By Shannon Lukens.
A 59-year-old man from St. Louis died Saturday, while hunting in South Routt County. He has been identified by the Routt County Coroner as Daryl Anthony Austin. The sheriff’s office reports there is nothing suspicious with the death.
Hayden Police arrested three people Saturday when issuing a court-authorized search warrant at 498 West Jackson Avenue in Hayden. 29-year-old Michael D. Grubbs was arrested on outstanding arrest warrants. Also arrested were 58-year-old Julie D. Verma and 34-year-old Billy L. Zehner. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The Northwest Colorado SWAT team and other local law enforcement assisted.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has confirmed the death of a female gray wolf in Southwest Colorado. The wolf was one of 15 introduced to Colorado last January from British Columbia. It is the 6th that has died. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the cause of death. No other details are being released.
More on the Story — Another wolf introduced to Colorado from British Columbia has died
Be aware of impacts to air travel out of Yampa Valley Regional Airport. It’s because of the mandate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which says flight operations need to be reduced.
United Airlines will provide notice if a flight is canceled and travelers are eligible for refunds.
Southwest Airlines has announced any flight changes you may need to make are at no cost, through Wednesday, Nov. 12.
The airport is also collecting donations at the terminal, to support the local federal works who are not getting paid.
For more information, contact YVRA Administration at 970-276-5001 or email info@co.routt.co.us
More on the Story — Yampa Valley Regional Airport issues Travel Advisory
Be aware of the latest scam. It’s a fake email to those who have applied for a permit through the Planning Department with the City of Steamboat Springs. Don’t click on any links or send money through the fake online portal that’s in the email.
More on the Story – City of Steamboat Springs warns of new Fraudulent Email Scam
Memorial Regional Health in Craig is celebrating 75 years serving the Craig and Moffat County communities. A recent community mixer was held with the theme, “75 Years of Care – and We’re Just Getting Started.”
More on the Story — Memorial Regional Health Celebrates 75th Anniversary
The fields at Heritage Park on the west side of Steamboat Springs have been donated to the Steamboat Soccer Club from Ty and Betty Lockhart. They will be made into turf fields and renamed Lockhart Fields.
More on the Story – Heritage Park fields donated to Steamboat Soccer Club
The poster for the 113th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival was unveiled during First Friday Artwalk. The artist is Paulina M. Johnson and the artwork is titled “Time Flies.” You can see it at Pine Moon Fine Art Gallery.
More on the Story – The 113th Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival poster is unveiled
Steamboat Resort is hosting a Community Town Hall, at 5:30 p.m. today, in Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library. Resort leaders will be there to answer questions about the upcoming season.
LeAnne Cain has been promoted to Director of Hotel Food & Beverage at Steamboat Ski Resort.
Members of the Delectable Mountain Quilters Guild will be visiting with local veterans today at Casey’s Pond, where they’ll be giving each veteran at Casey’s Pond a quilt, in honor of Veterans Day on Tuesday. Veterans are being honored at any of the schools throughout Routt and Moffat counties.
In Craig, volunteers are needed in Craig to help put the flags out on Veterans Day. Meet in the parking lot of the Chamber of Commerce Building, 775 Yampa Ave., at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow, and then again at 5 p.m. if you can help the Rotary Club of Craig. Or call Randy Looper to sign up to help at 970-629-0654.
Sign up here for American Flag Project
As a thank you for a great first year, Wildhorse Cinema & Arts invites to you join them for free music, art, a movie and small popcorn. The fun starts at 6 p.m. TONIGHT.
- 6-7 p.m. Steamboat Folk rocks the lobby
- 6-7 p.m. Choice of two different arts activities – NeuroArt with Jo Anne Grace and Wildhorse crafts with Sharon Pace.
- 6:30 p.m. Documentary Time & Other Materials by Amie Knox
- 6:45 p.m. Family Friendly New Release
- 7 p.m. – Classic Western Film Surprise
- 7:15 p.m. – Adult New Release
The Steamboat Sailors Boys Soccer team won round three of the CHSAA 3A State Championships Saturday. Final score was 5-0. Next up, the semifinals against Jefferson Academy. That game is Wednesday night in Arvada, and we’ll be there with the live coverage.
Check out what’s happening in the Yampa Valley on the Community Calendar on our website.
For the KRAI Time, Temp, and Weather Hotline, call 970-824-1918.