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Winter weather, winter roads
Law enforcement reports a few slides around Routt County after snowfall
Snowfall late Wednesday night and Thursday morning caused a few vehicle slides around Routt County, but law enforcement officers said this morning that roads were mostly safe and clear. The high today in Steamboat is expected to be 43 degrees, with snow possibly turning to rain. Friday is forecast to be sunny, with a high of 52.
Early Morning
Emergency responders making plans as traffic ties up town
Emergency responders work with construction crews to negotiate vehicle congestion
With traffic backed up for blocks during rush hour near the 13th Street construction zone this week, Routt County emergency responders quickly realized they need a plan to get through the traffic tangle.
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by Zach Fridell
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Stories
Winter weather, winter roads
Law enforcement reports a few slides around Routt County after snowfall
Snowfall late Wednesday night and Thursday morning caused a few vehicle slides around Routt County, but law enforcement officers said this morning that roads were mostly safe and clear. The high today in Steamboat is expected to be 43 degrees, with snow possibly turning to rain. Friday is forecast to be sunny, with a high of 52.
Public defender questions actions in Johnson arrest case
Public defender Sheryl Uhlmann said Tuesday's arrest of a former Craig police detective raises disturbing questions about his employment as a law enforcement officer. Ken Johnson, 42, was a nine-year Police Department veteran until his resignation Sept. 8. He was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of three felonies.
Intrawest focuses on helmets
Children in lessons, instructors will be required to wear helmets this year
The ski resort owner and parent company of Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. will recommend this ski season that all skiers and snowboarders wear helmets at its resorts, and it will require helmets for children and some teens in ski and snowboard school programs.
Athlete of the Week: Alex Estes
Soroco High School senior Alex Estes was named the Athlete of the Week
New ski films take center stage
Teton Gravity Research, Telemark Skier Magazine to screen new films this weekend
Click on the headline to watch trailers of new ski films by Teton Gravity Research and Telemark Skier Magazine. TGR's "Re:Session" plays at 7 p.m. tonight at the Sheraton Steamboat Resort ballroom.
Steamboat Briefs: Advocates offers volunteer training beginning today
Advocates Building Peaceful Communities is offering a new volunteer training beginning today. Volunteer training is 25 hours and prepares volunteers to respond to a 24-hour crisis line.
Emergency responders making plans as traffic ties up town
Emergency responders work with construction crews to negotiate vehicle congestion
With traffic backed up for blocks during rush hour near the 13th Street construction zone this week, Routt County emergency responders quickly realized they need a plan to get through the traffic tangle.
Hayden Town Council to discuss water rates
Water users in Hayden will pay more if the Hayden Town Council approves a base rate increase this month.
Steamboat 700 still confident despite near defeat
Project 1 vote away from defeat in City Council on Tuesday
Steamboat 700 came within one vote of defeat Tuesday, but Principal and Project Manager Danny Mulcahy said he was encouraged by the outcome and remains confident moving forward.
Ayer gives bar gigs soul
Singer-guitarist brings varied styles, vocal power to weekly shows
Performing popular hits and obscure singer-songwriter songs in local bars wasn't necessarily part of Sam Ayer's work plan when he moved to Steamboat Springs from Boulder in June 2008.
Middle school absentee numbers drop
Steamboat Springs Middle School could see attendance rebound
Students' health could be getting better at Steamboat Springs Middle School. A day after absentee numbers hit 151 - reaching a 30 percent threshold to begin discussions of closing the school - absentee numbers dipped to 131 students Wednesday.
Summit sinks Steamboat soccer
Sailors struggle against Tigers in snowy matchup
The Steamboat Springs High School soccer team struggled in a loss to Summit on Wednesday night. Summit got a goal from senior Turner Colvin with 2 minutes, 37 seconds remaining in the first overtime period, to win the game, 2-1.
Voter registration deadline is Monday
Voters will use only mail-in ballots for this year's election
Routt County Clerk and Recorder Kay Weinland wants voters to keep a number of dates in mind this election season - but Election Day itself isn't one of the most important. There will be no polls, no booths and no voting machines this year.
City plans to extend Core Trail
3,700-foot project slated for Steamboat's south side
City Open Space Supervisor Craig Robinson is looking for an aggressive contractor to build the newest extension of the Yampa River Core Trail, while hoping for the benign November construction weather Steamboat Springs saw in 2007 and 2008.
The Record for Sept. 29, 2009
Tuesday, Sept. 29
