On Tuesday, Brian McCleary — the subject of an intense search by Routt County law enforcement officials last Wednesday and Thursday after allegedly ramming two sheriff’s office vehicles — appeared for a virtual status conference from Routt County Jail to discuss lowering his bond. According to District...

According to the Colorado 2024 Blue Book, Amendment 80 will create a right to school choice, a right for parents to direct their children’s education, and a right for all children to have an equal opportunity to access a quality education. So why are the Colorado Education Association and the ACLU of Colorado opposed to Amendment 80? Why are the Steamboat Springs School Board and Education Association against this amendment? These organizations oppose Amendment 80 because this measure is less about choice and more about diverting money away from public schools to fund private school.

The Steamboat Springs School District Board will discuss the future of Whistler Park at its meeting Monday, as school officials look to review options to provide housing for teachers amid heightened scrutiny from residents concerned about losing the valuable park space on the east side of town. A roughly 9-acre...

Stage 1 fire restrictions have been lifted in Routt County, effective Wednesday. Routt County Commissioners voted unanimously at their Tuesday meeting to lift the restrictions, which were put in place Oct. 9 amid “long-term weather forecasts showing a high or extremely high fire danger will persist,” according to the county.

As cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, have risen in Colorado and across the country, officials at Routt County Public Health are working with medical providers to remind staff and patients of the signs and symptoms of this highly infectious respiratory illness. County health officials also are reminding...

The Steamboat Skating Club sends news that three athletes recently passed their pre-preliminary national skating assessment. The test was in Vail. The team also brought home 14 medals from the recent Fright Fest skating competition in Fort Collins. Here are two press releases from Oct. 30, 2024. STEAMBOAT SKATING CLUB...

Crackling leaves, crisp air and grocery store candy displays must mean Halloween is almost here. And it’s not just for kids anymore — it’s a great reason to get creative with costumes and decorations, gather with friends, enjoy treats and make memories. “We want to stress safety,...

The Steamboat Stampede U19 Girls Hockey Team traveled south this weekend for the Aspen Fall Face-Off tournament. The girls responded strong after its loss in the season opener earlier this month, winning the Face-Off with a perfect 5-0 record across Saturday and Sunday. The Stampede scored a total of 30...

Yampa Sandwich Co., a beloved institution in Colorado’s dining scene, is celebrating 25 years of success by giving back to the community that has been a core part of its journey. On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the sandwich shop will partner with SOS Outreach to donate 25% of all proceeds from the day to the nonprofit, which inspires youth through mentorship and outdoor activities, primarily skiing and snowboarding.

A Steamboat Springs Police Department special assignment unit, launched in July of this year, is focusing on enforcing good driving behavior throughout Steamboat Springs by patrolling for traffic violations. Three patrol officers were put in the special assignment unit, all of which were chosen based on their passion for traffic...

On Friday afternoon, Steamboat Springs High School students will make their way to the Historic Routt County Courthouse lawn where they hope to make a statement about the climate. “A bunch of students from the high school are going for the fourth and eighth periods of the day to spend...

Hours before a wintry storm system approached the Steamboat Springs area Monday evening, members of the local business community gathered at a local hotel to hear about an economic forecast compiled for the upcoming season. “We are looking solid, it is comparable to years past, we are not seeing a...

The nonprofit Family Development Center, which has served parents and children from birth to school age in Routt County for 40 years, has appointed Lisa Nelson as program manager for the Newborn Network following the retirement of longtime manager Sharon Butler. The Newborn Network assists parents by enhancing parent-to-parent networking...

All kids have their own unique ways of expressing themselves. For children with special needs, additional support may be necessary to help them communicate their wants and needs effectively. Enter Jessie Kube, the new behavior specialist at the Steamboat Springs School District. Although Kube is in her first year at...

Nonprofit Vitalant health care organization has scheduled its next blood drives in the Yampa Valley for Nov. 12-14, and all Vitalant donors have the chance to win one of three $10,000 gift cards in a Make a Difference Giveaway. According to a media release from Vitalant, giving blood is a...

Steamboat Springs has been away from home for three games now, but on Saturday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Glenwood Springs Demons at 1:00 p.m. Steamboat Springs is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Palisade on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Steamboat Springs was dealt a 50-7 loss at the hands of Palisade. The match marked the Sailors' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

The Colorado High School Activities Association announced Monday that Steamboat Springs boys soccer earned the No. 15 seed for the state championships. At No. 15, the boys earned a home game in the first round where the team will host No. 18 Denver West at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Gardner Field.