Stories for July 22, 2008

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Triple Crown could stay

City officials are working on contract details

City officials could buy some time to negotiate a long-term contract with Triple Crown Sports.

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Firefighters dispatched to ski area

U.S. Forest Service crew responds to tree lit by lightning

Lightning from a strong Monday afternoon storm is the suspected cause of a fire that had at least one tree smoldering Tuesday at the Steamboat Ski Area.

Tourism project revitalized

Community leaders are reviving a push for a cultural heritage tourism program that faltered two years ago.

Oak Creek sergeant back on duty

Former mayor 'still rattled' after being tased

Oak Creek Sgt. Erik Foster was back on duty Monday after an incident early Saturday morning that resulted in the tasing and arrest of former Oak Creek Mayor Kathy "Cargo" Rodeman.

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Triple Crown could stay

City officials are working on contract details

City officials could buy some time to negotiate a long-term contract with Triple Crown Sports.

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Preschool earns high rating

Similar ratings may become mandatory for preschools, program manager says

Last month, Sunrise Kids, LLC, Preschool & Child Care came about three points away from obtaining a four-out-of-four-star rating from Qualistar Early Learning, owner and director Judi Whilden said.

Survey shows changes in student substance abuse

A survey taken by Moffat County High School students in the 2007-08 school year reveals that alcohol use among the student population had declined since 2005-06 while tobacco and marijuana use increased during the same period.

Steamboat briefs for July 22

Pilot & Today city editor involved in rollover crash

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Yampa Valley Community Foundation honors philanthropists

Student, ex-council member, SmartWool win for helping out

Meghan Hanrahan thought she was just getting a free lunch. As it turned out, she was about to get hooked on community service.

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Tom Ross: Who are you calling a lousewort, toadflax breath?

How does a beautifully delicate wildflower like Alpine lousewort get such a repugnant-sounding name?

DOW seeks volunteers to lead youth hunts

When Randy Hampton joined the Colorado Division of Wildlife, he took his young son on a DOW youth hunt through the agency's Hunter Outreach Program.

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Big approach for big issue

The Sea to Sea 2008 Bike Tour nears Craig on its mission to raise awareness of world poverty

It is quite moving to behold so many people dedicating their time and bodies to a "noble effort," Meghan Kraley said.

The Record for July 20

Sunday, July 20 2 a.m. A man complained about noise on Clubhouse Drive. He said he heard a loud yelping sound and thought it might be an injured dog. Police found some foxes making noise. They took no action.