UBATC Welder Wins Nationals
The UBATC welding program is gaining a reputation for churning out skilled students. Last year’s UBATC Student of the Year has taken home the national title in the welding world trials.
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Process Ongoing to Fill Vacant Uintah County Commission Seat
Uintah County Commissioner Mike McKee finished his last day in office last Thursday and the process to fill that vacant seat is ongoing. According to Uintah County Republican Chair Marilyn Wallis, the Republican Central Committee has received 22 applications but, as of Tuesday, they were still waiting for the County Commission to give their official notification of the vacancy.
Stabbing at Rose Park Apartments in Vernal
A stabbing victim sustained serious injuries on Tuesday during the early morning hours at an apartment complex in Vernal.
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.
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.
Garbage Truck Fire in Craig
A garbage truck making the rounds in Craig had a scare this week when fire was discovered coming from the waste in the back.
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.
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.
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.