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Naples’ ‘Lanny the Dinosaur’ Hit by Suspected DUI Driver; Suffers Major Damage

Apr 2, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Less than a year ago, ‘Lanny the Dinosaur’ made the roadside park near the Naples City Offices his home, expecting that he would enjoy a long life of greeting travelers on Highway 40. Tragically, Lanny’s hope was cut short after being hit by a suspected DUI driver on the early morning of April 1st. His beautiful but broken triceratops self had to be hauled away and it is unclear if repairs can be performed to allow for Lanny’s return.

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COVID-19 Transmission Index (4/1-4/7)

Apr 2, 2021 · Basin Now · News

TriCounty Health Department announced that the Transmission Index levels of local counties remained the same from the week before with Uintah and Duchesne County staying at the Moderate Level and Daggett County staying at the Low Level. According to Thursday’s press release, Uintah County’s 7-day average percent positivity was 5 percent and there were 57 cases in the past 14 days.

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Governor to Sign Bills in Vernal During ‘Utah Roads School’ Conference

Apr 2, 2021 · Basin Now · News

A special event that’s had a few years off is back and taking place in Vernal next week. Now hosted by the Utah Association of Counties, the 2021 Building Utah Conference (also known as ‘Utah Roads School’) will welcome leaders and professionals from all over the state next week including Governor Spencer Cox who will not only speak to this group of professionals but will also perform several ceremonial bill signings.

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Lt. Governor Visits Duchesne High School Vaccine Clinic

Apr 1, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson made a visit to the Uintah Basin on Wednesday encouraging all to get their COVID-19 vaccination. TriCounty Health had a successful day on Wednesday during their all-day vaccine clinic at Duchesne County High School, distributing the newly arrived single dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

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Green River Turning Green? Find Out Why

Apr 1, 2021 · Basin Now · News

If you see that Jones Hole Creek on down to the Green River has turned a strange shade of green there’s no need to worry. The US Fish and Wildlife Service is conducting a dye test to determine the stream flow of Jones Hole Creek and the springs that feed into the Jones Hole Fish Hatchery.

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Daggett County Commission Exploring Affordable Housing Solutions

Apr 1, 2021 · Basin Now · News

The Daggett County Commissioners have had a busy month and provided an update in the April Flaming Gorge Gazette. Within their update the Commissioners shared that exploring housing solutions has been on their to-do list. “As you all know, our housing situation for new employees or residents moving into Daggett County is challenging,” shared the Commissioners.

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Uintah Basin Healthcare Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Team Receive Trophy

Apr 1, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Uintah Basin Healthcare is quick to brag about their amazing staff and their accomplishments. Latest on that list is the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Team. They are the current recipients of a traveling trophy in the form of a heavyweight boxer style belt for having the “best comprehensive healing rate.” Way to go ladies on being the current title holders and watchkeepers of the West 02 Area Championship Belt.