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Bluegrass band One Ton Pig to make Carl's Tavern debut in Steamboat on Thursday

The six-person bluegrass band began seven years ago in Jackson Hole, Wyo., and now prepares for its first gig at Carl’s Tavern in Steamboat Springs. The free show is at 10 p.m. Thursday.

Steamboat Springs grad and former Miss Nevada to appear on reality TV show

Cris Crotz taps into her detective roots for an appearance on ABC's "Whodunnit."

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Steamboat Springs Enduro-X mountain bike race draws a crowd

The Rawhide Enduro drew more than 50 riders Saturday to the base of Steamboat Ski Area. The Enduro-X series continues Sunday with the Rustlers Ridge Enduro, a two-stage race.

Steamboat Springs girls basketball coach John Ameen headed to ThunderRidge

His last game as coach, a second-round loss in the state tournament this past season, marked the furthest the Sailors had been in the playoffs in more than 15 years.

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Steamboat Springs residents begin SUP company

Armed with an idea, locals Dmitri Brown and Anne Zoltani started Bodhi Sup.

From small-time startup to international success story, Steamboat's Wing-Time sold to another company

After 19 years in business, Wing-Time Buffalo Wing Sauces owner Terry Brown recently sold the company.

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Ghost Ranch to reopen with another new concept

The Ghost Ranch will reopen to the public Saturday night. The bar is now having live music and hosting private events.

Visiting author finds inspiration through imagination

Denver author Dianne Maroney will sign copies of her book "The Imagine Project" from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Off the Beaten Path.

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Steamboat Swim Team cleans up at Rangely meet

Members of the Steamboat Springs Swim Team celebrate after a meet in Rangely. The team cleaned up, claiming 33 podium finishes.

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Steamboat Springs artist finds creative way to sell art

Steamboat Springs pottery artist Deb Babcock has turned to the site Etsy to help grow her business.

Steamboat Springs AAU hoops teams play in Denver

Steamboat’s High Altitude Basketball Club took four teams to the Mid-American Youth Basketball Denver tournament, each playing several top club teams from across the region.

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Steamboat Springs snowboarder Arielle Gold named to pro team

Arielle Gold said she has had time to reflect on her banner year but has put all the focus on the upcoming season. She currently is working on increasing her amplitude in the half-pipe and wants to add a 1080 to her trick set.

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Cowgirl art on display at Steamboat Art Museum throughout summer

Donna Howell-Sickles' cowgirl art takes a look at femininity in the American West. Her art will be on display at the Steamboat Art Museum through mid-October.

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Steamboat Springs students bring historical figures to life

For Melanie Nimtz's fifth-grade class, learning about historical figures took on a whole new meaning Thursday.

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Steamboat Springs to play host to all-ages metal concert

Steamboat will host six metal and punk bands on Friday at Olympian Hall.

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Steamboat Springs artist Mike Moore developing his own pinstriping style

Mike Moore will display his version of lowbrow art at Deluxe Tattoo on Friday.

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Steamboat Springs cyclist Amy Charity injured in crash

Charity, a professional cyclist, hurt her right shoulder in a race Sunday in Philadelphia. She and two other teammates from Vanderkitten went down in the crash, which took out nearly 20 riders.

Steamboat Springs Swim Team garners top results

The Steamboat Springs Swim Team had top results in Thornton.

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The Lowell Whiteman School sends off 19 seniors

There were moments when The Lowell Whiteman School graduation Saturday felt like a roast. As a much as faculty from Lowell Whiteman ribbed the Class of 2013, they also spoke highly about the unique bunch of 19 seniors.

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Steamboat Springs Ski Town Classic approaching

Registration for the Ski Town USA Golf Classic is currently open.

Oak Creek kitchen fire easily contained Friday

Oak Creek Fire Protection District Capt. Jeff Buffetti said they responded to the fire at about 10:30 a.m. at 111 Arthur Ave. after receiving a call from the resident stating the stove in the kitchen was on fire.

Steamboat Springs dance studio to put on recital Friday and Saturday

As much as Elevation Dance Studio's third annual recital is about dance, it's also about a journey through music.

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Steamboat Springs musician Katie Ross continues happy ride toward stardom

After the internet burst her on the scene, Steamboat artist Katie Ross is experiencing the full spectrum of the music industry.

Steamboat Springs High School boys lacrosse team earns postseason honors

The Steamboat Springs High School boys lacrosse team had a historic season. In the state’s first year with Class 4A, Steamboat made a run to the school’s first Final Four. So, of course, the postseason awards were plentiful.

