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Friday, October 29

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Museum looks back at 1970s R-Cs at first Family Day

The Record-Courier from the 1970s will be the star of the opening Family Day Nov. 6 at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center in Gardnerville.

Wet weather douses Tahoe fire restrictions

The Caldor Fire Closure Order remains in effect to ensure public safety due to ongoing hazards within the Caldor Fire perimeter.

Chamber honors former Douglas County Historical Society President Dennis Little

The Community Recognition Awards will be 5:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden. The deadline to reserve a spot is Wednesday by emailing alicia@carsonvalleynv.org or 775-782-8144.

Incline Village lakeside resort sells for $345 million

Oracle Co-Founder Larry Ellison has purchased the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino in Incline Village.

Douglas holds steady at 4 percent unemployment

Taxable sales figures showed Douglas County continued to chug along during August with an increase of 6.7 percent to $84.38 million.

Vacation rental panel saddles up

Advisory panel upholds $5,000 fines for two vacation rentals for operating without a permit

Jury convicts Johnson Lane man on multiple drug trafficking counts

Robert Vieth Wilson, 66, was remanded to the custody of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office without bail pending his Dec. 6 sentencing date.

The Oct. 29, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

Thursday, October 28

Tiger football and its postseason runs through McQueen

Douglas High School football opens up its do-or-die portion of the season with a first round playoff matchup against McQueen.

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Public Notice Take Charge America

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Public Utilities Commission NV Energy

Centerville Republican announces for Douglas County commission seat

Centerville Republican Charles Douglas Robbins told The Record-Courier on Monday that he intends to run for Douglas County commissioner next year.

Halloween trick or treating Sunday

A wrap-up of Halloween events in Carson Valley this weekend

Tahoe Youth & Family Services director announces retirement

Karen Carey will retire as executive director of Tahoe Youth & Family Services effective Jan. 31, 2022

County antes up $97,000 for China Spring

Douglas County is hoping anteing up $97,000 will result in the other 15 Nevada counties using China Spring Youth Camp will see that bet and maybe even raise.

Librarian search begins again

After interviewing the sole candidate for the job of Douglas County Librarian, library trustees decided to go back to the drawing board on Tuesday.

Lack of evaluation delays another sentencing

A wrap-up of cases in Douglas County District Court

More than 100 participate in race theory town halls

After nearly five hours of public comment and around 110 participants, Douglas County School Board trustees are scheduled to discuss critical race theory at their November meeting.

Douglas High Homecoming thanks

Letter to the Editor

The Oct. 28, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

Wednesday, October 27

Lunar astronaut, geologist slated for Discover Science Lecture Series

University of Nevada, Reno's College of Science holds free public lecture

Geological Survey flying Great Basin

U.S. Geological Survey to study the geology of the Great Basin low-level flights over western and northern Nevada and part of eastern California.

Orange and Black marching in Nevada Day Parade

A schedule of events for Saturday's Nevada Day Parade.

Caldor Fire took big bite out of gaming revenue

The atmospheric river was sufficient to extinguish the Tamarack Fire after nearly two months at 82 percent containment.

The Oct. 27, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

Tuesday, October 26

Storm brings big drink for drought-stricken region

Sunday saw 2.8 inches of rain fall in Minden, making it the fourth wettest October in 115 years of record-keeping.

Giving Tree celebrates 4 years, $100,000 in donations

Since its inception, the Northern Nevada Giving Tree has donated $103,750 to Carson Valley nonprofits

2021 season marks the most invasive mussels ever intercepted

Inspectors intercepted 28 boats with invasive Dreissenid mussels, marking a grim milestone; the most ever found in a single season. Travelling boats and trailers are the most common way aquatic invasive species are spread.

Fish Springs seeing flooding from Pine Nut Creek

Expect more rain this morning in the Valley and snow in the mountains.

Markleeville’s Stonefly Restaurant reopens Thursday

John and Faith Saletti are back, this time reopening the Stonefly Restaurant in Markleeville

Living a Chorus Line

Senior Scene

The Oct. 26, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

Monday, October 25

Tigers drop back-to-back games to McQueen, Galena

Douglas High girls soccer is finishing out its regular season in tough fashion.

