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Senator Curtis: U.S. Senate Passes Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act on Tuesday following a unanimous consent request made by Utah’s Senator John Curtis, sending it now to the House of Representatives.
Unemployment Data Released For August 2026
New unemployment data has been released by the Utah Department of Workforce Services. August’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the state of Utah is estimated at 3.5%.
Prescribed Burns Scheduled In Vernal And Flaming Gorge Ranger Districts
Ashley National Forest has announced that the Vernal and Flaming Gorge Ranger Districts are planning fall prescribed burns for Greendale Junction, Red Canyon, Dowd Mountain, Red Cloud Loop and Deer Lodge.
Domínguez–Escalante 250th Commemorative Cross Makes Stop In Duchesne City
The Domínguez–Escalante 250th Commemorative cross made a stop in Duchesne City this month in recognition of the historic 1776 expedition. Mayor Deborah Herron had the opportunity to sign the commemorative cross at Eagle Park.
Water Shut Off Planned For Myton City Water Valve Project
The Myton City water valve project is ongoing . Water will be shut off tomorrow, September 30th, and Friday, October 2nd, from 8am to 6pm.
Ballard 1000 South Road Realignment Project Update
The Ballard 1000 South Road Realignment Project that will connect 1000 South in Ballard and 800 South in Roosevelt is making progress.
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Congratulations Cpl. Harrison And K-9 Indie!
A Roosevelt Police Department K-9 team competed well at the Bradley Taylor Memorial K-9 Trials in Sandy, Utah, last week. Corporal Jared Harrison and K-9 Indie competed against 80 K-9 teams and took 2nd Place in Dog Obedience, 3rd Place in Narcotics “Top Dog”, and 3rd Place for Narcotics Open Area Search. “These awards are especially impressive given…
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