New wildfire ignites in Yellow Jacket area near Meeker; firefighters on scene
This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Firefighters are responding to a newly reported blaze in the Yellow Jacket area of the White River National Forest, approximately 20 miles northeast of Meeker,...
New wildland fire start confirmed west of Craig
A new wildland fire start, which has been named the Big Gulch Fire, was confirmed today at 5:17 p.m. by Colorado State Patrol dispatch. The fire was initially reported at 4:26 p.m. as being in...
Wednesday update: Crosho Fire reaches over 1,700 acres, mandatory evacuation orders issued
The Crosho Fire, west of Phippsburg and Yampa, spread to over 1,700 acres, according to a Wednesday afternoon update from Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue. The fire more than tripled in size since Wednesday morning, when...
Colorado sheriffs say new gun control law will strain resources on the Western Slope
Sheriffs in Colorado’s resource-stretched mountain communities are far from enthusiastic about being on the front lines of implementing the state legislature’s sweeping gun control law next year. Senate Bill 3 places new vetting and training...
Autopsy reports show cruelty of killings, body disposal in Christopher Watts case
WELD COUNTY — Autopsy reports released Monday afternoon reveal in the greatest detail so far what, exactly, Christopher Watts pleaded guilty to, and why he’ll serve the rest of his life in prison. The reports...
Wednesday update: Lee Fire surpasses 120,000 acres; crews focus on southern edge as evacuations expand
The Lee Fire grew to 120,650 acres Wednesday morning, an increase of nearly 4,000 acres since Tuesday, as hot, dry and windy conditions fueled active fire behavior in its southern portion. Containment dropped from 6%...
‘Elevate the good’: Michelle Gottschall seeks to continue city council service
Michelle Gottschall has built her life in Craig, raising a family and serving in roles that she says have shaped her vision for the city’s future. Now, as she campaigns for a full term on...
Sunday update: Crosho Fire now 5% contained; evacuation orders cancelled for Zones 3 and 4
The Crosho Fire, west of Phippsburg and Yampa, has burned 2004 acres and is 5% contained as of Sunday morning, according to an update from the Wyoming Type 3 Incident Management Team. The new acreage...
Are you safe from injury at your workplace?
From a fall down the stairs to respiratory problems, people need medical attention for all kinds of work-related injuries or illnesses. Physician Assistant Carol Bolt is one of the providers at Memorial Regional Health who...
Officials: Fire in Craig now 100% contained; all evacuation and pre-evacuation orders lifted
This story will be updated as more information becomes available. A fire in the city of Craig that began Sunday afternoon and prompted evacuation notices in the northeast section of the city is 100% contained,...
Letter to the editor: 96 apartment units under consideration near Woodbury Park
The city of Craig is considering building a 96 unit apartment complex on the NE corner of Mack Lane and 2nd St. This is approximately 2 blocks from Woodbury Park. The traffic along Mack Lane will increase substantially as...
Moffat, Rio Blanco counties see extreme fire activity since beginning of the month
Since the first weekend of August, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties have seen at least five wildland fires, including the Lee, Elk, Twelve, Thirteen and Jack Springs fires. With extreme fire weather activity in much...