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Kurt Hildebrand

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Forecast calls for drier Friday before next system arrives

Lightning strike sets fire near Ranchos

Main Street Gardnerville celebrates 15th anniversary

The Gardnerville program was the first in the state

Service Sunday for East Fork battalion chief

East Fork Battalion Chief Scott Fraser’s distinctive baritone was easy to recognize at a variety of calls, from megafires like the Tamarack to collisions in the Pine Nuts.

The June 8, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

No charges filed against Markleeville man in carjacking

Niquoia Winterhawk Lundy will be released Tuesday after prosecutors said there was no evidence against him in the May 30 carjacking

Thunderstorms back in the forecast for today

Take shelter if you're outdoors.

Carson Valley Days this weekend

The Carson Valley Days Parade will close Highway 395 8-11 a.m. Saturday from Buckeye Road to Waterloo Lane.

The June 7, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Pony Express Re-ride due in Genoa on Thursday

Track the Pony Express re-ride at nationalponyexpress.org

The D-Day 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

County approves vacation rental revisions

Addressing concerns about the density of vacation home rentals will be the next challenge for the panel charged with enforcing Douglas County’s regulations.

Valley hosts tributes to internal combustion engine

Valley sees Rappin' to Minden and Antique Engine and Tractor Show

The June 5, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Low bid $10.88 million to repave Highway 395 through town

Sierra Nevada Construction Inc. was the apparent low bidder

Jenifer Davidson named Douglas County manager

Commissioners voted 5-0 for the 2000 Douglas High School graduate

The June 2, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Bail set at $250,000 for carjacking suspects

The survivor of a Tuesday morning carjacking was literally shaking as she described how one of the suspects pressed a gun to her chest before taking the keys to her car.

The June 1, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Revised VHR rules hearing today

A revised vacation home rental ordinance could be adopted today by Douglas County commissioners.

County may name county manager on Thursday

In his final week as Douglas County manager, Patrick Cates will receive a proclamation on Thursday and perhaps find out who will take the reins after he’s gone.

Residents press for road repairs

Nearly half the public damage from last winter’s storms may have been in southern Douglas County.

Chance of thunderstorms continues today

A thunderstorm dropped .72 inches of rain and lightning at Lake Tahoe on Tuesday

The May 31, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Motorcyclist dies Memorial Day in Mono County

A California motorcyclist was killed after going over the edge of Highway 395 near Conway Summit in Mono County on Memorial Day.

Updated: Douglas arrests two in Gardnerville carjacking

This story has been updated to include the identities of the two men arrested and confirming a link to a homicide in Dresslerville.

The May 30, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

The Memorial Day, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Update: Golden Knights pro hockey team owner buys Bently Distillery

This story includes updates including the recorded sale price of the distillery and the former Minden flour mill's history

Sierra holiday travel picks up this weekend

With the unofficial start of summer, travelers this weekend are going to run a gauntlet of delays as workers clear snow from the passes and fix issues related to spring runoff.

Carson Valley residents observe Memorial Day

Volunteers placed flags at the graves of veterans in Eastside Memorial Park on Friday morning.

The May 26, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Thunderstorms prompt flood watch

A flood watch takes effect 1-10 p.m. today due to the possibility of flash flooding from thunderstorms.

Man gets 12.5 years for 2021 robbery

Benjamin Julia Ayuso Calderon, 47, was sentenced to an aggregate of 60-150 months in prison Tuesday for an armed robbery of the Carson Valley Plaza electronics store.

The May 25, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

East Fork fire trustees approve wildland urban interface rules

New regulations approved by East Fork Fire Protection District trustees take effect on July 1.

The May 24, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Highway 88 down to one lane above Woodfords for wash-out

Expect traffic delays going over Highway 88 after a portion of the highway at the top of Woodfords Canyon was washed out.

The May 23, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Emergency personnel demolish logjam on East Fork

A logjam at the Virginia-Rocky Slough diversion dam was blasted clear on Friday evening.

The May 22, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

After two precipitation blackjacks in six years, Mother Nature is changing dealers

It's difficult to tell what the change from La Niña to El Niño will mean for Carson Valley

First responders prepare for weekend flooding

Concerns about flooding along the East Fork of the Carson River led to the demolition of a logjam dam Friday.

Record Sierra snowmelt swelling Carson, Walker rivers

Douglas, Lyon counties prepare for river flooding

Update: County approves $171,000 to fix Tahoe fire boat

A $171,000 request to refurbish the former Marine 24 and get it back on Lake Tahoe was approved by Douglas County commissioners on Thursday.

The May 19, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Celebration of 2020 salutatorian’s life is Sunday

A celebration of the life of Douglas High School 2020 salutatorian Quincy “Sky” Russell is Sunday in Sparks.