The Utah Department of Workforce Services has released updated May unemployment numbers for the state and counties. Utah unemployment is at 8.5 percent, down from 10.4 percent in April. Daggett County is at 5 percent unemployment, down from 9 percent in April. Duchesne County is at 11.9 percent unemployment, down from 12.7 percent in April.
Every year, ‘Fishing With The Fox’ adds summer excitement by adding prizes as incentive for catching tagged fish in Uintah Basin water bodies and this year is no exception. The contest, hosted by the Division of Wildlife Resources and Evans Family Media’s 98.5 The Fox, is now in its 10th year.
The time is approaching for changes to take effect for non-resident boaters who come to Utah. DWR Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby shares that changes will take effect July 1st including a $20 annual fee for any boat that is not registered in Utah and is brought over state lines to launch.
Roosevelt City Council met on Tuesday, June 16th, and passed their 2021 fiscal year budget. According to a press release from Roosevelt City, a budget of $6.7 million dollars was passed with a 10 percent reduction of expenses citywide.
The Uintah County Library Board of Administration is reviewing the Library’s operations to determine what changes will be made with the state’s shift to Green. All visitors to the Library are asked to use common sense to help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Utah Department of Workforce Services released the state’s latest employment numbers on Friday. Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for May 2020 showed a reduction of 75,400 jobs compared to May 2019.
What the next school year will look like is on the minds of many residents in the Uintah Basin. The Duchesne County School District recently released a statement in response to those asking what the district’s plans are for the 2020-2021 academic year.
After months of limbo, the Uintah High School class of 2020 has an official time and date set for their graduation ceremony.
Vernal City Council officially approved the Fiscal Year 2021 budget during the Wednesday City Council meeting. The Fiscal Year 2021 budget starts July 1st and has an annual general fund of $9,879,975 dollars, a cut of nearly $700,000 dollars from the Fiscal Year 2020 budget. Many hours went into creating the budget.
Less drugs are on the streets thanks to an effort by federal and local agencies.