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Kurt Hildebrand

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Minden proposes trash rate hike

Minden is proposing its first trash rate increase in a half-dozen years, spurred in part by the increase in tipping fees at the Carson City Landfill.

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

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

Fireworks welcome Christmas season

Carson Valley holiday events begin with Gardnerville’s Christmas Kickoff in Heritage Park today, which will feature, weather permitting, the only fireworks show in Carson Valley.

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

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

Parade of Lights Saturday

The annual Parade of Lights closes Highway 395 between Waterloo Lane and Buckeye Road at around 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

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

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

Remembering Minden’s Sheila Byington

A private service was set in Utah where Sheila Byington died on Nov. 21, 2023.

El Niño slightly improves odds of wetter winter

Flurries forecast for Valley floor Friday

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

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

East Fork levee repair to cost $260,000

High water on the Carson River’s East Fork took a big bite out of the levee that keeps the river from flooding the almost 100 homes next to Carson Valley Golf Course.

The Nov. 27, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Washoe boy teased into cutting his hair

November is Native American Heritage Month.

Main Street work extended through next week

After taking a break for the holiday weekend, work installing conduit along the highway will resume Monday and last until Dec. 3, according to NVRoads.com.

Gardnerville man receives 11-year sentence in battery

Carlos Anthony Diaz Jr., 26, was sentenced to a maximum of 11 years in prison after he admitted to strangling the mother of his three children and battering another prisoner.

The Nov. 24, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Turkey Trotters kick off Thanksgiving in Carson Valley

A drizzly Thanksgiving morning saw more than 500 runners participate in the seventh annual Turkey Trot on Thursday.

Update: The Turkey Day 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

Kiwanis talk Turkey Bingo

Starting out with 105 turkeys in the freezer of the CVIC Hall members of Carson Valley Kiwanis, the Kiwanis Key Club and the Aktion Club conducted the games

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

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

Update: Kingsbury Grade open after Monday night crash

Driver transported by helicopter for treatment

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

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

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

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

Planning commission OKs day care expansion

Planning commissioners approved a special use permit that will double the size of Under the Magic Pine Tree over the objections of its only residential neighbor.

TRE district hearing January at the earliest

With a petition in hand, Douglas County commissioners were required by state law to instruct staff to set a time and date for a public hearing on what to do about the Topaz Ranch Estate General Improvement District.

Nevada takes Highway 50 road diet off the table

Opponents to a road diet as part of the Highway 50 corridor study have something to be thankful for.

Rockfall to delay traffic on Highway 88 in Woodfords Canyon

Rockfall to delay traffic on Highway 88 in Woodfords Canyon

The Nov. 17, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

The Nov. 16, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Primary vs. caucus debate lands in mailboxes

Over the next few days, 41,862 active Douglas County voters will be receiving information in the mail on 2024 elections, all three of them.

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

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

Flood awareness hits high water mark

At 11 a.m. today the county, the Nature Conservancy and the Army Corps of Engineers are hosting an event designating the newly installed sign marking the high water mark on the River Fork Ranch in Genoa.

Highway work may break for season

Utility work that has reduced Highway 395 to one lane through most of Gardnerville backs up traffic for more than a mile during busy times.

Valley begins countdown to Christmas

In just over two weeks, Gardnerville lights the way to the holidays with its annual fireworks show, weather permitting.

Prescribed burns could send smoke over Sierra

Members of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team announced they plan to start prescribed burning on Lake Tahoe’s east shore near Spooner Summit and Glenbrook that may be visible from Carson Valley in the coming weeks.

Former clerk-treasurer to take over as county financial officer

After three years guiding the finances of the East Fork Fire & Protection District, former Clerk-Treasurer Kathy Lewis is going back to work for the county.

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

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

Residents petition commissioners to take over south county district

A petition signed by 325 registered Topaz Ranch Estates voters in has been determined to be valid and to represent the 20 percent required to seek a remedy from Douglas County commissioners.

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

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

County delays 85-unit Ranchos project debate

A hearing for an 85-unit project at the northeast corner of Main River and Dresslerville roads has been delayed for a second time.

Nice weekend could give way to new front next week

Relatively still conditions will stick around over the long weekend, with cold mornings and mild high temperatures.

The almost Veterans Day 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

Glider pilot makes second record flight in four months

Record-setting Minden glider pilot Gordon Boettger and co-pilot Bruce Campbell completed the longest distance glider flight in the world early Monday morning.

The Nov. 9, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

County approves seeking financing for new courthouse

New courthouse cost estimate at $50 million while renovation is at $60 million, so far

Superintendent Keith Lewis is Chamber’s Citizen of the Year

Sierra Chef was named Business of the Year

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

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