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Vernal City Gives Focus to FY2018 Budget

Jun 8, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Departments and committees have been hard at work as the Fiscal Year 2018 budget adoption approaches for local governments. Vernal City has held multiple budget workshops and hearings in recent weeks as they whittle down the budget to match revenues. City Manager Ken Bassett communicated clearly that most revenue for the city is from sales tax which is down significantly making it necessary to tighten belts and not have any major capital expenditures.

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Stonegate Sewer Project Moving Forward

Jun 8, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The moving parts of the Stonegate sewer project have finally aligned and plans for construction are moving forward. The project is funded through the Community Impact Board and Department of Environmental Quality in the form of $4 million dollars in grant funding and $1.6 million dollars in a zero percent interest loan.

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Craig Man Sentenced to 9 Years for Meth

Jun 6, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Possession of methamphetamines is taken seriously and one Craig man received a heavy sentence as a result last week. 47-year-old Duane E. Newton entered a guilty plea to possession of a controlled substance and was sentenced in Routt County Court to 9 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections.

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NUMBFest 2017 Draws Varied Crowd

Jun 6, 2017 · Basin Now · News

NUMBFest 2017 drew a great crowd this year showing growth from the 2016 event. NUMB, standing for the Northeastern Utah Mountain Bikers, hosts the event as their annual fundraiser to support infrastructure and needs of local trails.

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Free Fishing Day Nearly Here

Jun 6, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Free Fishing Day is nearly here and northeastern Utah is holding several events to make this as easy as possible on those new to fishing or out of practice. DWR biologist Randy Oplinger says even experienced anglers should mark their calendar for June 10th because early June is one of the best times to fish in Utah and so it’s the best time to bring a friend or family member to try it out while it is free.

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Weekend Events Fill Hotels and Restaurants

Jun 6, 2017 · Basin Now · News

It was a busy weekend in the Vernal area with hotels sold out, restaurants packed and visitors enjoying a variety of events. The 7th Annual Basin Bash baseball tournament was a major contributor to the boost bringing in 45 teams from Wyoming, Colorado and the Wasatch Front.

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Federal Officials Conducting Sex Offender Compliance Checks

Jun 6, 2017 · Basin Now · News

United States Marshals have been involved with Sweetwater County detectives in conducting a wide sweep of registered sex offenders over the last week to ensure of compliance. As a result, a felony arrest warrant has been issued for 58-year-old Bruce Leon Harms for failure to register, which is something Harms was convicted of as recently as 2013.