Steamboat Springs man possibly died from heart attack while mountain biking
Routt County Undersheriff Ray Birch said the man died about eight-tenths of a mile up from Cow Creek Road, otherwise known as Routt County Road 45.
Barn dances return to Hayden on Saturday
The first of five community barn dances this summer kicks off Saturday at 8 p.m. and will go until 11 p.m. Future dances are June 15, July 20, Aug. 10 and Sept. 28.
Mistrial declared in Routt County child sex assault case because of hung jury
Despite deliberating for 10 hours until 2 a.m Friday, a Routt County jury was unable to unanimously decide on a verdict for the 40-year-old Stagecoach man charged with sexually assaulting a child who was 7 at the time.
Steamboat Springs police need help finding power tool burglars
The Steamboat Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding the person or people responsible for burglarizing Alpine Lumber.
Former Routt County Sheriff's Office deputy takes plea deal
A Routt County Sheriff's Office deputy who was arrested in March on suspicion of DUI pleaded guilty this week to driving while ability impaired.
Routt County man standing trial for sexual assault on child
A Routt County jury this week has been hearing testimony in a sexual assault trial involving a 39-year-old Stagecoach man and a boy who was 7 years old at the time.
Steamboat Springs man suspected of indecent exposure
A 23-year-old Steamboat Springs man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of indecent exposure.
Steamboat Springs doctors targeted in tax fraud
The Steamboat Springs Police Department is warning people about scams and investigating several instances of doctors' Social Security numbers being fraudulently used on tax returns.
Gov. Hickenlooper signs 2 bills during Routt County visit
A day after visiting with Britain’s Prince Harry in the Denver suburb of Sedalia, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper traveled to Routt County to sign two bills into law.
Steamboat's Alpine Lumber burglarized again
Steamboat Springs Police Department officer Sam Silva said the burglary occurred overnight and was reported at about 9 a.m. Saturday.
Bear activity up; 2 calves reportedly killed by predator in Northwest Colorado
Police and wildlife officials have noticed an uptick in the number of bears who have regained their appetites following hibernation.
Yampa Valley Electric Association warns of phone scam
Yampa Valley Electric Association is warning customers to be aware of a phone scam occurring in Northwest Colorado.
Former Steamboat Springs woman accused of faking cancer turns herself in
The former Steamboat Springs woman who police say faked having cancer turned herself in Friday morning at the Routt County Jail.
Police say former Steamboat Springs woman faked cancer, held fundraiser
Former Steamboat Springs resident Elizabeth Emilie Bateman, 34, is accused of faking cancer, hosting a fundraiser for a phony cancer charity and spending the $7,000 in proceeds on herself, for which she faces a felony theft charge.
The Record for Wednesday, May 8, 2013
12:32 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a bear getting into unsecured trash in the 2200 block of Val D’Isere Circle.
Former Routt County sheriff to serve 10 days in jail
The Routt County District Attorney’s Office said Gary Wall's blood test revealed a blood-alcohol level of 0.056, which is above the legal limit for driving a vehicle.
Man suffers seizure while skiing up Mount Werner
The man needed help off the mountain and was later flown to a Denver hospital.
Officials hashing out details for Hayden water tank
Routt County commissioners and Hayden Town Council members will meet Thursday to discuss building a new water tank at Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Man in fair condition after assault outside Steamboat Springs grocery store
A man was in fair condition Tuesday at Swedish Medical Center in Denver after police said he was beaten severely Sunday night by a man in the City Market parking lot in Steamboat Springs.
Drug Take Back Day in Steamboat a success
Steamboat residents brought in 66.5 pounds of unused drugs during the event April 27.
1st Colorado Mountain College bachelor's degrees awarded in Steamboat Springs
The Colorado Mountain College community in Steamboat Springs celebrated several milestones during a standing-room-only graduation ceremony Saturday at The Steamboat Grand.
Hayden council approves tax incentives for proposed hotel
The Hayden Town Council voted, 4-0, in favor of the economic incentive package application during its Thursday meeting.
Former Steamboat police chief receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The award was presented to JD Hays on April 26 by the Western Colorado Peace Officers Association during the group’s spring conference in Grand Junction.
Routt County emergency responders tapping into social media possibilities
Armed with tablets, smartphones and laptops, the local officials were hoping to learn how to do a better job communicating with residents using social networking, specifically Twitter.
Tax incentives sought to make Hayden hotel a reality
The Hayden Town Council on Thursday will hear the proposal from the developers, brothers Louis and Stefanus Nijsten.
Steamboat police, Routt County Sheriff's Office add Interceptors to fleets
Now on duty in the city of Steamboat Springs are four 2013 Ford Police Interceptors.
