KRAI & 55 Country

06/05/2026

The 4th of July fireworks up at Steamboat Lake have been canceled for 2026. CPW announced the decision because of "severe drought conditions." Here's more on the decision.

By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio News/Birchwood Communications LLC. File photo courtesy Karl Bunker.   There will not be 4th of July Fireworks up at Steamboat Lake State Park this year. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has announced

06/05/2026

Town of Hayden presents -- The Walnut Street Dance.

It’s at 6 p.m. TONIGHT on S. Walnut Street in Hayden.

Join the Hayden Arts Commission for a Western Disco–themed evening of music, dancing, crafts, and more—costumes HIGHLY encouraged! Kids can enjoy a scavenger hunt with prizes, bubble station, and chalk mural while everyone can grab a “Boot Beer Float” or sip a themed drink from the Arts Commission bar. Enjoy live music by Fritz & Friends and enjoy one of our tasty food trucks! Come hungry, come ready to celebrate, and don’t miss this FREE, all-ages event!

Hayden, Colorado

06/05/2026

The Crane Nest Camera has blown down so no more pictures or videos this season. But two happy chicks were spotted before the blowdown. Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition has a plan for a new camera. Here's more.

By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio News. Photo courtesy Abby Jensen for Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition. Taken on June 3, 2026.   The Crane Nest Camera is over. A severe windstorm blew it down in late May. The

06/05/2026

Partners, friends, and staff of United Way of the Yampa Valley gathered Thursday. Supporters were thanked, and plans were discussed for the future to continue to support those in Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt counties. Here’s more.

By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio News/Birchwood Communications LLC.   United Way of the Yampa Valley brought together friends and supporters, staff and board members for a thank-you event at the STARS Ranch in Steamboat Springs Thursday.

06/05/2026

In the news, the postmaster in Steamboat Springs has gone back to Granby, United Way of the Yampa Valley says thank you, and the weekend is packed full of fun activities throughout Northwest Colorado. It's all right here.

By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio News/Birchwood Communications LLC.   Steamboat Springs does not have a postmaster right now. David Turton was filling in as the acting postmaster since February but he has been called back

06/04/2026

Thursday's news has more on the new Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code that goes into effect July 1, the Heat is On Summer DUI Blitz starts today, Steamboat Resort gets the summer schedule going with Sunset Happy Hour tonight, and a lot more.

By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio News/Birchwood Communications LLC. New statewide wildfire mitigation standards go into effect on July 1. The Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code means many new residential and commercial construction projects have to incorporate

06/03/2026

Town of Hayden presents -- The Walnut Street Dance.

It’s at 6 p.m. Friday, June 5, on S. Walnut Street in Hayden.

Join the Hayden Arts Commission for a Western Disco–themed evening of music, dancing, crafts, and more—costumes HIGHLY encouraged! Kids can enjoy a scavenger hunt with prizes, bubble station, and chalk mural while everyone can grab a “Boot Beer Float” or sip a themed drink from the Arts Commission bar. Enjoy live music by Fritz & Friends and enjoy one of our tasty food trucks! Come hungry, come ready to celebrate, and don’t miss this FREE, all-ages event!

Hayden, Colorado

06/03/2026

Starting July 1, new residential and commercial construction projects must incorporate wildfire-resilient building materials, and keep it safe around new buildings. Here’s more on the statewide wildfire mitigation standards going into effect.

By Shannon Lukens for Steamboat Radio News/Birchwood Communications LLC. File photo. New statewide wildfire mitigation standards go into effect on July 1. The Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code means many new residential and commercial construction projects have

06/03/2026

Here's the summer lineup for Moffat County Partners for Youth, starting with a Summer BBQ and Games today from 5-7 p.m. at the north end of City Park.

This is for middle school and high-school aged kids in Moffat County.

06/03/2026

Homemade Homegrown in Downtown Craig is next month, on July 11. This is a Home Brew Competition and Craft Brew Tasting, Northwest Colorado's only beerfest. Vendors and homebrewers who would like to have a booth at the event can apply now, through KS Kreations in downtown Craig, at 523 Yampa Ave. or call 970-629-2991.

All vendor applications are attached.

KS Kreations
Downtown Craig Businesses