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Kevin Van Tassell to replace Shepherd on UTSSD

Apr 11, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Another seat on the Uintah Transportation Special Service District board has been filled. On Monday, the Uintah County Commission approved Senator Kevin Van Tassell to the board to replace Chairman Duane Shepherd who was selected last month to replace Mike McKee on the Uintah County Commission.

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Mountain Home Welcoming Mountain Goat Crowd

Apr 11, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Excitement is growing to get a peek at Utah’s mountain yetis and enthusiasts of the event come from beyond the Uintah Basin. The Division of Wildlife Resources holds the mountain goat viewing event in northeastern Utah each year and the free event does not disappoint.

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Daggett County Taking Financial Hit Over Jail Investigation

Apr 10, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Daggett County is taking a hit after the removal of state inmates from the Daggett County Jail in February after allegations of misconduct surfaced. According to the Daggett County Sheriff’s Office, 80 state inmates were removed from the jail on Friday, February 17th, and 2 employees were put on administrative leave during the investigation.

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Leland Bench Project a Bright Spot for Uintah County Commission

Apr 10, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Persistence paid off last week when the Community Impact Board made a significant adjustment to the funding agreement for the Leland Bench Road project in Uintah County. According to a release from the Uintah County Commission, in most cases, the CIB requires that those who receive a loan/grant must spend the loan money before they can have the grant money.

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UHP Traffic Stop Ends With 7 Fugitive Arrests

Apr 7, 2017 · Basin Now · News

An attempted UHP traffic stop in the Myton area eventually lead to 7 fugitive arrests in Duchesne County on Thursday. According to Utah Highway Patrol, a trooper noticed a white Ford Expedition with a temporary tag in the rear window after10:00am that was following too closely.