Wilcks named best backyard barbecuer
Having the biggest smoker paid off for Todd Wilcks and his Hay Ewe Barbecue, earning him first place and People’s Choice at the Grillin’ and Chillin’ cookoff Saturday in Minden Park. Wilcks’ pork tacos went head-to-head against nine other backyard g …
Read More »Vandals tear up Glenbrook course
Damage was estimated at $15,000 to Glenbrook Golf Course after someone in a motor vehicle raced around the course early Sunday. Douglas County sheriff’s spokesman Sgt. Pat Brooks said vandals entered the course at 1 a.m. in a motor vehicle. The drive …
Read More »First segment of Tahoe bike path completed
The first section of the 3.2 mile bike path that will ultimately connect Round Hill Pines Beach with Stateline along Lake Tahoe is complete. To mark the occasion, a dedication ceremony for America’s Most Beautiful Bikeway - South Demonstration Projec …
Read More »Growing kids flock to growing Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada
The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada threw open its doors Saturday for a birthday party to celebrate 25 years of fun — and learning. “Think of a kid’s birthday party,” said Janet Baker, marketing director of the museum. “That’s what we’re doing.” …
Read More »Consuls get taste of Douglas technology
Five honorary consuls based in Las Vegas toured Douglas County last week, visiting General Electric, North Sails and watching a demonstration from Minden’s Global Sun Wind and Power Corp. Company Vice President Ken Stokes showed a model of Global Sun …
Read More »Miss Carson City wins state crown
Mound House resident Diana Sweeney has achieved her ultimate goal of being crowned Miss Nevada. Sweeney’s win was announced on the Miss Nevada Facebook page on Saturday. Miss Douglas County Bailey Gumm was named 4th runner up. Sweeney, 19, competed …
Read More »Stewart alumni honored at powwow
Stewart Indian School is alive this weekend with the sounds, smells and sights of the annual Father’s Day Powwow, featuring competition dancing, Native American arts and crafts, Indian tacos and drum groups. But before the air filled with the melodi …
Read More »Wildlife center saves orphaned bear cub
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care rescued a 5-month-old bear cub after its mother was found dead in Meeks Bay last week. Staff at the animal rehabilitation center responded to a call June 6 regarding a male cub treed near the southern border of Sugar Pine St …
Read More »Watercraft inspection program receives national PR award
Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce they aren’t, but the fictional ad agency on “Mad Men,” doesn’t have a Silver Anvil Award from the Public Relations Society of America, either. A public relations campaign to educate boaters about the Lake Tahoe Aquatic In …
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