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UBTech Receive a Wonderful Christmas Gift

Dec 17, 2019 · Basin Now · News

It has been a great year for Uintah Basin Technical College and it was topped off with a great Christmas gift. The ‘You Got This’ (YGT) foundation is an organization that is focused on suicide prevention. They customize systems based on the idea that connection is the best prevention. Just over a year ago the foundation committed to donate $20,000 over a ten year period to help UBTech provide scholarships in support of basic skills training. Since 2018, the YGT scholarship has helped fifty students.

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Gatlin Brothers Christmas Concert Tonight

Dec 17, 2019 · Basin Now · News

What does Elvis Presley, Barbara Streisand, Sir Tom Jones and Johnny Cash have in common? They have all sung a song written by Larry Gatlin, who ranks 4th as Solo Writers with the most self-penned top 40 Billboard hits. The Gatlin Brothers, made up of Larry, Steve and Rudy have been singing since March of 1955 making it close to 65 years of performing. Those years of experiences include entertaining troops, singing the national anthem for the 85’ and 89’ World Series as well as the 2008 Olympics, performing at the White House, West Point and Radio City Music Hall (just to name a few).

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Final Numbers In And Trees For Charity Breaks Previous Record

Dec 16, 2019 · Basin Now · News

In an absolutely amazing show of generosity, the final numbers are in and this year’s Trees For Charity event has once again set a new record. The 2019 tree auction combined with the tree toppers, silent auction items, and other donations has come to a total of over $285,000 dollars, a new record and all raised for local charities. Last year’s Trees For Charity event raised a grand total of $266,281 dollars which was an exciting record at that time that beat the record total from 2017 of $260,000 dollars. This year’s auction gala event took place on December 2nd.

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Uintah Schools Superintendent Mark Dockins Honored At His Final Board Meeting

Dec 16, 2019 · Basin Now · News

During his final school board meeting as the Uintah Schools Superintendent, Mark Dockins was recognized and offered special thanks for his service in the District. Superintendent Dockins announced his resignation on November 7th explaining that he accepted a position as Vice President of Development at UBTech. While the process of hiring his replacement is still underway, Dockins starts in his new position in January regardless. Dockins has lived in the Uintah Basin for 25 years, spending his career in education as an English teacher and eventually moving into administration as an assistant principal, student services director, and Superintendent.

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Uintah County Commissioners Allocate Mineral Lease Money

Dec 16, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah County Commission has allocated mineral lease funds for 2020 to the 6 special service districts. A press release issued on Thursday states that based on the projection that Uintah County will receive about $10 million dollars, the following amounts will be allocated to the districts: $3.3 million dollars will go to the Uintah Impact Mitigation District which up from $1.5 million dollars in 2019. $2.3 million dollars will go to the Uintah Transportation District which is down from $4.5 million dollars in 2019. $1.4 million dollars will go to the Uintah Recreation District which is down from $2.8 million dollars in 2019. $1.2 million dollars will go to the Uintah Fire District which is down from $1.6 million dollars in 2019. $1 million dollars will go to the Uintah Health Care District which is down from $1.2 million dollars in 2019.

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Wopsock’s Lawsuit Against Duchesne County Deputy Dismissed With Prejudice

Dec 16, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Claims directed at a former Duchesne County Sheriff’s deputy have been dismissed once again in court. According to court documents, Chief Judge Robert Shelby dismissed Plaintiff Veronica Wopsock’s claims With Prejudice on December 12th in the United States District Court for the District of Utah. Defendant Derek Dalton’s Counterclaim was also dismissed because with Wopsock’s federal claims dismissed, there was no jurisdiction to hear the counterclaims. However, Dalton’s counterclaim was dismissed Without Prejudice, meaning Dalton can refile his claims in state court.

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Arrest Made in Rangely Hardware Store Burglary

Dec 16, 2019 · Basin Now · News

An arrest has been made in the smash and grab burglary of a hardware store in Rangely, Colorado where firearms were stolen. According to a press release from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Rangely Police Department arrested a 16-year-old juvenile who was taken into custody for his alleged involvement in the burglary of the True Value Hardware Store in the late evening hours of September 30th, 2019. “The unidentified juvenile was arrested on December 12th, 2019 and faces charges of Juvenile in Possession of a firearm (2 Counts), Possession of a Defaced Firearm and Unlawfully Carrying a Concealed Weapon,” shares the press release. “The Juvenile is being held at Grand Mesa Youth Services in Grand Junction.

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The Boys Are Back In ‘Plaid Tidings’ Opening at Vernal Theatre: Live Tuesday

Dec 16, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The boys of ‘Forever Plaid’ are back for a Christmas special sung in perfect harmony and opening tomorrow night at Vernal Theatre: Live. “The cast has worked so incredibly hard,” shares production director Megan Pearson. “We started rehearsal back in October, and the boys have been blowing our minds with their talent since the very beginning. Most of the guys are returning from the original show, Forever Plaid, which performed at Vernal Theatre Live almost two years ago.

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Wopsock’s Assault Lawsuit Against Duchesne County Deputy Dismissed With Prejudice

Dec 13, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Claims directed at a former Duchesne County Sheriff’s deputy have been dismissed once again in court. According to court documents, Chief Judge Robert Shelby dismissed Plaintiff Veronica Wopsock’s claims With Prejudice on December 12th in the United States District Court for the District of Utah. Defendant Derek Dalton’s Counterclaim was also dismissed because with Wopsock’s federal claims dismissed, there was no jurisdiction to hear the counterclaims. However, Dalton’s counterclaim was dismissed Without Prejudice, meaning Dalton can refile his claims in state court.

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Rangely Police Department Places Schools Under “Shelter In Place”

Dec 13, 2019 · Basin Now · News

According to a release from the Rangely Police Department on Thursday morning, around 9am, of December 12th, the Department put all the schools under “shelter in place”. This is a term for emergency management that means “finding a safe location indoors and staying there until you are given an ‘all clear’ or told to evacuate.” The police department was arresting a wanted individual for firearm related charges around the intersection of River Road and Highway 64.

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Protect Yourself From Theft: Stay Aware Of Your Surroundings

Dec 12, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Even during this jolly time of year it's important to be proactive and protect yourself from being a victim of theft. Vernal City Police Department shared this week that there was an incident of a woman who had her purse taken right out of her shopping cart as she was standing next to it unloading her groceries. At all times it's important to remain aware of your surroundings and when shopping be protective of your property and use the cart’s safety belt to tie the purse down or keep it on your person or hidden from view. Package theft is also always a big thing, shares Vernal PD.