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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
As of midnight, the Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Utah were rescinded and reverted to Stage 1 Restrictions on all state and private unincorporated lands. “Recent rainfall has brought some relief to Utah’s lower-elevation rangelands, but these fuels can dry quickly,”...
Utah Highway Patrol has shared information on two separate fatal accidents on roadways in eastern Utah. First, Utah Highway Patrol shared that the identity of the man killed in Sunday’s crash in Jensen on Highway 40 was 37-year-old Cody Mitchell Chupp of Vernal. Evans...