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COVID-19 Transmission Index (4/22-4/28)

Apr 26, 2021 · Basin Now · News

The local COVID-19 Transmission Index levels are reported at Uintah and Duchesne County at the Moderate Level and Daggett County at the Low Level. According to Thursday’s press release, Uintah County’s 7-day average percent positivity was 6 percent and there were 64 cases in the past 14 days.

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COVID Shootout Wrapping Up

Apr 23, 2021 · Basin Now · News

TriCounty Health Department announced Thursday that the COVID drive through vaccine shootout is wrapping up and beginning Monday, May 3rd TriCounty Health will administer COVID-19 vaccines the same as other vaccines available at TriCounty Health.

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Uintah County Library Has It ALL

Apr 23, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Many in the Uintah Basin deeply appreciate the offerings of the Uintah County Library. Last year caused major changes in services at the library but Sam Passey and his staff worked hard to get creative and provide everything possible.

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Drug Take Back This Saturday

Apr 23, 2021 · Basin Now · News

As always, local agencies are participating in the National Drug Take Back Day providing the perfect opportunity to safely dispose of unused pills or patches. As prescription drug abuse is on the rise, one of the simplest ways to be safe is to turn in expired, unused, and unwanted prescription pills.

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Uintah School District Remembers Billy Murray

Apr 22, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Forever a Uintah Ute! Uintah High Athletics took to social media on Wednesday to remember Billy Murray, an amazing man who spent decades supporting the students of Uintah High School and who sadly has passed away. “In his sophomore year, Billy Murray was Uintah's first state wrestling champion at 138 lbs.

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CPW to Host Educational Session on Wolf Reintroduction Efforts

Apr 22, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Wolf reintroduction continues to be a hot topic and an upcoming virtual meeting is aimed at starting the process to answer the many questions surrounding the topic. Colorado Parks and Wildlife are hosting what they are calling an online educational session for the Wildlife Commission as well as the general public but pre-registration is required.

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Roosevelt City Cleanup and Free Dump Days

Apr 22, 2021 · Basin Now · News

It might not feel like it is time yet but the Roosevelt City Cleanup Week and Free Dump Days is upon us. Things will kick off on Saturday, April 24th with the Roosevelt Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee sponsoring a cleanup project.