Stories for January 16, 2008

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Early Morning

Open house rolls out experts

Steamboat 700 holds event for public to view proposals

Steamboat 700 should someday have a city park that is as compelling as venerable Howelsen Hill in the heart of Old Town Steamboat Springs, Chris Wilson said Tuesday night.

Rift mended - for now

Steamboat Springs builders will have at least one more season working with the Routt County Regional Building Department.

Evening

Skier dies on slopes

Pennsylvania man found near Cowboy Coffee run at about 1 p.m.

A 45-year-old Pennsylvania man died Tuesday at the Steamboat Ski Area after being found about 150 feet off the intermediate Cowboy Coffee trail.

Stories

Wall case delayed again

Garrecht may rule on venue change request

The location of Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall's trial will not be decided until at least next month.

700 brews excitement

Concerns raised about traffic, review process

The first major public presentation of the Steamboat 700 development drew mostly enthusiasm from a packed Centennial Hall audience Tuesday night.

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Rift mended - for now

Steamboat Springs builders will have at least one more season working with the Routt County Regional Building Department.

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Fire at CMS 'did minimal damage'

Craig Fire/Rescue reported to what is believed to be a chemical fire at Craig Middle School at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, after a small fire broke out in Room 208.

Chase suspect in custody

Man who fled YVMC held in Greeley on other charges

A man who led the Colorado State Patrol on a high-speed chase across Routt County in November is now in custody in Greeley.

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Open house rolls out experts

Steamboat 700 holds event for public to view proposals

Steamboat 700 should someday have a city park that is as compelling as venerable Howelsen Hill in the heart of Old Town Steamboat Springs, Chris Wilson said Tuesday night.

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Three Dog Night to play at the Fairgrounds

Band will headline Centennial Celebration closing concert

When Dave Pike thinks back to his high school years, he remembers the band Three Dog Night was in the middle of a good run.

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Across the board

Steamboat snowboarders occupy weekend podiums in every discipline

It was a big weekend for Steamboat Springs snowboarders, as riders from every age and discipline landed on competition podiums across the continent.

Wrestling season heats up for local squads

Mitch Doolin and a handful of Routt County wrestlers fought hard but fell short of medals against a talented field last weekend at the Tournament of Champions in Vernal, Utah.

The Record for Jan. 14

Monday, Jan. 14

Steamboat Briefs for Jan. 16

CNCC classes offered in South Routt

Our View: Fight racism at all levels

The recent court case of a local teen charged with felony assault for punching a fellow student alleged to have taunted him with racial epithets serves as an important reminder that fighting racism in any and all forms must be an ongoing community effort.

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Wall to appear in court today

Local attorneys speculate on possible change of venue, potential strategies

Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall will appear in court at 8:30 a.m. today, but little is expected from the proceedings.

Man arrested for assaulting officer

Littleton man faces felony charges for altercation with Steamboat Springs police at Ski Jam

A Littleton man remained in Routt County Jail on Tuesday after a Ski Jam incident in which he allegedly assaulted a Steamboat Springs police officer.

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Joanne Palmer: Fat Fairy for president

Down at the local barbecue stand (campaign headquarters for the Fat Fairy), we caught up for a quick Q&A session with the candidate.