, Monday, November 7th, is the last day mail in ballots can be postmarked in order to count in Tuesday’s election. Rural areas of the state need to consider carefully their best course of action if they have waited until today to put their ballot in the mail.

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Ashley Regional Medical Center Recognized by March of Dimes

Nov 4, 2016 · Basin Now · News

March of Dimes has recognized Ashley Regional Medical Center for “its work to give babies a healthier start in life.” TheThursday announcement explains that the hospital earned the recognition after reducing the number of elective inductions and cesarean deliveries at the hospital performed before 39 weeks of pregnancy to less than one percent.