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Kurt Hildebrand

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Classic wheels roll through Carson Valley

Next week marks 50 years since the movie “American Graffiti” premiered and the Aug. 3 Hot August Nights Poker Run in Minden.

The July 26, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Update: Fire weather watch issued for Wednesday

A second fire watch may morph into the second red flag warning of the season on Wednesday.

Update: Power restored and Muller Lane open after outage coincides with small brush fire

Nvenergy.com reported 1,531 customers were without power starting at 1:48 p.m. Power was restored by 3 p.m.

The July 25, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Grand opening for Minden Mill is Sept. 9

With their liquor licenses secured on Thursday, the new owners of the Minden Mill Distillery opened the doors for a preview to a select crowd.

Genoa Town Board not in loop for historic commission’s ordinance change

Approval of an ordinance modifying the authority of the Genoa Historic Advisory Commission will bypass the Genoa Town Board before it returns for a hearing on Aug. 17.

The July 24, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

State: Highway 50 restriping 'postponed indefinitely'

Repaving Highway 50 could come next year, transportation official says

The July 21, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

The July 20, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Deceased in Spooner collision second highway death in Douglas for 2023

At least one person is dead and another seriously injured in a collision involving an SUV and a bus at the junction of highways 50 and 28 near Spooner Lake on Tuesday.

District court sees three Mississippi grads as judge, prosecutor and defense

Three graduates of Mississippi College School of Law were judge, prosecutor and defense attorney were all in court on Tuesday

The July 19, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Men accused in COD robbery appear in court

Two men accused of robbing the COD Casino appeared in East Fork Justice Court on Tuesday morning.

94-year-old jump master makes 116th leap in Minden

Dayton resident Ben Hagans celebrated his 94th birthday by jumping out of an airplane on Monday.

Gardnerville denies recommendation for manufactured home project expansion

A master plan and zoning map amendment that would have allowed the extension of a manufactured home park south of Gardnerville was recommended for denial by the town board 5-0 last week.

The July 18, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

High cash bail set for suspects in Minden casino robbery

East Fork Justice of the Peace Paul Gilbert set bail for Chase Henderson, 33, at $2.5 million cash and $1 million cash for Andrew Toomey, 43, during a Saturday appearance.

The July 17, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Grasshoppers likely to stick around for a while

It will be mid-August before the infestation of clearwinged grasshoppers plaguing Gardnerville residents finally subsides, according to Nevada Department of Agriculture Entomologist Jeff Knight.

Update: Triple-digit temps continue today

There's a chance of thunderstorms in today and Mondays forecast

Update: Two in custody after Friday casino heist

A reverse 911 call went out early this morning as a result at an incident in downtown Minden.

The July 14, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Main Street repaving likely next year

It will be at least spring 2024 before Main Street through Gardnerville is repaved.

The July 13, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

South County storm damage up to $7 million

Estimates on the damage to Topaz Ranch Estates have increased to $7.2-7.3 million, according to district board members.

Heat wave will send Valley residents seeking cooler climes

Saturday is expected to hit a high temperature of 103 degrees

China Spring back on the upswing

Camp Director Wendy Garrison said there are eight new camp employees going through training and that she hopes to hire another five to bring the staff back up to its full 45-person complement.

Bike Rodeo pedals safe routes to school

The first day of school in Douglas County isn’t until Aug. 21, but concern on getting students safely to schools is the focus of a plan being prepared by Western Nevada Safe Routes to Schools.

The July 11, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Grasshoppers bouncing around Gardnerville

Nevada Department of Agriculture Entomologist Jeff Knight is scheduled to appear at the Gardnerville Town Board on Tuesday to discuss the swarming insects.

Property owner seeks expansion of Gardnerville manufactured home park

Gardnerville Town Board meets 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the town offices, 1407 Main St.

The July 10, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Procession for State Police lieutenant passes through Carson Valley

On Friday, the Nevada State Police and first responders escorted the family of Nevada Highway Patrol Lt. Lorin Correll from Reno-Tahoe Airport to bring his remains home.

Smoke season arrives after late start

Air quality sensors in Carson Valley are starting to nudge toward moderate conditions as smoke season arrives in Western Nevada.

The July 7, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

The July 6, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Cause of fire on Sherwood Court under investigation

The cause of a fire that rendered a Sherwood Court home uninhabitable of the Fourth of July is under investigation.

Tamarack lawsuit moves forward

A lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service over damage caused by the Tamarack Fire has been filed in the Eastern District of U.S. District Court of California.

County to answer ARPA questions

On Thursday, Douglas County commissioners are scheduled to hear a presentation about expending the remaining $719,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds.

The July 5, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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