Stories for August 29, 2006

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Video: A first look at Wednesday's headlines

A judge has set bond at $20,000 for the suspect in a string of burglaries; the City Council will determine tonight whether voters will decide about a rec center in the November election; two former Sailors are now playing at the college level; and the Steamboat soccer team begins its season this week.

Man arrested in car theft case

An Iowa man was arrested in Wyoming early Tuesday on suspicion of stealing his uncle's 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 from a construction site in Steamboat Springs on Monday.

Rain, snow feed area rivers

First fall of season dusts Mount Zirkel Wilderness

The impact of the steady rain that fell in Steamboat Springs on Sunday is still being felt on area rivers and streams. The storm pattern also brought the first snow of the year, with a dusting in the highest elevations of the Mount Zirkel Wilderness and a white coating on Flat Top Mountain south of Yampa.

Burglary suspect's bond set at $30K

Police seek to recover stolen goods

A Routt County judge on Tuesday set a $30,000 bond in the case of a 20-year-old man police think burglarized several Steamboat Springs businesses last week.

Craig woman hurt in crash

An 18-year-old Craig woman was hurt Monday after she lost control of the vehicle she was driving on Routt County Road 27 and landed on a barbed-wire fence.

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Video: Morning News Update

Voters will decide about rebuilding Soda Creek Elementary; the City Council will release the results of the recreation center survey tonight; a Craig woman was injured in a car crash Monday; police have arrested a suspect in a string of burglaries; the first lift ticket give-away is Friday morning; and the Rocky Mountain Bull Bash is Sunday.

It's back

Professional Bull Riders return to Steamboat

Professional bull rider Judd Mortensen is used to risky situations in the rodeo arena.

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Burglary suspect arrested after tip

Police arrested a 20-year-old man who they suspect is connected to a recent string of burglaries in Steamboat Springs.

The Record for Aug. 29

12:49 a.m. A woman reported hearing gunshots in the 1300 block of Dream Island Plaza. Police discovered it was fireworks.

Briefs: Aug. 29

Youth hockey registration open for boys and girls

Registration for Steamboat Youth Hockey has begun for boys and girls ages 6 through 18. Pre-season registration discounts as well as scholarships are being offered through Sept. 11. Register online at www.steamboatyouthhockey.com. For more information, call 871-0063.

Hayden man recovering after surgery

A call for help has resulted in a windfall of support from the Hayden community.

Man still in serious condition

Hayden resident suffering injuries from car accident

A Hayden man remained in serious condition at a Denver hospital Monday afternoon from injuries he received in a car accident Saturday night.

City, county officials to meet today

City and council officials will meet at noon today to discuss future development in west Steamboat Springs.

Recreation center on the line

One Steamboat Place also up for discussion, but no action

The Steamboat Springs City Council will decide tonight whether an $18.5 million recreation center will be on the ballot Nov. 7.

Tom Ross: Katrina still impacts Steamboat families

Charles Cadrecha still has an ocean view from his condo on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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Up to the voters

$30 million for elementary schools on ballot

Steamboat Springs voters will decide Nov. 7 whether to approve nearly $30 million for construction of a new building to replace Soda Creek Elementary School and an expansion of Strawberry Park Elementary School.