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Finley Resources President On Game Changer ‘Uinta Wax’ And Future Outlook
There may not be a crystal ball but a guest on the Uintah Basin Today Show on Newstalk 104.5FM and AM920 KVEL had plenty to share based on first hand knowledge about the future of wax and oil products coming out of the Uintah Basin. Jim Finley, President of Finley Resources, explained that the production of Utah Industrial Wax, which is the primary focus of Finley Resources, will play a critical role in America’s energy transition.
Snowmobilers Rescued In Sub-Zero Temperatures
January was a busy month for Search and Rescue teams around Strawberry Reservoir with multiple incidents with lost snowmobilers. On January 23rd, dispatch received a call of a lost snowmobiler at about 5:00pm after a group returned to the trailhead at Strawberry River with one of their party missing.
Senator Lee Releases Report On Rising Energy Prices Driving Inflation
Utah Senator Mike Lee has released a report that details how Biden Administration policies have seriously raised costs for American families. Policies such as shutting down the Keystone Pipeline and imposing new mandates and taxes on oil and gas producers have caused energy prices in the U.S. to increase by nearly 30 percent over the last year.
Vernal Theatre: LIVE’s Upcoming Musical ‘She Loves Me’ Inspired Hollywood Hit
As the inspiration for the 1998 cinema hit ‘You’ve Got Mail’, Vernal Theatre: LIVE’s upcoming musical ‘She Loves Me’ is, you guessed it, a charming romantic comedy. Cast member Andrew Bentley considers this show, though lesser known, to be a stage production that anyone can enjoy.
Division of Wildlife Resources Local Update
The northeastern Utah officials with the Division of Wildlife Resources have plenty of timely reminders for locals. As a heads up, a controlled burn will be taking place as conditions allow at the Stewart Lake Waterfowl Management area in Jensen in about two weeks.
Uintah County Trail Mapping Interactive System To Be First In State
The number one tourist site for the state of Utah will soon include videos featuring Uintah County trails.
Flaming Gorge District Ranger Office Temporarily Closed Due To COVID Cases
The increase of COVID cases is widespread and affecting the operation of many businesses and agencies. Ashley National Forest announced on Tuesday that the Flaming Gorge District Ranger Office will temporarily be closed until February 8th due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases within the district.
Be Aware of Maternal Mental Health Issues
The Utah Department of Health is spreading education on Maternal Mental Health and the information is worth sharing. 44.8% of Utah mothers experience maternal mental health issues. Most people assume this means a mother is exclusively having thoughts of self harm or thoughts for harming their baby but the truth is that there are many signs to look for leading up to those.
Winter Wants to Put You In The ER
The season of winter is filled with memories of sledding, ice skating, and many of those snow filled fun activities.
Start Heart Health Month With Tips From Ashley Regional Medical Center
February is Heart Health Month and Ashley Regional Medical Center has some heart health tips to consider. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. – about one in four deaths and in the U.S. someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds.
‘Lamb of God’ Rehearsals Underway; Recruits Still Welcome
The Uintah Basin area has previously had the opportunity to enjoy local talent perform the Lamb of God in recent years and this amazing production is happening once again this year. Rehearsals have started but people are still invited to come take part. Men are especially in high demand for the choir.