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Town advises using Genoa and Muller lanes to get to Candy Dance

More than 30,000 people are expected to bring more than 10,000 vehicles to Genoa this weekend

The Sept. 22, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

The Sept. 21, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Topaz Ranch Estates district seeks county help

Formed Sept. 7, 1971, Topaz Ranch Estates General Improvement District has its own taxing authority and operates a water system and is responsible for roads within its boundaries.

The Sept. 20, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Genoa prepares for annual Candy Dance

Candy Dance will feature more than 400 craft and food booths this year and is the main fundraiser for Nevada’s oldest town.

Gardnerville talks paving over next 15 years

Gardnerville Town Board members were more interested in using asphalt on roads than for a parking lot at Mountain View Nature Park.

The Sept. 19, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

The Sept. 18, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Three seek Tahoe Township Justice Court appointment

Three Stateline attorneys have applied for the position, including Rick Gardner, Mike Johnson and Cynthia Mohiduddin.

The Sept. 15, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Wolf Creek fire estimated at 32.5 acres

A forest fire burning 10 miles southeast of Markleeville has forced the evacuation of Wolf Creek Campground.

The Sept. 14, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Last Reno Air Races underway

Visit www.airrace.org to learn more about the final Reno Air Races

Advisors wave off airport management hopeful

Members of the Airport Advisory Committee voted 7-0 against recommending a five-year $5 million contract to manage Minden-Tahoe Airport on Monday.

The Sept. 13, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Supreme Court upholds contempt fees against state in incompetency cases

The Nevada Supreme Court upheld $500 contempt fines against the division for each day the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health failed to take in 11 Clark County defendants who were found incompetent.

State Parks installing WiFi in Mormon Station

With less than two weeks to go before Candy Dance, at least one of the connectivity issues in Genoa could be solved before vendors arrive.

The Sept. 12, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Traffic concerns raised in 85-unit Ranchos project

Developers are proposing an 85-unit subdivision north of the intersection that is the main access to the Washoe Tribe community of Dresslerville.

The Sept. 11, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Alpine View station back on the fire line

On Aug. 30, the old Alpine View station was rechristened to serve as the new home of East Fork Fire Protection District’s Fuel Management Crew.

Thunderstorms in forecast for far southern Douglas

There’s a possibility that thunderstorms will graze southern Douglas County this afternoon as a plume of instability travels east over the Sierra into Mono and Mineral counties.

The Sept. 8, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

The Sept. 7, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Sheriff’s captain retires after a third of a century in law enforcement

After 28 years with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Capt. Joe Duffy hung up his badge on Friday surrounded by friends and colleagues.

Genoa Town Board to discuss historic commission merger

Today, Genoa Town Board members are scheduled to discuss the feasibility of merging the Historic District Commission with the Town Advisory Board.

The Sept. 6, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

The Sept. 5, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Town explores nature of newest park

A discussion on the future use of Gardnerville’s 60-acre Mountain View Nature Park returns to the Gardnerville Town Board which is scheduled to discuss the park and the possibility of creating a citizens group to vet improvements.

395 work ramps up this month

In mid-September, preliminary construction on a multi-year project to rebuild and repave portions of Highway 395 in downtown Gardnerville.

The Labor Day 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

County merchants essentially break even in 2022-23 fiscal year

In its first fiscal year without its sales tax revenue being subsidized by other Nevada counties, Douglas merchants essentially broke even for the year.

Record water year heads into final month

With the fifth wettest August on record, and the possibility of rain this weekend, both the water year that ends this month and 2023 have entered the record books.

The Sept. 1, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Windy weather may clear out smoke

Moderate air quality and smoky skies could clear out when the wind picks up as a cold front arrives in Western Nevada.

The Aug. 31, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Garage fire causes smoke damage to Ruhenstroth home

A Ruhenstroth garage fire Tuesday night caused heavy smoke damage to the rest of the home on Winners Circle.

VHR opponents file ballot initiative

Organizers have six months to gather 4,388 signatures to get a petition to ban vacation home rentals in residential zoning at Tahoe Township on the ballot.

The Aug. 30, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

The Aug. 29, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

The Aug. 28, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Hard Rock shooting suspect heads to district court

Probable cause was found on Friday to move the case of the man accused of shooting South Lake Tahoe resident Omar Reyes Garcia to district court.

County starts strategic planning process

Douglas County's strategic planning team will have tables at a variety of county events including the concert in Minden Park on Friday night.

The Aug. 25, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Candy makers pour first batch of fudge

The Genoa Candy Dance is Sept. 23-24

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