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Local snowboarders strong Friday in Race to the Cup
Many of the 67 racers in Friday's Race to the Cup came from foreign countries around the globe, but in the finals, three of the four riders were right at home on the slopes of Howelsen Hill. "I'm very, very happy," said Thedo Remmelink, the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's alpine snowboarding coach. "Our riders had a great night."
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Longtime resident dies of heart problems at high school
Artist and rancher Wayne Kakela, 73, lived for decades in Strawberry Park
Wayne Kakela of Strawberry Park, an artist, rancher and man of many talents, died of natural causes Saturday night in the school's auditorium. He was 73.
Sailors hockey falls to Hornets
Team drops 1st game back from break
There's a chance the members of the Steamboat Springs High School hockey team may have been looking ahead to today's game in Colorado Springs, but there is no question the team looked past Pueblo County on Friday night at home.
Girls win league opener
Sailors basketball rolls over Huskies
The Steamboat Springs High School girls basketball team opened up Western Slope League play Friday with a 47-27 win against Battle Mountain.
Local snowboarders strong Friday in Race to the Cup
Many of the 67 racers in Friday's Race to the Cup came from foreign countries around the globe, but in the finals, three of the four riders were right at home on the slopes of Howelsen Hill. "I'm very, very happy," said Thedo Remmelink, the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club's alpine snowboarding coach. "Our riders had a great night."
Margaret Hair: Band from Austin outplays audience
Band of Heathens gives great show
Toward the end of the Austin, Texas, rock group's set at Friday's MusicFest finale concert, The Band of Heathens threw out a cover of The Beatles' "I've Got a Feeling."
Soroco boys, girls shoot for fast start
Rams hoops prep for Rangely
With such a young team, Soroco High School girls basketball coach David Bruner understands the importance of confidence. So when Soroco resumes play at 2:30 p.m. today at home against Rangely, Bruner knows how important it is for his team to get off to a fast start.
Defense propels Sailors boys to 46-23 win
Even when the offense is sputtering, the Steamboat Springs High School boys basketball team knows it always can rely on its defense.
DA-elect outlines potential charges in Lopez case
Witnesses still sought after fatal downtown altercation
As Steamboat Springs police and 14th Judicial District Attorney's Office investigators continue to track down witnesses of an altercation that led to the death of Sgt. 1st Class Richard Lopez, attention is being given to the legal differences among the various charges the suspects in the case ultimately could face.
The Record for Jan. 8
1:06 a.m. A drunken man reportedly was urinating in the 1800 block of Ski Time Square Drive. He was cited for public urination.
Steamboat briefs for Jan. 10
The Hitchens Brothers' Wednesday Night Jump Series event scheduled for Jan. 7 was postponed until Wednesday because of heavy snow.
City manager designee, 2 allies may address concerns Tuesday
Jon Roberts, the man chosen to be Steamboat Springs' next city manager, will return next week to further address concerns raised about his performance as city manager in Victorville, Calif.
Tom Ross: A guide to concerts and other free stuff in Steamboat
It may be a cliche about the best things being free, but the timing was right Friday for a free concert. Do you know anyone in Steamboat who can't use a little emotional lift?
Oak Creek Town Board approves joint operating agreement for ice rink
Oak Creek Town Board unanimously agreed to a memorandum of understanding with the Oak Creek Hockey Association on Thursday night - the first joint-operating agreement for the Oak Creek Ice Rink in the history of the facility.
Steamboat Springs Pregnancy Resource Center to expand
New director hopes to use $100K grant for better space, services
The Steamboat Springs Pregnancy Resource Center hopes to deliver better services in 2009 with a new executive director position and expanded offerings.
Lectures to focus on suicide prevention
Coordinator: Attempts nearly have doubled since last winter
With dim economic outlooks and gray skies, Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide decided a speaker series on suicide prevention would be appropriate this winter.
Steamboat Springs Arts Council to begin film series
Screenings part of push for performing arts at Depot
After months of being out of service, the popcorn machine that once crackled at the Steamboat Mountain Theater has found a new home.
