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Census: Douglas still under 50,000 residents as of last summer

According to U.S. Census data released on Thursday, the county was home to 49,545 residents on July 1, 2023

Genoan finds sense of home in Mongolia

The Carson Valley and Mongolia might be thousands of miles apart, but part time Genoa resident Betsy Cooksey said there are similarities that makes her feel connected to both locations.

Ironwood Drive closes next week

There will be a road closure for a portion of Ironwood Drive March 18-22.

County sets budget hearings for March 26-29

Last year, county commissioners approved a $61.8 million tentative general fund budget after three days of hearings.

BLM seeks comment on Pine Nut project

A decision has been issued for the Pine Nut Mountain herbicide and seeding project designed to reduce wildfires

Seasonal open burning starts Saturday

Residents may visit www.eastforkfire.org to download regulations. For additional information, contact the district at 775-782-9040.

The Ides of March 2024 R-C Morning Report

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

Accused blue pickup eluder appears in court

A Fernley man accused of driving a lifted blue pickup at 80-100 mph through Minden last week was arraigned in East Fork Justice Court on Thursday.

TRE district opposing county takeover

Topaz Ranch Estates General Improvement District board members are opposing any effort to take over or dissolve their local government.

California pursues sage grouse listing

Data and comments are due before April 12 on a proposal by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to list the bi-state sage grouse under the California Endangered Species Act.

Gardnerville man killed in collision

A 19-year-old Gardnerville man was killed in a collision just after midnight Thursday.

The March 14, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Strategic Plan meeting reset for Monday

County commissioners are scheduled to discuss the strategic plan no earlier than 1:30 p.m. Monday at the county courthouse, 1616 Eighth St.

School board offers job to acting superintendent

Interim Douglas County Superintendent Jeannie Dwyer was offered the district’s top position during Tuesday’s school board meeting.

Congress cuts BLM funding for wild horse roundups

A significant spending cut for the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Program budget, emphasizing the need for a shift towards humane and sustainable in-the-wild conservation strategies.