After arriving first to the scene of a reported mock homicide on Wednesday morning at the Douglas High School apartments, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Mike Goldwater secured the area and called upon Kimberly Tretton’s Forensics class to investigate the crime.
With newly elected trustees Erinn Miller, Melinda Gneiting and Markus Zinke, a majority of the Douglas County School Board are parents with children in the district.
Douglas County School District could have new legal counsel by the end of Tuesday’s school board meeting.
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Douglas High School 2011 graduate August Greth has been awarded his doctorate in mining engineering from Virginia Tech this fall.
An El Dorado County man entered a guilty plea Monday in District Court to one count of theft for stealing more than $11,000 from the former Hard Rock casino after his seasonal employment ended.
The last school board meeting of 2024 bid farewell to three board trustees, Linda Gilkerson, Carey Kangas, and Doug Englekirk.
Big Daddy’s Bike & Brew has added ice skating to its list of adventures it provides.
Several kindergarteners lost teeth just in time to sing “All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth” for the Gardnerville Elementary School Winter Wonderland concert on Dec. 19.
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The 32nd annual Share Your Holiday Drive-by Food Drive raised $84,736.07 and 50,853 pounds of food in 12 hours on Friday, according to event sponsor KTVN Channel 2.
Sitting at 6,224 feet, Whittell High Warriors were even more elevated after being named one of a dozen Nevada Platinum schools in the 2024 AP School Honor Roll.
School Board trustees approved a five-year agreement with Douglas County to continue the Warrior Way Paid Parking Program during Tuesday’s school board meeting after its pilot program brought in $153,730.24 in revenue last year.
Proceeds from the Carson Valley Community Theatre’s fall production of “Misery” contributed to a $100 check to Tahoe Youth and Family Services on Monday.
This story has been updated with information from Joey Gilbert
Weighing 1 pound and 4 ounces at birth in July, Ruby May came home 127 days later weighing 8 pounds and 1.3 ounces on Saturday.
For the first time, possibly in Douglas Pop Warner history, the Tiny Mite Cheerleaders are competing in the Nationals in Florida on Wednesday.
If there is anything the parties involved in the public records request against the Douglas County School District and four school board trustees agree on, it’s that the matter should have been resolved long ago.
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Home Depot helped Jacks Valley Elementary school pre-k through second grade students build and paint snow globes during the school’s Exploration Monday.
Let there be light in Carson Valley, where the towns now glow with holiday magic thanks to a culmination of celebrations starting with fireworks at Thursday’s Christmas Kickoff in Gardnerville.
One of the first comments Robin Huelsman received during her grand opening of U R Crafty on Saturday was “just wait until it snows.”
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Mariachi rang through the multipurpose room at Jacks Valley Elementary School on Nov. 21 as the school celebrated its English Language Learners.
Sonney’s BBQ Shack Bar and Grill might be closed for baby back ribs and tri trip sandwiches, but the building remains open for the use of Reach for Joy during the holiday season.
“For every $100 spent downtown, 68 percent of that stays in your local economy, which means that for every $100, you have $68 staying in your community,” said Main Street Gardnerville Director Jen Tune.
Charles Muench's 10th anniversary holiday art show 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 8.
Weighing at a total 4,040 pounds of food and goods, the Douglas County High School Block D club delivered their largest donations, yet, to the Carson Valley Food Closet on Wednesday.
Indian Hills resident Annie Weber shares her faith journey and a better understanding of the Bible in her new book, “Astounding Truths."
Heading into 2025, The Cultural Arts Foundation is ready to expand the arts in Douglas County with their 3 “C’s” model; “create,” “connect,” and “collaborate.”
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Jacks Valley Elementary School received a $1,000 donation in their Angel food accounts for those in need.
Douglas County School Board trustees decided to postpone discussion and decisions regarding in-house counsel, after concerns from constituents raised potential Open Meeting Law violations.
Despite its relocation, different appearance and changed name, the annual Halloween event hosted by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received the same number of trick-or-treaters it had since over its 30-year tenure.
The Wray Family Clubhouse welcomed students across Douglas County into the new Minden Boys and Girls Club on Ironwood Drive on Tuesday.
As of Tuesday, Ruby May Olivares is 100 days old and now weighs 5 pound and 9 ounces.
Douglas High School’s drama club features one play with a deep message and another written and directed by students for the One-Act Festival Nov. 15-16 at the high school.
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The Douglas County School Board is expected to discuss the possibility of obtaining in-house general counsel during the board meeting scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Airport Training Center.
Gardnerville Elementary School students honored veterans during their Veterans Day Assembly on Wednesday through patriotic songs, tributes, and a story.
Intero Real Estate raised $30,000 during its biennial Chili Cook Off event on Oct. 12.
A California woman faces up to 20 years in prison after she admitted to possession of forgery equipment.
Superintendent Frankie Alvarado said he cannot confirm the claims made in a political flier sent to people’s homes, and as an employee of the district must remain politically neutral, citing Douglas County School District Policy 437.
Six months after the unveiling of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada’s new clubhouse on Ironwood Drive, The Wray Family Clubhouse is set to officially open on Nov. 12.
The Record-Courier wrapped up its annual Halloween coloring contest on Monday and awarded 10 artists ranging in ages 3-11 for their work.
Choices and connections was the message during the Jobs for American Graduates-Nevada ceremony on Oct. 16 at Douglas High School as 17 students were initiated and inducted into the program.
Douglas High School graduate Dustan “Dusty” Fisher recently joined 15 other contestants to tackle the dangerous terrain and unforgiving winds of New Zealand for a share of $1 million on CBS’ show “The Summit.”
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More than 200 families risked the shark- and pirate-infested waters and plucked pumpkins from the floating patch during the Carson Valley Swim Center’s second annual Haunted Pools Saturday.
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