Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment increased an estimated 3.7% across the past 24 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 58,500 jobs since October 2019.
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Congressman Moore On Reconciliation Spending Package
Congressman Blake Moore had a lot to say following his vote against the reconciliation spending package on Friday. “As soon as the Senate became a 50/50 split, Democrats committed to trying to spend as much money as possible by abusing the budget reconciliation process,” stated Moore.
COVID-19 Transmission Index and Update (11/18-11/24)
As of Thursday, November 18th, TriCounty Health Department reported 8,749 total COVID-19 cases in the tri-county area to date, an increase of 14 new cases from the day before. There have been 6 new COVID-19 related deaths in the last 7 days and 12 new COVID-19 related hospitalizations.
Research From Bingham Research Center Published In Scientific Journal
Research from the USU Bingham Research Center in the Uinta Basin was published this week in ‘Nature’, an international scientific journal.
Tiny Trout At Home In the Uintah County Library Children’s Section
The Uintah County Library is so much more than just a spot to find books. For example, the library is now hosting weekly senior socials on Wednesdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm, providing an opportunity for the senior citizens of our community to make friends and get engaged in a fun activity.
UDOT Projects Wrapping Up
UDOT projects in the Uintah Basin are wrapping up for the season. Region 3 Communications Manager Geoff Dupaix reports that work on S.R. 87 in Duchesne is now complete. This $700,000 dollar project started in early October and focused work on Center Street and a half mile of Highway 40 rehabilitating the asphalt.
All Adults 18 And Older Can Get COVID-19 Booster Dose
For those that have been waiting, TriCounty Health is spreading the word that the COVID-19 booster shot is now available for all adults 18 and older. Governor Cox reported on Wednesday that there have been 579,376 Utahns diagnosed with COVID-19; 25,273 have been hospitalized; and 3,398 have died.
Fatal Crash Victim Identified
The victim of a fatal crash near Vernal on Tuesday has been identified. Utah Highway Patrol shared that the fatal crash occurred on November 16th at approximately 11:16 am on Highway 40 at milepost 139.
Man Suffers Fatal Injuries In Crash With Transit Bus On Highway 40 Near Craig
A head-on collision between a Jeep and transit bus has left one man dead and at least 5 others seriously injured.
Roosevelt City Final Election Results
Election results were approved and declared final by the Roosevelt City Council during their November 16th City Council meeting.