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Kurt Hildebrand

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The March 31, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Town Hall fundraiser on Saturday

Saturday fundraiser to pay for Genoa Town Hall work

The March 30, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Amazing numbers accompany record snowpack

With irrigation season starting on Saturday, snow-water equivalent in Carson Watershed is almost twice median

Fish Springs resident touts dam proposal

A feasibility study is underway to determine a way to reduce flooding from Pine Nut Creek, which drains 55.5 square miles above the community of Fish Springs.

The March 29, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

The March 28, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Bill would close loophole for DUI offenders

The mother of a woman killed in a wrong-way head-on collision with a drunken driver is hoping to gain support for a bill that would close a loophole that allows those convicted from being placed in minimum security after they are sentenced.

Winter storm warning issued for Tuesday at Tahoe

New storm may bring a few inches of snow to Carson Valley

VHR ordinance up for review April 10

Vacation Home Rental changes move forward

The March 27, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Man in custody after pursuit ends in collision

Highway 395 northbound is down to one lane just before Airport Road

The March 24, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

The March 23, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Planning commission OKs Virginia Ranch changes

Changes to a 1,020-unit project was recommended for approval 5-2 by the Douglas County Planning Commission

The March 22, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Drought officially over in Douglas … for now

Irrigation season starts April 1 and as of the first day of spring the amount of moisture available to Valley agriculture is no joke.

County approves emergency radio contract

Questions about the cost of an engineering contract to start work on Douglas County’s emergency radio system were answered by three commissioners who had personal recollections of the issues with the communications system.

The March 21, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

The Spring Equinox 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

Harvey’s bombing documentary now streaming

A documentary on the 1980 Harvey's bombing is being streamed on the Hearst Corp. platform “Very Local.”

First storm of spring aimed at Alpine, Mono counties

A winter storm watch has been issued from Monday through Wednesday morning for the length of the Sierra Nevada.

Planning commissioners to hear VHR ordinance on Monday

The planning commission meets 10 a.m. Monday at the Douglas County Courthouse in Minden.

Airport neighbor sues over access

After more than a decade of being unable to access his property south of Minden-Tahoe Airport, Gardnerville resident Gary Dykes has sued the county.

Project remembers Candy Dance co-founder

Jane Ann Raycraft Campbell Tempy Robinson, Lois Stodieck Jones and Eileen Cohen were honored on March 11 by the Women in History Remembering Project sponsored by Douglas County Historical Society.

Sportsman's Warehouse wreck driver connected to Gardnerville fatality

Ronald David Wilkerson received six months probation at his Jan. 24 sentencing hearing for felony disregarding safety resulting in death or bodily harm.

The St. Patrick's Day 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

Microtransit bill irks county officials

Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority sought bill draft to fund Tahoe transportation requirement

Declaration opens door for relief

Nevada Emergency Manager talks about the benefit of declaring an emergency

The March 16, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

County lifts Dangberg Reservoir caution

After the amount of water running into the Dangberg Reservoir slowed down and efforts to empty the East Valley pond brought the water level down.

County, schools open today

There are some spots across Douglas County that continue to generate concerns, but for the most part a big storm predicted to hit Western Nevada didn’t produce the anticipated issues.

The March 15, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Avalanches close 395 through Mono County

Alpine County opens warming shelter

Douglas offices, schools closed on Tuesday

Douglas courts will remain open

The March 14, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Possible Dangberg Reservoir overflow prompts evacuation alert

Residents downstream from the southernmost Dangberg reservoir have been told they may want to evacuate due to a possible overflow.

85-year-old Gardnerville woman identified as deceased in collision

Single-vehicle collision occurred March 6 in south Gardnerville

New flood watch issued as advisory expires

Chance of light rain this morning may clear this afternoon

Favorable reception to emergency radio upgrades

Douglas County's emergency radio networks require $10-$12.5 million in upgrades

Emergency services respond to storm-related issues across county

Members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse responded 8 a.m. Saturday to rescue several farm animals from a property west of Highway 395 near the old ski pond.

Highway 395 open to Holbrook

Highway 395 has been closed south of Bridgeport for around two weeks, with closures extending north to Walker Canyon at times.

Work begins to find new airport manager

The deadline for submission of requests for proposals to manage Minden-Tahoe Airport are due April 11

1,020-unit project goes to planning commission on Tuesday

Changes to the Virginia Ranch specific plan were approved by the Gardnerville Town Board on March 7.

Snow returns after a soggy Friday

Snow, rain in forecast for Saturday