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New baggage scanners could ease travel hassles at YVRA
Luggage-screening machines may help shorten check-in lines
Airport officials hope the $800,000 of new equipment will take some of the stress out of travel this winter for passengers and airport staff. The additional equipment doubles the airport's scanning capacity.
Colleen King inks with Pioneers
Steamboat Springs volleyball star plans to play for University of Denver
Steamboat Springs High School senior Colleen King signed her letter of intent Wednesday to continue her volleyball career at the University of Denver. King, who orally committed to the Division I Pioneers after visiting in January, leaves as one of the Sailors’ most decorated volleyball players.
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by Luke Graham
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Veterans Day events in Steamboat celebrate those who served
At the beginning of Soda Creek Elementary School’s annual Veterans Day program Wednesday, each veteran stood up to introduce himself or herself. But it wasn’t an easy task for Ty Upson, a Marine who served tours in 2003 and 2006 in Iraq. “It’s not very Marine-like to show emotion, but I could barely speak,” he said.
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by Jack Weinstein
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Police: No reports of sexual assault this week
Law enforcement officials say no suspected crimes have been reported. A spate of text messages and e-mails circulating among city residents this week suggest an assault occurred Wednesday.
Winter weather heading our way
Between 4 and 8 inches of snow could fall in Steamboat Springs over the next two days, with a foot or more falling at higher elevations. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Steamboat Springs and surrounding areas through 6 a.m. Saturday.
Veterans Day events in Steamboat celebrate those who served
At the beginning of Soda Creek Elementary School’s annual Veterans Day program Wednesday, each veteran stood up to introduce himself or herself. But it wasn’t an easy task for Ty Upson, a Marine who served tours in 2003 and 2006 in Iraq. “It’s not very Marine-like to show emotion, but I could barely speak,” he said.
New baggage scanners could ease travel hassles at YVRA
Luggage-screening machines may help shorten check-in lines
Airport officials hope the $800,000 of new equipment will take some of the stress out of travel this winter for passengers and airport staff. The additional equipment doubles the airport's scanning capacity.
Routt County firefighters seek help with community plan
The firefighters and forest managers of Routt County are requesting residents’ help to develop a wildfire protection plan for the Steamboat Springs area. A Colorado Senate bill requires all counties to have a plan in place by July 2011.
Success Steps Luncheon today focuses on lending
The banks are cautious, the businesses treading into uncertain economic terrain, but to help clarify lending options, today’s Success Steps Luncheon will bring together the lenders and the businesses they serve.
Sports briefs: Blake Worsley places 12th in Sweden
Steamboat swimmer misses final World Cup qualifying spot
Blake Worsley finished 12th in the 200-meter freestyle Wednesday at the Fina World Cup in Stockholm, failing to make the finals.
2010 Rally Colorado status still undecided
Rally Colorado event director Jim Gill said at this point, the race committee has decided not to decide.
Colleen King inks with Pioneers
Steamboat Springs volleyball star plans to play for University of Denver
Steamboat Springs High School senior Colleen King signed her letter of intent Wednesday to continue her volleyball career at the University of Denver. King, who orally committed to the Division I Pioneers after visiting in January, leaves as one of the Sailors’ most decorated volleyball players.
Steamboat's Advocates, Horizons receive grants
A $20,000 grant from The Women’s Foundation of Colorado will help advance and expand Advocates Building Peaceful Communities programming to include more resources and incorporate more research, Advocates Executive Director Diane Moore said.
The Record for Nov. 10
3:22 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers and Colorado Division of Wildlife officers were called to a report of a bear in the 2800 block of Burgess Creek Road where a bear cub was reportedly in a trash bin and bellowing.
Oak Creek residents want to keep chickens to fertilize gardens
The chickens are up in the air in Oak Creek. Ann and Walt Trout, downtown Oak Creek residents, will request tonight that the Oak Creek Town Board make an exception to the ordinance that prohibits livestock within town limits.
CR 27 relocation finished
Xcel rail spur project near Hayden to continue in spring
The relocation of Routt County Road 27, part of the Xcel Energy project to reconstruct an existing rail spur that will take coal to the Hayden Station Power Plant, is complete, according to a company spokesman.
10K for United Way a success in Steamboat
Effort 1 of many benefiting local agencies as demand rises
Routt County United Way is heading toward hitting the halfway mark of a $525,000 fundraising goal for its fall campaign. On its second “10K for United Way” one-day push Tuesday, the umbrella fundraising group for health and human services agencies in Routt County raised $10,009.
Big box store discussion returns to Steamboat
Planning Commission set to consider large-format retail
City planners tonight will revive public discussion about regulations and locations for large-format retail stores in Steamboat Springs. The Steamboat Springs Planning Commission is slated to discuss proposed changes to the community development code regarding large-format retail in Steamboat.
