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Kurt Hildebrand

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Traffic concerns raised in 85-unit Ranchos project

Developers are proposing an 85-unit subdivision north of the intersection that is the main access to the Washoe Tribe community of Dresslerville.

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

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

Alpine View station back on the fire line

On Aug. 30, the old Alpine View station was rechristened to serve as the new home of East Fork Fire Protection District’s Fuel Management Crew.

Thunderstorms in forecast for far southern Douglas

There’s a possibility that thunderstorms will graze southern Douglas County this afternoon as a plume of instability travels east over the Sierra into Mono and Mineral counties.

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

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

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

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

Sheriff’s captain retires after a third of a century in law enforcement

After 28 years with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Capt. Joe Duffy hung up his badge on Friday surrounded by friends and colleagues.

Genoa Town Board to discuss historic commission merger

Today, Genoa Town Board members are scheduled to discuss the feasibility of merging the Historic District Commission with the Town Advisory Board.

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

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

The Sept. 5, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Town explores nature of newest park

A discussion on the future use of Gardnerville’s 60-acre Mountain View Nature Park returns to the Gardnerville Town Board which is scheduled to discuss the park and the possibility of creating a citizens group to vet improvements.

395 work ramps up this month

In mid-September, preliminary construction on a multi-year project to rebuild and repave portions of Highway 395 in downtown Gardnerville.

The Labor Day 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

County merchants essentially break even in 2022-23 fiscal year

In its first fiscal year without its sales tax revenue being subsidized by other Nevada counties, Douglas merchants essentially broke even for the year.

Record water year heads into final month

With the fifth wettest August on record, and the possibility of rain this weekend, both the water year that ends this month and 2023 have entered the record books.

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

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

Windy weather may clear out smoke

Moderate air quality and smoky skies could clear out when the wind picks up as a cold front arrives in Western Nevada.

The Aug. 31, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Garage fire causes smoke damage to Ruhenstroth home

A Ruhenstroth garage fire Tuesday night caused heavy smoke damage to the rest of the home on Winners Circle.

VHR opponents file ballot initiative

Organizers have six months to gather 4,388 signatures to get a petition to ban vacation home rentals in residential zoning at Tahoe Township on the ballot.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hard Rock shooting suspect heads to district court

Probable cause was found on Friday to move the case of the man accused of shooting South Lake Tahoe resident Omar Reyes Garcia to district court.

County starts strategic planning process

Douglas County's strategic planning team will have tables at a variety of county events including the concert in Minden Park on Friday night.

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

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

Candy makers pour first batch of fudge

The Genoa Candy Dance is Sept. 23-24

Gaming Commission approves Hard Rock sale

The $277 million sale of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino was approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday and is expected to take effect on Friday.

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

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

Concerns raised over Genoa Cemetery parking

The Genoa Cemetery Association’s former chairman, Wally Adams, is seeking to end parking in the cemetery off Jacks Valley Road related to the event.

Hilary history as sunny skies return to Carson Valley

Rain associated with ex-hurricane Hilary was sufficient to finally break 2017’s grip on the record as wettest calendar year.

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

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

Update: County can't substantiate violation of VHR rules in Biden Tahoe visit

Douglas County has determined a complaint that billionaire Tom Steyer illegally rented his Tahoe mansion to President Joe Biden cannot be substantiated.

Sign-ups open for Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy

One of the hottest tickets in town is the Douglas County Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy which is 1-5 p.m. Sept. 5-8 at the Judicial & Law Enforcement Center, 1038 Buckeye Road, Minden.

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

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

Flood watch canceled for Douglas County

Flooding from tropical storm Hilary closed Highway 395 from Bishop south to Pearsonville on Sunday night.

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

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

Douglas thanks volunteers for picking up Zephyr Shoals beach

The volunteers who picked more than three tons of trash off Zephyr Shoals Beach on July 5 were officially thanked by Douglas County commissioners with a proclamation on Thursday.

Trial vacated in open house burglary

A trial set for Aug. 28 was vacated on Tuesday after a 60-year-old man admitted to residential burglary.

Judge calls out state Parole and Probation

Pay raises, recruiting will allow the division to catch up with the backlog caused by 50 percent understaffing.

Rally explores options for school board

Around 130 people gathered in Minden Park on Monday night to discuss the Douglas County School Board majority and brainstorm ideas ranging from recalling four of them to putting up a strong slate of candidates next year.

Update: Flood watch expanded into Carson Valley

Residents can find sand and bags at the Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center on Carter Drive and the Johnson Lane Fire Station on Stephanie Way. Residents need to bring a shovel.

Separate explosion and collision calls occur in 15 minutes

Two people were reportedly injured in the crash that closed Highway 395 in Double Spring south of Gardnerville

Stormy weather not waiting for Hurricane Hilary

A strong thunderstorm passed over Carson Valley bringing lightning as rescuers responded to a heart attack on the Clear Creek Trail just after 3 p.m.