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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.

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Death of Rock Springs Man Under Investigation

Aug 24, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Investigators are working to determine the cause of death of a Questar employee who was working alone at a job site near Rock Springs on Monday. Deputies and first responders were dispatched to the location around 4:25pm. An ELM Locating employee who was working nearby spotted the man in a hole at the Questar job site and called 9-1-1.

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Uintah School District Awarded Grant Funding

Aug 24, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Uintah School District has been awarded a significant grant through legislation sponsored by Senator Kevin Van Tassell. In the 2016 legislative session, Senator Van Tassell sponsored SB 14 which amends provisions related to the state system of public education and the American Indians and Alaskan Natives.

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BTA Riders Plead for Continued Service

Aug 24, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Locals depending on BTA for transportation are anxiously waiting for more information as local authorities discuss the future of the local busing service. In recent months, Uintah County Commissioners have announced their intention to discontinue funding of BTA and have emphasized the need for funding to reinstate the Wellness Wagon.

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Local Businessman Honored

Aug 23, 2016 · Basin Now · News

A local business that stands out for its hometown roots is getting attention on a state level. Jim Davis, owner of Davis Food and Drug, is being inducted into the Utah Food Industry Association’s Hall of Fame today during their annual conference.