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Employment Report

Employment Report

Aug 21, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Department of Workforce Services reports that Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for July 2024 increased an estimated 2.8% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 48,500 jobs since July 2023. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,754,600. Employment by county lists Daggett County at 556 which is down just slightly […]

Utah Files Landmark Lawsuit Challenging Federal Control Over Most BLM Land

Utah Files Landmark Lawsuit Challenging Federal Control Over Most BLM Land

Aug 21, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah filed a landmark public lands lawsuit on Tuesday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to address whether the federal government can simply hold unappropriated lands within a State indefinitely. The state press release shares that the “unappropriated” land in question is approximately 18.5 million acres in Utah controlled by the BLM under the Federal Land […]

Ashley National Forest Firewood Suggested Locations

Ashley National Forest Firewood Suggested Locations

Aug 21, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Vernal Ranger District is encouraging those gathering firewood by permit to utilize the area along the Hacking Lake Road (FSR 043) for collection. “Over the past few years this area has not been available to firewood cutters due to timber sales in the area,” shares the Forest Service. “These timber sales have finished, and […]

Carnival Worker Arrested During Drunken Rage Which Killed Hundreds Of Fish

Carnival Worker Arrested During Drunken Rage Which Killed Hundreds Of Fish

Aug 21, 2024 · Basin Now · News

A carnival worker was arrested on Friday after a drunken fit behind the scenes at the Uintah County Fair. 24-year-old Shannia Shonie of Moab is charged with 3rd Degree Felony Aggravated Assault and Misdemeanor Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, Property Destruction, Damaging a Communication Device, Disorderly Conduct and Intoxication. It’s hard to imagine the events leading […]

Major Delays Expected Today On Highway 40 East Of Craig, Colorado

Major Delays Expected Today On Highway 40 East Of Craig, Colorado

Aug 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A travel alert has been issued for Highway 40 east of Craig, Colorado as the wreckage of an accident is recovered and cleaned up. The Colorado Department of Transportation shared the following: Beginning at 9am on Tuesday, August 20th, crews will perform operations to remove commercial semi-truck wreckage from beside Highway 40 in Hayden Canyon. […]

Uintah School District Opening Institute Celebrates Testing Achievements

Uintah School District Opening Institute Celebrates Testing Achievements

Aug 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah School District held its Opening Institute on Friday and several schools were recognized for recent achievements. Uintah High School was recognized because last year’s freshman and sophomore classes scored above the state average in all assessed areas on the 2024 ACT Aspire assessment. This growth is especially worth noting as the same assessment […]

Dinah “SOAR” Days Festival Ready To Welcome Crowds This Weekend

Dinah “SOAR” Days Festival Ready To Welcome Crowds This Weekend

Aug 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s time again for a favorite local event that also draws visitors from throughout the region and beyond. Dinah “SOAR” Days Hot Air Balloon Festival is happening August 23rd through the 25th and if you’ve been watching the sky you may have even enjoyed a preview of what is to come. Baby T-Rex and his […]

New School Year Reminders From Law Enforcement Agencies In Uintah County

New School Year Reminders From Law Enforcement Agencies In Uintah County

Aug 20, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

It’s back to school day for most schools throughout the Uintah Basin and local law enforcement have some reminders for all. “Our officers will be actively patrolling school zones to ensure the safety of all students, parents, and staff,” shares Vernal Police. “The Vernal PD will enforce a zero-tolerance policy for speeding in school zones. […]

Maverick Semi Dumps 6000 Gallons Of Fuel After Crash

Maverick Semi Dumps 6000 Gallons Of Fuel After Crash

Aug 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A crash on Highway 6 could have ended much worse after a major fuel spill resulted from the collision. Fox 13 reported that sometime around 5pm on Sunday two semi-trucks crashed on Highway 6 about a mile west of Thistle, blocking all lanes. Highway 6 was closed in both directions for cleanup which was complicated […]

Temporary Closures After Brown Duck Basin Trails Washouts

Temporary Closures After Brown Duck Basin Trails Washouts

Aug 19, 2024 · Kristin Forbis · News

A previous closure on the Ashley National Forest has been reinstated as heavy rains have created similar issues in the area in question. “The temporary closure order for the Brown Duck Basin Trail 062 and 062A due to washouts and ravines making them dangerous for use has been reissued,” shares forest officials. “The washouts occurred […]