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Monument Roads Reopening Thanks to Repairs

Oct 7, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Slow and steady, road crews are making progress on roads washed out from the heavy rains on September 22nd. Dinosaur National Monument alone had 5 large culverts washed out on the Island Park Road which has now reopened with restrictions.

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Vernal City Considers Funding for BTA Vernal Route

Oct 6, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Vernal City took a close look at the City budget during Wednesday’s City Council meeting as funding for the BTA Vernal route was discussed. This summer BTA funding became a topic after Uintah County officials requested more financial support from benefitting entities.

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Smoke Alarms Save Lives

Oct 5, 2016 · Basin Now · News

When is the last time you checked the smoke alarms in your home? Fire officials are urging locals to take fire prevention in their homes seriously by checking smoke alarms once a month, replacing batteries once a year and replacing the alarm at least every 10 years.