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Utah Highway Patrol Encourages Safe Travels

Nov 27, 2019 · Basin Now · News

While the weather will likely slow down some travelers, AAA has estimated that 55 million travelers will hit the road for Thanksgiving this year. Their data estimates that this will be the second-highest Thanksgiving travel volume since the year 2000. Gas prices have been fluctuating lately but they are currently cheaper than the national average this time last year. For those in the Uintah Basin that choose to hit the roads, officials are urging them to be prepared and make safety the top priority. Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Kellie Oaks has some great advice for all on the roads. “We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!” shares Sgt. Oaks “Please drive safe, buckle up, and don’t drink and drive!”

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Steinaker 3D Archery Range Now Closed for the Season

Nov 27, 2019 · Basin Now · News

For a few short weeks, archery lovers have enjoyed a new outdoor range to practice their skills. The 3D Archery Range at Steinaker State Park welcomed excited hunters in training in early November. The last few weeks many have enjoyed the archery range. On Tuesday, Steinaker State Park announced that “due to the cold weather and snow, the archery range is closed. The targets are put away until spring.” During the range’s opening, Steinaker gave a big thank you to Utah Outdoor Recreation, SCI of Vernal, and Uintah County for making the Range possible. When the range reopens, park officials will let the public know.

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Uintah School Board Starts Search for New Superintendent

Nov 26, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The search is underway for a new Superintendent for Uintah School District. Superintendent Dockins announced his resignation on November 7th explaining that he accepted a position as Vice President of Development at UBTech starting in January. “During a special work session held on November 22nd, the school board worked page by page through a draft announcement for the superintendent vacancy,” shares an announcement from Uintah School District. “The special work session was held at the Uintah School District Office…

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UBTech Announces 2020 Student of the Year

Nov 26, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Nursing student Laci Day has been named the 2020 UBTech Student of the Year. The announcement was made last week during a banquet on the Roosevelt Campus. 2019 Student of the Year McKinlee Thacker was invited to the stage to make the big announcement, sharing advice with Day, urging her to “say yes, work hard, and listen harder.” Day received a $1000 dollar award and she will represent UBTech as an ambassador for technical education. Individual awards were also given to the candidates who were not chosen. Christopher Nolden, Sydnee Clinton, Celeste Kendall, Marguerite Hunter, Evgeniya Bloat, Sarah LeBaron, Terra Turner, and Maddison Florence were all highlighted for their unique story, personality, and skills.

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Bridge Demolition Delayed; Seep Ridge Road Remains Open

Nov 26, 2019 · Basin Now · News

While originally scheduled to begin last week, the White River Bridge demolition has been delayed and as a result Seep Ridge Road remains open. According to an announcement from Uintah County, there has been a manufacturing delay and the project is now on hold, possibly until early January. “In 2016, the Utah Department of Transportation conducted a regularly scheduled inspection of the bridge and recommended a load limit of 12 tons, which restricts tractor-trailer trucks from using the bridge on Seep Ridge Road,” shares Uintah County. “This made it necessary to replace the bridge.”

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Roosevelt City Public Information Officer and Deputy Recorder Resigns

Nov 26, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Roosevelt City Public Information Officer and Deputy Recorder is the latest to resign from working for Roosevelt City. LeeNichole Marett announced her resignation on November 21st, effective mid-December. “During Marett’s time as Public Information Officer, the City improved its public communications to an unprecedented degree,” shared Roosevelt City in an announcement on Monday. “The State of Utah recognized Roosevelt City for being a community engagement leader among rural municipalities and reviewed their communications practices as a case study to establish best practices in the state.

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Uintah County Library Children’s Area Continues Transformation

Nov 26, 2019 · Basin Now · News

A favorite feature in the children’s section of the Uintah County Library has been retired as a safety measure. Changes started on the children’s section last summer with the addition of a glass wall on the east side to contain the noise that often accompanies the children’s area. This fall, the children’s librarian desk was moved from the center of the children’s area to the main entrance/exit and shelves began to be rearranged. The most recent change may get more of a reaction from the public as the iconic oversized letters secured to the wall have been removed and the wall has been repaired to a plain clean slate.

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Oil Illegally Dumped on Site Near Currant Creek Water Source

Nov 25, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources reports that 150 gallons of used oil has been illegally dumped on the Wildcat Wildlife Management Area, within 100 yards of an active water source that drains into the Currant Creek watershed. “The Wildcat Wildlife Management Area is still recovering from the 2018 Dollar Ridge Fire,” shares the DWR. “The illegal placement of the oil on the Wildlife Management Area posed an additional threat to wildlife habitat and the species that depend upon it. DWR officers are currently investigating and pursuing leads in the case.” Anyone with information on this incident are asked to call the UTIP hotline at 1-800-662-3337.

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Extra Wide Load to Slow Traffic in Rio Blanco County and Into Utah

Nov 25, 2019 · Basin Now · News

An extra oversized load is slowing traffic along its route and will be traveling through Rio Blanco County on Monday and Tuesday. According to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, the object being transported is a nuclear steam generator and its transported size is estimated to be 23 feet wide and 400 feet long. “The planned route will bring it south on Highway 13 from Baggs, Wyoming through Meeker, turning west on Highway 64 and traveling through Rangely and into Dinosaur before going back out onto U.S. 40 into Utah.

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BOIL ORDER Issued by DEQ for South Duchesne Culinary Water

Nov 22, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Following tests detecting coliform bacteria, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Boil Order for homes receiving water from South Duchesne Culinary Water. Residents here have been under a Boil Advisory since November 8th after an illness was reported. Friday’s Boil Order requires SDCW to notify all customers to boil their water before using it for drinking, preparing food or brushing teeth.

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Ashley Regional Medical Center Recognizes Employees at Annual Banquet

Nov 22, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Ashley Regional Medical Center took time to recognize their employees at their annual banquet that took place on November 14th at the Uintah Conference Center. “Each year, leadership, department managers and the honored staff and their spouses come together and celebrate the achievement of 5, 10, 15, (and more) years of service at the hospital,” shares the press release about the event. “This year’s event commenced with a welcome and appreciation message from Ben Cluff, CEO.