The Oct. 25, 2021, R-C Storming Report

A wrap-up of mostly rain related news this morning in Carson Valley

World War II veteran Montanaro, 100, rejoins shipmates

Earlier this year, Charles “Charlie” Montanaro skydived to celebrate his 100th birthday. Today, the centurion flies with the angels.

Saturday, October 23

High wind warning, flood watch as Douglas braces for atmospheric river

Forecasters predict the possibility of up to 2 inches of rain in Carson Valley

Even local calls will now require area code

Starting Sunday, Northern Nevadans that will have to press 775 before the phone number for local calls

Reported motorcycle gang member arrested on weapons and drug charges

Jay Prater, 40, was taken into custody by the Regional Gang Unit, Douglas County Street Enforcement Team, the Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and U.S. Marshal’s Service.

Friday, October 22

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Bid SEHA Water Supply Wells

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Application for Water

Tigers fall at hands of Spanish Springs

Douglas High football traveled to Spanish Springs Friday night.

Seasonal open burning permitted through Dec. 19

Tahoe firefighters plan to start burning next month, depending on the weather

Pole fire causes outage in Genoa, Gardnerville

Restoration of power to more than 1,500 Genoa and Gardnerville homes and businesses is estimated to be 5 p.m.

Douglas football closes regular season at Spanish Springs

Douglas caps its regular season tonight on the road.

The Oct. 22, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

Thursday, October 21

Atmospheric river may bring flooding to burn areas

A predicted atmospheric river is forecast to bring as much as 3 inches of rain to Carson Valley on Sunday, according to a statement issued by the National Weather Service.

Douglas, South Tahoe draw

Tigers remain in the thick of postseason race

Douglas High and South Tahoe boys soccer met for the second time this season in Minden Thursday.

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Public Utilities Commission SW GAS

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Bid Martin Slough Multimodal Trail

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Public Utilities Commission NV Energy

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice to Creditors

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Unclaimed Property

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Notice of Trustee's Sale

Update: Man accused in Ranchos shootings enters guilty plea

A Salvadoran accused of killing four Western Nevadans in January 2019 entered guilty pleas in the deaths of Reno residents Gerald and Sharon David this morning after prosecutors decided not to pursue the death penalty.

Caldor Fire hits 100 percent containment

Lot's of work to do after Caldor Fire hits full containment 10 days early

Local firefighters discuss journey through Caldor

Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Chris Lucas is a South Lake Tahoe resident who was fighting the Dixie Fire when he got a call from his wife at 2 a.m. letting him know his family was being evacuated.

Lands bill returns to Congress

More than a dozen years after it was first proposed, the Douglas County lands bill is back before Congress.

Witnesses relive night of Indian Hills shootout

Witnesses relived a May 4, 2019, shootout in an Indian Hills cul-de-sac on Monday during the sentencing of the man determined to be responsible.

Wetter weather could be in the cards

National Weather Service forecasters are predicting a better than 50-50 chance of above average precipitation over the next five days

The Oct. 21, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley.

Xquisite event pops up awareness

October is domestic violence awareness month and an ‘Xquisite’ event covering sex trafficking, domestic violence and sexual assault is popping up at the Millennium Medical Spa on Sunday.

Oct. 21, 2021, R-C Letters to the Editor

Record-Courier Letters to the Editor

Wednesday, October 20

Workers installing pipeline behind Genoa

A $330,000 pipeline replacement in Genoa will install 1,700 feet of 8-inch line and fire hydrants.

Two up for Douglas County Librarian

A meet and greet event with the candidate finalists is schedule for 5-6:30 p.m. Monday at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane

County works on China Spring funding puzzle

Douglas County commissioners are being asked Thursday to approve the use of the anticipated general fund balance to help tide the camp over through the next two fiscal years after the Legislature started reducing funding.

The Oct. 20, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

Tuesday, October 19

Experimental tool forecasts chance of heavy precipitation

An experimental forecasting tool produced by the National Weather Services Climate Prediction Center shows a moderate risk of heavy precipitation for a hook-shaped area from northern Mono County all the way to the California state line and then back south again along the northern coast.

Pau-Wa-Lu introducing fine arts electives

For a fourth year in a row, the Carson Valley Arts Council is presenting mini-grants to local schools and teachers to enhance and support their arts education.

Ranchos prepares for $14 million waterline project

A $14 million waterline replacement project is scheduled to begin in the Gardnerville Ranchos early in 2022.

The Oct. 19, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

Local firefighters discuss journey through Caldor

Tahoe firefighters describe battling a mega blaze in their own back yard

Kings Beach Bear meets end in Western Alpine County

A bear that became a social media star when it was caught on tape shoplifting at Kings Beach stores was killed in Hermit Valley

Monday, October 18

Sentencing delayed in drunken driving with death

Relatives of Laura Staugaard, who was killed in a Feb. 28, 2020, drunken driving collision testified on Monday about their loss

Mottsville Cemetery a window into early Carson Valley

Three-dozen tour the Mottsville Cemetery, one of the first established in Nevada

Trails association hosts clean-up

The Pine Nut Mountains Trail Association in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management Sierra Front Field Office, Nevada Offroad Association and Tread Lightly! held a trail stewardship, and trash clean-up day at the Johnson Lane Off Highway Vehicle staging area in Minden on Oct. 9.

The Oct. 18, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of entirely weather news from last night's storm.

Sunday, October 17

Red flag warning canceled for Alpine

A winter weather advisory for Lake Tahoe has expired.

Gardnerville art show set for Oct. 23-24

It started with a casual conversation between two acquaintances who ran into each other at a local outdoor art show in Gardnerville.

Recycler proposes plant near airport

A zoning map and special use permit were approved on Tuesday that will allow the operation of a 26,000-square-foot recycling plant near Minden-Tahoe Airport.

The faithful's undeniable testimony

Reflections on the Word

Hell’s Kitchen thief faces decade in prison

A South Lake Tahoe man who failed to turn up for his sentencing for burglarizing Hell’s Kitchen at Lake Tahoe will have to wait in jail until Nov. 3.

Volunteers help Douglas run

Many of the organizations, clubs, programs and nonprofits in the Carson Valley rely on volunteers, and at least 30 of those organizations filled the Douglas County Community Center on Tuesday providing information and looking for new recruits.

Friday, October 15

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Tigers drop heartbreaker to Carson

Senators hit game-winning field goal as time expires

Douglas High football hosted Carson in The Rivalry Game Friday night in what turned out to be another epic installment in the best rivalry in Nevada.

Keeping the trophy in Minden

Douglas and Carson High School football resume The Rivalry tonight in Minden.

Carson Valley Medical Center breaks ground on expansion

Carson Valley Medical Center located south of Gardnerville broke ground on its expansion project

The Oct. 15, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

Data indicates coronavirus case rate slowing

A combined flu and coronavirus vaccinations clinic is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Douglas High School.

Burgers for Badges raises $15,000

The fourth annual Burgers for Badges fundraiser to support the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office raised $15,000.

Thursday, October 14

Minden Elementary teacher named distinguished educator

Melinda Neilander was named Douglas County’s 2021-22 Distinguished Educator.

Cold front pulls 4-6 billion gallons of water out of Tahoe

The cold front that rolled through Western Nevada on Monday took considerably more moisture out of Lake Tahoe than it left in precipitation.

Tamarack Turnaround raises more than $80,000

More than $80,000 is being distributed to the people whose homes were destroyed in the Tamarack Fire.

It’s beginning to look a lot like crafting

Santa Claus and his elves may not be ready to come to town just yet, but several holiday craft fairs are.

Caldor Fire still claiming trees near Caples Lake

Containment of the Caldor Fire has been delayed until Halloween

The Oct. 14, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

Oct. 14, 2021, Letters to the Editor

Letters to The Record-Courier

Attempted bribery leads to prison term

A man who is the subject of a federal warrant for allegedly groping a woman on a flight was sentenced to 12-30 months in prison on Tuesday for trying to bribe a deputy

Housing market still setting records

Carson Valley housing market still posting record numbers

Check forger receives 90-month prison sentence

A man who raided mailboxes for checks he could forge was sentenced to 36-90 months in prison

New adventure for Alpine Kids

Alpine Kids will be moving to Gardnerville after decades serving Alpine County

Wednesday, October 13

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Adopted Ordinance

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Public Utilities Commission NV Energy

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Annexation Park Ranch Holdings

State plans work at Cave Rock

Lane shifts and reductions will take place Monday on Highway 50 through the Cave Rock tunnels at Tahoe as the Nevada Department of Transportation removes rock from the slope above the tunnels.

The Oct. 13, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

State official hears judge on restitution

The chief of Nevada’s Division of Parole and Probation acknowledged the agency has some work to do in communicating with the courts about the status of probationers and restitution.

Friends, family to gather to remember April Cannoy

A celebration of life is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Lampe Park for April Dawn Cannoy

Pool finds value in supporting search and rescue

Members of the Douglas County Search and Rescue Team presented a plaque thanking the Carson Valley Swim Center on Tuesday.

Tuesday, October 12

Cauley set up for second professional bout

Douglas County native and Reno High alumni, Sullivan Cauley, is set for his second Bellator bout this Saturday 11 months after his first win with the promotion.

The Oct. 12, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

Monday, October 11

Laxalt wraps up tour of state in Gardnerville, Virginia City

Former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt is seeking to unseat Democrat Catherine Cortez-Masto in next year's election

East Fork arrest warrant issued in Ranchos murder cases

An arrest warrant has been issued in the shooting deaths of two Gardnerville Ranchos women within three days of one another in January 2019. Wilber Martinez-Guzman will remain in custody in Washoe County while awaiting trial in two murders there.

Cold front brings snow showers to Carson Valley floor

A freeze warning has been issued for Western Nevada from 11 p.m. Monday through 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Update: County approves new golf course ordinance

Douglas County implements ordinance requiring maintenance plan for golf courses that close

Caldor Fire still smoking as it nears full containment

The Caldor Fire is at 98-percent containment as a new cold front arrives bringing critical fire conditions

Carson Valley Community Theatre ‘Rex’s Exes’ first show since pandemic restrictions

Carson Valley Community Theatre’s ‘Rex’s Exes’ opening night is 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the CVIC Hall in Minden. General Admission is $18 pre-sale, $20 at the door. $15 Seniors and students.

Owners promise new flavor at Valley favorite

Gardnerville breakfast favorite Woodett's Diner's new owners introduce themselves

Organic children’s clothing boutique opens at Stateline

The company focuses on minimalist children’s clothing designs, using either organic or Oeko Tex fabrics, for which owner Sandra Ney says "a lot of moms are really thankful."

The Oct. 11, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley.

Sunday, October 10

Defendant gets new sentencing in DUI reckless driving conviction

The Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a new sentencing hearing for a man convicted of reckless driving in a crash that left two dead.

Cave Rock “burn-out” session results in traffic arrest

A large group of motorcycles doing “burn-outs” for a video blocked traffic Sept. 19on Highway 50 near Cave Rock tunnel.

Alpine County's Power Couple starts a new chapter

How did they fall in love? “He listened to what I was saying like it was really important,” said Edie Veatch about Skip, her husband of 52 years.

Douglas County recognizes breast cancer month

Douglas County went all-in in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Saturday, October 9

Reno senator appointed to Gaming Control Board

Sen. Ben Kieckhefer announced his resignation from the Legislature on Thursday.

Friday, October 8

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Carson City slaughterhouse appeal filed

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will decide if Carson City is the right place for a slaughterhouse. Resident Maxine Nietz filed an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of the slaughterhouse on Friday. During public comment time at the Sept. 29 planning meeting, Nietz cited concerns that have been echoed by many others, including odor, smell, waste, and pollution of the Carson River.

Snow news is good news

Showers on Friday left snow on Jobs Peak for the first time since the middle of June.

Celebration of fall draws big crowd to Gardnerville

Last weekend's Fall Festival was a big hit according to organizers of the Gardnerville event.

Douglas short a public defender

A fifth of the roughly 100 defendants requiring a court-appointed attorney are going to require new counsel after one of Douglas County’s five public defenders withdrew from his contract effective Oct. 1.

The Oct. 8, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

Thursday, October 7

A family affair

Former players now help coach Douglas volleyball

Numerous Douglas High volleyball alumni have come back to assist their former head coach Suzi Townsell.

2021 Best of Carson Valley celebrated

Raised on a Carson Valley ranch, Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyree Holdridge has deep roots in the community he serves.

Gardnerville to seek code enforcement on ‘derelict’ structures

Part of the big building on Main Street across Eddy Street from the JT Basque Bar & Dining Room might be standing on railroad ties and could well be infested with skunks.

Fire and power crews working along highways through Caldor Fire perimeter

The Caldor Fire is expected to be fully contained by Oct. 16

Sierra passes to close ahead of storm

The possibility of snowfall in the high Sierra Nevada this week had prompted the closure of three passes on Thursday.

Oct. 7, 2021, Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

The Oct. 7, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of things happening in and around Carson Valley

Drug trafficking trial set to start Oct. 19

A long-time Johnson Lane resident Robert Vieth Wilson is denying multiple counts of drug trafficking

Man fails to appear after arrest in California

A roundup from Douglas County District Court

Wednesday, October 6

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Application for Water

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Public Utilities Commission

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Bid North Co Lift Station Rehab Project

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice to Creditors

Early scores carry Douglas over Carson

Douglas high girls soccer hosted Carson Wednesday afternoon in Minden.

South Lake city councilman arrested in DUI

First-term South Lake Tahoe Council members Cody Lee Bass was arrested Sept. 25 for allegedly driving while intoxicated.

Freezing temperatures due as snow enters forecast

Wetter and cooler weather expected to arrive early Thursday morning and last through Friday and a possibility of snow falling in the mountains.

The Oct. 6, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

Tuesday, October 5

Firefighting sheep grazing in Jacks Valley

Residents are asked to keep their dogs leashed while 1,200 sheep reduce grass in Jacks Valley

Water concerns may translate into new growth controls

Concerns about the drought and growth have prompted a call for a temporary suspension of building permits until a water study is completed.

The Oct. 5, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

Monday, October 4

Douglas hosts flu vaccination clinics

The first in a series of flu vaccination clinics is 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center

Mottsville Cemetery tour is Saturday

The Historical Mottsville Cemetery Tour, guided by Laurie Hickey is 10 a.m. Thursday. Cost $5 per person.

Wreck snarls northbound commute on Highway 395

Collision reported just south of Indian Hills at around 7:35 a.m. Monday

The Oct. 4, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

Gardnerville's Spires named Realtor of the Year

Nevada Realtors honored 2021 President Brad Spires as the statewide association’s Realtor of the Year.

Sunday, October 3

Sierra Lutheran senior earns national academic honor

Caleb Potts named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Friday, October 1

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Request for Qualifications - Architectural Design Professionals

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Bid for Town of Minden - Seeman Ranch Park

Letters to the Editor for Sept. 29, 2021

Record-Courier Letters to the Editor

Sheriff's Office warns residents of moving broker scam

With movers in high demand, scammers are taking advantage of people who are relocating over large distances using moving brokers, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

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Planning Commission Meeting

Surpreme Court: Douglas will have to try man in Ranchos murders separately

A man accused of killing two Gardnerville Ranchos women within days of each other in January 2019 will have to be tried in Douglas County, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled on Thursday.

Tribe: Pot grow should have been cleared up sooner

An illegal marijuana grow on Washoe allotment land should have been dealt with earlier, Chairman Serrell Smokey said in a statement issued on Thursday morning.

Douglas recognizes four businesses

For the eighth consecutive year, several Douglas County businesses were recognized with a Spotlight Award. This year’s awards were announced at the Critical Issues Conference held on Thursday.

Medical Center groundbreaking Oct. 15

Groundbreaking on Carson Valley Medical Center’s nearly $30 million expansion is scheduled for Oct. 15, Chief Executive Officer Jeff Prater said on Thursday.

School board sets dates for critical race theory town halls

Critical Race Theory Town Halls are 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at Whittell High School and 6 p.m. Oct. 21 at Douglas High School. For more information, www.dcsd.k12.nv.us

The Oct. 1, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley