The Utah Department of Workforce Services has provided updated unemployment numbers by County for the month of January. Daggett County unemployment registered at 4.3%. Duchesne County unemployment ticked up to 3.1%. Uintah County rose slightly to 3.4% unemployment....
A new mental health crisis receiving center will not be built in the Uintah Basin, well at least not yet. The decision was a matter of state funding and while it was hoped that two receiving centers could be funded during the 2023 legislative session, in the end there...
While the weather could prevent plans, UDOT crews are scheduled to begin a pavement restoration project on Highway 40 this month between the Ouray turnoff and 1500 West in Vernal. The first step will be sealing existing cracks to help keep water out but the road needs...
A local swimming team is doing great things in club competition. Coach Mindy Brooksby started Basin Blast Swimming 5 years ago to give local swimmers more opportunities for competition. The program has grown in that time to include youth from Roosevelt, Vernal, and...
Funding for major improvements to Highway 191 through the Indian Canyon corridor was approved during Utah’s 2023 legislative session. Senator Ron Winterton made the Request for Appropriations in the amount of $88.5 million dollars for the safety improvement projects...
Funding will continue for the Uintah Basin Air Quality Research through USU Uintah Basin’s Bingham Research Center. HB319, sponsored by Representative Scott Chew, was passed during the Utah 2023 Legislative session. This will continue funding for the Bingham Research...
The Spongebob Musical opened on the Uintah High School Auditorium stage over the weekend to energetic crowds. The enthusiasm and fun of the show was contagious with smiles all around, even on the faces of adults who started out as just there to support and in the end...
Grant funding has helped Naples City move forward with upgrading their surveillance system for their City buildings. Naples Police Chief Simper presented about the need for upgrades during a Council meeting earlier this year, explaining that it was found it will be...
A bill passed during Utah’s 2023 Legislative session could open doors to help with the issue of having enough funds for road repairs in the Uintah Basin. SB75, Sand and Gravel Sales Tax Amendments sponsored by Senator Sandall, distributes local sales and use tax...
The Duchesne Volunteer Fire Department has a reminder for the public as the winter storms continue: everyone who has a fire hydrant on or near their property needs to clear it from snow and ice. “As the snow depth continues to increase, so do the seconds it takes for...