The Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce has appointed a new Executive Director. Larry Moon is a Vernal native that enjoyed a 25 year career at Halliburton before accepting the position as the Vernal Chamber Director. The previous director, Joel Brown, resigned from the position in October to pursue new opportunities after having served as the Vernal Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director since 2015.
A U.S. District Court Judge has dismissed most of a lawsuit brought by the Ute Indian Tribe against the United States of America in which the Tribe attempts to claim about 2 million acres of land in eastern Utah as well as reparations amounting to upwards of a billion dollars.
The Uinta Basin Railway received final approval from the federal Surface Transportation Board and Representative Blake Moore made it clear he is happy about the decision. “I am thrilled that the Surface Transportation Board has given their stamp of approval for this crucial project, which will bring tremendous economic opportunities to the Basin, the Ute Tribe, and the entire state of Utah,” shared Moore.
The Department of Workforce Services reports the nonfarm payroll employment for November increased by 3.6 percent over the last 2 years and the state’s economy added 57,900 jobs to the state's economy. The November employment by county registered at approximately 421 employed in Daggett County, 8,332 in Duchesne County, and 12,835 in Uintah County.
The Vernal Regional Airport is among a handful of airports in Utah that will receive funds through the Airport Infrastructure portion of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Simply put this law is providing $15 billion dollars in funding for airport-related projects.
There is plenty of Christmas spirit being shared throughout the Uintah Basin in the form of fantastic holiday light shows and displays. In the Vernal area there is a decent list of homes with special light shows that are synced to music that can be tuned in on your car radio.
A railway is destined for northeastern Utah and representatives from the Uinta Basin Railway, LLC and Seven County Infrastructure Coalition have shared their gratitude for the final approval issued this week from the U.S. Surface Transportation Board.
TikTok challenges have added a new layer of struggle within schools from challenges to vandalize property to challenges to hit a teacher or other student. The latest challenge has school districts across the country informing parents and guardians and encouraging all to talk to their students.
Plumbing issues might not be the preferred reason to have school canceled but it’s doubtful the students of Moffat County High School were complaining. The Moffat County School District announced on Wednesday that due to a continued plumbing issue at the high school, the school would be completely shut down on Thursday.
Voices continue to extend their excitement about the Surface Transportation Board’s approval of the Uinta Basin Railway. “We’re thrilled that the Surface Transportation Board has approved a new rail line in Utah!” shared Governor Spencer Cox.