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Two members of retail theft ring sent to prison

Two California men were sentenced to prison on Tuesday in connection with a retail theft ring.

Man accused in robbery gets prison in jail battery

A Minden man facing a May 2025 trial in the 2023 robbery of the COD Casino was sentenced Tuesday to 2-5 years in prison for punching another inmate in the face four times.

County OKs Painted Rock deal 3-2

Commissioners Sharla Hales, Mark Gardner and Wes Rice voted in favor of the agreement, while Walt Nowosad and Danny Tarkanian opposed the motion.

New California fire generates little smoke in Carson Valley

Smoke from the Peak Fire northeast of Tuolomne wafted into Carson Valley on Thursday evening, though it doesn’t appear to have affected air quality this far north.

The Oct. 4, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Preliminary report details Sept. 16 mid-air collision

The National Transportation Safety Board issued its preliminary report on Wednesay.

The Oct. 3, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Man who groped teen receives up to six years

With his wife and child looking on, a Punjabi man was sentenced to 28-72 months in prison for groping an 18-year-old woman at Stateline.

Another Candy Dance for the history books

As in decades past, it was the volunteers at the annual Candy Dance that were key to its success.

No bears turn up at first Bear Fest

There are between 600 and 700 black bears in the state, most of which turned up in the last half-century.

The Oct. 2, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Firefighters respond to airport for hangar blaze

Rescuers responded to Minden-Tahoe Airport for a hangar fire around 4:35 p.m. Tuesday.

Neighbors oppose Painted Rock deal

Ten residents posted opposition on the county’s agenda web site and The Record-Courier was included in two letters sent by residents to commissioners.

Water year hits elusive average

The 2023-24 water year ended Monday, hitting average just about right on the bubble.

Alpine supervisors may rescind Historical Society termination notice

Alpine County supervisors are scheduled to meet in closed session today to discuss its legal battle with the Historical Society.

The Oct. 1, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

County proposes Painted Rock deal

The Painted Rock Mine has been the subject of four years of protests from neighbors against Knox Excavation’s proposal to mine the site on Washoe Tribal Allotment land.

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

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

Vista Grande completion depends on developer

The future connection of Vista Grande between two of northern Douglas County’s major retail centers will depend on an agreement with the new owners.

Ranchos the sixth? What if it’s more?

Are homes in the Gardnerville Ranchos the sixth most expensive in the country?

Update: Candy Dance Faire wraps up 4 p.m. today

The Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire is 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. today. Visit www.genoanevada.org for more information.

Pilot killed in mid-air collision positively identified

The pilot killed in a Sept. 16 airplane crash was positively identified as Donald Bartholomew, 74, from Gardnerville.

The Sept. 27, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The Sept. 26, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Oktoberfest kicks off fall festivities

It was the first day of fall and most of the seven contestants in the stein-holding contest at Sertoma’s Oktoberfest were straining to hold a liter of “bier” upright.

The Sept. 25, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Tigers celebrate Homecoming

Douglas High School’s Homecoming Court is in place and ready to lead next week’s celebration.

Bigger culverts part of Pine Nut Creek solution

It has been a decade since the nighttime Aug. 6 flash flood that sent debris and logs down the creek, after 1.75 inches of rain fell in 45 minutes in the Bison Fire burn scar.

The Sept. 24, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Mailer from state elections officer raises concerns

It’s not a ballot, but according to Clerk-Treasurer Amy Burgans, it’s generating a lot of concern among Douglas County voters.

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

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

No official ID available for pilot in Monday’s fatal crash

Respected aviation blogger Juan Browne of the Blancolirio Channel on You Tube said Donald Bartholomew was the pilot.

The Sept. 20, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The Sept. 19, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Commission candidate released from custody

A Douglas County commissioner candidate was released from custody on Tuesday after promising he would seek treatment.

Man files federal excessive force lawsuit against Sheriff's Office

A man on probation after admitting to possession of a controlled substance has filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming he was the victim of excessive force.

Charges dismissed in robbery case

Robbery with a deadly weapon and burglary of a business charges were dismissed by prosecutors against a Reno man.

Extension of Vista Grande short $1 million

A long-sought direct connection between Jacks Valley Road and Topsy Lane in the north county is $1 million short of funding.

Trials test working stockdogs

It was a dusty Nevada morning in Fish Springs Flat on Sunday as cattle dogs were put through their paces at the Comstock Classic Stockdog Trial.

Voter audit swells inactive ranks

After an audit and cleanup of the voter rolls, the total number of inactive voters has nearly doubled since the end of May.

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

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

Just a touch of snow falling on Carson Range peaks

A light dusting of snow appeared on the appropriately named Snow Valley Peak Alert Wildfire camera on Tuesday morning.

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

A roundup of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Woman in fatal DUI walks away from conservation camp

A 69-year-old woman serving a sentence of 10 years to life for a Feb. 8, 2020, fatal DUI crash on Highway 395 near Johnson Lane walked away from a conservation camp.

Planning commission denies Minden 5G tower

Planning commissioners split on two requests dealing with Carson Valley 5G towers proposed by Verizon.

One dead in airplane crash near Minden-Tahoe Airport

Rescuers responded to a report of an aircraft crash 9:47 a.m. Monday in a field near Minden-Tahoe Airport.

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