Stories
Local Boy Scout reports back from national event
It's Scout Jamboree time! We're here. We made it to the jamboree.
Little Friends Day Care closes
Parents in South Routt scramble to find replacements
Little Friends Day Care, a 24-year-old child-care center in Oak Creek, has been forced to close on short notice, sending parents scrambling for child care and baby sitters.
4-Hers not faring well in sale of raffle tickets
The odds of winning Colorado's new Powerball Lottery Jackpot is 1 in 80.1 million. By comparison, the chances of winning the Routt County 4-H Club's drawing for a new pickup look pretty good.
'Dream wedding' in Steamboat hits roadblock
Weekend activities disrupted as groom forced into three-day stay at Yampa Valley Medical Center
Brian and Naomi Blaser never thought their dream wedding in Steamboat Springs would instead turn into a three-day stay at Yampa Valley Medical Center. The Denver couple arrived in Steamboat Friday night for a dress rehearsal and dinner, but an elbow infection and fever landed Brian in the hospital late that night.
Attorney mum on fire opinion
Routt County's attorney refused to comment publicly on the opinion recently released by the state Attorney General's office regarding the responsibility of fire districts. During a meeting with major players in the county's emergency circle, County Attorney John Merrill said he'd prefer to discuss the AG's opinion during a private, executive session with the county commissioners.
Pinnacle of competition
World-class freestyle and nordic events coming to Steamboat in December
Local ski fans hoping to get a taste of Olympic-caliber competition this winter will not have to wait until February and make the six-hour drive to Salt Lake City.
Cowboys, cowgirls walk away winners from rodeo
2001 Steamboat Springs Professional Rodeo Series and entries for the events remained strong. More than 197 cowboys and cowgirls took a shot at earning a check as part of last weekend's performances.
Local woman donates hair to nonprofit
Lopped-off locks will be used to make wigs for sick children
Local longhairs leaning toward a new look for fall can restore a child's self-esteem in the process of having his or her own hair cut.
