The Department of Workforce Services has released the latest data on employment. Employment increased by 3.7 percent over the last 2 years with the state’s economy adding 59,200 jobs in that time. Counties in northeastern Utah also saw an increase over the last 2 years though not by as much.
Month: January 2022
Keeping Safety Top Priority On The Ice
With so many great water bodies in the Uintah Basin, ice fishing is a popular wintertime destination. Tonja Kieffer-Selby, DWR Conservation Outreach Manager shares that safety on the ice is a priority. Ice that is 4 to 5 inches thick is considered safe to fish on. Ice that is under 4 inches is unsafe.
Vernal City Council Appoints Replacement Council Member
Vernal City Council has appointed a replacement for the vacant council seat. The seat was left vacant with the resignation of Travis Allan due to his move outside of Vernal City limits.
Sentencing Hearing Scheduled For Apprehended Fugitive
The fugitive who was apprehended on Tuesday in Uintah County has a hearing scheduled in 8th District Court on his original charges. Robbie Trujillo was arrested in August on drug related charges as well as failure to stop or respond at the command of a police officer.
Settlement Will Assist Craig And Moffat County In Transition Away From Coal
A landmark settlement has been reached on Tri-State Generation’s 2020 Electric Resource Plan and part of that settlement will include a process to assist Craig and Moffat County in the transition from coal.
Vernal Youth City Council Participate In Local Officials Day At State Capital
The Vernal Youth City Council toured the State Capital on Wednesday and learned about the workings of the State legislature during meetings with state representatives as part of Local Officials Day.
Closing Weekend For Crowd Favorite, ‘The Importance Of Being Earnest’
Vernal Theatre: LIVE is providing just the right dose of comedic relief for the January blues with their run of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’. A key member of the team making this production a success is Director Myndee Hanberg who is a seasoned veteran of the comedy game.
Uintah School District Announces COVID-19 Contingency Plan
The Uintah School District has made some major changes in the way it plans to manage COVID-19 in the schools moving forward. First, the option for in-person learning on Fridays is suspended for the next 6 Fridays. Students will be required to attend classes online on Fridays instead.
Local Featured In Magazine Among ‘Most Inspiring Stories in Utah’
A local business owner is inspiring those around her and has been featured in VoyageUtah magazine as a result. VoyageUtah is part of the LA-based Voyage Group of Magazines that has a mission of sharing the stories of artists, creatives, and small business owners as they brighten the world with their gifts.
Craig Business Owner Closing Store As Passion Project ‘Sphers’ Takes Off
A Craig business owner is closing her doors but not for lack of customers. Craig Daily Press shares the exciting story of Kyann Mounts who owns Buckaroos Western Wear and last February had the idea to invent a pair of decorative spurs for women that serves one purpose aside from being fashionable…the spurs holds up and protects the back hem of a pair of jeans.