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...
New ownership, familiar vision: Craig’s 518 Wine Bar enters next chapter under new ownership
A downtown staple of Craig, known for its moody ambiance, creative drink menu and place for community connection, is entering a new chapter as 518 Wine Bar transitions to new ownership. After almost five years...
Officials release additional information on early morning apartment fire in Craig
Multiple agencies responded to a major structure fire early Saturday morning at the Remington Village Apartments in Craig, where residents of building four were quickly evacuated and the building sustained extensive damage. Sgt. Nicholas Cordova...
Another of Colorado’s wolves has died, marking the sixth death this year
Another of Colorado’s reintroduced wolves has died in the northwest corner of the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed on Monday, June 2, that it received a mortality alert for the male wolf, 2507, on...
‘A different kind of crazy’: Broken Brain Backyard Race challenges runners, showcases beauty of Moffat County
In a grueling endurance test that pushes athletes to their physical and mental limits, the Broken Brain Backyard Race returns to Loudy-Simpson Park on Saturday. The race is unique in that participants must run 4.167...
Finding a rhythm: Studio V weaves dance, education and community in Craig
When Kalee Voegtle moved to Craig in 2010, she brought with her years of dance experience, a passion for education and a belief that the performing arts could offer something special to every child. Today,...
New Colorado law will bolster protections for immigrants, limit ICE cooperation. Here’s what it could mean for rural resort communities.
Gov. Jared Polis on Friday signed into law a sweeping expansion of Colorado’s existing immigrant protection policies, further limiting interactions between federal officers and local officials. The measure, Senate Bill 276, was a top priority...
Craig police officer who allegedly shot a man also named in federal lawsuit involving 2023 use of force incident
The Craig police officer who shot a man in April is named as a defendant in a federal lawsuit against officers who allegedly used deadly force to run over a Craig man with a vehicle...
Details begin to emerge in police shooting
Details are slowly beginning to emerge surrounding the April 26 police shooting in Craig and the subsequent reinstatement of the the Craig officer who reportedly shot the victim who was allegedly holding a weapon. Last...
Moffat County man recalls World War II Pacific survivors
CRAIG — A shimmering slick of oil still floats above the sunken U.S. Navy battleships, the USS Arizona and the USS Utah. at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. On the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, more than 2,400 service members...