Daggett County Continues to Work on Dutch John Proposal
Daggett County Commissioners and the community of Dutch John continue to work towards an agreement on the Dutch John Proposal.
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County Unemployment Rates on Downward Trend
Unemployment rates are heading the right direction locally, though they are still among the highest in the state.
Local Businesses get Break on Rural Fast Track Grant Program
A grant program through the State of Utah will now be available to more local businesses in Uintah County. According to Economic Development Director Sylvia Wilkins, a temporary adjustment has been made to the requirements for small businesses to apply for the Rural Fast Track Grant Program.
Vernal City Council Considering Amendment to Taxi Cab Driver Requirement
Vernal City Council is holding a special meeting tonight regarding a request to amend the City Municipal Code. During Wednesday’s City Council meeting, an appeal was formally presented by a man prevented from working as a taxicab driver due to a DUI received 8 years ago.
Vernal City Temporary Signs Ordinance
Signs, whether homemade or professionally printed, can be found throughout almost any City, sprinkled on posts, grass strips and in front of residential homes. Vernal City clarified the Vernal City Temporary Sign Ordinance during their last City Council meeting.
Major Basin Stops on Utah’s “Road to Mighty” Tourism Campaign
Major tourism stops in the Basin are getting a boost through the state of Utah’s latest campaign.
UBATC Welding Fabrication Contest
Local young men and women are shining as they hone their technical skills learned at the Uintah Basin Applied Technology College.
Jobs Buzz Lifting Spirits
A recent job posting has contributed to buzz on the streets of increased job demand in the oil and gas industry. Elwood Staffing listed a posting and held a job fair to hire over 150 positions for oil field company Slumber J, providing the opportunity for local men and women who have been out of work in the oil industry to apply for this new opportunity.
UHP Focus Always on Safety
Local Utah Highway Patrol is upping the focus on drug interdiction on Basin roadways as marijuana from neighboring Colorado is often transported on Highway 40.
Road Closure in Dinosaur National Monument
A road within Dinosaur National Monument is now closed after it was discovered to have washed out around a large culvert. Acting Superintendent Eric Gabriel announced the closure of the Rainbow Park/Island Park Road on Thursday, stating that the Rainbow Park Campground and Boat Ramp are now inaccessible.
Vernal City Joins Rocky Mountain Power Lighting Efficiency Program
Vernal City is onboard with an energy efficiency program offered by Rocky Mountain Power that is available to businesses in the community at large.
Vernal City Manager Applicants Narrowed to Two
Two applicants are left in consideration for the Vernal City Manager position that will be vacated with Ken Bassett’s retirement this summer. Vernal City Finance Director Mike Davis and South Weber City Manager Thomas Smith remain in the running for the position.