Stories for April 17, 2007

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TV18 Video: Steamboat Today News

Scott Stanford of the Steamboat Pilot & Today provides the morning news, which airs on Steamboat Today between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Steamboat TV18. The top headlines include 911 tapes reveal miscommunication on police call; group moves forward with recall of John DeVincentis; and a preview of tonight's City Council meeting.

Sailors sink Pirates

Steamboat boys lacrosse piles on offense, beats Englewood, 16-5

The Steamboat Springs Sailors boys lacrosse team rode the heavy winds Monday afternoon at Gardner Field to an easy win against the Englewood Pirates.

The Record for April 15

12:49 a.m. Police arrested a 24-year-old Steamboat Springs woman on Whistler Road on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

A review: High school captures classic 'Fiddler'

Rusty de Lucia's production of "Fiddler on the Roof" was cast and choreographed well. Choosing a slim Tevye and Golde faithfully served the story of a poor milkman struggling to support his wife and five daughters.

Briefs for April 17

Student injured after hitting a tree while skiing

A 16-year-old Steamboat Springs High School student was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon after she hit a tree while skiing at the Steamboat Ski Area. Steamboat Police Capt. Joel Rae said the girl appeared to be intoxicated and sustained a head injury in the accident.

A reason to dance

Free Cone Day benefits theater scholarship program

Mike Kinnecom said the local African dance and drumming group Kiki Mato is like a family.

Ranch struck with strangles

Disease running its course after infecting 15 horses

A contagious horse disease known as "strangles" is lingering at Sidney Peak Ranch, a month after most of the unusually large outbreak subsided.

'A historic document'

Council reaches home stretch with housing policy

Tonight is one of the last chances for Steamboat Springs residents to comment on proposed revisions to the city's affordable housing policies, which could increase financial requirements for developers and regulate how the city provides housing for its growing workforce.

Charter school contract approved

Operating agreement with North Routt Community renewed

The Steamboat Springs School Board voted unanimously during its monthly meeting Monday to renew the operating agreement with the North Routt Community Charter School effective through June 2010.

DeVincentis recall proceeds

Petition language must be approved before circulation

A group of Steamboat residents announced Monday it will proceed with plans to try to recall Steamboat Springs School Board member John DeVincentis.

Tom Ross: Telepathic pets know more than 'fetch'

I'm a skeptical journalist when it comes to the paranormal. However, I had an experience during the weekend that left me convinced that my pooch is telepathic.

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Tapes show mix-up

911 reports about trashed house not relayed to officers

A "demolition party" nearly destroyed a home on Walton Creek Road despite multiple complaints to Routt County Communications about the party, records show. On Monday, the Pilot & Today obtained audio recordings from Routt County Communications that contain conversations among dispatchers, police and two people complaining about a party April 3 at 2075 Walton Creek Road.