Local News http://kvnf.org en iSeeChange Featured on This American Life http://kvnf.org/post/iseechange-featured-american-life <p>KVNF's beloved <a href="http://www.kvnf.org/people/julia-kumari-drapkin">Julia Kumari Drapkin</a>&nbsp;has produced <a href="http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/495/hot-in-my-backyard">a feature</a> for the popular radio program, <a href="http://www.thisamericanlife.org/"><em>This American Life</em></a>, which can be downloaded and&nbsp;podcasted started Sunday, 5/19/2013 at 6pm.&nbsp;</p> Sun, 19 May 2013 16:11:41 +0000 Christy Eller 10521 at http://kvnf.org iSeeChange Featured on This American Life KVNF Local Newscast: Friday, May 17, 2013 http://kvnf.org/post/kvnf-local-newscast-friday-may-17-2013 <p><strong>Headlines:</strong></p><ul><li>Governor activates drought task force</li><li>State water plan mandated by Hickenlooper</li><li>Grand Junction clean-up yields piece of Radium 226</li><li>No fine for Williams</li><li>WildEarth Guardians ask BLM to halt drilling because of ozone levels</li><li>One more thing Fri, 17 May 2013 15:12:25 +0000 Brian Cambria 10451 at http://kvnf.org KVNF Local Newscast: Thursday, May 16, 2013. http://kvnf.org/post/kvnf-local-newscast-thursday-may-16-2013 <p><strong>Headlines:</strong></p><ul><li>DMEA candidates face off in Montrose forum</li><li>Oil and gas industry says restrictions would make drilling “uncompetitive” in White River National Forest</li><li>Study shows birds suffer from proximity to humans</li><li>State Corrections Department asks judges to review sentences Thu, 16 May 2013 14:42:21 +0000 Brian Cambria 10398 at http://kvnf.org KVNF Local Newscast: Wednesday, May 15, 2013. http://kvnf.org/post/kvnf-local-newscast-wednesday-may-15-2013 <p><strong>Headlines:</strong></p><ul><li>April showers: an aberration, not a trend</li><li>Sounds of the High Country: Idaho’s political polarization</li><li>Number of children needing fostering and adoption soars</li><li>Ozone violations in Western Colorado for the first time</li><li>Parachute Leak Update</li><li>Growing A Local Beer, Farm To Glass</li></ul><p> Wed, 15 May 2013 14:48:46 +0000 Brian Cambria 10347 at http://kvnf.org Fly-over Stresses Importance of Alternative Oil & Gas Plan http://kvnf.org/post/fly-over-stresses-importance-alternative-oil-gas-plan <p>The fight to keep negative impacts of gas drilling out of the North Fork Valley got a boost as community members got a glimpse of the area from a higher plane. On Monday The Western Slope Conservation Center and Eco-Flight offered two tours of the North Fork Valley to graphically show the importance of the North Fork Valley Alternative Plan – a proposal created to provide a rallying point for residents concerned about oil and gas extraction on public lands. The Conservation Center’s director Sarah Sauter explains the purpose of the flights.</p><p></p> Tue, 14 May 2013 21:14:13 +0000 Marty Durlin 10315 at http://kvnf.org Fly-over Stresses Importance of Alternative Oil & Gas Plan Twin Brothers' History Tells of Local Farming from 1930-1950 http://kvnf.org/post/twin-brothers-history-tells-local-farming-1930-1950 <p>A few weeks ago on the iseechange report, we covered the story of orchardist Will Beezley’s journals from the 1930s, 40s and 50s that are being transcribed on <a href="http://thealmanac.org">thealmanac.org</a> by local farmer Amber Kleinman. Through reading the journals, Kleinman not only learned about historical farming and weather in the North Fork, but also caught a glimpse of Will Beezley’s life. Now that life has been further illuminated by Beezley’s grand-nephew, Larry Beezley.</p><p></p> Tue, 14 May 2013 20:48:39 +0000 Marty Durlin 10314 at http://kvnf.org Twin Brothers' History Tells of Local Farming from 1930-1950 KVNF Local Newscast: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 http://kvnf.org/post/kvnf-local-newscast-tuesday-may-14-2013 <p><strong>Headlines:</strong></p><ul><li>Prescribed burn on the Uncompahgre Plateau today and tomorrow</li><li>First legal hemp crop in Colorado planted</li><li>Innovative program in Carbondale helps immigrants join the melting pot</li><li>Anti-gas development film is free tonight at the Paradise</li><li>Tours of the valley from on high</li><li>What $50,000 can do for Thompson Divide Tue, 14 May 2013 14:49:00 +0000 Brian Cambria 10285 at http://kvnf.org Event Honors 97 year old Nellie Clark & Sister http://kvnf.org/post/event-honors-97-year-old-nellie-clark-sister <p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">On Saturday the Delta Historical Museum hosted a tribute to two sisters for their many contributions to the community.</span></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Nellie Clark and </span>Sula<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> Mathews have lived in Delta since 1932 where they have spent a lifetime of community service -- at the library, the schools, the church, and a variety of other worthy causes. This week Nellie turns 97 -- her younger sister is only 89.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in">&nbsp;</p> Mon, 13 May 2013 23:38:47 +0000 Marty Durlin 10263 at http://kvnf.org Event Honors 97 year old Nellie Clark & Sister KVNF Local Newscast: Monday, May 13, 2013 http://kvnf.org/post/kvnf-local-newscast-monday-may-13-2013 <p><strong>Headlines:</strong></p><ul><li>Environment Foundation gives $50,000 to protect Thompson Divide from drilling</li><li>Parks &amp; Wildlife increasing bear hunting licenses in response to dangerously high numbers of black bears in the state</li><li>Delta Historical Society offers tribute to two unique sisters</li><li>Feds, Utah agree on health plan</li><li>iSeeChange: history unfolds with the story of twin orchardists in the North Fork Mon, 13 May 2013 14:46:24 +0000 Brian Cambria 10222 at http://kvnf.org KVNF Local Newscast: Friday, May 10, 2013 http://kvnf.org/post/kvnf-local-newscast-friday-may-10-2013 <p><strong>Headlines:</strong></p><ul><li>Highway 133 opens to two-way traffic for the weekend</li><li>Small victory for opponents of drilling in Thompson Divide</li><li>Ensuring melon safety at Rocky Ford</li><li>If you see a guy in high heels…</li><li>Senate rejects increase in fines for oil and gas industry</li><li>Williams delays plant expansion at leak site</li><li><a href="http://deltacountyed.org/broadbandsurvey.html" target="_blank" title="GO TO THE SURVEY">Take the Delta County Economic Development Broadband Survey</a></li><li>Western Slope Skies Takes a closer look at our closest celestial neighbor Fri, 10 May 2013 15:05:36 +0000 Brian Cambria 10118 at http://kvnf.org