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Representative Bishop Legislative Update

Mar 16, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Utah’s 1st congressional district Representative Rob Bishop is at work in Washington, D.C. His bipartisan bill, HR 1800, was passed by the US House of Representatives, authorizing the transfer of an 80-acre parcel of land to the Utah State University Research Foundation. The transfer will facilitate the continued use of the property for scientific research in direct support of ongoing U.S. military research. “This bill is the cleanest and simplest way of transferring control of this land back to the entity which is using it now so that they can continue their research,” shares Bishop, “much of which is done in support of our military.” Rep. Bishop also reports that he voted for HR 4909, the STOP School Violence Act of 2018. The bill is designed to curb violence in schools throughout the nation by providing resources for teachers, students, and law enforcement officers. The bill also provides funding that can be used for metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other technology.

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State of the Art Welding Technology Building Underway at UBTech

Mar 16, 2018 · Basin Now · Uncategorized

UBTech enjoyed a successful groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for their latest expansion of infrastructure. Construction of a new state of the art welding technology building is now underway on the Roosevelt campus. The $4.5 million dollar structure, funded by Utah State Legislature, will be equipped by two highly respected welding companies, Miller Electric and Norco Incorporated, ensuring welding students have access to the most updated equipment available with equipment upgrades every other year. UBTech’s welding program has earned national and even worldwide recognition by producing welders who have consistently claimed both state and national titles. This includes an international ranking of 5th place for a UBTech welding student at the 2015 world welding trials in Abu Dhabi. “They might not know where we are located,” shares UBTech President Aaron Weight, “but they know who we are and what kind of welders we produce.” The new welding technology building is anticipated to open in 2019.

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Track Team’s Bus Ride Home Comes to a Muddy Stop

Mar 16, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The ride home for the Uintah High girls track team came to a muddy halt late Wednesday night in Wasatch County. The team was returning from a region meet at Mountain View High School when a flat tire caused the bus to come to rest in the mud against a hillside along Highway 40, making it impossible to open the front door of the bus.

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BLM Accepting Public Input on EOG Oil and Gas Proposal

Mar 15, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The Bureau of Land Management released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement this month on a significant oil and gas proposal on land in Uintah County. The Greater Chapita Wells Natural Gas Infill Project is located about 25 miles south of Vernal where EOG Resources, Inc. proposes to develop oil and gas resources within 43,071 acres. The area is already partially developed within the Natural Buttes Gas Field that includes 1,247 existing oil and gas wells and associated infrastructure over 3,975 acres.

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Local Secondary Students Participate in National Walkout

Mar 15, 2018 · Basin Now · News

Groups of local students chose to participate in the School Walkout organized nationally as a show for gun control, an end to school shootings, and to remember the lives lost in Florida in February. Starting at 10am on the east coast, students walked out of classrooms and stayed outside for 17 minutes – one minute for each of the individuals killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School one month ago.

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Go Fund Me Account Set Up for Woman in Highway 40 Vernal Crash

Mar 15, 2018 · Basin Now · News

A Go Fund Me account has been set up to help a young woman involved in a car accident last Thursday on Highway 40 in Vernal. According to the Go Fund Me site, 19-year-old Alexis Reay sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital. For now, she is unable to work and may need surgery. Her friends are asking locals to donate to help with her medical bills.

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Dry Fork Pile Burns

Mar 15, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The Bureau of Land Management is implementing another day of burning in Dry Fork Canyon north of Vernal. Today, March 15th, burning will be ongoing to reduce hazardous fuels in the wildland urban interface in the Canyon.

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Uintah County Spotlight: Cemetery Department

Mar 14, 2018 · Basin Now · News

A new program is highlighting the work of Uintah County employees. The first Uintah County Spotlight was the Uintah County Cemetery Department, recognized during Monday’s Uintah County Commission meeting. Cemetery Department employee James Sharp described the work he and the cemetary crew perform throughout the week, rotating weekends and ensuring that all funerals at the 11 cemeteries are covered. “We meet with families on the worst day of their lives and are accommodating to every request that is in our power,” shared Sharp. “…We try to do everything we can ourselves and do our best to save money and time. We respect the fact that it is public money that pays our paycheck… [My coworkers and I], we care about the cemeteries.” The Commissioners thanked Mr. Sharp and the members of the Cemetery Department for their commitment and hard work as Uintah County employees.

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Patriot Riders Show Support for Local Law Enforcement

Mar 14, 2018 · Basin Now · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is feeling especially blessed for the local support they have been shown. Local members of the Patriot Guard Riders presented members of the Sheriff’s Office with a wooden flag and a plaque on Saturday, a gesture that means a great deal to the agency. “Feeling so much support is always good for us and our officers,” shares Sheriff’s Office Manager Cynthia Wardle. “We had a really good turnout and it was a beautiful day. When they presented it to Chief Deputy Tucker they asked for a photo with the Patriot Guard standing behind the group to say that they always have our back.” The flag was made by Willy Rivera. Patriot Guard Riders is a non-profit organization that takes on missions as invited guests at funerals to show respect or find other ways to honor veterans, first responders, or law enforcement.

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Warrant Issued on Charges of Rape and Sexual Abuse of a Child

Mar 14, 2018 · Basin Now · News

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of 37-year-old Vega-Oviedo Arnulfo on charges of rape and sexual abuse of a child. The charges, filed in 8th District Court in Duchesne, include 1 count of first degree felony Object Rape of a Child and 2 counts of first degree felony Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child. According to court documents, the acts took place in 2015 in Duchesne County. The victim or victims disclosed the abuse to foster parents and in interviews at the Children’s Justice Center. Court documents state that the presumptive sentence for a conviction of the individual offense is 15 years to life and that imprisonment is mandatory. The warrant for the arrest of Vega-Oviedo Arnulfo was issued on March 1st by Judge Samuel Chiara.

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UBTech to Break Ground on State of the Art Welding Technology Building

Mar 14, 2018 · Basin Now · News

As always, it is onward and upward for the Uintah Basin Technical College. UBTech will be breaking ground tomorrow on a state of the art welding technology building on the Roosevelt campus and even before the new building opens in 2019 there will be plenty of students to fill it. There is currently a nationwide shortage of 300,000 welders, as the majority of welders are nearing retirement age, shares UBTech Welding Instructor Kevin Mitchell. By the year 2024 it’s estimated there will be a need for 400,000 welders. The Utah State Legislature funded the $4.5 million dollar facility and UBTech has partnered with two highly respected welding companies to equip the 12,500 square foot facility. The public is invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremonies held at the UBTech Roosevelt Campus at 1100 East Lagoon Streetthis Thursday at 2:00pm.