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Thousands crowd downtown to send Olympians to Vancouver
Many of the people had been standing in the cold along Lincoln Avenue for an hour before first-time Olympian Taylor Fletcher was asked to step onto the stage, which had been set up for Steamboat’s Olympic Send-off & Community Celebration on Friday evening.
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by John F. Russell
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Man hit by car in serious condition
Police: Steamboat woman remains jailed after Friday night incident
The 51-year-old was airlifted to Denver Health on Friday night, where he has been stabilized, Steamboat police Detective Nick Bosick said. The driver accused of hitting him, 68-year-old Steamboat Springs resident Nancy Gerdean Graves, remained jailed Saturday on vehicular assault and driving under the influence charges.
More beetle-kill logging ahead for Summit County
Forest Service to run Fuels Reduction Project near Silverthorne
More logging of beetle-killed trees will soon take place near Silverthorne, according to the Forest Service.
The Record for Feb. 4
12:07 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers assisted a motorist at U.S. Highway 40 and Mount Werner Road.
Steamboat briefs: Car hits pedestrian at US 40, Walton Creek Road
A pedestrian was hit by a car and seriously injured at about 6 p.m. Friday at U.S. Highway 40 and Walton Creek Road in Steamboat Springs. A 51-year-old man was crossing U.S. 40 when a westbound 2010 Subaru struck him, said Detective Nick Bosick, of the Steamboat Springs Police Department.
Steamboat hockey team wins in Pueblo, 3-2
The Steamboat Springs High School hockey team got back to its winning ways Friday, outlasting Pueblo County, 3-2, on the road. Steamboat, 9-3-2 overall, jumped out to an early lead and did enough late to come away with the win.
Thousands crowd downtown to send Olympians to Vancouver
Many of the people had been standing in the cold along Lincoln Avenue for an hour before first-time Olympian Taylor Fletcher was asked to step onto the stage, which had been set up for Steamboat’s Olympic Send-off & Community Celebration on Friday evening.
Senior living campus is possible near Casey's Pond
YVMC officials: Housing construction could start in summer 2011
The first residents of a new senior living campus near Casey’s Pond in Steamboat Springs could begin moving into their new homes in early 2013 if everything falls into place for the developers.
Olympic History: Billy Kidd triumphs at 1964 Olympic Games
More than 1 million spectators flocked to Innsbruck, Austria, for the 1964 Winter Olympics. Innsbruck won the Olympic bid against Calgary and Lahti, Finland. India, Mongolia and North Korea debuted at these Winter Olympics, which held 34 events in six sports.
Skiers buzz through slalom during Winter Carnival
Carnival continues with street events, Night Extravaganza today
Drew Picking, 2 1/2, finished up Friday's Soda Pop Slalom, the family-geared Winter Carnival event, with his twin sister, Izzy, and parents, Lynn and Andy. Drew was the first skier out of the gate and one of about 300 children to participate in the annual timed slalom event at Steamboat Ski Area.
Deputies seek alcohol source
1 girl taken to hospital, released to her mother after Jan. 30 party
Deputies are investigating another reported incident of underage drinking after a 16-year-old girl was found unconscious in a car at a party held the night of Jan. 30. Routt County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Ken Klinger said he thinks six to eight minors were drinking at the party in a house on Routt County Road 24. Between 40 and 50 teens, some young adults and a number of parents also were at the party, Klinger said.
Sailors look to inside for victory
Steamboat boys team wins against Palisade
The Steamboat Springs High School boys basketball team decided enough was enough Friday against Palisade and cured an offense that has been inconsistent all year. Steamboat overcame a porous first quarter and a first-half deficit and looked to get over the hump offensively, running away from Palisade, 60-45.
Buzzer-beater lifts Soroco girls basketball to win
Soroco High School’s Madison George shoots team past West Grand, 50-48
The Soroco High School girls basketball team, 6-5 and 2-2, beat West Grand, 50-48, on Friday night. “We grew up tonight,” Soroco coach David Bruner said. “We’ve played in close games before but not come out on top. We had to grow up to come out on top, and we did.”
