Former 4-H coach sentenced to jail in student thefts
A former 4-H shotgun coach in Craig pleaded guilty Monday to stealing money from the kids she was supposed to mentor. Janey DeAnne Blackwell, 41, was arrested Saturday, Sept. 28 on a charge of felony...
CPW believes unique antlers were target for culprits who killed bull elk near Dinosaur
Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigators are looking for two individuals who may be involved in the illegal killing of a bull elk within Dinosaur town limits last week, according to a press release from the...
Western Slope man sought after disappearing during trial for sexual assault on a child
EAGLE COUNTY — The Eagle County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the community’s assistance in locating a Roaring Fork Valley man who disappeared after the first day of his jury trial for sexual assault on a child....
CPW uncovers several hunting violations during check-station at Yampa River State Park
Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced it conducted a day-long wildlife check-station at Yampa River State Park last week. Dozens of CPW officers, park rangers, biologists and technicians from Area 6 (Moffat and Rio Blanco counties)...
At least seven vying for vacant City Council seat
Craig City Council on Tuesday interviewed at least six candidates to replace Brian MacKenzie, who resigned in October amidst allegations of child sex crimes. One candidate was unable to attend Tuesday night’s interviews due to...
South Routt high schooler arrested for allegedly threatening to bring gun to school
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — A student from Soroco High School in South Routt County was arrested Sunday after allegedly making threats to bring a gun to school. At 9:16 a.m. Sunday, the Oak Creek Police Department...
Candidates to be interviewed for open Craig Council seat
Editor’s note: This report has been corrected to reflect council will interview candidates at 6 p.m. Nov. 19 inside Craig’s City Hall. Craig City Council is closer to finding a replacement for Brian MacKenzie after...
Hayden airport replaces ground operator, completes Atlantic Aviation expansion ahead of busy winter flight season
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Less than a month before local flights ramp up for the winter season, a new ground service operator is set to replace SkyWest at the Yampa Valley Regional Airport. The transition comes...
Fire on Green Street in Craig contained Saturday
Craig Fire/Rescue battled a smoky apartment fire Saturday morning Nov. 16, just before noon. Chief KC Hume said they were dispatched to the fire at 595 Green Street about 11:45 a.m. and found signs of...
Craig police investigating windows shot with BB gun: On the Record — Friday, Nov. 15-18
Craig Police Department Friday, Nov. 15 8:00 a.m. Police in Craig responded to a domestic violence call. Craig police said a caller reported a possible domestic violence incident, so police continue to investigate. 10:41 a.m....
Local businesses benefit from Craig’s business grant program
The city of Craig is working to gauge the success of its business grant program, which awarded more than $80,000 to local small businesses this year for downtown façades and other improvements. At the city’s...
SST expands regional transit service, unveils new reverse direction routes for winter season
Travelers looking to get back and forth between Craig and Steamboat Springs will have an easier time this winter. The Steamboat Springs Transit is set to add a third trip in each direction and new...
Police investigate domestic violence-related assault: On the Record — Thursday, Nov. 14
Craig Police Department Thursday, Nov. 14 12:55 a.m. Near the intersection of Ninth Street and Jeremiah, police in Craig responded to a traffic stop. Craig police said they issued a driver a verbal warning on...
Moffat County drama program to bring out magic of fall musical ‘Wizard of Oz’
Somewhere over the rainbow, at the end of a pathway made from yellow bricks, Moffat County High School's drama department brings forth a magical adventure.
City Council approves another water and wastewater rate increase
Craig residents might notice their water bill will be a bit higher next year after city council approved another water and wastewater rate increase Tuesday night. At their regular meeting Nov. 12, Craig City Council...
Memorial Regional Health to conduct mass casualty drill
In hopes of avoiding wide-spread panic throughout the City of Craig on Wednesday, Nov. 20, Memorial Regional Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Steve Hilley and MRH Vice President of Operations Jennifer Riley want the public to...
Craig wrestler gets early competition at Monster Match
The season is still yet to come for most of the young grapplers in Craig and Moffat County, but getting the work in early is key. Craig Middle School seventh-grader Zach Hedman recently got in...
Annie’s Mailbox: Is it normal for teen boys to be nude together all day?
Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our mid-60s. For the past five years, we have been the guardians of my daughter’s 13-year-old son, “Jake.” When I married 12 years ago, I certainly didn’t expect to be raising a teenager at my age.
Gallery: Harlem Wizards enchant Craig basketball fans for Sandrock fundraiser
The Harlem Wizards show basketball program visited Craig Thursday, Nov. 14 as a fundraiser for Sandrock Elementary School PAC, with a team of Moffat County School District employees and Craig officials facing off against the group on the gym floor of Moffat County High School.
Craig man found guilty of dealing meth, heroin
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — A Routt County jury has found a Craig man guilty of drug distribution charges following a three-day trial in Routt County District Court. Derek Kettle, 47, was found guilty of possession with...