Season-opening Town Challenge race postponed because of rain

The Steamboat Springs Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series event scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed.

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Routt County livestock judging team cleans up

The Routt County 4-H Club Livestock Judging Team has returned from a competition where it showcased the top two teams.

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Steamboat Springs cycling duo looking toward Race Across America

Steamboat Springs residents Lisa Renee Tumminello and Heather Gollnick are part of a four-person team trying to set a record at the Race Across America.

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Town Challenge Mountain Bike Race Series opens Wednesday in Steamboat Springs

The Steamboat Springs Town Challenge Mountain Bike Series returns to town Wednesday with a race on Emerald Mountain.

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Steamboat Springs grad Labor to coach soccer at CSU

Steamboat Springs High School graduate Kelly Labor was named an assistant women's soccer coach for Colorado State University as it transitions to Division I next season.

Steamboat American Legion baseball team begins opens season at home Sunday

The Steamboat Springs American Legion baseball team begins its season Sunday with a home doubleheader against Rangely.

Tennis Center to host junior championships this weekend

The Tennis Center at Steamboat Springs will host the United States Tennis Association’s Intermountain 12-and-younger junior championships this weekend.

Steamboat Springs rugby teams gear up for season

The Steamboat Springs men’s and women’s rugby teams have begun training and are always looking for new members.

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Steamboat Springs residents reflect on life of Lesley Chambers

Lesley Chambers never let go of her dream to work in the outdoor industry. She also never let anything get her down.

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Steamboat Springs swim team does well in Glenwood

The Steamboat Springs Swim Team notched top results at a weekend meet in Glenwood Springs and placed third overall.

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Athlete of the Week: Penn Lukens

Lukens has been a staple on defense all year and helped the Steamboat Springs boys lacrosse team advance to the Class 4A final four.

Steamboat Springs locals notch top finishes in Grand Junction triathlons

Essi Kenttala and Heather Gollnick picked up overall podium finishes in the HITS Triathlon Series last weekend in Grand Junction.

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Steamboat Springs Running Series' Spirit Challenge draws crowd Saturday

The Steamboat Springs Running Series returned Saturday with the Spirit Challenge.

Steamboat girls lacrosse places 3 on all-league team

Three Steamboat Springs High School girls lacrosse players were named to the 2013 Mountain all-league team Friday.

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Soroco grad set for volleyball at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely

Shelby Miles will be reunited with her twin sister, Lindsay, after signing to play volleyball at CNCC in the fall.

Steamboat Springs Running Series returns Saturday

The Steamboat Springs Running Series returns Saturday with the Spirit Challenge.

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Steamboat Male Athlete of the Year: Peter White

As Peter White has navigated his junior year of playing soccer, skiing Alpine and Nordic and playing lacrosse, there isn’t a person who can say White ever took a practice or a game off.

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Steamboat Female Athlete of the Year: Nikki Fry

Despite missing the fall volleyball season and half the basketball season recovering from an ACL tear to her left knee, Nikki Fry showed why she is an elite athlete.

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Coach of the Year: Steamboat's Betsy Frick

The challenge in front of Betsy Frick was daunting. The task was to restart a youth program from scratch with little to no help. But Frick said she had no reservations about the Steamboat Springs High School girls lacrosse team.

Paddle Battle pingpong tournament returns for 3rd year

The Paddle Battle returns for its third year in Steamboat.

Steamboat Springs riders open cycling season

The competitive mountain bike season has started for some of Steamboat’s most avid cyclists.

Luke Graham: Hiester wraps 40-year lacrosse career

Past one end zone, just outside the track and just under the Legacy Stadium scoreboard sat Bob Hiester somewhere in the confines of the Cracker Jack box locker room, giving one final post-game speech.

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Sailors boys lacrosse sunk by penalties at state semifinals

On Wednesday at Legacy Stadium in Aurora, Air Academy was a bit better and a bit more disciplined, coming away with a 6-4 win. For that, it will play for the school’s first state championship.

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Steamboat Springs lacrosse team preps for Final 4

Players and coaches from the Air Academy and Steamboat lacrosse teams are ready for the Final Four matchup.

Changes underway to Tour de Steamboat fundraising ride

The ever-popular Eriksen Tour de Steamboat bike ride will have the same look this summer, but with one notable exception. The money raised during the event now will stay in Routt County.

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Athlete of the Week: Ryan Jeep

Jeep threw a complete game, three-hitter against Glenwood Springs in a 6-1 win last week. He also hit a towering three-run home run in the game, providing all the insurance he needed.

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