Lead stories
Evening
Hayden's high five roll on
Five Tigers advance to Friday's quarterfinals of the state wrestling tournament
Five Tigers advance to Friday's quarterfinals of the Class 2A state wrestling tournament in Denver's Pepsi Center. Check Steamboatpilot.com for updates throughout the tournament.
Early Morning
Fox wins Hazie Werner Award
LIFT-UP food banks rewarded with $25,000 Ski Corp. grant
A longtime member of city boards and commissions who can boast about having a green thumb, Carol Booth Fox will become the 21st recipient of the Hazie Werner Award for Excellence on Monday.
County could increase fees to balance budget
Facing projected $1.3M shortfall, officials review revenues, expenditures
Major fee increases, a crackdown on motor vehicle registrations and a mail only election in 2009 are possible under a plan outlined by Routt County Clerk and Recorder Kay Weinland.
Stories
Steamboatpilot.com postpones Roberts Web chat
Event will be rescheduled for a future day.
Hayden's high five roll on
Five Tigers advance to Friday's quarterfinals of the state wrestling tournament
Five Tigers advance to Friday's quarterfinals of the Class 2A state wrestling tournament in Denver's Pepsi Center. Check Steamboatpilot.com for updates throughout the tournament.
Hayden's prom may have breath testing
Principal Troy Zabel said proposed process would not involve law enforcement
Hayden High School Principal Troy Zabel said Wednesday he plans to move forward with a plan to test the blood alcohol level of all students as they enter into the dance at the end of the year.
Lodwick leads Nordic event
Jumping events postponed because of weather at World Championships
Blowing snow and blustery conditions postponed the opening event of the 2009 Nordic Combined World Championships on Thursday in Liberec, Czech Republic.
Opera star returns for recital
Derrick Ballard to perform in 3rd Emerald City production
Colorado native Derrick Ballard always knew he wanted music to be a part of his life. The summer before he started college, Ballard saw the opera "Faust." That work features a bass-baritone part. Ballard was hooked.
Hayden, Soroco wrestlers ready for state tournament
The Hayden High School wrestling squad has to find at least some success this weekend as it travels to the Class 2A state wrestling tournament in Denver.
Sailors skiers head to state at Ski Cooper
There are many ways to measure the strong season the Steamboat Springs High School skiing team has enjoyed.
Sports briefs: Local skiers earn top finishes
With the announcement of the Junior Olympic Nordic team set to happen at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Howelsen Hill, the final Junior Olympic qualifier in Park City, Utah, had a distinct Steamboat Springs flavor.
Steamboat briefs: Moonshine Wine and Dine event 6:30 p.m. March 7
The Rocky Mountain Youth Corps presents its third annual Moonshine Wine and Dine fundraiser, a cross-country ski and snowshoe guided tour followed by a gourmet dinner with paired wines. The event, "Evening on Emerald," begins at 6:30 p.m. March 7 with appetizers and wine, then it's out onto the moonlit fields for fun in the snow. Lyman Orton and Janice Izzi then host a dinner and silent auction in their red barn. All proceeds benefit the Yampa Valley Science School. Casual dress/ski-wear appropriate. Tickets cost $75. Space is limited. Call 879-2135, ext. 4, for details.
Council's Thunderhead vote confuses
Decision leads to questions about review criteria
Steamboat Springs City Councilman Jon Quinn debated during the weekend whether he really would need to leave the room Tuesday during council's review of the Thunderhead development proposal at the base of the Steamboat Ski Area.
Fox wins Hazie Werner Award
LIFT-UP food banks rewarded with $25,000 Ski Corp. grant
A longtime member of city boards and commissions who can boast about having a green thumb, Carol Booth Fox will become the 21st recipient of the Hazie Werner Award for Excellence on Monday.
Police officer joins district staff
City officials, high school reach salary-sharing agreement
Steamboat Springs Police Resource Officer Josh Carrell is an official member of the Steamboat Springs School District staff following a memorandum of understanding between the city and the district.
South Routt to update school district vision
The South Routt School Board meets at 6 p.m. today in a work session to begin the process of expanding the district's mission statement and developing a vision statement and values to guide the district in policy and goals.
DA takes over Lopez case
Oldham: Material to be reviewed; charges may take weeks
The investigation surrounding the Jan. 5 death of Richard Lopez is being turned over to the District Attorney's Office, though it will take a few weeks to review the case before charges are filed against the two suspects, District Attorney Elizabeth Oldham said Wednesday.
Nordic worlds begin today
With the 2009 World Championships beginning today in Liberec, Czech Republic, and the 2010 Vancouver Olympic games less than a year away, Todd Lodwick's return has changed the expectations of the U.S. team.
County could increase fees to balance budget
Facing projected $1.3M shortfall, officials review revenues, expenditures
Major fee increases, a crackdown on motor vehicle registrations and a mail only election in 2009 are possible under a plan outlined by Routt County Clerk and Recorder Kay Weinland.
The Record for Feb. 17
1:34 a.m. A possible fight was reported at Eighth Street and Lincoln Avenue, where a passing motorist saw three men who may have been fighting. Police said there was not a fight.
