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Red Fleet Renovation

Aug 10, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Red Fleet State Park will be getting a facelift next year thanks to a grant from the State Parks. According to Park Manager Mike Murray, a 2 million dollar grant will be used for the renovation effort that is scheduled to begin construction next spring.

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LEPC Meeting in Duchesne County

Aug 10, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Questar Gas took the lead on Tuesday during Duchesne County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee(or LEPC) meeting. On a monthly basis, local county and business leaders meet in training for and collaborating during potential emergencies.

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10th Circuit Court Overturns Lower Ruling

Aug 10, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Frustration is clear in a 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Tuesday which reverses District Judge Bruce Jenkins’ dismissal of the lawsuit that the Ute Tribe had filed against Myton City and even reassigns the jurisdiction dispute to a new judge.

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Ballard Man Attempts to Hit Sheriff Deputy’s Vehicle

Aug 9, 2016 · Basin Now · News

A Ballard man was arrested on Friday, August 5th after attempting to hit a law enforcement vehicle with his own vehicle. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, a Sheriff’s Deputy was attempting to stop a vehicle driven by 41-year-old Charles Samuel Lee at approximately 10:30pmon August 5th in Ballard.

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Congressman Bishop Hosting Town Hall Meetings

Aug 9, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Representative Rob Bishop is making use of the congressional break in Washington D.C. for some one-on-one time with residents in Utah’s 1st congressional district. Congressman Bishop began his series of town hall meetings in Weber County last week and will wrap up his 10 county journey with meetings in all three Uintah Basin counties this Saturday, August 13th.

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Sexual Assault at Remember the Maine Park

Aug 9, 2016 · Basin Now · News

The investigation is ongoing for a sexual assault incident that occurred at Remember the Maine Park in Dry Fork Canyon late on the night of Sunday, July 26th. According to the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, an adult female was by herself near Ashley Creek when she was attacked from behind by a “tall, dark haired male wearing a red shirt and jeans or khakis.”

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Maeser Fire Substation Urged

Aug 9, 2016 · Basin Now · News

A project that could save residents money while increasing public safety was explored during Monday’s Uintah County Commission meeting. Representatives from the Uintah Fire District attended the meeting as funding was once again explored to see a Maesar Fire Substation become a reality.

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Discovery Elementary Sidewalk Project

Aug 8, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Pickup and dropoff at Discovery Elementary in Vernal can be a bit of a nightmare and unfortunately the new sidewalk project expected to help alleviate the chaos will not be constructed in time for the new school year.

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FAA Gives Okay on Airport Project

Aug 8, 2016 · Basin Now · News

The temporary delay of the Vernal Regional Airport runway project has come to an end. According to Uintah Transportation Special Service District Board Chairman Duane Shepherd, the Transportation District received the letter from the FAA on Friday giving the ‘okay’ to proceed with the project.

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Public Lands Initiative Update

Aug 8, 2016 · Basin Now · News

While the Public Lands Initiative has officially begun the legislative process, its fate is undetermined as it journeys through the system. Last week, Uintah County Commissioners fielded public questions on the PLI and how much public comment was used in the actual draft.