Michael Schrantz

Michael Schrantz is the online editor and South Routt reporter for the Steamboat Pilot & Today. Before coming to Steamboat, he worked at the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner in Fairbanks, Alaska. Michael has degrees in journalism and political science from the University of Missouri – Columbia.

Recent Stories

Loan negotiations for Yampa Valley Housing Authority to continue

In a letter to the Yampa Valley Housing Authority dated May 31, First National Bank of the Rockies President and CEO Pete Waller said the bank will not take a writedown on its loan to the housing authority.

Steamboat City Council considers review process for community housing regulations

The Steamboat Springs City Council authorized Tuesday night the expenditure of $5,000 dollars to help compile a market review in preparation for a larger look at the community housing plan and will hear back on progress during the first meeting in September.

Steamboat Springs City Council hears increased revenue projections

The global economy is on the slow track to growth, and with it, Steamboat Springs’ sales tax revenue continues to grow, as well.

Steamboat's Ken Farmer helps start Yampa Valley Heals to coach those with cancer

In July 2007, Ken Farmer was four months into remission from a rare type of cancer in his head and neck. Friends and coworkers marveled at his positive attitude and refusal to give up on being the same person he was before the disease struck.

Taste of the Yampa Valley: Weekend events include Savor Steamboat, Mustang Roundup, Enduro-X

The Savor Steamboat event at the base area Saturday will bring a taste of the Yampa Valley’s heritage to visitors and residents alike.

Steamboat developer prefers denial of community housing plan to other options

On Thursday night, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of Emerald Heights’ community housing plan to City Council with an added note to look at the meeting’s minutes.

Oak Creek receives GOCo grant for Decker Park work

The town has been awarded a $62,340 Great Outdoors Colorado grant to complete some repairs and improvements at the park that hosts multiple area events.

Steamboat lodging barometer projects uptick in visitors

The Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association’s lodging barometer reports about 8,600 visitors have made plans to stay Saturday night in Steamboat.

Plan to allow portable signs in downtown Steamboat sees movement

On Tuesday, Steamboat Springs Planning Director Tyler Gibbs presented a plan to allow portable signs downtown during the summer ahead of a more permanent solution.

Steamboat Ski and Resort Corp. releases initial schedule for 2013-14 winter airline program

Notable changes include adding another weekly flight from Los Angeles and increasing Saturday seats coming from Newark and Houston into Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden. However, there are fewer seats guaranteed for the daily Chicago and Dallas/Fort Worth flights.