Bank robber receives 15 years
A 27-year-old transient, who claimed he was under the influence of demons when he robbed Bank of America, was sentenced Tuesday to two 15 year-prison terms to be served concurrently. District Judge Tod Young sentenced Jarell Williams to 5-15 years in …
Read More »Douglas residents join college graduates
A fifth of Western Nevada College’s graduating class of more than 500 consisted of Douglas County residents. Anne Hansen, spokeswoman for the college, said this year’s class is the largest in school history — for the third consecutive year — and one …
Read More »Natural gas leak forces evacuation
A backhoe cut a half-inch gas line forcing evacuation of the new portion of Aspen Mobile Home Park at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. East Fork firefighters and members of Douglas County Search & Rescue began evacuating residents after the odor of gas was detecte …
Read More »Motorcyclist injured in accident
A motorcyclist was injured in an accident at Highway 395 and Airport Road on Monday afternoon. The accident occurred at about 2:45 p.m. when a yellow 2004 Honda sport motorcycle crossed Highway 395 from Airport Road to turn south. The motorcyclist, J …
Read More »Biaggini fun run draws 87 participants
Some 87 runners participated May 11 in the annual Mike Biaggini fun run to benefit the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office honor guard. Deputy Rick Sousa, who helped coordinate the 5K fun run, said the event was a success. The run honors Capt. Mike Biagg …
Read More »Douglas High School graduate returns home to perform recital
Jennifer Zabelsky will be presenting two recitals this month. She will perform 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Nevada, Nightingale Hall, in the Church Fine Arts building. She will return home to Carson Valley when she performs 7:30 p.m. Friday …
Read More »Lahlum named classified employee of year
Gardnerville Elementary School Health Aide Mary Lahlum was named the 2012-13 Classified Employee of the Year during a ceremony Thursday morning at Minden Park. Lahlum was chosen from 20 nominees for the recognition by the Douglas County School Distri …
Read More »Bear killed at Tahoe after entering home of 92-year-old woman
Wildlife wardens killed a 3-year-old male black bear Thursday night at Lake Tahoe after it entered the home of a 92-year-old woman who left her garage door open, an official confirmed Friday. Shortly before midnight Thursday, deputies with the Washo …
Read More »Swimming: Tigers compete at state championships
Douglas swimming standout Shelby Koontz capped a brilliant freshman season Saturday, winning the state title in the 100 free at the Carson Aquatic Center. Koontz won the event with a time of 51.19, breaking the school record in the event for the fif …
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