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Give’m Health: Free Radon Kits at TriCounty Health Department

Mar 17, 2021 · Basin Now · News

TriCounty Health is making it easy for locals to test their homes for a silent killer common in Utah. It is estimated that one in three homes in Utah have elevated levels of radon and sadly this radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. In Utah, 25% percent of all lung cancer is caused by exposure to radon.

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5 Seasons and Still Going Strong at Vernal Theatre: Live

Mar 17, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Vernal Theatre: Live is preparing for their 6th and final show of their 5th season and with restrictions lifting, additional events have been announced. ‘The Sound of Music’ will run April 16th through the 24th as the theatre’s 30th production. Vernal Theatre: Live also announced that this year’s Youth Summer Production will be Seussical Jr!

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Uintah FFA Chapter harvests big wins at State

Mar 17, 2021 · Basin Now · News

They’ve done it again! Uintah High School shared on Tuesday that the Uintah High FFA chapter harvested several big wins at state last week, including the election of one of its members as a state FFA officer. Bradley Wilson was elected to serve as the 2021-22 Utah FFA Association State Treasurer.

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Positive News Concerning Interior Drilling Permit Decisions

Mar 16, 2021 · Basin Now · News

While there are still plenty of roadblocks for the oil and gas industry due to the Biden Executive Orders, an announcement this week actually comes as positive news. According to Bloomberg First Word, an order making top Interior Department officials in charge of decisions about drilling permits is about to expire and is not expected to be renewed.

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Correction to Whirling Disease Story

Mar 16, 2021 · Basin Now · News

A correction has been made to our Monday news report that stated that whirling disease had been found at the Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery. NO whirling disease has been found in fish at the Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery.

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Vernal City on Water and Sewer Rate Changes

Mar 15, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Vernal City utility rates are increasing and Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion is offering further details on what led to the need for change. “The rate will increase $1 a month for sewer and $2 a month for water for residential and small commercial users,” shares Bennion.

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USU Announces Uintah Basin Commencement

Mar 15, 2021 · Basin Now · News

Utah State University Statewide Campuses has announced the 2021 commencement plans. USU announced that local ceremonies are scheduled across the state for April 23rd through May 6th. 610 associates, 614 bachelor’s, 318 master’s, four doctoral degrees and 185 undergraduate and graduate certificates will be awarded statewide.