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Uintah/Daggett Children’s Justice Center Clarifies Different Abuse

Jul 18, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Domestic Abuse is not just physical and neither is it obvious. The Uintah/Daggett Children’s Justice Center wants to help the public to identify the different forms of abuse that can be taking place. Sexual abuse is any sexual activity that happens without always current willingness and unimpaired consent. Physical abuse is the intentional use of physical touch to cause fear, injury or to assert control.

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Two of the Three Recommended Spots for New Anglers at Ashley National Forest

Jul 18, 2019 · Basin Now · News

In an effort to encourage the public to get out fishing, the Division of Wildlife Resources has identified some locations that are great for first time or new anglers. Not a surprise to locals, two of the three locations in the state are in the Ashley National Forest. Browne Lake is great for the summer because of the cooler higher elevation and the rainbow and brook trout will take any bait or lure.

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Roosevelt Airport Will Close July 22th For Major Construction

Jul 18, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Roosevelt Municipal Airport will be closed starting Monday as major construction gets underway. Through the efforts of Roosevelt City Manager Ryan Snow, Assistant City Manager John Zilles, and Airport Manager Howard Harding, Roosevelt City was able to secure a $9 million dollar grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for the reconstruction of the existing runway and construction of a new parallel taxiway.

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Teen in Home Invasion Stabbing Tried as Adult, Pleads Guilty to Murder

Jul 18, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Community members were shocked and devastated when members of the Reynolds family were victims of a violent home invasion last September and CalDee Reynolds later succumbed to his injuries from the attack. The investigation by Vernal police led to identifying the suspect as a 15-year-old male juvenile and though information to the public has been sparse during the investigation, Vernal City Police provided a thorough update in a press release on Wednesday.

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Pioneer Day Scout Breakfast

Jul 18, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Local scouting programs are evolving as troops and packs prepare for the eventual change in direct affiliation with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Regardless, devoted scouts are building the local scouting program and are hoping the community will come support their upcoming Pioneer Day Scout Breakfast in Vernal. “We need community support more than ever before,” shares Joni Crane, BSA High Uintah District Executive.

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Roosevelt City Urging Residents to Be Cautious During Fire Season

Jul 18, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Roosevelt City is urging community members to be cautious with fire season here. “We had a long, wet winter, which means that the weeds grew really well. But they’re drying out now and that’s a risk,” shares Fire Chief Lee Rockwood. “It’s hot. It’s dry. It’s perfect conditions for a fire.” Roosevelt City shared statistics that 100 fires have been reported in Utah since July 1st, bringing the total for this year to 256 fires, 90 percent of which were human-caused.

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Stargazing Party at Uintah County Library

Jul 17, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The stars are something we have shared with the ancients and will be able to share with future generations. To explore the expansive night sky is a treat for the area as we have several parks that are designated as dark skies and as a result, the Astronomical Society from BYU will be holding a stargazing party this week. There will be telescopes and activities set up in the park next to the Uintah County Library with all the parking lot lights turned off for this special event.

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Duchesne Boy First Member of Project Lifesaver Program

Jul 17, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office had a very special guest on Tuesday to kick off a new program aimed at keeping community members safe. Project Lifesaver is a search and rescue program used around the globe by public safety agencies that utilizes cutting edge technology to locate its participating members who are typically “at risk” individuals prone to wandering off.

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2019 Legendary Cowboy: Lorin “Pudge” Merkley

Jul 17, 2019 · Basin Now · News

This year’s Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo Legendary Cowboy is Lorin Merkley of Vernal. If the name doesn’t sound familiar that may because you know him as “Pudge”, his nickname of over 85 years. Pudge has raised and cared for livestock and other animals his entire life. He is a graduate of Uintah High School where he served as student body president.

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Duchesne County Jail Equipped With Video Visitation Kiosks

Jul 17, 2019 · Basin Now · News

The Duchesne County Jail is the latest to join the trend of installing video visitation kiosks for inmates to use to visit with friends and family. According to the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, the kiosks were expected to be installed by July 15th and the new system eliminates the need for an inmate’s family and friends to travel to the jail for a visit. Commander of the Duchesne County Jail Lt. Travis Givens explains that regular in-person visits are still an option but in-person visits will eventually be phased out.

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Family Asking for Help After Fire in Gusher

Jul 17, 2019 · Basin Now · News

A fire in Gusher has left a family without a home and all their possessions. According to the Uintah Basin Interagency Fire Center, the South Gusher Fire was called in at 2:49pm. Responding agencies included Lapoint, Roosevelt, and Avalon with resources also coming from the State of Utah, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Land Management. Uintah County Fire Marshal Jeremy Raymond reports that crews arrived on scene to find multiple trailers, vehicles, ATVs, equipment, and a home on fire.