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Unemployment Update

Unemployment Update

Sep 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Department of Workforce Services has provided updated unemployment numbers. August’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the state of Utah is estimated at 2.5 percent, up from 2.4 percent. Approximately 45,800 Utahns are unemployed and Utah’s July unemployment rate is unrevised at 2.4 percent. Daggett County reports an unemployment rate of 3.7 percent. Duchesne County […]

USU Phi Alpha Theta Visits Uintah Basin

USU Phi Alpha Theta Visits Uintah Basin

Sep 29, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Uintah Basin has some very unique stories and history. Recently, the Utah State University history club, Phi Alpha Theta, gathered students and faculty from across USU Statewide Campuses for a weekend of history during a visit to the Uintah Basin. Students enjoyed campfire stories of Native American lore, mountain men and outlaws told by […]

Arrests Made Over Chop Shop Operation

Arrests Made Over Chop Shop Operation

Sep 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

An over 100 acre property in Wasatch County could be holding your missing property as law enforcement announced this week that the location is a now busted chop shop. Vehicles, trailers, ATVs, motorcycles, automotive parts, power tools, firearms, and more fill the property that was searched after Wasatch County Sheriff’s deputies acquired a search warrant […]

Identity Released Of 14-Year-Old Uintah County Girl Gone Too Soon

Identity Released Of 14-Year-Old Uintah County Girl Gone Too Soon

Sep 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Uintah County Sheriff’s Office has identified the 14-year-old girl who passed away Monday after an ATV accident in the Jensen area. Addie Oldham sustained fatal injuries on September 25th when the ATV she was driving went off the shoulder of the roadway and onto its side. This devastating loss is being felt by family, friends, […]

John Curtis Reintroduces NO Work, NO Pay Act With Shutdown Looming

John Curtis Reintroduces NO Work, NO Pay Act With Shutdown Looming

Sep 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Utah Representative John Curtis is vocal and clear on his position with a potential government shutdown looming. Curtis reintroduced a bill which prohibits members of Congress from being paid during a government shutdown. Curtis says the No Work, No Pay Act is a common-sense measure he holds himself to. In previous government shutdowns, he has his pay […]

‘Angel Dash’ Memorial Walk Next Month In Memory Of All Angel Babies

‘Angel Dash’ Memorial Walk Next Month In Memory Of All Angel Babies

Sep 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Ashley Regional Medical Center is hosting the Angel Dash, a one mile memorial walk in memory of all angel babies, next month. Every couple that has endured pregnancy loss, stillbirth or infant loss, as well as family and friends, are invited to register and join the walk. The registration fee benefits Rachel’s Gift, a 501(c)(3) […]

Man Arrested In Craig Without Incident

Man Arrested In Craig Without Incident

Sep 28, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Craig Police and the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office worked together to safely bring a man into custody in Craig on Friday morning after he was reported to be walking on foot through a neighborhood with a rifle. The threat was serious enough that an emergency alert was sent out to citizens in the neighborhood telling […]

Vernal PD Concludes Investigation Into Alleged Molestation At Vernal Ballpark

Vernal PD Concludes Investigation Into Alleged Molestation At Vernal Ballpark

Sep 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

Vernal Police announced on Tuesday that they have officially concluded their investigation of a report of inappropriate contact between an adult and a child on September 21st at the Vernal Baseball Diamonds and they found no evidence to conclude that a crime had been committed. “Investigators conducted interviews with witnesses and carefully scrutinized video surveillance […]

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Duchesne County Commission Discuss Project To Update Flood Hazard Maps

Sep 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The Duchesne County Commission discussed this month plans for the Wasatch-Uintah Basin Risk Mapping and Planning Project. Community Development Director Mike Gottfredson explained that in May 2023, the State of Utah Department of Public Safety held a flood study kickoff meeting to start plans to update flood hazard map information. Coordinating with FEMA, the State […]

Uintah County Awarded Multiple Grants From UT Division Of Outdoor Recreation

Uintah County Awarded Multiple Grants From UT Division Of Outdoor Recreation

Sep 27, 2023 · Kristin Forbis · News

The State of Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation has awarded multiple Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Grants to Uintah County. Gennie Bird with Uintah County Grants Department presented the grants to the Uintah County Commission on Tuesday. Each was discussed and unanimously approved by the Commissioners. The first grant is in the amount of $83,700 dollars to […]