The Department of Workforce Services provided updated unemployment numbers this week and things continue to move in the right direction.
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Donations Solicited As New Roosevelt Library Takes Shape
Construction on the new Roosevelt Branch of the Duchesne County Library System is moving along and an invitation has been extended to the public of an important way to help.
Ute Indian Tribe Leadership And Involvement Considered Key To Uinta Basin Railway Success
In addition to the agencies behind the project, there has been tremendous support for the Uinta Basin Railway. In fact, each member of the Utah Congressional Delegation and State elected officials from Governor Cox’s office on down, as well as many officials in Washington D.C., have been vocal in support of the project.
Fishing Tournaments On Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Fishing tournaments are underway and coming up on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The third annual Buckboard ‘Pupulation Control’ Contest, hosted by Buckboard Marina at Flaming Gorge and sponsored by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, is geared toward helping control the population of small lake trout (pups) at Flaming Gorge.
Department Of Public Safety Offers Online Shopping Safety Tips
The Department of Public Safety encourages all to stay cybersafe while finishing holiday shopping online by making sure to use safe methods for purchases.
New Vernal Area Chamber Of Commerce Director Announced
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.
District Judge Dismisses 3 Of 4 Claims In Ute Tribe Vs. USA Lawsuit
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.
Rep. Blake Moore Has ‘Fought Hard’ For Uinta Basin Railway
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.
DWS Updated Employment Report
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.
Vernal Regional Airport Among Recipients Of FAA Funds
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.