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War bomber lands for Air Fest
WWII-era Pacific Prowler still flying after more than 60 years
The pilots of the Pacific Prowler, a plane built during WWII that never saw combat, love hearing veterans' stories. That's the best part of flying the B-25 Mitchell Bomber across the country, Steve Swift and Pat Mahaffey said. The plane will be at Steamboat Springs Airport this weekend for the fifth annual Wild West Air Fest.
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by Blythe Terrell
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Space Station gas station opens Saturday
New operators embrace Space Age theme, local products
In reopening the Space Station gas station and convenience store in downtown Steamboat Springs, Eric and Jodi Dorris are taking their cues from the sign out front. The red and white, Space Race-era sign is topped with a spherical "satellite" and is the most recognized feature of the property at Seventh Street and Lincoln Avenue. The sign is about 50 years old, was prompted by the Soviet Union's launching of Sputnik in 1956 and has survived two remodelings of the property.
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by Brandon Gee
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Stories
Sailors volleyball wins opener
Girls begin tournament with solid victory over West Grand
Steamboat star sits outs first game, then helps team dominate second game for a match victory over West Grand. The Sailors play three more games Saturday.
4 CMC students treated for flu in Steamboat
Four residential students are being treated for suspected cases of flu at Colorado Mountain College's Alpine Campus in Steamboat Springs, CMC officials announced Friday.
BLM releases report into Craig firefighter death
Findings indicate safety protocols were followed
The Bureau of Land Management released findings of a report Friday afternoon into the June 26 death of BLM firefighter Brett Stearns in Moffat County.
War bomber lands for Air Fest
WWII-era Pacific Prowler still flying after more than 60 years
The pilots of the Pacific Prowler, a plane built during WWII that never saw combat, love hearing veterans' stories. That's the best part of flying the B-25 Mitchell Bomber across the country, Steve Swift and Pat Mahaffey said. The plane will be at Steamboat Springs Airport this weekend for the fifth annual Wild West Air Fest.
Kort McCumber keeps Americana sound fresh with varied styles
Kort McCumber grew up playing classical music, learning piano at age 5 and adding cello at 8. He didn't pick up a guitar until halfway through college; since then, he's been collecting string-instrument ability as he goes.
Challenging trail to greet runners in 10K at 10,000 Feet
Up, up and up are the three words that race director Stephanie Scholl uses to describe the start of the 10K at 10,000 Feet. "This is a difficult 10-kilometer race for several reasons," Scholl said. "There's the altitude and then the first three miles of the race are a climb."
School district struggles to receive kindergarten fees
Officials hope kindergarten costs won't continue to go unpaid
Collecting fees for full-day kindergarten again is proving to be a challenge for the Steamboat Springs School District. As of Thursday, district officials were trying to collect September tuition, which was due on the first of the month, from parents of 27 children, or 23 percent of the kindergarten's 120-student full-day enrollment.
Sailors soccer learning from last year
Steamboat Springs High School team looks to keep up pace for full season
Last season is last season, but the Steamboat Springs High School soccer team knows if it wants to reach its lofty goals, the lessons have to carry over. The Sailors were 6-0 a year ago before faltering down the stretch and falling in the first round of the playoffs.
Space Station gas station opens Saturday
New operators embrace Space Age theme, local products
In reopening the Space Station gas station and convenience store in downtown Steamboat Springs, Eric and Jodi Dorris are taking their cues from the sign out front. The red and white, Space Race-era sign is topped with a spherical "satellite" and is the most recognized feature of the property at Seventh Street and Lincoln Avenue. The sign is about 50 years old, was prompted by the Soviet Union's launching of Sputnik in 1956 and has survived two remodelings of the property.
Some secondary housing units remain unregistered
Grace period for owners to document residences ends Sept. 30
Despite the waiving of fees and other efforts to get the owners of secondary units to register with the city of Steamboat Springs, officials think several of the small residences remain undocumented - and potentially unsafe.
Steamboat briefs: Tickets for the Doc Willett Awards now available
Tickets for the Doc Willett Health Care Heritage Awards are now available from the Healthcare Foundation for the Yampa Valley and from SportsMed at Yampa Valley Medical Center.
Oak Creek to offer events all weekend
Historical society to host barbecue, tours and art for Labor Day
The Historical Society of Oak Creek and Phippsburg will serve up barbecue, tours, art and a heaping dish of history during this year's Labor Day events in Oak Creek.
Gunderson leads Sailors golf to 2nd place in Montrose
A solid front nine, and an even better showing on the back nine, helped senior Kaelen Gunderson lead the Steamboat Springs High School golf team to a second-place finish in Montrose on Thursday.
Community Agriculture Alliance: Horseshoes event grows at fair
For the past six years at the Routt County Fair, the Community Agriculture Alliance and some local businesses have sponsored the horseshoe pitching contest. While the contest has grown in the past years, from a handful of teams to this year's high of 22 teams, there is room for a bigger event.
Hayden football to host Coal Ridge today
Inexperienced Tigers ready to rumble
Despite playing up in classification against Coal Ridge at 7 p.m. today in Hayden, coach Shawn Baumgartner said he has every expectation of having a solid game - and a solid season.
700 agreement back on district's agenda
Steamboat Springs School Board deal could lead to new school
Steamboat Springs School Board members again will be asked to approve an agreement with the developers of Steamboat 700 to share the cost of a new school in west Steamboat.
The Record for Sept. 2
The Record for Sept. 2
September First Friday Artwalk listings
First Friday Artwalk receptions are from 5 to 8 p.m. today and are free and open to all ages, unless otherwise noted.
What to do this weekend for Sept. 4 to Sept. 7
Mainstreet Steamboat Springs presents a downtown sidewalk sale, with a contest offering $1,000 in downtown shopping sprees at participating stores. Call 846-1800.
Xcel rail spur work to affect C.R. 27, US 40
Lane closures, speed changes expected during project
Construction of a rail spur for Hayden Station could affect traffic on Routt County Road 27 and U.S. Highway 40 this fall.
