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KNEU 1250Robin O’Driscoll was sworn in as the newest Vernal City Council member by Judge Ray Richards during the most recent Vernal City Council meeting. Vernal City interviewed four candidates on January 19th for the City Council seat left vacant by Travis Allan.]
Drilling is a predictor of economic strength and a new report from the Uintah Basin Small Business Development Center offers the latest data locally. “2022 is starting off with a fair amount of drilling,” shares the report. “Both Counties are up in spudded (started) wells.
The Uintah County Library has a great variety of activities and events for all ages and interests. A digital book club started this week reading ‘The Five Wounds’ by Kirstin Valdez Quade. Join in at togetherweread.com/us.
Uintah Middle School is asking the community to please go through their closets and make a donation to their shoe drive wrapping up this week. Students were motivated by Brian Williams, the founder of the ‘Think Kindness’ non-profit, who put on a high-energy assembly that encouraged the students to do acts of kindness every day.
A Meeker woman is home safe thanks to the efforts of law enforcement after a terrifying ordeal that started in Rio Blanco County.
Utah Senator Mike Lee took time to discuss on air with Newstalk KVEL the new report released by the Joint Economic Committee citing Biden policies to blame for inflation and rising costs for American families. “Utahns are being forced to spend more and more this winter to drive on the roads and heat their homes,” shared Lee.
TriCounty Health Department shared in a press release on Friday that bike racks in the shape of triceratops and a pterodactyl have been placed around Vernal at Ashley Valley Park, Uintah County Library and Naples City Park, with one more to come at a later date.
Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office reminds anglers to please exercise extreme caution when venturing out on the water this winter season and remember that there really is no such thing as safe ice. “Water levels in reservoirs like Flaming Gorge are changing constantly,” shares the safety announcement.
Today is the final day to submit the handmade cards for the ‘Cards 4 Kids at Heart’ effort. Card drop off locations in Vernal are Realty One, the ChiroCenter, and the KLCY/Fox Studio and the drop off location for Roosevelt is Subway. If you didn’t get the chance to make cards, there is another great way to help.
A mother and her 4-year-old son who were caught in a house fire have a fighting chance at life thanks to the selfless bravery of a passerby. The Wyoming Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office shared the inspiring details. 32-year-old Ryan Pasborg, of Green River, saw flames coming from the bedroom window of a home as he was running late to work on Tuesday morning at about 4:30am.
Last call! Don’t miss your chance to be part of a heart warming annual tradition. It’s the 7th year for ‘Cards 4 Kids At Heart’ and your help is needed by crafting homemade Valentines that will be delivered to senior citizens throughout the region in time for Valentine’s Day.
It’s been less than a year since Police Chief Mark Watkins joined the Roosevelt City team and a special event is coming up where he will spell out his plans for his department.