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UTSSD Weighs in on Public Concern over BTA’s Future

Aug 26, 2016 · Basin Now · News

The future of BTA has become a topic of public attention as local governing agencies have indicated that funding BTA into the future is a concern. The announcement by Uintah County Commissioners that the county will no longer fund BTA is misguided, however, according to the Chairman of the Uintah Transportation Special Service District.

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West Nile Virus Confirmed in Local Horses

Aug 25, 2016 · Basin Now · News

TriCounty Health Department is urging those that haven’t, to vaccinate their horses against West Nile Virus. “We’ve been telling horse owners to get this done since the spring,” shares TriCounty Representative Jeramie Tubbs.

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Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner A Success

Aug 25, 2016 · Basin Now · News

The often unsung heroes keeping our streets safe were recognized Wednesday night in Uintah County. Law enforcement officers and their guests were shown love at the Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner at the Uintah Conference Center as a thank you from grateful community members.

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Uintah County Commissioners on Hatch’s Proposed CAA Amendment

Aug 25, 2016 · Basin Now · News

During Monday’s meeting, Uintah County Commissioners expressed their support of Senator Orrin Hatch’s legislation aimed at common sense adjustments to the Clean Air Act. Commissioner McKee explained that Hatch’s bill aims to reinstate an action program that would give companies credit for efforts that improve air quality.

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Vernal Area Chamber Business of the Month

Aug 24, 2016 · Basin Now · News

The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month is Peltier Electric. Established by Rian Peltier in 1988, Peltier Electric has grown as an electrical contracting company that takes great pride in making things convenient and safe for their customers.

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Road to Lake Canyon

Aug 24, 2016 · Basin Now · News

A dirt road in Duchesne County is a headache for surrounding neighbors sick of dealing with the dust. According to Duchesne County Commissioner Ron Winterton, there is a lot of oil field activity on the road to Lake Canyon and in the past the oil field companies used to provide dust suppression but no longer do.