Western Energy Alliance has filed a lawsuit challenging President Biden’s executive order banning oil and natural gas leasing on federal public lands. According to their press release, the complaint challenges Biden’s order as exceeding presidential authority and constituting a violation of the Mineral Leasing Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and the Federal Lands Policy and Management Act.
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‘Who Can Spot The Eagle?’ Part of Eagle Viewing Month
Eagle County 105.5 KLCY is adding incentive to get out and join in on the eagle viewing going on around the state. The ‘Who Can Spot The Eagle?’ event is easy to participate in with a chance of great prizes. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! First, take a picture of an Eagle from one of the open areas of water in the Uintah Basin.
20th Annual Women’s Day Out This Saturday
A favorite annual event is finally here! Joe and Teddy Evans hatched the idea for Women’s Day Out 20 years ago hoping to provide something fun for locals during the down time of winter and during a month when not a lot is going on in the Uintah Basin.
Cornpeach Pleads Guilty of Stabbing on Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation
The man charged in the 2017 stabbing death of Ute Tribal member, 38-year-old Eli Ray Poowegup, entered a Guilty plea this week in federal court. A Wednesday press release from the Department of Justice US Attorney’s Office shared that 20-year-old Deland Cornpeach of the Shoshone-Bannock Indian Tribe, pleaded guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter and one count of assault on a federal officer in federal court on February 1st.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Collars Wolf
Plans for further reintroduction of wolves to western Colorado continue but in the meantime wildlife officials are focusing on learning more about the wolves since they were discovered in Moffat County. According to a press release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, a GPS tracking collar has been placed on a wolf in the northern part of the state.
UBTech Awarded $1.2 Million in Cares Act Grant to Expand Trucking Industry Training
UBTech has been awarded the largest grant in its history. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced last week that the Department’s Economic Development Administration is awarding a $1.2 million dollar CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to Uintah Basin Technical College to purchase new equipment to expand the commercial trucking industry training program.
Presentation: Federal Oil & Gas Moratorium Puts Uintah County at Most Risk
The Presidents of Utah Petroleum Association and the Utah Mining Association made a virtual presentation during Tuesday’s Vernal Chamber luncheon focused on the importance of Oil, Gas & Mining. According to notes on the presentation provided by the Vernal Chamber, it was stated that the executive orders now being initiated by the Biden Administration will have major impacts on the Uintah Basin.
Give’m Health: February is Heart Healthy Month
February is Heart Healthy Month and TriCounty Health Department wants all to be thinking about their own heart health. The heart plays a vital part in an individuals quality of life, as it is one of the most constant mechanics in the human body. The average adult heart beats 72 times a minute; 100,000 times a day; 3.6 million times a year; and 2.5 billion times during a lifetime.
Representative Chew Sponsoring Bill to Address Vehicle Registration Struggle
The move to an all electronic system for reminders of upcoming vehicle registration deadlines has caused confusion for many in the state of Utah and a local representative is offering a solution. Representative Scott Chew is sponsoring HB 170 ‘Vehicle Registration Renewal Notice Requirements’ in the Utah Legislature.
Duchesne County Fair Seeks Nominations for “Hometown Heroes” Theme
Duchesne County has announced the theme of the 2021 Duchesne County Fair and are asking for help from communities throughout Duchesne County. The 2021 theme is “Hometown Heroes” and along with it the event organizers are asking for your nominations of those who fit that title.