KRAI & 55 Country

09/02/2025

Make sure yo have good tires for the winter. This is mentioned in today's news, from Colorado State Patrol.

CMVs are required to carry tire chains from September 1st through May 31st in Colorado. No chains = No traction. Snow doesn’t take excuses, so neither should you. Visit COTrip.org for road conditions before driving.

09/02/2025

Tuesday's news has the Oak Creek Labor Day Parade, the Routt County Commissioners meet Tuesday, the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championships are this week, and MCHS hosts SSHS in girls volleyball.

By Shannon Lukens. Main Street in Oak Creek was filled from top to bottom Monday for the annual Labor Day Parade. Hundreds showed up to celebrate the community. Oak Creek Postmaster Doug Sprowls was the Grand

09/01/2025

🐾 The Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials are back! 🐑
📅 September 3rd – 7th | 📍 Meeker, CO
🌐 meekersheepdog.com

Watch world-class dogs from around the globe take on the feistiest sheep in the West in one of the most thrilling working dog competitions around!

🎉 Plus enjoy:
✨ The Jammin' Lamb Festival
🐐 Petting Zoo – fun for the whole family
🍔 Local Food & Craft Vendors
🎪 Amazing Demos & Dog Agility Shows
Bring the whole crew and experience a truly unique Colorado tradition!

Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials - September 3-7, 2025

09/01/2025

Monday's news has a list of who is running for Craig City Council, Labor Day activities, and more.

By Shannon Lukens. Those running for Craig City Council have been announced by Craig City Clerk Katie Carmody. Those receiving a Certificate of Sufficiency are Mayor Chris Nichols who is running for mayor unopposed. Three spots are

08/31/2025

This week's Mental Health Minute is from Yampatika, talking about how important it is to spend time outside. Slow down. "Stop and smell the roses."

(Graphics provided to Steamboat Radio.) This is a weekly update. Visit YampaValleyResources.org today to explore all the resources available for you and your household. Together, we are working to create a stronger, more resilient Yampa Valley where everyone has

08/30/2025

UPDATE at 3:30 p.m. from the Moffat County Sheriff's Office— Vehicle has been recovered all roads are open, no injuries.

UPDATE at 1 p.m.: County Road 107 and 139 will now be closed to all traffic until recovery is complete.

Please see the following from the Moffat County Sheriff's Office.

🚨 Traffic & Safety Update 🚨

The Moffat County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol, and Craig Fire Rescue are currently on scene of a semi-truck carrying hazardous materials that has partially overturned on Moffat County Road 139 just north of Moffat County Road 107.

At this time:
• ✅ The trailer is not leaking.
• ✅ Crews are taking every precaution to ensure the safe recovery of the vehicle and its contents.
• 🚧 Moffat County Road 139 is closed at County Road 107 and is open to thru traffic only.
• 🚫 If you do not have official business on County Road 107, please avoid the area.

⚠️ There are no evacuation orders in place at this time.

We ask everyone to give first responders the space they need to work safely. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

UPDATE: 1:15 PM

At this time:

County Road 139 is shut down to all traffic from County Road 107 to Aiken Street.

County Road 107 is shut down from Rangely Way to County Road 177.

Alternate Route to or from the Moffat County Landfill from or to Craig will be to take S Highway 13 and utilize County Road 107.

UPDATE: 3:30 PM

The vehicle has been recovered, all roads are open. No reports of injuries.

08/29/2025

Here's an update on the road closure from Dinosaur National Monument. It is now open. There are some important reminders from the Moffat County Sheriff's Office.

08/29/2025

Those running for Craig City Council have been announced by Craig City Clerk Katie Carmody.

Those receiving a Certificate of Sufficiency are Mayor Chris Nichols who is running for mayor unopposed.

Three spots are open for Craig City Council and five people are running. In alphabetical order, they are:

Shawnna Elmore
Michelle Gottschall
Joe Herod
Denise Rae Kleinschnitz
Jnl Linsacum

08/29/2025

Friday's news has 17 kids getting new bikes in Hayden, Bob Sweeney speaking in Craig, the free concert, the Crane Festival, Oak Creek Labor Day, and MCHS and SSHS football. Hear what the coaches and two players have to say about Friday's game.

By Shannon Lukens.   File photo Cooler temperatures are letting the Yampa River reopen to all recreation through Steamboat Springs, except for angling. There is still a voluntary fishing closure in place. Seventeen students in 5th

08/28/2025

Interesting events in the 60s and 70s in Craig will be the topic of discussion at a presentation Saturday. Bob Sweeney is the former editor of the local paper. He and his wife are back and everyone is invited. Here's is the link to the story. https://www.steamboatradio.com/2025/08/28/the-sweeneys-are-back-in-craig-this-weekend-to-discuss-their-history-with-local-media/

Museum of Northwest Colorado - Downtown Craig
Craig Chamber of Commerce & Moffat County Visitor Center
City of Craig Colorado
Craig Press

By Shannon Lukens. File photos courtesy Museum of Northwest Colorado.   A group of seniors in Craig called, “Preserving the Last Frontier,” has a special guest at their meeting Saturday. Bob Sweeney is the founding publisher and

08/28/2025

Bench Road through Dinosaur National Monument is closed. Please see the following from the Moffat County Sheriff's Office.

08/28/2025

Seventeen students in Hayden are receiving new bikes today through an anonymous donation to Routt County Riders. They are picking them up at the Iron Wheel Bike Shop on Walnut Street. Here's more.

By Shannon Lukens.   Seventeen students in 5th through 8th grades in the Hayden Valley School District are receiving new Kona Lana’i mountain bikes today. Routt County Riders received an anonymous donation of close to $8,000 to purchase