Matt Stensland is a photojournalist for the Steamboat Pilot & Today. He has worked for the paper since January 2006. Matt started working at the paper as a reporter covering the town of Hayden, real estate and business. After about a year he was hired on as the newspaper's first full-time videographer. He is currently the cops and courts reporter and photographer. Matt has a bachelor's degree in print journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and grew up in Urbana. When not working, you will most likely find Matt soaking at either the Old Town or Strawberry Park hot springs. You can visit his website at www.mattstensland.com.
Recent Stories
Lowell Whiteman graduates told to give
Two-time Olympian and The Lowell Whiteman School alumnus Ryan Heckman shared his advice for being successful with the school’s 14 graduates Saturday.
Hayden resident accused of trying to run over man with car
Hayden man faces felonies
A Hayden man faces two felony charges after an incident in Hayden on Wednesday where police say a 28-year-old man was partially run over and dragged by a car.
Steamboat police investigating how drunken man was injured
The Steamboat Springs Police Department is investigating what happened to a 22-year-old Steamboat Springs man who was found early Friday morning on Lincoln Avenue near Conestoga Circle.
High winds forecast for Routt County on Saturday increase fire danger
Officials urge caution during holiday weekend
Conditions remain ripe for wildfires in Routt County, which has local officials urging people to use caution during the holiday weekend. A red flag warning has been issued through this evening as a result of low humidity, dry vegetation and strong winds that could include 70 mph gusts this afternoon.
Steamboat police to increase enforcement of trash rules in face of nuisance bears
The black bear that fell from a tree Wednesday after being tranquilized is OK, and Steamboat Springs Police Department officials said they're going be more aggressive in enforcing rules meant to keep bears out of trash cans and Dumpsters.
Shell Oil makes its pitch at Steamboat open house
Shell Oil’s Matt Holman left no doubt about his company’s desire during an open house it hosted Wednesday at the Steamboat Springs Community Center.
Bear takes a plunge in Steamboat Springs
Animal wedges itself between branches after being tranquilized
Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue firefighters got an unusual call Wednesday when a black bear did not fall from the tree in which it was tranquilized.
Yampa River Festival to be held during the holiday weekend
This weekend, Steamboat Springs residents will celebrate 270 miles of recreational opportunities during the 32nd annual Yampa River Festival. Numerous events are planned for Saturday and Sunday leading up to the Paddling Life Open professional kayaking competitions Monday.
State Supreme Court to decide on issue in Steamboat child sex assault case
Prosecution and defense at odds over whether alleged victim should have to testify during the preliminary hearing. A ruling from the state Supreme Court might not come until July.
Space Station coming together in Oak Creek
Steamboat Springs resident Eric Dorris is nearing completion of a new Space Station gas station and convenience store to help supply the inhabitants of Oak Creek.
