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Dry Conditions Mean Tougher Hunt

Oct 18, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Months of hot, dry weather will likely mean this fall’s general rifle buck deer hunt will be a lot tougher than usual as deer are less active. “Instead of moving,” shares DWR big game coordinator Covy Jones, “the deer bed down in the shade. They stop feeding earlier in the morning and they don’t leave their bedding areas to feed again until just before sundown. Because they’re not moving much, they’re tougher to find and hunt.”

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Farmers and Ranchers Can Apply for Assistance in Drought Conditions

Oct 17, 2018 · Basin Now · News

It’s not news to Uintah Basin farmers and ranchers that Utah is experiencing severe drought conditions. What they may not know, however, is that Governor Herbert has now declared a ‘State of Emergency’ and there could be assistance available. An executive order was declared on Monday as a result of the Utah Drought Review and Reporting Committee’s recommendation.

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Teens Facing Kidnapping and Robbery Charges in Uintah County

Oct 17, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Three juveniles are facing first degree felony charges in Uintah County for a September incident in which they allegedly broke into a home and held multiple people hostage at gunpoint. According to a KSL report, the group, made up of a 15, 16, and 17 year old, entered the home of the 16-year-old’s ex-girlfriend on September 21st with the intent of robbing the girl. Two of the teens were allegedly armed with firearms and one had a knife.

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Give Em’ Health: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct 17, 2018 · Basin Now · News

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and TriCounty Health Department is spreading awareness of this public health problem and the resources available locally. Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, affects 1 in 3 Utah women during their lifetime. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels and is considered a major public health problem for young people as well as adults.

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DWR on Deer Hunt Opener; Deer Check Stations

Oct 17, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The deer rifle hunt is just days away and the Division of Wildlife Resources is offering timely reminders for those heading to the mountains. The hunt opens October 20th and ends October 28th. Safety needs to be each hunters’ top priority. Remember to wear a minimum of 400 square inches of hunter orange on your head, chest, and back.

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Attorney Provides Response in $7.5 Million Dollar Lawsuit Aimed at Roosevelt City

Oct 17, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Roosevelt City has countered the allegations laid out in a lawsuit recently filed against the City and Police Department. Jerahmia Hardman had been charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child for an alleged incident in 2014 and which was dismissed in 2017 after an evidentiary hearing. Hardman filed the $7.5 million dollar civil lawsuit against Roosevelt City, Roosevelt Police Department, and Officers Pete Butcher and Tracy Bird in September.

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UBTech Hosts 2018 Rock The Vote

Oct 16, 2018 · Basin Now · News

With the election coming up, UBTech is doing their part to help voter turnout with a voter registration event. The 2018 Rock The Vote event took place at the UBTech Vernal campus on Monday and day two is taking place today at the Roosevelt UBTech campus.

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DWR Invites All to Help Fight Poaching in Utah

Oct 16, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources needs your help as they continue to fight poaching in the Uintah Basin and beyond. So what is the best thing you can do to prevent poaching? DWR conservation officer Trevor Doman says it’s important to try and get a license plate number for the suspect’s vehicle.

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Armed Man Taken Into Custody Outside Uintah County Library

Oct 16, 2018 · Basin Now · News

An armed man was taken into custody outside the Uintah County Library by Vernal City Police on Monday morning. According to Library Director Sam Passey, Vernal City Police and other agencies responded promptly and the man surrendered to police without incident. Vernal City Police issued a press release on the incident stating that officers responded to information received from a concerned citizen about an individual with a handgun and acting suspiciously.

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Discovery Elementary Students Working to Fill Each Others Buckets

Oct 16, 2018 · Basin Now · News

It’s been a great school year so far at Discovery Elementary and among the positive happenings is the students working hard to be kind and thoughtful to those around them. Discovery Principal Tammy Christensen started the year off by visiting each classroom and reading the book ‘Have You Filled a Bucket Today?’ with the hope that students would begin to recognize that their actions are either helping others by filling buckets or hurting others by being a bucket dipper.

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Election Ballots Arriving in Mailboxes Around Uintah Basin

Oct 16, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Election Day is November 6th and registered voters around the Uintah Basin should now have their ballots in hand. According to Duchesne County Clerk-Auditor Joann Evans, ballots in Duchesne County started being delivered on Saturday. There was a mail truck accident that has delayed some ballots but majority of voters should have ballots in hand by now.