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Kurt Hildebrand

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The Good Friday 2024 R-C Morning Report

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

The March 28, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Historical Society celebrates four new Women in History

Saturday’s Women in History Remembering Project saw one of the biggest crowds in years.

Corgi influencer wins R-C pet contest

A dog with a social media presence was the winner of The Record-Courier’s third annual Cutest Creature Contest.

The buzz about the bears and the bees

The poet Robert Frost wrote “Good fences make good neighbors,” and no where is that truer than when it comes to bees and bears.

The March 27, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

‘Normal’ might just have to do for this year's snowpack

The word from weather experts at Monday’s Drought and Climate Outlook was “normal,” which was a darn sight better than the “snow drought” reported at the beginning of the year.

The March 26, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The March 25, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

First spring storm adds to snowpack

Around 15 inches of snow was added to the snow depth at Heavenly Valley over the course of 24 hours.

Billing issues predate UnitedHealthcare cyber attack

A longtime Carson City provider says that issues with UnitedHealthcare’s billing long predates the cyber attack which affected the company and its subsidiaries last month.

County opposes Painted Rock Mine

Residents of Johnson Lane in Carson Valley have been fighting the proposal to establish a mine at Painted Rock since it was first revealed in 2020.

Puppies, pets survive Sunridge fire unscathed

Five newborn puppies were among the multiple pets rescued from a Thursday night garage fire in the 900 block of Sunview Drive.

The March 22, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The March 21, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Collision closes Highway 88 between Centerville and Fairview

The highway reopened at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday.

County declines to take over TRE district

A resolution confirming Douglas County doesn’t plan on taking over the Topaz Ranch Estates General Improvement District will be discussed at commissioners’ April 4 meeting.

The March 20, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

China Spring faces layoffs to balance budget

Douglas County commissioners are scheduled to discuss China Springs' budget at their meeting on Thursday.

Fire claims Johnson Lane workshop

A fire in a Johnson Lane workshop around 10 p.m. Saturday resulted in the destruction of its contents, including vehicles.

The March 19, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The March 18, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Census: Douglas still under 50,000 residents as of last summer

According to U.S. Census data released on Thursday, the county was home to 49,545 residents on July 1, 2023

Update: Final days filing sees races develop for three county commission seats

The candidate dam burst on Thursday with four filing for Douglas County Board of Commissioners setting up three races.

County sets budget hearings for March 26-29

Last year, county commissioners approved a $61.8 million tentative general fund budget after three days of hearings.

The Ides of March 2024 R-C Morning Report

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

Accused blue pickup eluder appears in court

A Fernley man accused of driving a lifted blue pickup at 80-100 mph through Minden last week was arraigned in East Fork Justice Court on Thursday.

TRE district opposing county takeover

Topaz Ranch Estates General Improvement District board members are opposing any effort to take over or dissolve their local government.

The March 14, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Congress cuts BLM funding for wild horse roundups

A significant spending cut for the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Program budget, emphasizing the need for a shift towards humane and sustainable in-the-wild conservation strategies.

VHR petitioners file court challenge

A challenge to the county’s determination that a petition to ban vacation home rentals was insufficient was filed in Douglas County District Court.

The March 13, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Commissioners deny Ranchos project

The project is located at Dresslerville and Main River roads.

The March 12, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Foothill resident files for Congress

Douglas Republican Fred Simon seeks to challenge Rep. Mark Amodei in Second Congressional District

The March 11, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Tahoe firefighter on diversion in airline altercation

A Tahoe-Douglas Fire Protection District captain is on federal diversion after admitting to a charge related to an Oct. 3, 2022, altercation on a flight.

Hearing set on Topaz Ranch Estates petition

A March 18 hearing has been set on a petition from Topaz Ranch Estates residents asking county commissioners to take corrective action for their district.

Driver of speeding pickup arrested in Fernley

The driver of a lifted blue pickup blasted through downtown Gardnerville and Minden at 100 mph, driving people off the road.

The March 8, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Muller Lane Parkway makes progress

A public bid opening for the $9-11 million Muller Lane Parkway project is scheduled for March 28.

Letter: Carson City hospital may terminate contract with United Healthcare

Carson Tahoe Healthcare may be seeking to terminate its contract for service reimbursement with United Healthcare Insurance Co., and its affiliates, Northern Nevada Health Network, Inc. and Optum.

The March 7 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Stormy weekend sets early March records

Last weekend's storm was a solid moisture producer bringing 2 inches of moisture in the form of 13 inches of snow to Minden

The March 6, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Storm brings promise for irrigation season

Irrigation season, which starts April 1, got a big boost from last weekend’s storm.

March 1 marked 60 years since Paradise Airlines crash into Genoa Peak

Friday marked the 60th anniversary of the deadliest airline crash in Nevada history when 85 people were killed March 1, 1964, after Paradise Airlines Flight 901A slammed into Genoa Peak.