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Video: Weekend update
High winds and blowing snow the closure of many highways Friday; American Skiing Co. is selling two more resorts; and seven snowmobilers who had been missing for more than 24 hours were found late Thursday in North Routt County.
ASC to sell two more resorts
Mount Snow, Attitash next ski areas to change hands
American Skiing Co. officials announced Friday morning the sale of the Mount Snow and Attitash ski resorts for $73.5 million.
Winds wreak havoc
Weather forces closure of upper-mountain chairlifts, some highways
High winds forced the closure of many of the ski area's upper-mountain chairlifts. The weather also played havoc with transportation across the state, as highways and interstates were shut down for much of the day because of winds, snow and avalanche danger.
Mixed bag for Chix With Stix
Hockey team defeats Tigers, gets shut down by Silverwolves
Although Coach Tom Shorland would have liked to see better neutral zone play, he was pleased to watch his players standing up to their opponents.
Finishing on a high note
Since Steamboat Springs entered Class 4A, the boys teams have enjoyed undefeated league records four times.
Rams not messing around
Three Soroco wrestlers advance at state tournament; team in 15th place
Soroco wrestling coach Doug Gates was pleased to see his team work toward its best practices of the year heading into the first day of the Colorado High School Activities Association 2A State Wrestling Tournament in Denver.
Strive to survive
Steamboat wrestler Houston Mader pulls off first-round state win
Steamboat Springs wrestler Houston Mader has a nasty habit of taking his matches down to the wire before somehow pulling out the win.
Teachers, staff get raises
Citing a promise made to voters and school district employees, the Steamboat Springs School Board unanimously approved a revised certified and support staff salary schedule Monday.
Brenner did not 'demand' free golf
A Haymaker Golf Course official downplayed an incident that has raised questions about the ethics of Steamboat Springs City Councilman Ken Brenner.
2006 sales tax up 10.5 percent
But December collections were slightly below previous year
Steamboat Springs netted a record $18.12 million in sales tax revenues last year, a 10.5 percent increase from 2005.
The Record for Feb. 14
12:08 a.m. Officers warned a loud group of adults in the 700 block of Yampa Street to be quiet.
Briefs for Feb. 16
A 43-year-old Denver man was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of first-degree assault after he allegedly stabbed a bartender in the hand during an argument in North Routt County.
Deb Babcock: No need to be scared of African violet
For a popular indoor plant with beautiful flowers and foliage, you can't beat African violets (Saintpaulia). Every time I visit my mother-in-law in Denver, I am always amazed at the beauty of her plant. It always seems to be in bloom when we visit.
Wall just says 'no'
Routt County sheriff won't continue GRAMNET funding
The Routt County Sheriff's Office no longer will contribute funding or staffing to the Greater Routt and Moffat Narcotics Enforcement Team, Sheriff Gary Wall said Thursday.
More shake-ups in planning
Assistant director Brian Berndt leaves city department today
As Steamboat Springs continues to see unprecedented levels of development and growth, the city's Planning Department continues to see turnover in its staff.
Sailors hockey hopes for upset
Steamboat opens playoffs against No. 2-seeded Air Academy
The first time Steamboat Springs High School's hockey team played Air Academy, the Sailors beat the Kadets in every facet of the game - except on the scoreboard.
Bright lights, quick pins
Two of three Hayden wrestlers advance to state quarterfinals
Hayden 160-pound wrestler Jake Magee got plenty of sleep Wednesday night, but nothing could prepare him for that first match under the glowing Pepsi Center scoreboard.
Tattoo of the week: Jasen Phelps
I got this tattoo when I was 18 years old.
Fighting fire with facilities
City Council, emergency officials discuss expansion options
Local fire district officials are considering moving the Yampa Street fire station in downtown Steamboat Springs and asking voters for funding through a property tax increase. he Steamboat Springs Rural Fire Board - the oversight committee for the Steamboat Springs Rural Fire Protection District - met with the Steamboat Springs City Council on Tuesday to discuss several options for the future. Through an intergovernmental agreement, the rural fire district shares services and works in conjunction with Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue. Both departments are outgrowing current funding resources and firefighting facilities, officials said.
Missing snowmobilers found
Six CMC students, 16-year-old in good condition
A group of seven snowmobilers who had been missing in North Routt County since Wednesday afternoon was found at about 9 p.m. Thursday.
Art happens
Some works don't need fancy explanations
Troy DeRose struggled with writing the artist's statement for his new mixed media exhibit at Schiesser Gallery.
Rerun
'One Acts' are back with multi-rated content
When she needs to laugh while acting, Anna Poirot just thinks about the funny things her brother does and the inside jokes she shares with her friends.
No boundaries
Reggae artist blends music, religious interpretation
After Joseph Israel quit his high school basketball team, the coach made a rule that all the remaining players had to cut their hair.
A positive spin
The Chad Hollister Band stays upbeat in an industry associated with sin
Chad Hollister says he wants his actions and song lyrics to bring a positive message to the music scene.
On Scene
Many people believe that each gemstone has a specific healing power. For me, they had a paralyzing effect - at least the first few times I attended the Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase.
Allison Plean: Sexercise?
Pick someone in the audience who looks like he can pay your rent - and dance for him."
