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Kurt Hildebrand

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The Nov. 7, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Strategic planning session is Tuesday

A review of the public input on the strategic planning process is 9 a.m. Tuesday at the CVIC Hall in Minden

The Nov. 6, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Valley photographers snap Saturday sunrise

A red sky on Saturday morning may have been a warning to sailors of impending weather but it was catnip for Carson Valley sky watchers.

County to launch in-house airport department

After 13 years, Douglas County commissioners approved a nearly $400,000 plan to bring management of Minden-Tahoe Airport back in house.

The Nov. 3, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

The Nov. 2, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Inflation increasing cost of new judicial center $3 million a year

The cost of a new judicial center will climb about $3 million a year if economic conditions just remain the same as they have over the past three years, according to county officials.

Douglas, Whittell rated four stars by the state

The return of star rankings for Nevada schools saw both Douglas and Whittell high schools achieving four out of five stars.

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

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

Home stores opening in Minden and Gardnerville

Taxable sales up 5 percent for August

Tuesday morning power outage affecting Topaz Ranch Estates

Two outages in two days occur hours after public safety outage canceled

The Halloween 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

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

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

Man in custody after 90 mph chase

Interstate 580 was lit up like a Christmas tree this morning as authorities pursued the driver of a white Chevrolet with California plates at around 90 mph.

The Nevada Day (observed) 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

Frosty Nevada Day weekend on tap

NV Energy cancels safety power outage on Wednesday afternoon.

The Oct. 26, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Museum offers view of old Nevada

The downstairs exhibit at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center has recently seen significant work by volunteers from the Douglas County Historical Society just in time for Nevada Day.

The Oct. 25, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

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Sexual predator receives 12-30 year sentence

A man wanted in Texas for videotaping a 13-year-old girl in the shower was sentenced to 12-30 years in prison for molesting two girls in Douglas County.

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

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

Winds from cold front could prompt public safety outages

Residents on either side of the Carson Range might want make sure they have firewood and check their generators with the potential of a 24-hour public safety outage starting Wednesday morning.

It’s all treats this Halloween

A whole passel of costumed children got a jump on Trick or Treating for a special Halloween-themed Toddler Time on Thursday morning.

The Oct. 23, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

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

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

The Oct. 19, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Witness: Aircraft had 'nothing behind the passenger seat' after Air Race collision

The last moments for two pilots who were killed in a crash that shut down the final Reno Air Races on Sept. 17 was detailed in a preliminary report issued by the National Transportation Safety Board.

Drainage vs. conservation in East Valley

Last week, County Engineer Jeremy Hutchings presented a proposal to extinguish a conservation easement on a piece of property up for purchase by Douglas County in the Pinenut Creek drainage.

The Oct. 18, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Smoke harbinger of burning season

Backyard burning starts Friday in East Fork Fire Protection District

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

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

Hearing set in COD robbery

A Nov. 9 preliminary hearing was set for two men accused of robbing the COD Casino on July 14.

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

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

Douglas High celebrates homecoming with win over Wooster

Douglas defeated Wooster 28-0 on Saturday afternoon.

The Friday the 13th October 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

The Oct. 12, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

TRE board meets today on district issues

If the public comment at last week’s Douglas County commissioners meeting is any indication, there are at least two votes on the Topaz Ranch Estates General Improvement District to withdraw a request for the county to take over the district.

The Oct. 11, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Freeze watch issued for Western Nevada

The first freeze watch of fall 2023 was issued by the National Weather Service in Reno on Tuesday morning.

Douglas hemp production grinds to a halt

In 2019, Douglas County was home to 10 certified hemp growers, but as of Sept. 21, there are precisely zero.

Minden-Gardnerville Sanitation District board approves rate increase

A 60-percent sewer rate increase approved for customers of Minden-Gardnerville Sanitation District will translate into a bill of $67.17 a quarter starting Jan. 1.

The Oct. 10, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Scarecrows rule at Main Street Fall Festival

Main Street Gardnerville's scarecrow entry won the trophy at the ninth annual coffin races