Uinta Railway Update
Rural Utah infrustructure Coalition Co-Chair and Duchesne County Commissioner, Greg Miles provides an update on the Uinta Rail Project. Discussion on the steps needed to begin construction. KVEL Interview 1-19-26
Public Affairs
Mike Kennedy on Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill"
During Congressman Mike Kennedy's visit to Uintah, Duchesne and Daggett Counties this week, he stopped by the KVEL studios to discuss President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and what that means for industry in the Uintah Basin and individual families. Topics discussed included, energy production, Uin
Secretary of Agriculture
The interview with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins focuses on the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ working its way through Congress right now. Secretary Rollins talks about what is in the bill, emphasizing that it includes a lot of great changes across the board but especially for the agricultur
Central Utah Water
Amanda Strack shares that they are working to be better partners with those here in the Uintah Basin and provides details on rebates and incentives available when it comes to water. A landscape conversion rebate offers $1.50 per square foot for lawn replacement while converting irrigation to a drip
Duchesne County Commissioners
The Duchesne County Master Plan is in the draft stage and your county commissioners would like your input. Duchesne County Commissioners Greg Miles, Jeff Chugg and Tracy Killian discuss the master plan and investments needed in infrastructure to meet the future demands over the next 5 to 10 years. V
Interview with George T Weldon Construction LLC
Names from Left to Right: Mike T. Weldon, CEO; Judy and George T Weldon, Founders; Eric Weldon, Sr. Foreman – 3 generations of family for George T. Weldon Construction established 1975 celebrating our 50th Anniversary.
AVWSD Projects Possible Water Share Shortage by Late Summer
Ashley Valley Water and Sewer users could be out of water shares by the end of July. In April, Governor Cox declared a state of emergency for much of Utah including Uintah and Duchesne Counties. AVWS general manager, Ryan Goodrich discussed water projections and possible share shortages. Water conse
Ashley Valley Water and Sewer
On April 24th, Governor Cox issued an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in certain counties due to drought conditions. Uintah County is one of those listed counties. We welcome Ryan Goodrich, District Manager, with Ashley Water and Sewer, to the KVEL studio. He asks us to please be cons
Rocky Mountain Power – Wildfire Mitgation
Brandon Anderson District Operations Mgr. and Jona Whitesides, RMP Corporate Public Relations
evLabs CEO James Lawrence Interview
evLabs CEO James Lawrence announces partnership with Box Truck Network. evLabs is a Vernal Utah based electric truck and bus builder which specializes in trucks between 19,500 GVW and 33,000 GVW. These electric trucks include delivery vans, and school/transit buses.
Senator Mike Lee
Senator Mike Lee scheduled a campaign visit to the Uintah Basin shortly before the election. Lee visited the KVEL studio and addressed domestic energy independance, Social Security, inflation and more.