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The Real Nevada Day 2024 R-C Morning Report

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

California controlled burn degrades Valley air quality

Smoke from a controlled burn near Calaveras Big Trees State Park wafted northeast decreasing air quality in Western Nevada.

Douglas early voting cracks 50 percent

Douglas County took the lead for voting turnout with 51 percent of active voters casting a ballot as of Tuesday night.

Plenty of treats replace Halloween Safety Street

The Record-Courier wrapped up its annual Halloween coloring contest on Monday and awarded 10 artists ranging in ages 3-11 for their work.

Main Street recovering slowly from 395 construction

The paving of Main Street through Gardnerville was not without its casualties among the business community.

Legal bill in records lawsuit $153,758

A $153,758.66 legal bill was presented by the plaintiffs in a records lawsuit against four Douglas County School Board trustees and the school district.

The Oct. 30, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Genoa Lakes courses on the market

Two western Carson Valley golf courses are on the market for $8.95 million, according to Chase International’s Mike Dunn.

The Oct. 29, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The Oct. 28, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Update: Alpine View blaze forward progress stopped

A three-alarm fire in Alpine View prompted an evacuation notice and the closure of Jacks Valley Road at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Windy Sunday will bring cooler weather for week

Gusty winds will herald a transition in the weather from the last few nice days.

Genoa’s museums remain open into November

Genoa’s Courthouse Museum would usually be wrapping up its season around real Nevada Day on Thursday, but the Douglas County Historical Society is extending its season this year.

Alpine Museum wraps up season

Alpine County Museum's last day is Halloween

Early Douglas voter turnout riding a rocket

As of Friday night, voter turnout in Douglas County is one of the highest in the state at 39.3 percent.

The Nevada Day 2024 (observed) R-C Morning Report

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

First-time voters cast ballots

Among the almost 700 people to vote in person at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center on Saturday were first-time voters, UNR students and Douglas High graduates Antonio Fuentes and Sabrina Settelmeyer.

Justice campaign finances come in at $52,000

Despite the first instance where both of Douglas County’s justice of the peace seats are contested in the 21st Century, campaign financing isn’t anywhere near where it was for 2018, which topped $80,000.

Most of EPIC’s $2.48 million went to teachers

Of $6.5 million in federal funds directed toward the Douglas County School District, $2.7 million was spent on staff, according to the Nevada Department of Education.

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

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

County ponies up $450,000 to fund Lake Link through June

The remainder of $600,000 to fund a micro-transit system at Lake Tahoe was approved by Douglas County commissioners 3-2 last week.

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

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

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

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

Man receives 2-12 years in vehicle chase

A 19-year-old man was sentenced to 2-12 years on Monday after an attempt to withdraw his guilty pleas to assault with a deadly weapon and escape was denied.

School board race finances half 2022’s record

School board candidates raised slightly more than half of 2022’s record $70,000 in donations, according to contribution and expense reports filed with the Nevada Secretary of State by Tuesday.

Update: Judge rules county commissioner candidate ineligible

In what could be one of the quickest turnarounds for a Nevada Supreme Court case in recent history, justices ordered a new hearing in the county’s effort to remove Jason Garrett Gibson from the ballot.

The Oct. 18, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Firefighter goes to prison in wrong-way DUI crash

A South Lake Tahoe man was sentenced to 30-96 months in prison and fined $2,000.

The Oct. 17, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

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

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

Fish Springs residents snapping up Bently parcels

One way to make sure land next to your place remains open space is to buy it yourself.

Election begins as ballots arrive in the mail

Ballots went out to all 41,611 active voters in Douglas County on Thursday, signaling the start of the 2024 General Election.

Warming not increasing winter moisture, yet

Two near record winters in a half-dozen years prompted researchers to take a hard look at whether those years could be attributed to warmer weather conditions.

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

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

Update: National Weather Service issues freeze watch 2-9 a.m. Friday

Carson Valley’s long summer is predicted to end abruptly this week as a cold storm could result in lows dropping near 20 degrees and the snow level down to the Valley floor by Friday morning.

The Oct. 14, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Muller Parkway prompts movement of investment funds

Around $26 million in Douglas County’s investment accounts was moved in July to ensure the county could secure financing for construction of Muller Lane Parkway, according to Clerk-Treasurer Amy Burgans, who manages the accounts.

Former nonprofit treasurer faces embezzlement charge

An Oct. 18 preliminary hearing date has been set for the former treasurer of the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club who is accused of embezzling $40,000 from the club’s account.

Environmental assessment will postpone Barton Health approvals

A series of hearings on a proposal by Barton Health to move its main hospital from South Lake Tahoe to Stateline have been postponed in order to conduct an environmental analysis.

The Oct. 11, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Candlelight vigil illuminates issue of domestic violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The Oct. 10, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Pair faces felonies in dog dispute

A man and woman were arrested on Thursday night after they allegedly, while armed, entered a home on Topaz Lane in an alleged dispute over a dog.

Town Hall Debate tackles ballot questions

With a lot of pressure on election workers this year, Clerk Treasurer Amy Burgans said the ranked choice voting included in Question 3 will make tallying future votes even more difficult if it passes.

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

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

Rare three-way General Election race for county commissioner

One race that won’t be on the dais at tonight’s Town Hall Debate will be the race for District 1 county commissioner, which includes three candidates on the ballot.