To address people not wearing seat belts across the state, the Colorado Department of Transportation is continuing to promote their “Beware of the Beltless” campaign. Numbers show 15% of people in Colorado do not wear a seat belt Continue reading
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Drivers Warned To “Beware Of The Beltless”
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Baumgardner Resigns Chairmanship, Must Complete Sensitivity Training
Colorado State Senator Randy Baumgardner denied recent sexual assault allegations to reporters Tuesday, but said he would be voluntarily resigning as chair of the Transportation Committee. Baumgardner will still chair the Capitol Development Committee and will remain as the vice chairman of the agriculture committee. While speaking to reporters, Continue reading
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Accused Human Trafficker Faces Federal Charges
A Washington man, who was arrested in Sweetwater County last month for suspected Human Trafficking and Sexual Servitude of a Minor, now faces federal charges. The FBI took custody of 63-year-old David Vier this week. He is now being charged in the US District Court in Cheyenne with felony Transportation Continue reading
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Free Tax Filing Assistance Available In Craig
Income tax filing assistance will be available this week in Craig for those who qualify. The Moffat County United Way will hold Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Thursday and Friday in the Bell Tower building at CNCC. Trained volunteers will be available to provide free confidential assistance with Continue reading
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How Did People Die Last Year On Colorado Roads?
The Colorado Department of Transportation has released preliminary crash data for 2017, which indicates traffic fatalities in the state have increased by 29% since 2014. There were 630 traffic fatalities across the state last year, up 4% from 2016 when 608 people died. Despite the states seat belt law, the data indicates 16 percent of Coloradans do Continue reading
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Free Tax Filing Assistance Available
Income tax filing assistance will be available next month in Craig for those who qualify. The Moffat County United Way will hold Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Thursday Febuary 8th and Friday Febuary 9th, in the Bell Tower building at CNCC. Trained volunteers will be available to provide free confidential assistance with Federal and Colorado Continue reading
Don’t Leave Cars On The Side Of The Road
The Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding those planning on recreating in the backcountry to be cautious when leaving their vehicle parked on the side of a roadway. Anyone leaving a vehicle unattended on the side of the Continue reading
34 Workers Died In Wyoming Last Year
Thirty four people lost their lives in workplace fatalities last year in Wyoming. According to a new report from Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, this is the same number of people who died on the job in 2015. The majority of deaths occurred on Wyoming Continue reading
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Options To Improve Public Transportation In Craig
A report that evaluated the possibility of instituting a transit system in Craig has been released. LSC Consultants of Denver put together the transit report for the City. The report combined public surveys and data to determine if public transportation would benefit Craig residents. The report recommends a two phase bus service, with Continue reading
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Heat Is On For Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving Heat is On DUI Enforcement Campaign in Colorado is underway and will last through Monday the 27th. The Colorado Department of Transportation is partnering with the State Patrol, and other local law Continue reading
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Time To Prepare Vehicles For The Winter
The Colorado Department of Transportation is preparing to battle adverse conditions this winter and is encouraging drivers to do the same. Drivers are being encouraged to make winter preparations, by ensuring their vehicle is properly winterized, including making sure Continue reading
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Surveys To Evaluate Public Transportation Needs
Time is running out to fill out a survey to assist the City of Craig in updating their transit development plan. As part of the update, Continue reading