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Afternoon
Big box talk on tap
Debate continues about large-format retail west of town
The conversation to decide whether a big box store will spring up next to Steamboat II - or on both sides of it - begins at tonight's meeting of the Steamboat Springs Planning Commission.
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by Brandon Gee
at 4:50pm
Early Morning
Dierdorff looking to Junior World Championships
High school athlete to compete in snowboardcross event
Things can't get much better for Steamboat Springs High School senior Mick Dierdorff. The student-athlete was accepted into the University of Colorado on Tuesday, and in recent competitions has set himself up as one of the brightest young snowboardcross stars in the country.
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by Luke Graham
at 12:00am
Tubing ban suggested by DOW
Plan would prohibit tubers' access above Fifth Street Bridge
There was little enthusiasm Wednesday night for a Colorado Division of Wildlife proposal to substantially restrict the popular summer activity of floating the Yampa River on inflatable plastic tubes. The Steamboat Springs Parks and Recreation Commission tabled its consideration of the plan to a March work session.
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by Brandon Gee
at 12:00am
Stories
Sales tax revenues continue slide
City could face multi-million dollar budget cuts if downward trend continues
The city's December 2008 sales tax report showed a decline in sales tax collections for the month, from $2.56 million in 2007 to $2.33 million in 2008.
Snow should taper off midday
Second storm system headed to valley during weekend
A fast-moving storm system is expected to sweep through Routt County tonight, potentially leaving 4 to 7 inches of snow in its wake.
Dierdorff looking to Junior World Championships
High school athlete to compete in snowboardcross event
Things can't get much better for Steamboat Springs High School senior Mick Dierdorff. The student-athlete was accepted into the University of Colorado on Tuesday, and in recent competitions has set himself up as one of the brightest young snowboardcross stars in the country.
Lowell Whiteman hosts presentation about trip abroad
Traveling through the Mongolian steppe taught Seann Stoner, a junior at The Lowell Whiteman School, about the culture and beliefs of one of the last nomadic groups of people in the world.
Wrestling teams ready for regionals
The Hayden High School wrestling team laid out the blueprint three weeks ago at the Western Slope League championships.
Sports briefs: Freestyle skiers strong at Winter Park
Luke Kamieniecki and Luke Farny led the way for Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club freestyle skiers Saturday and Sunday at the Winter Park Winter Heat Rocky Mountain Division moguls skiing competition.
Steamboat briefs: Oak Creek Town Board meets today at 7 p.m.
The Oak Creek Town Board will hear a presentation tonight from a consultant interested in pursuing a water meter project with the town.
Charges pending in marijuana case
Steamboat couple suspected of growing, distributing drug
Charges are expected to be filed by the end of the week against a Steamboat Springs couple suspected of running a marijuana growth and distribution operation out of their Old Town home.
The Record for Feb. 10
12:09 a.m. A two-vehicle, noninjury accident was reported in a parking lot in the 2000 block of Shield Drive. Police took a report.
Snowmobiler cited for entering wilderness area
Forest Service: Riders often access Mount Zirkel from Buffalo Pass
A snowmobiler was cited during the weekend for entering Mount Zirkel Wilderness, the only ticket of its kind issued this season in the Hahn's Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District.
Brent Boyer: With obituaries, families come 1st
One of my duties as this newspaper's education reporter was compiling and editing obituaries submitted by our readers and funeral homes across the country. It wasn't the most glamorous duty, but it was an important and often overlooked one.
15,000 trout stocked in Yampa River
DOW releases small fish in winter to increase survival chances
The town stretch of the Yampa River became home to 15,000 new residents Wednesday, when personnel from the Colorado Division of Wildlife stocked the river with hybrid Tasmanian rainbow trout.
Tubing ban suggested by DOW
Plan would prohibit tubers' access above Fifth Street Bridge
There was little enthusiasm Wednesday night for a Colorado Division of Wildlife proposal to substantially restrict the popular summer activity of floating the Yampa River on inflatable plastic tubes. The Steamboat Springs Parks and Recreation Commission tabled its consideration of the plan to a March work session.
Gas prices filling back up
Most Craig unleaded still lower than national average
It turns out oil companies aren't the only people who control gas prices, AAA Colorado spokesman Wave Dreher said.
