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Topping the news this morning, the Division of Wildlife is looking for the people responsible for killing six antelope and two deer. The animals were shot illegally along Routt County Road 65 near the Moffat County line. Officials think the shootings occurred early Sunday evening. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Colorado's Operation Game Thief at 1-877-COLO-OGT. There could be a reward of up to $500.

First Impressions of Routt County is hosting a candidates forum today. At least 10 candidates for office are expected to attend. The forum begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Routt County Courthouse annex at 136 Sixth Street. Mike Lawrence will provide coverage of the event on steamboatpilot.com and in Thursday's Steamboat Today.

The town of Hayden is trying to determine how to repair a leaking water supply pipe in the Yampa River. The town pumps water out of the Yampa to its treatment plant. But earlier this month, the pump's efficiency fell off because of a leak in the water line, forcing the city to rent an additional pump at a cost of about $300 per day. A new pump would cost $25,000. The town has met with the Army Corps of Engineers to determine what to do next. Repairing the pipe could mean diverting or temporarily damming the river.

Julie Taulman of Steamboat Springs is today's winner in our lift ticket giveaway. We still have three tickets to give away, so get busy entering the contest. Click on the Hey Powder Hounds ad on the left rail of steamboatpilot.com to enter. Also, on Monday, we'll announce the winner of a season pass and two airline tickets. Keep watching your video news update to find out who wins.

In Sports, the Steamboat Springs Sailors volleyball team lost an emotional match to Moffat County Tuesday night. The Bulldogs prevailed in five games - 22-25, 25-23, 11-25, 25-23 and 15-9. It is the first time in 16 years that the Bulldogs have beat the Sailors in volleyball. Steamboat is now 3-2 in the Western Slope League.

The Sailors soccer team also played Tuesday in Craig. The boys downed Moffat County 3-0 to move to 4-1-1 in Western Slope League play.

Something to look for on steamboatpilot.com. We've got lots of information on the 2006 election at steamboatpilot.com/election2006. There you'll find blue book information on state amendments, a list of all candidates for office, stories about the election, important dates to remember and voting center locations. We will continue to update it through election on November 7, so check in frequently for everything you need to know.