Today’s final round tournament coverage of the American Century Championship has moved to NBCSN and will continue until the tournament’s conclusion this evening. The tournament is currently experiencing a weather delay because of thunder, lightning and rain. Mark Rypien and Jeremy Roenick currently share the lead with 64 points, with Annika Sorenstam in third place […]
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By Axie Navas, Outdoors Wouldn’t it be nice to communicate directly with the other members of your party without having to rely on shaky cell service or WiFi? Thanks to goTenna, a new communications device that launched Thursday, you can. The rugged off-the-grid tool pairs with your iPhone or Android via BlueToothLE to enable users […]
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Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 7th annual Blue Ribbon Awards. The awards focus on businesses and individuals that have made significant contributions to the South Shore economy and community through their unique programs, exceptional customer service, entrepreneurship and otherwise. The following categories are open for nominations: Geotourism: Providing […]
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By Jaime Hayden, KRNV-TV A new federal earthquake map is shaking things up a bit for about one-third of the United States, including Nevada. The U.S. Geologic Survey updated its national seismic hazard maps for the first time since 2008. Nevada is one of 16 states considered to have the highest risk for earthquakes. So […]
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There will be a laser-guided tour of starry wonders with professional star gazer and astronomy instructor Gigi Giles at Spooner Lake. Participants will be able to peer through high powered telescopes and astronomical binoculars at an elevation of 7,000 feet while learning various aspects of astronomy and space science. The event is July 25 from […]
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A fire at Mountain Mike’s T-shirt shop in South Lake Tahoe early this morning forced the evacuation of some people staying at the Highland Inn. South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Jeff Meston told Lake Tahoe News the fire likely started in the air conditioning unit of the store and then spread inside. He said the […]
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Squaw Valley wasn’t always a world-class ski resort. Like most, it had humble beginnings. Somewhat blurry frames from my ancient home movies (before Super-8) filmed about 1950-52 show what the resort was like back then. Also pictured, at left, are me and my sister getting off the chairlift. In the early 1950s there was the […]
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By Kathryn Reed STATELINE – From sultry to raunchy to melancholy to edgy – Carrie Underwood’s vocal delivery is as expansive as her lyrics. On Friday she was a bundle of energy that charged the crowd at Harveys Outdoor Concert Series. So many in the audience were singing right along with her. With multiple hits […]
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To the community, “The community needs help and we’re here to help them,” said Roger Barragan, trustee chairperson for the Tahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge No. 2670. He and three fellow Elks Lodge members Jeanne Barragan and Don and Dee Young were the sponsor crewmembers representing the Tahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge at Bread & Broth’s July 7 evening […]
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Dilapidated sections of Highway 89 in Meeks Bay will be repaired starting Monday in conjunction with a Caltrans water-quality improvement project. Work started in May on a $20 million project from Meeks Creek to just north of Emerald Bay, about a seven-mile stretch of the highway. The project also calls for an asphalt overlay of […]
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