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DWR on Summer Rattlesnake Safety

Jun 6, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Hiking, biking, camping and hunting are all favorite pastimes for Basin residents and are all activities that increase the odds of encountering a rattlesnake. Rattlesnakes are found throughout Utah and two of the eight rattlesnake subspecies are common to the Basin area. While encountering a rattlesnake can be a terrifying experience, the Division of Wildlife Resources reminds people that knowing a little about the animal can go a long way to keeping you safe.

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High School Sexting Case Under Active Investigation in Roosevelt

Jun 6, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The Roosevelt Police Department is actively investigating a sexting case that involves a group of Union High School students. According to a Roosevelt City press release, the case was first brought to the attention of law enforcement officers in May and officers are now waiting for the evaluation of evidence from the state crime lab to be complete.

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Meet the Candidate: Leonard Isaacson for Uintah County Sheriff

Jun 6, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Leonard Isaacson visited the KVEL studio this week for an interview on the Meet the Candidate Forum. Isaacson is running for Uintah County Sheriff. His campaign information can be found on the Facebook page, ‘Leonard Isaacson for Uintah County Sheriff.’ Isaacson has served over 22 years in law enforcement in the Uintah Basin.

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Election Ballots Being Mailed Out This Week

Jun 6, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Opportunities continue to present themselves for candidates to share their voice with voters as Primary Election Day approaches. The candidates running for two Uintah County Commission seats spoke at the Vernal Chamber Luncheon on Tuesday including Joni Crane and Bart Haslem who are running for Commission Seat A and Duane Shepherd, Troy Slaugh, and Bill Stringer who are running for Commission Seat B.

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3rd Annual Outlaw ATV Jamboree Draws Crowd to Enjoy Basin Trail Rides

Jun 5, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The 3rd annual Outlaw ATV Jamboree was an undeniable success with 300 participants and their fancy rides out and about. The fun started on Thursday with trail rides throughout the day. The ATV rodeo was held Friday at the Western Park. Saturday was another day full of rides with the event wrapping up with the Ride by the Lights Night Ride that paraded down Main Street before traversing Asphalt Ridge.

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State Fighting Opioid Crisis Affecting Uintah Basin and Beyond

Jun 4, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Local officials have made it clear that the Uintah Basin is affected by the opioid crisis just like other counties in the state. In response, the state of Utah has announced a major lawsuit against the opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma. Attorney General Sean Reyes made the announcement last week saying that the company violated state law in their prescription of opioids, including OxyContin.

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Road Work to Close Portion of Red Cloud Loop This Week

Jun 4, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Road work beginning today will close down a portion of Red Cloud Loop in Uintah County. According to the Forest Service announcement, the Ashley National Forest and Uintah County will be working together on resurfacing the Red Cloud Loop Road from the Dry Fork Flume Trailhead as well as the turn off to Massey Meadows to the Charlies Park turnoff.