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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.

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Lucero Being Held Without Bail

Aug 23, 2016 · Basin Now · News

A Vernal man has pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted child sex abuse. Steven Joseph Lucero had previously pleaded guilty to Attempted Aggravated Assault and Child Abuse related to an incident on December 5th, 2015 as well as to charges related to domestic violence on December 28th, 2015 and February 5th, 2016.

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Utah Number 2 for Job Growth

Aug 22, 2016 · Basin Now · News

Employment levels in Utah continue to grow with the latest Department of Workforce Services data showing a decline in the state unemployment rate to 3.9 percent. Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for July grew by about 3.2 percent.

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D.A.R.E. Program Returning to Duchesne County

Aug 22, 2016 · Basin Now · News

The D.A.R.E. program is returning to Duchesne County. The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office announced last week that Sheriff Dave Boren and Chief Deputy Travis Tucker both completed the 80 hour officer training that will allow the program to return to Duchesne County.

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Strange Incident Leads to DUI Arrest

Aug 22, 2016 · Basin Now · News

A strange incident in Neola resulted in the arrest of a man for DUI over the weekend. According to witness Fred Burroughs, a man was parked at his property on 9000 North 2970 West near the old Neola Cemetery with his car doors open and loud arabic music playing.

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Duchesne County Holly Fair

Aug 22, 2016 · Basin Now · News

If you think it’s too early to talk about the Holly Fair in Duchesne County then you don’t know how big of a deal this event is. Considered the longest running craft fair in the state of Utah, vendors are already lining up to get applications in and guarantee a spot in the November event held every year in Roosevelt.