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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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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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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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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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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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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.