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KNEU 1250While economic downturn has far reaching effects, it is also a time of careful planning and strategy for the energy companies themselves. Industry leaders such as Anadarko, Newfield, Red Leaf and QEP are among the many companies presenting at this year’s Uintah Basin Energy Summit where exciting new technology will be discussed and the future of local industry will be explored.
It’s been a busy year for local law enforcement. According to Uintah County Sheriff’s Cpl. Brian Fletcher, the Sheriff’s Office is up over 4000 calls for service from last year. Calls for service, which include Officer self-initiated calls, are over 16,000 so far for the year. An average year is around 25,000 calls which the Sheriff’s Office expects to easily exceed this year.
The Vernal Regional Airport runway project is facing what is expected to be a temporary delay. According to Uintah Transportation Special Service District Chairman Duane Shepherd, the FAA is performing a review to ensure that wetlands affected by the project are handled properly.
A painted sky and hot cars will fill neighboring skies this weekend with the Moffat County Balloon Festival and Colorado Cruisers Car Show. The event draws huge crowds every year and this year is expected to be no different.
Whether you are a dog lover, cat loyalist or combination of both, Vernal City Ordinance is clear that a residence is allowed no more than 4 total of dogs and/or cats. The Ordinance was revisited for clarification, however, during Wednesday’s City Council meeting
Adjustments to a Vernal City project are aimed at avoiding future headaches. The City recently contracted with company Mountainland on the new radio read meter system funded by the Community Impact Board.
Chinese sky junk has been the bell of the ball on social media the last week with plenty of Basin residents posting their pictures of the pieces of flaming Chinese rocket that streaked across the sky on July 29th.
Duchesne County is among 4 Counties at the heart of an election debacle that will likely affect the way election mail is postmarked in rural Counties in the future.
Duchesne County is set to honor the men and women who run toward, not away, from danger in protection of the rest of us. On Saturday, August 13th, at the Duchesne County Fair Rodeo, all Duchesne County military, law enforcement and first responders, past and present, are invited to attend and be honored as part of the Flag Ceremony during the Rodeo Grand Entry.
The fate of public transit is a current topic in local government as agencies consider budgets affected by current economic downturn. Concerns on the topic were discussed during a joint meeting on June 20th between Uintah County, Vernal City and Naples City.
Communities throughout the Basin are rising to the challenge of diversifying economic opportunities and maximizing tourism as a mode of economic development. Duchesne County’s efforts have included the promotion of the area’s “Hidden Treasures! Vacation Pleasures!” by utilizing the new website www.visitduchesnecounty.com. Uintah County has likewise focused on increasing tourism as well as building commerce through business development.
UBATC students with technical skills represented the Basin well at the National SkillsUSA competition in Louisville, Kentucky. All UBATC representatives placed at the national competition among stiff competition. Chandler Vincent placed 5th in Welding, Levi Lewis placed 9th in Diesel Mechanics, Sherwood Cuch placed 40th in Culinary Arts and the UBATC team of nursing students took 4th place in the Health Knowledge Bowl. “They represented UBATC and the state of Utah very well,” shares UBATC Vice President Tammy Wilkerson.