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The Utah Department of Workforce Services released updated unemployment data this week. Daggett County unemployment stayed at 4.4 percent, which is up from 3.7 percent in October 2021. Duchesne County also stayed the same from the month before at 2.9 percent...

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the spirit of giving is naturally a part of that. Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office has shared a recent act of kindness they experienced. On Monday, November 21st, the sheriff’s office had Carol Chock, Pat Berger and Annette...

Division of Wildlife Resources officers are releasing pheasants ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday this week. Utah’s general pheasant hunting season runs through December 4th and releases happen weekly, though they are happening early this week due to the Thanksgiving...

The Backpack Buddies program continues to bless families in Uintah School District.  The most recent example comes from the Ashley Elementary School community and school staff kicking off the holidays with hearts of giving. The group gathered food that was then...

The Utah Department of Transportation recommends drivers plan ahead for travel delays due to heavy traffic for the Thanksgiving holiday. Across the state, most UDOT projects will suspend construction and open all lanes to traffic to help reduce delays during the...

The Department of Workforce Services has released updated employment data. Employment for October increased by 3.1 percent over the year landing Utah’s current job count at 1,690,000. Daggett County employment registered at 448. Duchesne County employment registered...

For nearly 2 decades, Community Holly Days has given Uintah Basin families a reason to host Thanksgiving at their home with the promise of free fun all over Vernal the next day. This year will be no different with events running downtown, at the Western Park, and...

Vernal Christian Church is bringing something very exciting to town and volunteers are needed. The event is called “Night To Shine” and it is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. What is Night To Shine? “Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience,...

Thanksgiving is the perfect time for people to be thinking about turkeys. If you have an interest in harvesting your own locally sourced turkey, consider applying for an opportunity to hunt turkeys in Utah next spring. The application period for the spring 2023...