Colorado man catches record fish the size of a 7-year-old child
The morning started slowly for angler Matt Smiley, who was fishing the Flaming Gorge Reservoir which straddles the Utah-Wyoming border. But when he got a bite, it was a big one. The fish Smiley caught on...
Craig police investigating young man’s death
Investigators with the Craig Police Department and the 14th Judicial District Attorney's Office are putting their heads together to find out what caused a man's death Sunday night.
Craig man ID’d in death investigation
The victim has been identified in a late-night death currently under investigation by Craig Police Department. According to a Monday news release, Craig police responded to the 1200 block of Lecuyer Drive at 1:20 a.m....
Dino disaster averted: Whittle the Wood’s damaged raptor carving to be repaired by Craig staff after accident
Just as movie magic brought prehistoric creatures back to life, so too will city staff restore their wooden likeness to its former glory.
Details distinguish winners for 20th annual Whittle the Wood
When in doubt, stick to the animal kingdom, blockbuster movies and children's literature. The winners of the 20th annual Whittle the Wood Rendezvous were named Saturday evening to conclude the yearly festival that sees tree stumps become works of art in a matter of four days.
Updated: Vehicle crash on Colorado Highway 394 sends Craig man to hospital
Emergency personnel responded to a motorcycle crash that sent a rider to the hospital Tuesday.
Victim ID’d in Harvey Gap Reservoir drowning
The body recovered from a drowning at Harvey Gap Reservoir has been identified.
Sweet sounds, good times as final concert closes 20 years of Whittle the Wood
By the end of the day Saturday, Dave Pike was feeling more relaxed than he had in weeks, as the 20th annual Whittle the Wood Rendezvous concluded successfully. The main reason for that sense of...
Police make multiple arrests on Whittle the Wood weekend: On the Record — June 14 to 16
8:16 a.m. At Loaf 'N Jug, police in Craig responded to a traffic stop. Craig police said a verbal warning was issued to a driver. Police in Craig responded to at least five additional traffic stops Friday.
Moffat County dads feel the love with Father’s Day Contest
The winners have been named for the Craig Press 2019 Dad & Me Photo Contest.
Raucous rams: Whittle the Wood Stump 1 carver Nate Hall a contender in first contest
After four days of competition at Whittle the Wood Rendezvous, Lincoln, Nebraska's Nate Hall can count himself a seasoned competitor in one of Northwest Colorado's premier events as he embarks on an ongoing career in the field of wood sculpture.
Cowboy caricature: Whittle the Wood Stump 3’s Jim Valentine adds Western theme to list of ever-changing carving subjects
The traditional depiction of the American cowboy is chiseled features with a grizzled finish. Whittle the Wood carver Jim Valentine took those usual expectations and went in a somewhat different way.
Proposed treatment center at Moffat County School District Yampa Building expected to attract out-of-town patients
Memorial Regional Health’s proposed substance abuse treatment center would draw patients to Craig from other parts of the state, according to email correspondence about the project.
Runaway teen hops in Yampa River to avoid police
A chase to catch a runaway teenager on Monday morning ended after the teen jumped in the Yampa River in an attempt to escape police.
Scoring with a score: Whittle the Wood Stump 2’s Matt Ounsworth picks up runner-up honors
As someone who's achieved the top prize in past years, Matt Ounsworth was more than willing to accept runner-up in this year's Whittle the Wood Rendezvous.
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.
Blue skies, soft terrain lend to running conditions for Friends of Moffat County Education’s Wake the Whittler 5K
Harriers of all ages got in motion Saturday morning as part of Friends of Moffat County Education's Wake the Whittler.
CPW euthanizes mother doe, spares fawns after deer attack in Craig
A Craig woman was hospitalized after suffering serious injuries in a deer attack at Sunset Meadows senior living facility.
Craig police break up fight: On the Record — June 12
12:19 a.m. Near the intersection of Mack Lane and Finley Lane, police in Craig responded to a drunk driver call. Craig police said they located the vehicle, but were unable to stop the vehicle for any traffic infraction.
