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Kurt Hildebrand

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The July Fourth 2023 R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news and other stuff occurring this Fourth of July in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

The July 3, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

The June 30, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Leave the fireworks to the pros

The big Fourth of July fireworks display at Stateline returns at dusk on Tuesday.

Nevada's oldest town gets its Americana on

The Genoa Americana Festival opens with a children and pets parade 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

The June 29, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Douglas protests Highway 50 ‘demonstration’

A plan to temporarily reduce a mile of Highway 50 to three lanes, including a turn lane is expected to be presented to Douglas County commissioners before it occurs.

Hot weather forecast to increase streamflows

There’s a possibility thunderstorms will move off after today, leading to the hottest temperatures of 2023 by Sunday.

Stateline casinos’ spring gaming bump late arriving

Stateline casinos posted one of the few bright spots for Nevada’s May gaming win, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Reduction in electric rates approved by Public Utility Commission

A reduction in electricity rates approved Tuesday by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada might not make a huge difference in consumers’ bills this summer compared to last year.

The June 28, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Work to repair Highway 395 above Topaz Lake will start next month

Work on a section of Highway 395 at High Point Curve above Topaz Lake is anticipated to begin July 10

The June 26, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Update: Half-acre fire at Lake Tahoe started by lightning

Fire reported around 2:30 p.m. Friday

Diver who died at Sand Harbor identified

A 44-year-old dive instructor has been identified as the man who died off Diver’s Cove at Sand Harbor, according to the Washoe County Coroner’s Office.

The June 23, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Soccer mom faces 21 charges in drug case

A woman arrested during an early morning June 14 warrant service on a Stodick Estates apartment was allegedly helping coach a youth soccer game when she took a break to conduct a drug sale, according to new charges filed against her.

Minden pilot sets soaring distance record

Nearly 1,900-mile flight longest in history

Snowpack declines with arrival of summer

Nearly three-quarters of the record snowpack at Ebbetts Pass has melted off since May 10.

The June 22, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

The Summer Solstice 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

‘Horrific collision’ results in 22-year prison term

Alfred James Villalobos, 29, was sentenced to 108-272 months in prison on Tuesday.

County tackles update to comprehensive trails plan

Sunday is the last day to participate in an online survey at https://bit.ly/44xrBho

The June 20, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Whittell teacher accused in stalking

A Whittell High School teacher is on administrative leave after he was arrested in a stalking case at Lake Tahoe.

The Juneteenth 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

Douglas housing market slowing

Douglas County’s housing market appears to be cooling off, according to figures released last week by Sierra Nevada Realtors.

Man sentenced to prison in assault

A Gardnerville man who has a 2005 California conviction for voluntary manslaughter was sentenced to 14-48 months in prison for assault with a deadly weapon after he threw a knife that hit a woman.

Historic district rule revision advances

On Tuesday, planning commissioners approved revisions to the Genoa Historic District Commission ordinance

County opts for selection, not election, to replace Tahoe Township Justice of the Peace

Douglas County commissioners instructed staff to come up with a process to find a new Tahoe Township Justice of the Peace

The June 16, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Commissioners approve contract for first woman to be county manager

A $208,000 five-year contract to hire Jenifer Davidson as Douglas County’s first woman county manager was approved by commissioners on Thursday.

Mountain lion shot in south county

A mountain lion was shot in Holbrook Highlands on June 5 for menacing a man and his dogs

The June 15, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Gardnerville Station work moves forward

Work on the outflow to a 13,000-cubic-foot detention basin at Gardnerville Station has closed Mission Street for the last month.

The Flag Day 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

Governor signs bill silencing 5 p.m. siren

A bill designed to silence the Minden siren was signed into law by Gov. Joe Lombardo on June 7 after passing overwhelmingly in both the senate and the assembly.

The June 13, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Hundreds attend celebration of battalion chief's life

Fire departments from across Western Nevada handled calls while nearly all of the East Fork Fire Protection District staff turned out for Battalion Chief Scott Fraser's celebration of life at TJ’s Corral in Minden.

The June 12, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Agriculture in the spotlight this month

Last weekend, Douglas High School students sold out during thier annual plant sale.

Flood watch issued for today and Monday

Participants will get a first-hand view of the river on the Carson Water Subconservancy District’s “Get on the Bus!” two-day tour from Hope Valley to Lake Lahontan.

Carson Valley Days Parade wraps up

Now it's time for the carnival

Tahoe collision results in prison term

Anthony Angel Llamas, 22, was sentenced to 2-5 years in prison and taken into custody on Tuesday.

Funding approved for Genoa Church foundation

Genoa Co. was the sole bidder on the $85,000 project that has been the subject of discussion for more than a year.

Pony Express Re-ride continues into Nevada

Re-rider expected to transfer mochila to Utah 1 a.m. Sunday

The June 9, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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