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Environmental Groups File Lawsuit Over Approval of Enefit Mine Near Vernal

May 24, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Environmental groups are making good on their promise to challenge a BLM decision to approve an Enefit oil shale project 40 miles south of Vernal. The lawsuit, aimed at the Trump Administration, was filed on May 16th by Earthjustice, representing multiple environmental groups. Earthjustice attorney Alex Hardee says the federal agencies have “worn blinders in approving this project” and that they have “left the public in the dark” when it come to the effects of oil shale development to the environment.

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Vernal Step-Mom Arrested For Aggravated Murder and Child Abuse of 3-Year-Old

May 24, 2019 · Basin Now · News

An arrest has been made in the suspicious death of a 3-year-old Vernal girl loved and missed by many. According to the Vernal Police Department, 24-year-old Vernal resident Mckenley Yadon (also known as Mckenley Stout) was arrested and booked into the Uintah County Jail on Thursday, May 23rd, for First Degree Felony Aggravated Murder and Second Degree Felony Child Abuse.

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Ashley Forest Road Updates

May 24, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Since Ashley Forest offers some great camping, picturesque views and outdoor fun it tends to be a choice destination. If you are headed up there be aware that the road from Highway 191 to Iron Springs as well as Colton Guard Station, Kaler Hollow and the Taylor Mountain Road are open. Forest Service Road 221 to Spirit Lake is now open. If heading up to Spirit Lake know that about 2 1/2 miles up the road you will run into substantial snow drifts.

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Starvation Makes List of Top Four Fishing Spots in State

May 24, 2019 · Basin Now · News

If you are an angler looking to catch a lot of fish quickly then you are in luck. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has released their list of the top four spots in the state of Utah to catch a lot of fish quickly and a Uintah Basin reservoir was included. Starvation Reservoir made the list along with Lost Creek, Jordanelle, and Echo Reservoir.

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Fall Citizens Academy Sign Ups Underway at Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office

May 23, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office is now taking applications to be part of the fall 2019 session of Citizen’s Academy. This unique opportunity is a 10-week academy that allows residents a chance to better understand the jobs that officers perform and the challenge they face. Some of the things that the applicants learn about is SWAT operations and equipment, crime scene investigations, DUI enforcement and firearms safety to name a few.

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Roosevelt Branch Library Throwing Star Wars Party

May 22, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Anyone who has been to a party put on by the Roosevelt Branch Library knows to expect an epic time. Excitement is especially high for Thursday’s Star Wars Party to be held at the Strata Networks building in Roosevelt. There will be refreshments as well as a variety of crafts, activities, and prizes.

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Annual High School Colors Dance

May 22, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Altamont High School will be hosting its eighth annual Colors Dance on Thursday, May 23rd. Junior high and high school students from Altamont, Union, Uintah, Terra Academy, Duchesne, and Tabiona are invited to attend.

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Give’M Health: Positive Ways to Promote Good Mental Health

May 22, 2019 · Basin Now · News

May is mental health awareness month and TriCounty Health Department is educating the public and sharing positive ways to promote good mental health. Health Promotion Division Director Jake Isaacson explains that mental health refers to many things but boils down to how we get through the day and how we handle the things that happen in our life.

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Critical Injuries Result From Highway 40 Accidents Tuesday Evening

May 22, 2019 · Basin Now · News

Seat belts and air bags likely saved lives Tuesday evening in multi-car accidents on Highway 40 between Vernal and Roosevelt. According to Utah Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 7:00 pm when a sedan traveling westbound lost control and traveled into the eastbound lane where it was struck by an eastbound sedan. The driver of the westbound vehicle was critically injured and was transported to Ashley Regional Medical Center.