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Repairs to Swinging Bridge in Moffat County Expected in the Spring

Dec 27, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Who could forget the day in June of 2014 when a blue 10 ton tractor broke halfway through the Browns Park Swinging Bridge and sat suspended over the Green River? After several years of sorting out funding, the bridge is scheduled for repairs this spring and future maintenance was a topic at the Moffat County Commission meeting last week.

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Author of Children’s Hunting Books Makes Stop in Vernal

Dec 26, 2017 · Basin Now · News

With countless children’s book authors out there it can be difficult to stand out but one author has created something terrifically unique that many in the Basin can appreciate. Robert Jacobs, Jr. visited the Uintah County Library on Saturday afternoon for a signing and reading of his newest book The Elk Princess: An Introduction to Little Jane.

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Airport Manager on Economic Benefit of Upcoming Changes

Dec 26, 2017 · Basin Now · News

After several years of major projects, the Vernal Regional Airport is on the verge of what could provide for local economic growth. According to airport manager Doug Brown, the move to Skywest was made not only for their more competitive bid but also in order to secure a return of TSA to the airport.

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UHP Urging Safe Holiday Travels

Dec 26, 2017 · Basin Now · News

The Utah Highway Patrol is wishing the community Basinwide the merriest and safest holiday travel season. “We hope all will plan for inclement weather if traveling, buckle up loved ones, and share holiday cheer with fellow motorists by being considerate drivers!” shares UHP Sgt. Kellie Oaks.

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Winter Ozone Alerts Aimed at Oil and Gas Industry; Also for Public Use

Dec 22, 2017 · Basin Now · News

A winter ozone alert system for the Uintah Basin may be aimed at keeping the oil and gas industry informed but can also have a broader reach. Director of the USU Bingham Research Center Seth Lyman explains that the alert system was designed to inform the oil and gas industry if there is poor air quality in order to make adjustments, but that all community members are welcome to sign up.

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Vernal City Budget Status and Outlook

Dec 22, 2017 · Basin Now · News

Vernal City Finance Director Mike Davis made a presentation this month to the Vernal City Council on the current budget status and outlook. According to Davis, the general fund for Vernal City is approximately $9 million dollars and the utility fund is approximately $5 million dollars.