The Steamboat Pilot & Today

Hiker lost in Buffalo Park

Search and Rescue in contact with man, who is cold and wet but otherwise OK

Friday, July 3, 2009

Routt County Search and Rescue spokesman Darrel Levingston said responders are in contact with the man, who is cold and wet but OK. Read story.

The Record for July 1

Friday, July 3, 2009

1:41 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a noise complaint in the 500 block of Ore House Plaza, where a man and a woman were trespassing in a hot tub. Officers issued a warning.

Mainstreet works to bring back noon whistle

Fundraising goal is $9,000 to $15,000

Friday, July 3, 2009

Mainstreet Steamboat Springs plans to offer whistles for a $5 suggested donation at stores and at holiday events this weekend to raise money for a new noon whistle. Read story.

Crime briefs: Suspect in Double Z burglary arrested

Officers book 20-year-old Steamboat man in connection with June 19 crime

Friday, July 3, 2009

Steamboat Springs Police Department officers on Wed­nesday arrested a 20-year-old Steamboat Springs man in connection with a June 19 thwarted burglary at Double Z Bar & BBQ. Read story.

Wet Fourth of July weekend likely

Yampa River inches toward prime tubing levels

Friday, July 3, 2009

Steamboat Springs is flirting with a rainy holiday weekend, but a meteorologist said it’s hard to say how much precipitation monsoon winds might bring to the Yampa Valley.

City, residents spar about unofficial park

Riverside resident ticketed for mowing shrubs on city land

Friday, July 3, 2009

A battle has sprung up between Steamboat Springs residents who voluntarily have maintained a piece of city-owned property in their neighborhood and government officials who think the parcel should be allowed to evolve more naturally. Read story.

Parade to feature iguana car float

Friday, July 3, 2009

Under a couple of garage-sale car coverings in an Elk River Estates driveway, a 40-foot-long reptile is waiting to be unleashed Saturday at the Fourth of July Parade.

Sports briefs: Nordic combined events today

Friday, July 3, 2009

The Rocky Mountain Jumping Extravaganza begins at 9 a.m. today at Howelsen Hill.

Steamboat briefs: US Forest Service issues reminder about fireworks

Friday, July 3, 2009

The U.S. Forest Service is reminding people to leave their fireworks at home if they are visiting the Routt National Forest this July 4 holiday. Fireworks are never allowed on national forests. Fireworks reach extreme temperatures and can start forest fires.

No apparent injuries in small plane crash

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Airport manager says pilot attempted to abort landing before plane crashed into a small gully just west of Steamboat Springs Airport late Thursday morning. Read story.

The Record for June 30

Thursday, July 2, 2009

12:05 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers were called to a report of a drunken driver at Lincoln Avenue and Eighth Street. Officers contacted the driver and issued a warning.

Steamboat briefs: $2K worth of merchandise stolen from Quicksilver

Thursday, July 2, 2009

More than $2,000 worth of merchandise was stolen from a downtown Steamboat Springs store in a burglary Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, police said.

Resort officials hope last-minute booking trend holds true

Thursday, July 2, 2009

The lodging barometer compiled by the Steamboat Springs Chamber anticipates 9,600 people will spend Saturday night in guest lodging — enough to occupy 69 percent of Steamboat’s 17,281 guest pillows. Read story.

Railroad crossing gets lights, gates

Thursday, July 2, 2009

The Union Pacific railroad company began work this week on safety upgrades that could have prevented one of the scariest moments in Buck Chavarria’s life.

Fallen firefighter honored by family, community

Thursday, July 2, 2009

A crowd of 600 to 700 people gathered around a small burial site for Brett Stearns' funeral Wednesday afternoon at Craig Cemetery. Read story.