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Employment Update

Employment Update

Aug 23, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The Department of Workforce Services has released new employment data. Employment for July 2022 showed a 3.5 percent increase in employment since July 2021. That’s an addition of 56,600 jobs for a current job count of 1,664,300. Employment numbers for Daggett County came to 506; Duchesne County reported 8,119; and Uintah County reported 13,107. “High […]

Yampa River Corridor Project Set To Break Ground This Fall

Yampa River Corridor Project Set To Break Ground This Fall

Aug 23, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The Yampa River Corridor Project is set to break ground in early fall 2022. The project is the result of a multi-year planning process between local agencies designed to stabilize and diversify the economy in Craig and Moffat County after the closure of the coal mines and power plant. Craig was awarded $3.3 million dollars […]

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New National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 9-8-8 Has Launched

Aug 23, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Suicide is on the rise and has tragically had an upward trend in the Uintah Basin. There is a new national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline phone number. The new number is 9-8-8 and includes added text and chat features. While it is a new name, it was previously known as the National Suicie Prevention Lifeline, […]

Dinah “SOAR” Days Becomes Largest Balloon Festival In Utah

Dinah “SOAR” Days Becomes Largest Balloon Festival In Utah

Aug 23, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The vision of those who wanted to see hot air balloons fly over Vernal again have not only had their wish realized but exceeded. If you look to the sky you’ll see that Dinah “SOAR” Days is happening this week and this year’s event is officially the largest hot air balloon festival in the state! […]

DWR Launches Website To Gauge Traffic At Quagga Mussel Inspection Stations

DWR Launches Website To Gauge Traffic At Quagga Mussel Inspection Stations

Aug 22, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The Division of Wildlife Resources has released a new website to help boaters gauge how busy the quagga mussel inspection stations are around the state. The DWR and Utah State Parks staff have performed 181,958 inspections and 3,289 decontaminations so far this year and sometimes the lines are more than boaters anticipated. “This dashboard is […]

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Aug 22, 2022 · Basin Now · News

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Christmas Sing-A-Long Involves Area Churches

Aug 22, 2022 · Basin Now · News

A community Christmas Sing-A-Long in Vernal could become your family’s new favorite tradition to ring in the holiday season. The multi-church event is inviting the entire community to the free event that will include a hot chocolate buffet, refreshments, live entertainment and the chance to sing-a-long to holiday favorites!

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The Duchesne County S…

Aug 22, 2022 · Basin Now · News

The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has enjoyed a busy spring of D.A.R.E graduations throughout the county. This group of 5th graders at Duchesne Elementary were excited to accept their certificates and memorabilia for completing the D.A.R.E. program.

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West Nile Virus Confirmed In Uintah County

Aug 2, 2022 · Basin Now · News

West Nile Virus has been detected in Uintah County and health department officials encourage residents to take prevention tips seriously. Health officials announced that mosquito pools in both Uintah and Salt Lake County tested positive for the virus.

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Utah Employment Update

Jul 26, 2022 · Basin Now · News

Utah’s employment for June 2022 increased by 3.5 percent over the last year landing the state’s job count at 1,666,300. Duchesne County has had an employment increase of 2.5 percent over the year with the current employment at 8,310 and Uintah County employment has increased by 3.5 percent with employment at 13,257.

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DWR Invites Everyone to Watch the Ospreys

Jun 30, 2022 · Basin Now · News

For a majestic outing admiring local wildlife the DWR will be holding a unique wildlife-view experience at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. On Saturday, July 16th, the DWR event will provide a chance to watch ospreys in the air and on top of their huge nests.