Utah Petroleum Association announced this week that a company operating in the Uinta Basin is the first in the state to be approved for a special tax credit. KODA Resources recently applied to expand natural gas compression, infrastructure, and production and was...
Month: August 2025
Vernal City Shares Concept Designs For Lamplighter Block; Feedback Invited
Vernal City has shared the concept designs for the recently acquired Lamplighter Block that is scheduled for demolition in the coming months. The designs are shared through a survey that allows for feedback on 3 concepts and style preferences. The first stage of...
Unemployment Update
The Department of Workforce Services has shared an update to state and county unemployment data. July’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the State is estimated at 3.3%. Approximately 60,517 Utahns are unemployed. Utah’s June unemployment rate is unrevised at...
Washouts Close Some Roads In Dinosaur National Monument
The rainfall has caused some damage to roads within Dinosaur National Monument. “Due to recent storm damage, the entire Yampa Bench Road within the monument, also known as Moffat County 14N, and the Echo Park Road from Harpers Corner Road to the Echo Park Campground...
Heritage Auto And BHI Break Ground On New Chevrolet Dealership
Representatives from Heritage Auto Group, BHI, and the community gathered on Thursday for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Chevrolet dealership to be built in Vernal on West Highway 40. Jon Weese, President and CEO of Heritage Auto, explained that this...
Uintah County Prepares For Another Big Phenomecon Conference
A gathering of the peculiar and paranormal, in short, a gathering of the believers, is happening next week in Uintah County and it’s expected to be another banner year for the event. This year’s PhenomeCon features scheduled presentations from more than 30 guest...
Local Couple Using ‘ Gabe N Rain’ Cash Find Channel To Get People Outside
A local couple has made a hobby of using YouTube and social media to encourage the community to get outside and add some excitement to their day with the possibility of an extra reward. The ‘Gabe N Rain’ YouTube channel posts quick videos of cash or gift cards being...
Employment Update
The Department of Workforce Services reports that Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for July 2025 increased an estimated 2.3% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 40,300 jobs since July 2024. Utah’s current job count stands at...
Time For Red Kokanee Salmon Viewing Approaches
If you’re excited to spot the changing of the colors this fall, don’t forget to go looking for red in the water. The transformation of kokanee salmon from silver to bright red in September and early October is a favorite viewing experience for many who love the beauty...
Rocky Mountain Power Scheduled Power Outages
Rocky Mountain Power has several scheduled power outages in the Vernal area over the coming weeks. It’s important to keep your phone and email updated with Rocky Mountain Power to be sure you are notified of upcoming planned outages and of course for general unplanned...










