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Roosevelt Couple Arrested for Stealing and Selling Stolen Antiques

Jul 6, 2017 · Basin Now · News

If your home, farm or property in Duchesne or Uintah Counties have had items go missing recently, the thieves behind it may now be behind bars. According to the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Travis Kirk Cook and 29-year-old Shalae Jensen Cook are facing charges after detectives searched their home and located a cache of stolen antiques and memorabilia.

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Ex-Daggett Deputies and Sheriff Case Moved to Summit County

Jul 6, 2017 · Basin Now · News

A judge has moved the cases of the five men charged in the Daggett County Jail abuse scandal to Summit County. 4 deputies including the previous jail commander are alleged to have known about or used Tasers on inmates and in one case used inmates as test dummies during the training of K-9 dogs that resulted in injury.

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Shooting Incident in Craig

Jul 5, 2017 · Basin Now · News

A shooting incident took place on Yampa Avenue in Craig on Monday morning. According to Craig Police, a person was shot at while in a vehicle at the intersection of Yampa and 8th. The victim encountered 38-year-old Anthony Montano in another vehicle and Montano pulled a gun out and shot at the victim.

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Rodeo Van Resurrected After Nearly 20 Years

Jul 5, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Nearly two decades ago a staple for rodeo week was put into storage and practically forgotten but this year it’s back in full glory. The rodeo van was purchased by the Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo committee back in the 80’s and was used in parades and around town to market the annual event to locals.

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Scouts Make Over 100 Toys for Local Kids

Jul 5, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Scout camp is for more than learning survival skills. For the scouts ages 12 to 15 from the Vernal Utah Stake, scout camp this year provided an opportunity to give loving service that is delighting local kids when they need it most.

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Stolen Guns Recovered; Rock Springs Man Charged

Jul 3, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Stolen guns have been recovered and a Rock Springs man in behind bars following a Sweetwater County Sheriff’s investigation. 44-year-old Robert J. “Bobby” Miller was charged with felony Theft and Wrongful Taking or Disposing of Property, according to Sheriff Mike Lowell. A firearm theft case opened up on June 11th and Miller was a suspect.

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Meth Related Arrests Made in Meeker

Jul 3, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Lying to and hiding from police won’t do you much good in Rio Blanco County. Rio Blanco Sheriff’s Office was on the hunt Thursday for 40-year-old Rangley woman Alyssa Baley who had multiple warrants when they made contact with the occupants of a vehicle at Mountain Valley Bank in Meeker, Colorado.

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Naples City Reminds of Weeds Ordinance in Wake of Fire Danger

Jul 3, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Government agencies throughout the Basin are spreading reminders to citizens to take the fire danger seriously and keep communities safe. Naples City has offered their own reminder, in particular that weeds can be a fire hazard and every business and property owner is required to regularly maintain all segments of their property.

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Monument Paleontologist Retires After 38 Years

Jul 3, 2017 · Basin Now · News

To some he is a trusted colleague and researcher, to others he is the man with the perfect mustache, and to many he is the face of Dinosaur National Monument. On July 1st, monument paleontologist Dr. Dan Chure retired after 38 years of federal service. Dr. Chure arrived at Dinosaur National Monument in 1979 and spent his entire career dedicated to the preservation of dinosaurs