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March Business of the Month is Basin Flood and Fire

Mar 6, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Vernal Chamber Business of the Month is Basin Flood and Fire, Brady and Louise Thompson have been serving the Uintah Basin for the last ten years, Brady and Louise purchased the business in 2016 and recently changed the name. The business is a disaster restoration company that specializes in handling all types and sizes of disaster situations, including flood, fire, mold, weather damage, biohazard and more, in a safe and efficient manner.

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2nd Annual Adult Pinewood Derby Fundraiser

Mar 5, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Do you remember the good old days in Cub Scouts and the excitement of getting the Pinewood Derby block of wood and sculpting the fastest things on the track? Now those 21 and older have a chance to relive the fun and it’s all for charity. The Vernal Elks Lodge will be having their second annual Adult Pinewood Derby on Saturday, March 7th. The cost is $25.00 dollars (and includes the car kit). The funds raised will go to our local Special Olympics. The event will have prizes and trophies. Car check in will be at 3:30pm. The race itself kicks off at 4:30pm. It's not too late to purchase your car at the Vernal Elks Lodge but you better hurry. For more information and rules, call 435-790-0147.

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Remember: March is Colorectal Awareness Month

Mar 5, 2020 · Basin Now · News

March is Colorectal Awareness Month and, if you were born in 1970 or before, it is important that you take note. Uintah Basin Healthcare reminds the Basin that colonoscopies should be done beginning at age 50. Colorectal cancer affects both men and women. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Regular screenings should start at age 50 and be done every 10 years unless you have an increased risk. Through screenings, doctors can find precancerous polyps early. You can then get them removed before they turn into cancer.

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Dinosaur National Monument Starting New Social Media Series

Mar 5, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Staring up at the night sky can be thrilling, awe inspiring, and a religious experience. While ranger led stargazing programs haven’t started back up quite yet at Dinosaur National Monument, they are talking stars in their new social media series that they are calling #CelestialSunday. Every Sunday on the Monument’s Facebook page, they will post stargazing tips, as well as weekly updates of what can be observed in the night skies in and around Dinosaur. Their first stargazing tip was to turn off the lights! It takes human eyes 30 minutes to fully adjust to dark conditions and any light, from a flashlight to a smartphone, restarts the process.

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DWR Launches New Website Highlighting Wildlife Migration

Mar 5, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has launched a new website with valuable information that only a few other states are also offering. The site will offer data from the real-time tracking of wildlife. The Wildlife Migration Initiative program started in 2017 to track and study different wildlife and fish species and Utah is the only state to include fish tracking. Some of the species being tracked include black bears, elk, pronghorns, cougars, razorback sucker, cutthroat trout and boreal toads.

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Shots Fired in Whiterocks; BIA Reports Female with Firearm

Mar 4, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Update at 5:30PM 3/4/20: Female is now in custody. Roads are open. The BIA Ft. Duchesne Police Department announced an ACTIVE SITUATION around 3:00pm on Wednesday, March 4th. “Officers/Agents with BIA, FBI, and Ute Tribe Fish and Wildlife are actively searching for a female in the Whiterock’s area, This female has been reported to have a firearm and shots have been fired…

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Presidential Primary Election Results for Uintah and Duchesne Counties

Mar 4, 2020 · Basin Now · News

It was high local voter turnout for the Presidential Primary Election on Tuesday. The following is the local preliminary election results. Clerk/Auditor JoAnn Evans reports that Duchesne County had a voter turnout of 44.8 percent. 295 Democratic ballots were received in Duchesne County with the top candidates being Bernie Sanders with 74 votes, Joseph Biden with 72 votes, and Michael Bloomberg with 54 votes. 3,698 Republican ballots were received in Duchesne County with Donald Trump receiving 3,576 votes, Bill Weld receiving 60 votes, and Joe Walsh receiving 23 votes.

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Uintah High Theatre’s ‘SHREK the Musical’ Opening this Weekend

Mar 4, 2020 · Basin Now · News

It's that time of year again! The talented teens of the Uintah High Theatre Department are ready to entertain the entire community with their spring musical production. The upbeat and whimsical ‘Shrek the Musical’ is already well known and loved by many who have enjoyed the Broadway production live or via Netflix subscription. For those yet unfamiliar, this is your opportunity to enjoy a version of Shrek that adds a huge dose of heart and musical talents from our local youth that is worth every penny of the ticket price.

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TriCounty Health on How to Spot Safe and Sanitary Body Art Practices

Mar 4, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Utah will soon have a state-wide law regulating the practice of body art, something that TriCounty Health has been doing in this area since 2001. The new rule is to make sure that not only tattoo artists but all body art facilities are practicing proper sanitation procedures. The definition of body art, according to the new rule, is body piercing, tattooing, or application of permanent cosmetics. This includes having your eyebrows microbladed. Microblading is done by having the eyebrow skin cut by a small blade and applying ink over the top to give the appearance of hair.

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Ute Indian Tribe and University of Utah Athletics Agreement Renewed

Mar 4, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The relationship between the Ute Indian Tribe and University of Utah will continue with a new 5 year deal signed. In a joint press release issued Tuesday it was announced that the pair’s memorandum of understanding allows the university’s sports team to continue its use of the name “Utes”, something that the university has used with the support of the tribe since 1972. “The Ute Indian Tribe is pleased to continue its partnership with the University of Utah,” shares Chairman of the Ute Indian Tribal Business Committee Luke Duncan.

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DEQ Announces Program Aimed at Improving Uinta Basin Air Quality

Mar 4, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality Division of Air Quality has announced a program aimed at improving air quality within the Uinta Basin. The Uinta Basin Oil and Gas Engine Exchange is one of the DEQ programs offering incentives to oil and gas producers who voluntarily take action to reduce their emissions in order to help with attainment of the ozone standard by the year 2023. This specific program provides financial assistance for up to 40 percent off the cost to replace non-road, stationary, or gas engines which support oil and gas production.