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Kurt Hildebrand

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Former county commissioner seeks seat on audit committee

Douglas County commissioners are expected to fill seats on five advisory boards on Thursday

The Jan. 16, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Big wind blasts through Carson Valley

High winds scrambled sections of metal fence and panels on Saturday afternoon at Great Basin Equine just south of Fairview and Highway 88.

The Martin Luther King Jr. 2024 R-C Morning Report

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

Buckeye Farms first phase wins conditional OK

A disagreement over whether conditions related to a specific plan should be applied to a 354-home subdivision proposed by Park Ranch Holdings spilled into Tuesday’s planning commission.

Resolution of Muller Parkway Minden segment in the cards

Negotiations are underway between Monterra owner Mike Pegram and Douglas County for construction of a segment of Muller Lane Parkway.

Third storm in a week due today

A high wind warning has been issued for Western Nevada from 1 p.m. today through 4 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Update Second snow day declared for state workers, Douglas schools on 90-minute delay

Governor orders state offices closed due to dangerous road conditions for second day in a row

The Jan. 12, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

About a third of federal pandemic funds spent, so far

So far, emergency services have been among the most visible beneficiaries of $9.5 million in federal rescue funds issued in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

County inks four-year contract with association

A four-year labor contract with the Douglas County Employees’ Association was approved by county commissioners last week.

The Jan. 10, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Charges dismissed in Caldor Fire ignition

Charges were dismissed against a father and son accused of starting the Caldor fire in 2021.

Library cancels Wednesday programs ahead of storm

Due to impending bad weather, all programs at the Minden Library, including Baby Lap-Sit Storytime, Teen Anime Club, Dungeons & Dragons Club have been cancelled for Wednesday.

Whistleblower: School board majority supporter files large records request

A whistleblower claims that one of the biggest records requests received by the Douglas County School District in the last four months is coming from a key supporter of the school board majority.

The Jan. 9, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Cattleman’s Update: 2024 could see stable beef market

While the beef market is “bullish,” an economic prognosticator told those attending the virtual Cattlemen’s Update on Monday morning there are some concerns for the coming year.

New storm may be on its way for Wednesday

A cold winter storm forecast to arrive in Carson Valley on Saturday brought 6 inches of snow to Genoa

The Jan. 8, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Tahoe Township sees first Justice of the Peace race in 24 years

The first local race of 2024 became official when Michael K. Johnson and Rick Gardner filed for Tahoe Township Justice of the Peace on Jan. 2, the first day.

Slick conditions blamed for 16-car pileup

Slick conditions at Tramway Drive and Jacks Circle resulted in a 16-car pileup that included a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle on Wednesday evening.

Accused vehicle burglar apprehended by resident

Reese James Lindahl, 34, appeared for a bail hearing in East Fork Justice Court after being arrested early on Friday.

Frosty temperatures exacerbate high energy costs

With single digit temperatures in the forecast and a double-digit increase in natural gas prices over the past year, Carson Valley residents are going to be spending a lot of money keeping warm this week.

The Jan. 5, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Update: Medical issue caused collision in Gardnerville Ranchos

Update: Medical issue caused collision in Gardnerville Ranchos

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

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

County sewer rates could increase

Sewer rates for those served by Douglas County’s utility could increase on July 1, according to a rate study presented to county commissioners.

Sample ballots arrive in mailboxes for Feb. 6 presidential preference primary

The arrival of sample ballots for the Feb. 6 presidential preference primary prompted a flood of phone calls, mainly for who’s not on them.

Fire district faces big transitions in 2024

A debate over a six-month contract extending the employment of East Fork Fire Deputy Chief of Operations Scott Gorgon revealed that 2024 is going to be a year of personnel transitions.

Birders turn out for Audubon Society event on New Year's Eve

More than 38 citizen scientists filled Whit Hall at Genoa’s River Fork Ranch Preserve around dawn on a frosty New Year’s Eve morning to check in before fanning out across Carson Valley for the Audubon Society’s annual Christmas Bird Count.

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

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

Winter weather advisory issued for 10 p.m.

A winter weather advisory is back up for the entire length of the Sierra Nevada starting 10 p.m. today.

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

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

The New Year's Day 2024 R-C Morning Report

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

Online purchases driving Douglas taxable sales

Douglas County shoppers made $45.8 million in online purchases during the first third of the 2023-24 fiscal year, according to figures released Friday by the Nevada Department of Taxation.

UNR data analytics masters program gives AI a human touch

While there are concerns about jobs lost to big data and artificial intelligence, a University of Nevada, Reno, professor says jobs in data analytics are projected to grow 23 percent by 2031.

Birders flock to Western Nevada

Birding season officially opens on Sunday with the Audubon Christmas Bird Count and wraps up with Eagles & Agriculture Feb. 8-11, 2024.

Genoa volunteers donate $5,000 to Jacks Valley Elementary

The chicken dinners, beer, wine and Italian sausage sandwiches sold by the Genoa Volunteer Fire Department during Fourth of July and Candy Dance benefitted Jacks Valley Elementary School to the tune of $5,000.

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

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

Update: Genoa shooting death deemed self-inflicted

Douglas County investigators are at the scene of a shooting related to a domestic dispute that occurred in a Genoa home on Thursday afternoon.

Douglas preparing for New Year’s Eve

The New Year’s Eve before the Coronavirus outbreak was the last time more than 5,000 people celebrated in the streets of Stateline.

Election season starts on Tuesday with judicial filing

The 2024 election season will arrive with the new year when filing opens for Douglas County’s two justices of the peace.

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

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

Remains identified in nurse's 1970 Stateline disappearance

After decades of speculation on the fate of Sahara Tahoe casino nurse Donna Lass, who was last seen Sept. 7, 1970, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office announced they have identified her remains.