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Longtime youth services librarian works last day at Bud Werner
Dozens of local children and parents gathered in the children's section of Bud Werner Memorial Library on Friday to say goodbye to Currie Meyer, who is leaving after eight years as the youth services librarian.
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Demong wins in Whistler
Nordic Combined athlete tops podium in World Cup event
Billy Demong capitalized on a massive 134-meter jump to win the Olympic test event World Cup at the Whistler Olympic Park Friday. The DKB FIS Nordic Combined World Cup win was the fifth of his career and second this season.
Steamboat Seen: 2008 Ski Ball and First Friday Artwalk
Photos from Steamboat Springs residents at events across Steamboat, including the 2008 Ski Ball and First Friday Artwalk in December 2008.
Scoreless stretch puts Rams behind
Rossi's 18 not enough against North Park
The Soroco High School girls basketball team dropped its 10th consecutive game to North Park on Friday night, losing on the road, 49-40.
Boys basketball team shoots 57 percent in victory
The collective smile and sigh of relief from the Steamboat Springs High School boys basketball team couldn't have gone unnoticed.
Steamboat Springs hockey team overcomes early hole to win
There was plenty of reason for the Steamboat Springs High School hockey team to be frustrated early in its Friday night game against Doherty.
Victorville lawsuit legitimacy dismissed
City manger finalist, others address $33M suit
The owner of a business suing the city of Victorville, Calif., for $33 million is urging people to consider the source when Jon Roberts, the man set to become Steamboat Springs' next city manager, dismisses the lawsuit as "bogus."
Oil shale a hot topic at Capitol
Shell's Yampa River water rights filing brings energy to forefront
While one Colorado River District official called Shell Oil's request for Yampa River water rights "just another water filing," state lawmakers and other Capitol observers say it's much more than that.
Steamboat briefs: Help needed to organize Girls to Women conference
The Girls to Women Steering Committee is seeking members.
Lost Harrison Creek snowmobilers located, safe
Routt County Search and Rescue crews located two lost and stuck snowmobilers in southeastern Routt County at about 4:40 p.m. Friday and guided them back to safety later that evening.
11K visitors forecast for holiday weekend
Steamboat Springs is expected to play host to more than 11,000 overnight vacationers Saturday, about 1,800 fewer guests than came to Steamboat for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday in 2008.
Hayden kidnapping suspects push for plea deals
Two Hayden men accused of kidnapping a 17-year-old boy and threatening to shoot him in an alleged dispute about a stolen handgun waived their rights to a preliminary hearing Friday in Routt County Court. The men are working toward plea agreements, their attorneys say.
Former Oak Creek Mayor Rodeman files notice of intent to sue
Former Oak Creek Mayor Kathy "Cargo" Rodeman filed notice of her intent to sue the town earlier this week in connection with a July 19 incident that included Rodeman being stunned with a Taser by a former Oak Creek police officer.
Final quarter dooms girls basketball team
The Steamboat Springs High School girls basketball team had the game in hand.
The Record for Jan. 15
12:08 a.m. A fight was reported in the 1800 block of Ski Time Square Drive, where two friends got into a physical altercation. A 21-year-old Texas man was arrested on suspicion of third-degree assault. The other man was treated for facial injuries at Yampa Valley Medical Center, then taken to detox and cited for disorderly conduct.
Tom Ross: A brief presidential partying history
When newly sworn-in President Barack Obama greets guests at his various inaugural balls beginning this weekend and continuing through Tuesday night, he shouldn't have to suffer the embarrassment President Ulysses S. Grant did at his inauguration March 4, 1873. That was the inaugural gala when the canaries froze in their cages.
Longtime youth services librarian works last day at Bud Werner
Dozens of local children and parents gathered in the children's section of Bud Werner Memorial Library on Friday to say goodbye to Currie Meyer, who is leaving after eight years as the youth services librarian.
Hayden to consider Triple Crown
Steamboat Springs to help fund fields under possible agreement
Triple Crown might be coming to Hayden. The deal would involve an intergovernmental agreement with Steamboat Springs, which would help pay for two baseball fields at Dry Creek Park in exchange for their use, Town Manager Russ Martin said.
