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A+E Networks Announces Release Date For ‘The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch’

Feb 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Locals have been hearing about the mysterious activity on Skinwalker Ranch for years and now mainstream America will get their chance as well. A+E Networks has announced a release date for their new nonfiction series titled ‘The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch’. In a press release issued on Thursday, A+E and the History Channel(a division of A+E Networks) share that the series will share “never-before-seen footage of the ranch and what it contains.

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Local Athletes Enjoy Fantastic Day at Special Olympics Snowshoe Invitational

Feb 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Our local special olympians had a fantastic day competing at the 2020 Special Olympics Snowshoe Invitational held January 29th at Soldier Hollow. “It was an amazing day,” shares Coach Brett Reynolds. “Each athlete competed in three races [and] all came home with awards. We had the oldest competitor and one of the youngest so our team covers a wide age range.” The local olympians got started in the snowshoe competitions two years ago when Brett and another local Special Olympics supporter Brian Gorum heard about the state competition and decided to become certified as coaches.

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Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce Holding a Valentine’s Dance

Feb 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Roosevelt City kept the winter blues away with their successful Winterfest Festival. They are going to keep our hearts beating to that rhythm just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Duchesne County Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Valentine’s Dance featuring the Silver Strand Band. The whole family is invited to this event for only $5 dollars per person. It will be held at the Crossroads Senior Center on Saturday, February 8th with the dance taking place from 7pm to 10pm. If you have any questions or would like to purchase tickets in advance, call 435-722-4296.

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Bald Eagle Viewing This Saturday

Feb 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Since 1782 the Bald Eagle has been the national emblem of the United States. Found exclusively in North America, the Bald Eagle is treated in many cultures as a sacred bird central to spiritual customs. February is National Bald Eagle month and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will be holding viewings across the state. The northeastern Utah viewing will be held at the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge this Saturday, February 8th. There will be DWR personnel on site to answer questions and help spot the Bald Eagles, as well as other birds on the refuge.

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Union High School Holding Jazz Night

Feb 7, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Louis Armstrong once said “If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.” So instead of asking questions, just plan to get involved! Union High School has an annual Jazz Night coming up where the community can get their shoes tapping and hips moving. The event is a perfect Valentine’s Day date. There are two options for the evening. You can buy a ticket for a couple with dinner that has two menu choices for the catered banquet that costs $55 dollars or you can buy a dancing ticket that is $10 per person.

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Daggett County Sheriff’s Office Assists in Rescue of Stranded Semi Driver

Feb 6, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Daggett County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday night in the rescue of the driver of a tractor-trailer truck. “The driver failed to obey a road closed sign on US-191 and spent more than 24 hours stuck in a large snowdrift about 10 miles past the Utah-Wyoming state line,” shares the Daggett County Sheriff’s Office. “Temperatures were in the single digits when we reached the driver tonight, with wind chill making it even colder.

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Roosevelt Police Chief on Recent Scammers Claiming to Raise Funds for RPD

Feb 6, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah Basin community finds ways to support local law enforcement but Roosevelt Police Department is urging locals to be sure they are supporting a legitimate cause before donating. Case in point: scammers have most recently been contacting locals claiming to be raising money for the Roosevelt Police Department and Roosevelt PD wants the community to know they are not soliciting funds through any outside sources. Police Chief Rick Harrison says that some were fooled and donated.

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Launch Your Sports Career This Weekend at the Dinosaurland Cornhole Classic

Feb 6, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Uintah County Travel and Tourism is always on the lookout for the next big fun event to put the Vernal area on the map and they just may have found it with their Dinosaurland Cornhole Classic tournament this weekend. Uintah County Travel and Tourism Director Lesha Coltharp says the idea for the event came from Uintah County Commissioner Brad Horrocks as something fun to do inside during the long winter months in Vernal. "This really is an up and coming sport," Coltharp says with a laugh.

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SNOTEL Report Shows Current Snow Water Above Average and Looking Good

Feb 6, 2020 · Basin Now · News

A new SNOTEL report for Utah was released on Wednesday. Current snow water equivalent for the Duchesne River region is 117 percent the average for this time of year and the snow water equivalent for the Northeastern Uintahs region is 144 percent the average for this time of year. The Utah Department of Natural Resources shares that the SNOTEL report shows the current snow water equivalent is still well above normal with another storm fast approaching.

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USU Uintah Basin Celebrating Impactful Women of the Uintah Basin: Week 4

Feb 6, 2020 · Basin Now · News

USU Uintah Basin is doing something special to support, celebrate, and honor the women of the Uintah Basin with their Year of the Woman campaign. Karilynne Pearson was selected as the Week 4 representative and the final to be highlighted in the Arts and Culture category. Utah State University Uintah Basin shared a video highlighting her on their Facebook page. As the person who nominated Karilynne, her daughter Nashelle Jackson shares that Karilynne does so much for the community on so many levels, as a performer, musician, member of her church, a friend and mother.

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Attention All Dads: Father/Daughter Sweetheart Dance is Friday Night

Feb 6, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Attention all dads: the Father/Daughter Sweetheart dance is happening this Friday. Any advertising that states February 15th is incorrect. It was originally scheduled that day but had to be moved to Friday, February 7th. This tradition, hosted by the Uintah Recreation District, allows fathers to take their princess(es) to an evening of dancing and refreshments. Event coordinator Shauna Jo Eves shares, “I started the father daughter dance a few years back because I was looking for an activity that we could reach out to our tweens.

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Moffat County Commissioners Hosting Forum on Colorado Wolf Regulations

Feb 5, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The presence of wolves in northwestern Colorado has fueled the entire region with questions, rumors and for some, strong emotions. The Moffat County Commission wants to help members of the public get educated and are hosting what they are calling “a fact based meeting about the regulations around wolves and what the rules are now that wolves are in Moffat County.” The Commission emphasized that this meeting is not about politics and is not going to be a debate between those that do or don’t like the presence of wolves. Rather it will be an opportunity to “Get The Facts From The Experts”. The meeting will be held February 10th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Moffat County Pavilion. Guest speakers will be members of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife.