Stories for February 2024

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Thursday, February 29

Tree falls on home in lower Kingsbury

Douglas County announced it was canceling a strategic plan update set for Friday due to severe weather.

Douglas softball opens 2024 season as defending state champs

Can the defending state champs do it again? A look at the Douglas High School softball team for this spring.

Wolf Pack football’s 2024 schedule set

13-game slate includes game against Oregon State and Nov. 30 date at UNLV.

County picks MacDonnell as airport manager

Interim Airport Manager Heather MacDonnell has been tapped to run Minden-Tahoe Airport

Deputies endorse Trotter, Johnson for justice of the peace

Filing for nonjudicial office starts Monday and continues through March 15.

Work on Highway 395 in the Pine Nuts begins Monday

The $21 million project will repave a dozen miles Highway 395 between the state line and Ray May Way

The Leap Day, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Wednesday, February 28

Update: Winter storm warning issued for Carson Valley

State says the Valley side of Kingsbury Grade could close Friday night

China Spring faces $1.2 million deficit

Next fiscal year could be make or break time for China Spring Youth Camp, County Manager Jenifer Davidson said on Monday.

Carson Valley man accused of grooming child for sex

Bail was set at $100,000 for a longtime Carson Valley resident accused of attempted lewdness with a child under 16 years of age, luring a child, using a child to produce pornography, and indecent or obscene exposure in the presence of a child.

The belated Feb. 28, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Exploration program a cure for the Mondays

Mondays are often the most dreaded day of the week, but students at Jacks Valley Elementary School look forward to the start of the week thanks to Exploration Monday.

Tuesday, February 27

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Bid Announcement

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AVISO PÚBLICO - EVALUACIÓN AMBIENTAL ACTUALIZADA PARA EL PROYECTO DE LA MINA PAINTED ROCK PERIODO DE COMENTARIOS Y REUNIÓN PÚBLICA

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Public Notice -REVISED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR PAINTED ROCK MINE PROJECT COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC MEETING

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice to Creditors

Santoro: Pack can hit the wall again — or break through it

The Wolf Pack has often stumbled at this point of the basketball season, but this could be a special team.

Camp focuses on emotional and academic success

China Springs Youth Camp Program Director Mastor Bellamy spoke to Minden Rotary

Art Association hosts meet & greet Saturday

Carson Valley Art Association is kicking off the season with a meet & greet 1 p.m. Saturday at Gadzooks Gallery, 1492 Main St., Unit 104, Gardnerville.

The Feb. 27, 2024, R-C Morning Report

A round up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Monday, February 26

Cyberattack affects prescription payments

At least one Carson Valley resident was told by a Gardnerville pharmacy on Saturday that they would have to pay for their prescription out of pocket or wait after a cyberattack on one of the largest health care technology companies in the United States.

Douglas County plans for future, strategically

County Manager Jenifer Davidson presented the “State of the County 2024” during the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday

Great Basin Brewing opens Minden location

After just celebrating 30 years of craft beer and food services in three Western Nevada locations, the Great Basin Brewing Co. launched into another year with its grand opening in Minden on Monday

The Feb. 26, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Saturday, February 24

Grades: Pack shows the makings of a remarkable March

Grading the Wolf Pack’s 84-63 men’s basketball victory at San Jose State on Friday.

Dirty Cello comes to Minden

The Carson Valley Arts Council is presenting an evening with Dirty Cello.

Reno man sent to prison in DUI collision

A Reno man was sentenced to 4-10 years in prison on Wednesday in connection with a Thanksgiving 2022 drunk driving collision that resulted in severe injuries.

Friday, February 23

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PETITION FOR DECLARING CHILDREN FREE FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Trustee's Sale

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Notice of Hearing

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INVITATION TO BID 2401 – SLURRY SEAL VIRGINIA RANCH BID # 2401

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Notice to Creditors

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Ordinance 2023-1630 ADOPTED

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Ordinance 2023-1629 ADOPTED

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CITATION – FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL

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Notice of Hearing

Finnerty, Simpson, Weaver top girls all-region teams

Carson head coach, Nate Tolbert, earns Coach of the Year

Both Carson and Douglas High School girls basketball teams had award winners from this season's all-region teams released Thursday afternoon.

Thacker headlines boys area all-region hoops selections

Senator boys get one all-region nod

Douglas and Carson High School basketball combined to put five players on the all-region teams announced Thursday.

Douglas, Carson wrestlers chosen to all-region teams

The Douglas and Carson High School wrestling teams had numerous athletes recognized on the all-region teams for the season.

‘They were flat-out poisoned’

Family issues plea after brothers’ fentanyl deaths at Lake Tahoe

Free trauma counseling available

Tahoe Youth & Family Services currently has a trauma recovery grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide youth with free counseling services to address their trauma associated with traumatic incidents.

Sierra Nevada Women host 27th annual St. Patrick's Fundraising Dinner

The Sierra Nevada Republican Women will hold their 27th annual St. Patrick’s Fundraising Dinner at Carson Valley Inn on March 9.

Chukar Club hosts 37th dinner March 2

The Carson Valley Chukar Club will be hosting the 37th annual dinner on March 2 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Pavilion.

Pile burning begins near Indian Creek Reservoir

Federal firefighters will be burning 45 piles of woody debris on 12 acres at Indian Creek Recreation Area in Alpine County through the end of April.

The Feb. 23, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Thursday, February 22

Swim Center wins programming award

Carson Valley Swim Center received some love Valentine’s Day, receiving the 2023 Best of Aquatics Award for Programming from Aquatics International at the Association of Aquatic Professionals 2024 Conference in Reno at the Grand Sierra Resort on Feb. 14.

The Feb. 22, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Wednesday, February 21

$110.9 million price for Buckeye Farms

All 2,112.6 acres of the Buckeye Farms project north of Minden is on the market for $110.9 million.

February is Responsible Pet Owner Month

Missing pets, and animal attacks seem to be a common occurrence in Douglas County

Douglas will stay with state school board group for another year

Douglas County School Board trustees renewed the district’s membership with the Nevada Association of School Boards for another year during the Feb. 13 meeting after hearing from Association Executive Director Rick Harris and President Wade Poulsen.

Driver in Sportsman's Warehouse wreck faces charge in subsequent fatality

The driver in the only fatal collision reported on Highway 395 in Carson Valley during 2023 appeared in East Fork Justice Court last week on charges of vehicular manslaughter.

The Feb. 21, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Tuesday, February 20

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Ordinance INTRODUCED - Ordinance 2024-1635

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Notice of Lien Sale

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Ordinance INTRODUCED - Ordinance 2024-1634

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Advertisement for Bids

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Advertisement for Bids

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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF MARGIN RATES

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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA NOTICE OF JOINT APPLICATION AND PREHEARING CONFERENCE

Firearms/Supplies

Glock 380 For Sale

Santoro: Pack, MW foes have three weeks to determine a title

Nevada one of eight teams with a shot at conference's regular-season title — or at least a tie for first.

Friday deadline for feedback on county draft strategic plan

On March 1, the county commissioners will hold a special meeting to review and discuss public feedback on the strategic plan.

Hawthorne's Cactus Theatre listed as historic site

The Nevada State Historic Preservation Office announced that the Cactus Theatre has been listed in the Nevada State Register of Historic Places.

Western Nevada College hosts nursing job fair

Western Nevada College will host its annual job fair and professional development event for the nursing program on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

The Feb. 20, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Monday, February 19

Main Street prepares for repaving

Even the utility work in preparation for repaving nearly two miles of Main Street through Gardnerville has disrupted access for businesses.

The Washington's Birthday 2024 R-C Morning Report

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

Update: Wet storm provides frosting for Washington's Birthday cake

An atmospheric river brought substantial moisture to the Sierra Nevada early Monday morning.

Sunday, February 18

Museum hosts newspaper exhibit

The Record-Courier's bound volumes are part of a display in the changing exhibit at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center through March

Saturday, February 17

Tiger wrestling secures a pair of podiums at state

Kavanagh second, Tekansik fourth at state meet

Douglas High School wrestling had two wrestlers earn their way onto the podium this year at the Class 5A state wrestling tournament in Bullhead City, Arizona.

Douglas HIgh School Honor Roll

The honor roll is printed as submitted by the high school

Finding freedom in forgiveness

Reflections on the Word

Book details life of activism

“When You Dare to Say Yes,” which launches on Amazon Feb. 27

Friday, February 16

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Taxpayers of Douglas County, Nevada - 4th Installment

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Lien Sale of Motor Vehicles

Commissioners uphold VHR petition insufficiency

This story has been updated throughout

Services, accounts set up for four found dead in South Lake home

A candlelight vigil is 5 p.m. tonight at Lake View Commons for the four people who died Monday at a South Lake Tahoe address from a suspected overdose.

Fire damages Topaz Ranch Estates home

A Wednesday morning structure fire on Eagle Mountain Road left the home uninhabitable and resulted in a firefighter suffering from smoke inhalation.

The Feb. 16, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Community grant applications open

Applications open today at www.douglascountynv.gov for anyone seeking to participate in the Douglas County Community Grant Program.

Thursday, February 15

Cougars cage Tigers state dreams in semis

Douglas High School girls basketball came up one win short of a state tournament berth this season after a loss to Spanish Springs Thursday night.

ARBORWOOD APTS.

451 N. Broadway, Fallon

No lane reduction in new 50 corridor plan

Feedback sought for Highway 50 Corridor Plan

Handyman Service

Engles Home Maintenance & Repair, LLC

Republican U.S. Senate candidates visit Minden

Republican Nevada Senate candidate Tony Grady was in Minden last week to speak at the Douglas County Republican Women meeting at Valley Christian Fellowship.

The Feb. 15, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Storm rides in on gusty winds

The first flurries could be seen on the traffic camera at Daggett Summit on Kingsbury Grade around 4 p.m. today as a winter weather advisory continues in the Carson Range.

Wednesday, February 14

Reed ends Douglas boys’ season

Douglas High School boys basketball saw its season come to an end Wednesday night at Reed in the Class 4A North regional quarterfinals.

Update: School board rejects hiring of controversial superintendent candidate

No contract with a controversial former school superintendent in California seeking the superintendent’s position was ever presented at Tuesday’s Douglas County School Board meeting.

Locals enjoy annual Eagles and Ag event

According to Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Alicia Main, 263 visitors got to explore the barns and take photos, hopeful to spot an owl or other wildlife.

Library book sale Friday and Saturday

A third seasonal book sale is Friday and Saturday at the Minden Branch of the Douglas County Public Library.

The Valentine's Day 2024 R-C Morning Report

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

Sierra Fly Casters hold workshops

High Sierra Fly Casters are holding a Fly Tying Workshop in the evenings starting 6-8 p.m. Thursday in Gardnerville.

Tuesday, February 13

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Notice of Hearing

Douglas girls survive McQueen

Tigers advance to 4A North regional semifinals

Douglas High School girls basketball faced a scare Tuesday against No. 6 McQueen, but were able to pull out a win and earn a spot in the regional semifinals.

Genoa names new manager

There’s a new manager in Genoa, though she’s no stranger to Nevada’s oldest town.

Burning continues along Carson Range

Pile burning has been underway across the Carson Range for the last few months as winter weather helps keep the forest floor cool and damp.

Santoro: Super Bowl has become a 49ers’ nightmare

A perfect 5-0 record in the big game has been followed by three straight losses.

Update: Authorities release identities of four dead in South Lake Tahoe home

Four people are dead in South Lake Tahoe after rescuers responded to an address on Roger Avenue on Monday morning.

Sports books report $185.6 million in Super Bowl betting

Nevada Sports books took $185.6 million in wagers on Sunday’s Super Bowl, up $31 million from last year and more than $5 million from the previous top wager in 2022.

Raley's donates bears to emergency medical personnel

Emergency medical personnel received a donation of over 100 stuffed collector bears from Raley’s Food For Families.

Veterans groups meet in new places while hall undergoes refit

At least two veterans groups with ties to Carson Valley have had to find new meeting places over the next few years.

The Feb. 13, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Monday, February 12

Trump sweeps Nevada caucuses

Donald Trump beat out Ryan Binkley in last week’s caucus as more than 99 percent Nevada of voters who voted in the caucus cast their ballot for the former president.

Missing credentials and records raise concern about superintendent hopeful

2021-22 San Joaquin County Grand Jury report may indicate what's ahead for Douglas County

The Feb. 12, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Sunday, February 11

Update: Washoe Tribe elder located

Washoe elder Rocky Boice has been located

Tiger wrestling sends ten to state

Douglas High School wrestling punched 10 tickets to the state tournament at regionals Saturday at Spanish Springs.

Saturday, February 10

Felony charges dismissed against man caught up in drug raid

Felony drug charges have been dismissed against a Gardnerville man who was caught up in a June 14, 2023, drug sweep at the Stodick Parkway apartments.

Friday, February 9

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Notice to Creditors

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Public Notice -TO DISCUSS ACTION TO BE TAKEN ON RESOLUTION TO AUGMENT BUDGET

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Public Hearing

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Quarterly Report - 2nd Quarter

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice to Creditors

Tiger boys stifle Senators to end regular season

Postseason route through regionals is set

Douglas High School boys basketball knows where it will be playing Wednesday to open the regional tournament.

Tiger girls basketball enters postseason with win over Carson

Douglas High School girls hoops knows who and when they'll open the Class 4A North regional postseason against after Friday's win over Carson.

Damonte Ranch outlasts Douglas boys

Results from Douglas High School basketball from Tuesday night.

Palmer fourth at World Aquatic Championships

Krysta Palmer is one step closer to another chance at the Olympic Games.

The Feb. 9, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Thursday, February 8

Douglas High boys wrestling prepares for regionals

Plus, results from Douglas High girls basketball and what's coming this week in prep wrestling.

School board offers Superintendent position to Ramirez

Former Stockton School Superintendent John Ramirez Jr. accepted a position as Douglas County Superintendent of Schools on Tuesday night in a 4-3 vote.

The Feb. 8, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Douglas County clerk: VHR petition fails certification

The Douglas County Clerk’s Office has filed a Certificate of Petition Insufficiency related to the Initiative Petition Amending DCC 20.622 Lake Tahoe Home Rental.

March 7 hearing set for Gardnerville Ranchos project

Developers of an 85-unit subdivision on first of five parcels slated for development in the Douglas County Master Plan along the eastern and southern edges of the Gardnerville Ranchos is seeking approval.

Email reveals backstory on Glenbrook VHR ban

Opponents of a ban on vacation home rentals north of Cave Rock State Park released an email between County Commissioner Danny Tarkanian and Glenbrook homeowner Larry Ruvo listing strategies for implementing the ordinance that included recalling fellow commissioners.

Wednesday, February 7

WNC grad DJ Peters attempting MLB comeback

Western Nevada College graduate, DJ Peters, is attempting to make a major league comeback after signing with the Texas Rangers.

The Feb. 7, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Eagles and Agriculture opens Thursday

For tickets to Eagles and Agriculture, visit carsonvalleynv.org or call 775-782-8144.

Sunday's storm sets new snowfall record in Minden

A total of 25 inches of snow fell in Minden on Sunday

Update: Former Stockton superintendent accepts Douglas offer

Douglas County School Board trustees voted 4-3 for John Ramirez Jr.

None of the above tops Haley in Nevada primary

Republicans to caucus 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday at locations across the county.

Tuesday, February 6

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Ordinance INTRODUCED - 2024-1633

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Ordinance ADOPTED - 2024-1632

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Solicitation of Bids

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Notice of Hearing (Administration)

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Notice of Public Hearing - February 20, 2024

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Application for Water No. 93240

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Application to Appropriate Water No. 85450

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Notice of Hearing

Santoro: Purdy’s Super Bowl journey could have been Carson Strong’s

The difference between former Pack QB and current 49ers star? Healthy knees.

Food Closet director takes position with Food Bank

After 11 years, the director of the Carson Valley Food Closet is taking a job with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.

County questions Tahoe business agency transparency

A 90-minute presentation about Lake Tahoe’s two visitor authorities and its chamber of commerce prompted questions about the transparency of the three business agencies.

The Feb. 6, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Monday, February 5

A trio of Tiger girls wrestlers are headed to state

Douglas High School girls wrestling will have three representatives at the state wrestling tournament, including a pair of regional title winners.

Rattlers help peers after school fire

Kindergarteners at Minden Elementary School sent more than 30 pounds of school supplies to a school in North Carolina on Monday after learning about a fire that damaged the kindergarten classrooms.

Workers start week digging out from Sunday snow

Slushy conditions on most area roads

Monday meet and greet still on in Douglas superintendent search

Interviews for a new Douglas County superintendent of schools is expected to occur on Tuesday where school board trustees could approve one of the two candidates.

The Feb. 5, 2024, R-C Storming Report

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

Sunday, February 4

Snow day for schools and county office workers

Election workers will continue preparations for Tuesday's presidential preference primary.

Saturday, February 3

Fentanyl cases continue to climb

A half-dozen people in Douglas County succumbed to accidental fentanyl overdoses during 2023, according to coroner’s statistics revealed on Jan. 26.

Republicans write in Trump on mailed primary ballots

A surprising number of Republicans are returning the presidential preference primary ballots they received in the mail, with at least some where voters wrote in former President Donald Trump’s name.

Courthouse financing continues waiting period

Of the four people who spoke at a public hearing on a proposal for the county to bond for $37 million to construct a new courthouse at least half favored the effort.

Drones viable tool for first responders

Since 2017, drones have been helping Douglas County law enforcement and emergency services in many scenarios, including locating last summer’s COD Casino heist suspects.

Friday, February 2

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Planning Commission Meeting - February 13, 2024

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Advertisement for Bids - Pavement Maintenance Project FY23/24

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Notice of Lien Sale

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Notice of Public Hearing

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Application to Appropriate Water No. 86403

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Notice of Hearing

Winter storm brings second big snow of 2024

A 24-hour winter storm warning has been issued across Western Nevada, including Carson Valley, starting 10 p.m. Saturday due to a forecast atmospheric river.

Update: Snow forecast for Valley floor between Sunday and Tuesday

The storm door is definitely open. The only question is what sort of weather will waft through?

Minden Rotary Donates funds to the community

Nine Carson Valley community projects were awarded a total of $11,303 by the Minden Rotary club at the Jan. 25 meeting.

Cultural corridor meeting Feb. 22 in Minden

“Carson City, Carson Valley and Virginia City have been selected by Travel Nevada to pursue a shared cultural corridor project ..."

Cyber Monday overtakes Black Friday in Douglas November sales numbers

Strong online sales in November indicated that Cyber Monday overtook Black Friday, according to figures released by the Nevada Department of Taxation on Wednesday.

The Groundhog Day 2024 R-C Morning Report

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

Thursday, February 1

Valley Health donates AED pads to schools

After replacing outdated automatic external defibrillators at Douglas High School in February 2023, Carson Valley Health committed to annually replacing the pads for all the G5 AEDs across the school district.

Photographer exhibits at Copeland Gallery

Photographer Don Langson is exhibiting his work at the Copeland Gallery in Minden through March 22.

Update: The Feb. 1, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Douglas Country Republican Women install new officers

The Douglas County Republican Women named its new officers, who will be serving through December 2025.