The Ute Tribe is exploring the possibility of opening a casino in Dinosaur, Colorado. The Grand Junction Sentinel reports that while the idea had been floated around in 2011, the present proposal comes with the idea of the tribe purchasing some federal land to connect reservation land with the proposed project site.
Month: January 2017
UHP Urges Travel Safety
Winter weather warnings and advisories remain in place and travelers are asked to reconsider travel plans until the storms have cleared.
Commissioners’ Vision for Uintah County
The Uintah County Commissioners took time during their Monday meeting to report to the citizens of the county and share their vision for 2017.
Search for Missing Man Suspended Due to Winter Storm
The search for a man presumed drowned in Flaming Gorge has been suspended due to severe winter weather. The Daggett County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a suspicious vehicle on the boat ramp at Cedar Springs Marina at 8:30am on Friday, January 20th. Deputies responded and found a truck with a boat trailer backed into the water and the truck running while the boat was loose from the trailer.
Governor Herbert on Presidential Inauguration
After attending the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States, Governor Gary Herbert issued a statement on the experience.
2017 Burbot Bash a Success
Anglers turned out for the pursuit to catch the ugliest fish in the west over the weekend at Flaming Gorge. 201 teams amounting to 653 fishermen participated in the 2017 Burbot Bash hauling in a total of 3,918 fish.
Winter Conditions Cause Moffat County Accident
A two vehicle collision in Moffat County sent multiple people to the hospital on Saturday night. A 44-year-old woman from Grand Junction lost control of her car on Highway 13 south of Craig around 6:00pm.
Fatal Crash Near Strawberry Reservoir
Tragedy struck on Highway 40 Sunday morning. A 2006 tan Impala was traveling eastbound on Highway 40 near the UDOT sheds at mile marker 43 while a 2014 Grey Dodge pickup was eastbound in the same area.
Missing Fisherman at Flaming Gorge Presumed Drowned
A missing fisherman on Flaming Gorge is presumed drowned as crews continue their search for the man. The Daggett County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a suspicious vehicle on the boat ramp at Cedar Springs Marina at 8:30am on Friday, January 20th.
Utah Releases Plan to Address Intergenerational Poverty
The Intergenerational Welfare Reform Commission released a plan Thursday for addressing Utah’s intergenerational poverty. The plan makes recommendations for both rural and urban communities to address areas of well being in early childhood development, education, family economic stability and health.