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Council candidate Pietras supports annexation, business
Clear differences of opinion are emerging between the candidates for the Steamboat Springs City Council's at-large seat. Jim Engelken is facing off with Kyle Pietras in the race.
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by Brandon Gee
at 12:49am
Evening
Ski Corp. announces $2.5M in projects
Ski area plans expanded children's center, offices at One Steamboat Place
Ski Corp. is expanding the Kids' Vacation Center and Steamboat Ski Area's snowmaking system, and new and expanded walkways are coming to the Meadows Parking Lot.
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by Blythe Terrell
at 6:36pm
Early Morning
Steamboat Motors extends Cash for Clunkers discount
The national Cash for Clunkers frenzy has coasted to a close, but Steamboat Motors plans to hang on to the spirit of the program through August. The Ford, Dodge and Jeep seller will continue to offer at least $3,500 on trade-ins this month.
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by Blythe Terrell
at 12:21am
Stories
Jury's verdict: Guilty
A jury returned a verdict of guilty against Craig man Terry Hankins about 10:40 a.m. Wednesday morning in Moffat County District Court. Hankins was convicted of first-degree murder, a Class 1 felony, and abuse of a corpse, a Class 2 misdemeanor, in connection with the June 2007 death of his wife, 34-year-old Cynthia Hankins, also of Craig.
Who's Bad promises off-the-wall show
Michael Jackson tribute band plays at Ghost Ranch Saloon today
It didn't take long for Who's Bad - billed as "the ultimate Michael Jackson tribute" - to start thrilling audiences. The Michael Jackson tribute band plays hits from Jackson's four-decade reign of popular culture at 9 p.m. today at Ghost Ranch Saloon.
Council candidate Pietras supports annexation, business
Clear differences of opinion are emerging between the candidates for the Steamboat Springs City Council's at-large seat. Jim Engelken is facing off with Kyle Pietras in the race.
Steamboat 700 annexation agreement moves forward
City Council requests measure to discourage speculation, flipping
Steamboat Springs City Council members said they want to see language inserted to discourage speculation and property flipping but otherwise directed no major changes to a draft annexation agreement with Steamboat 700.
Developer seeks approval for 432 units near Stagecoach Reservoir
Stagecoach developer Ji-ang Song left the courthouse with a small victory Tuesday after Routt County commissioners agreed in concept to award him a zone change needed to develop 432 dwelling units just east of Stagecoach Reservoir.
Emotions soar on 1st day of school
Kindergartners, parents let go at South Routt Elementary School
Madison Grasty, 5, was one of 41 children who started full-day kindergarten Tuesday morning at South Routt Elementary School in Yampa.
Manager thwarts attempt to scam Cugino's
Fraud suspected in $2,800 order
A person attempted to charge about $2,800 on a credit card in what appears to be another attempted scam of a downtown Steamboat Springs restaurant.
Our View: Informed voters more important now
Steamboat Springs voters have a unique and important opportunity this fall to guide the future not only of the city, but of the entire Yampa Valley. We urge residents to be proactive in educating themselves about the candidates and the important issues at stake.
The Record for Aug. 24
The Record for Aug. 24
Steamboat briefs: Open house set to discuss proposal to cut down trees
The U.S. Forest Service will hold an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. today at its Hahn's Peak-Bears Ears District Office at 925 Weiss Drive, to discuss a proposal to cut down beetle-killed trees near utility lines in the Medicine Bow-Routt, Arapaho and Roosevelt and White River national forests.
School Board, 700 reach agreement on new school's costs
The Steamboat Springs School Board approved an agreement Monday with Steamboat 700 developers to share the costs of a potential new school. Board members voted, 4-0, to approve the agreement, which stipulates Steamboat 700 developers would pay 47.2 percent of the estimated $30 million cost - in today's dollars - to construct the school and expand Steamboat Springs High School.
Shakedown Street concert to be held in Wolcott
2 nights of music replace planned festival at State Bridge Lodge
Grateful Dead tribute act Shakedown Street will continue its tradition of closing out the summer in north Eagle County on Friday and Saturday. Shakedown Street plays an acoustic set at 5:30 p.m. Friday, and electric shows starting at about 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at The Wolcott Yacht Club.
Commissioners OK Routt County Jail hires
Sheriff allowed to add staff to replace outgoing county deputies
Six months after the Routt County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to implement a hiring freeze on all county positions, they again voted unanimously to give the Routt County Sheriff's Office leeway to hire replacements for outgoing Routt County Jail deputies.
Joanne Palmer: A growing opportunity
Dear Mom and Dad, I am so excited. I had to write and tell you about my new job in Steamboat Springs. A friend and I have opened the first local medical marijuana dispensary! Isn't that great?
Steamboat Motors extends Cash for Clunkers discount
The national Cash for Clunkers frenzy has coasted to a close, but Steamboat Motors plans to hang on to the spirit of the program through August. The Ford, Dodge and Jeep seller will continue to offer at least $3,500 on trade-ins this month.
Softball season a go for Steamboat girls team
Steamboat Springs High School girls softball coach Dan Swanson got the news he wanted Tuesday. There will be a softball season after all.
Nordic skiers shake off injuries
Nordic combined's Johnny Spillane and Eric Camerota face hardships
U.S. Nordic combined skier Johnny Spillane hoped to spend the final days of summer soaring off plastic-covered jumps in Norway. But after tearing his meniscus in July, it appears the three-time Olympian and 2003 World Champion instead will spend his time recovering from knee surgery.
PDR program helps county conserve 645 acres with $400,000
Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust to hold easement for Elkhead Ranch parcel
The Routt County Board of Commissioners approved spending $400,000 of taxpayer funds to help place 645 acres of the 3,950-acre Elkhead Ranch under a conservation easement to be held by the Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust. The easement is the third phase of an effort to protect the entire ranch.
Attorneys make closing arguments in Moffat County murder case
As it has been for most of Terry Hankins' murder trial, the moments before his wife's death were a focal point during attorneys' closing arguments Tuesday.