Routt County sees 1st same-sex civil union
Two Routt County women were the first in the county to take advantage of a new law allowing civil unions that went into effect Wednesday.
Bone marrow registry drive, fundraiser this weekend in Steamboat Springs
Events this weekend in honor of a former Steamboat Springs resident aim to spread awareness of the national bone marrow registry.
Comcast outage affects 5,000 Steamboat Springs customers
About 5,000 Steamboat Springs customers were affected by a Comcast outage that severely limited Internet connectivity and impacted some cable television services.
Permanent fix in store for rough section on east side of Rabbit Ears Pass
The Colorado Department of Transportation plans to spend $1 million to $2 million to repair a cumbersome section of U.S. Highway 40 on Rabbit Ears Pass that is described by a CDOT official as an "active landslide site."
Talk by legislators of repealing Amendment 64
State Rep. Diane Mitsch Bush, D-Steamboat Springs, said Friday that she would not support a measure that could result in recreational marijuana once again being criminalized.
Under and overpasses proposed to increase safety on Colo. 9 in Grand County
A group of Grand County residents wants to spend $46 million to make safer a stretch of road that is heavily used by Routt County residents and visitors.
City of Steamboat Springs turns down Hayden's request to help fund water project
Steamboat City Manager Deb Hinsvark said she was caught off guard by the funding request and did not think it was appropriate for the city to help pay for the project. YVRA’s financial contribution to the project already has been covered.
Steamboat police investigating theft from The Bakery
Someone with access to the building entered overnight Monday and took a bank deposit bag, according to Detective Dave Kleiber. The money was reported missing Tuesday morning.
Steamboat stabbing suspect serves 30-day jail sentence
A 24-year-old Steamboat Springs man accused of stabbing a 19-year-old neighbor in the leg March 7 has served a 30-day jail sentence.
26-year-old died from heart attack during Steamboat vacation
Tests have confirmed that a 26-year-old woman who died March 20 in Steamboat Springs during a ski vacation had a heart attack.
Grant-funded coordinator to work with sexual assault victims, investigators
About $40,000 has been awarded to hire a part-time person to advocate for victims of sexual assault and to help improve the way the crimes are investigated and prosecuted in Routt County.
4 men accused of dealing cocaine in Steamboat Springs
According to Steamboat Springs Police Department Deputy Chief Bob DelValle, the men were arrested after a series of controlled drug buys arranged by ACET. The investigation began in October.
Steamboat businesses shuffle during mud season
As sure as an April snowstorm each year is closings, moves, swaps and openings in the Steamboat business landscape.
Steamboat police investigate possible embezzlement at Chamber
The Steamboat Springs Police Department on Thursday was called to investigate a possible case of embezzlement involving an employee and funds from the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association.
Steamboat's Dr. Dudley takes leave to be with ill son
A well-known and accomplished physician in Steamboat Springs has taken a leave from his practice to help his son and fellow doctor who is receiving cancer treatments in Seattle.
Yampa woman pleads guilty to concealing death
A Yampa woman has pleaded guilty to concealing the death of the 32-year-old woman found dead in a Steamboat Springs hotel room March 15.
Guns, deer mount taken during Toponas burglary
The burglary was reported Tuesday, and it is thought to have occurred sometime between April 7 and 16.
Hayden Town Council to discuss Clean-Up Day
Hayden Clean-Up Day is May 4, and town officials will discuss Thursday options for allowing residents to drop off lumber.
Water program to return to keep Yampa River flowing
With drought conditions forecast to continue, the Colorado Water Trust is stepping up to help ensure the Yampa River continues flowing at healthy rates this summer.
Vehicular homicide charge related to South Routt County crash dismissed
A vehicular homicide charge has been dismissed against a Brighton man who was driving a car that crashed and killed the 72-year-old passenger from Denver in October near mile marker 28 on Colorado Highway 131 about six miles south of Toponas.
ACET makes another Steamboat Springs drug arrest
A third person who is thought to have been involved with selling cocaine that later turned out to be methamphetamine was taken into custody this week in Steamboat Springs.
Toxicology results show Yampa woman had alcohol, painkillers in her system
Toxicology tests show the 32-year-old Yampa woman found dead in a Steamboat Springs hotel room March 15 had a significant amount of alcohol and prescription painkillers in her system.
Hayden Town Council meeting to focus on improvement projects
The Town Council will discuss accepting a $44,525 Great Outdoors Colorado grant to make improvements to Lake Village Park as well as improving the town's water system by installing a water tank at Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Water restrictions to go into effect May 1 in Steamboat Springs
With no end to the drought in sight, Steamboat Springs has joined many other Colorado communities in announcing upcoming water restrictions.
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