(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah’s Tabby Mountain is seen in this photo from Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. The Ute Indian Tribe tried to bid on the land when it was put up for sale by the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration in 2018; SITLA suspended the sale, and now the tribe is suing. Lawyers for the state responded on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, saying SITLA has the right to cancel the bidding process at any time before a contract is signed.
Courtney is a reporter at The Tribune, where she has worked since May 2016. She unwinds by fishing in the mountains far away from cell service. She’s a fan of bacon and Kevin Bacon.