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Kurt Hildebrand

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Kingsbury powerline work to continue in May

Work to clear trees around the power lines paralleling Chimney Rock Road and following power lines down the mountain was part of the NV Energy Resilience Corridors Project on the east side of the Lake Tahoe Basin conducted last fall.

The Valentine's Day 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

Vacation Home Rental panel wraps up ordinance revision

After six hours, the Vacation Home Rental Advisory Committee members made it through their initial revision of the code to a round of applause.

Gaming abstracts reveal major changes at Stateline over 30 years

As recently as 1992, the equivalent of a third of Douglas County’s population worked for the Stateline casinos.

The Feb. 13, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Stormy weather just enough to prevent Care Flight from landing at Stateline

In another upside down storm, Fredricksburg in southern Carson Valley received more snow than Kingsbury Grade on Saturday morning.

Man with multiple DUIs sent to prison

A Gardnerville man sentenced to 2-5 years in prison for driving under the influence probably won’t get to take his one-year sobriety chip with him.

Ditch panel rejects pipeline plan

A request to pipe 920 feet of the Henningsen Ditch across three parcels off Wyatt Lane north of Riverview Drive was rejected by the Water Conveyance Advisory Committee on Monday.

Maverik wins fifth approval in three years

Redesigns sought on project in Gardnerville

The Feb. 10, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Wreck backs up traffic from top to bottom of Indian Hills

Collision at Highway 395 and Jacks Valley results in at least one injury

The Feb. 9, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

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

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

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

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

Highway 395 paving due this year

Long-awaited repaving of Highway 395 between First Street in Minden and Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville is expected to go to bid over the next two months, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.

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

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

Mostly quiet for snowy Sunday morning

Road conditions can be found at www.nvroads.com

Traffic stop nets two drug arrests

A routine traffic stop resulted in the arrest of two people and the seizure of methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl and psilocybin mushrooms on Monday.

State takes foot off gas on Highway 50 road plan

It will be spring before the state gets through all the public feedback on the U.S. 50 Tahoe East Shore Corridor Management Plan.

County accepts Vista Grande right-of-way

Funding for the completion of Vista Grande in northern Douglas County will come from the last $2.5 million left in Redevelopment Agency No. 1.

The Feb. 3, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

The Groundhog Day 2023 R-C Morning Report

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

The R-C reopens offices

The R-C offices located in Minden for first time in 123-year history

Advocates protest wild horse removal

Five horses from the Fish Springs Herd were captured by the Bureau of Land Management over the last week.

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

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

Valley residents awake to frosty temperatures

Tuesday morning saw some of the coldest low temperatures in Minden in the 21st Century.

Eagles & Ag experiences life on the ranch

The deadline for the Eagles and Ag Photo Contest is Feb. 10.

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

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

Land sale paves way for Vista Grande

On Thursday, Douglas County commissioners are being asked to accept right-of-way easements for the extension of the road and a water pipeline from just south of Topsy to Jacks Valley.

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

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

Collisions abound as snow brings slick conditions

Multiple collisions snarled highways around Carson Valley on Sunday as a winter weather advisory continues through 7 p.m.

Trial set in Indian Hills stabbing

June trial set in attempted murder case

The Jan. 27, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Wilson Canyon work moving 1,000 cubic yards at a time

Route from Gardnerville to Yerington goes through Silver Springs

Green comet may be visible if clouds don't block the view

The green comet passing Earth on its 50,000-year journey around the sun will be visible near the north star on Jan. 29-30, if cloud cover doesn’t get in the way

The Jan. 26, 2023, R-C Morning Report

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

Wet weather dents drought

At least five of the nine atmospheric rivers that struck the West Coast, including three strong and two moderate, directly affected weather in Western Nevada.

Fentanyl on way to replacing heroin as main opiate

Fentanyl seizures in Douglas County went from just half a gram in February 2022 to 266.5 grams in June.

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

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

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

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

Nice birding weather anticipated for Eagles & Ag

Eagles and Agriculture is celebrating its 21st birthday this week with a reception, dinner, tours and classes on photographing birds.

Judicial center could be done by 2026

A $41 million new judicial center will take just over three years to complete, Douglas County commissioners were told on Thursday.

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

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

Trials stacking up in the new year

Dayton man denies charges of sexual assault and lewdness with a child under the age of 14

Injury collisions snarl opposite corners of Douglas County

Collisions on opposite corners of Douglas County have resulted in several injuries.

Genoa Town Church, Pink House win approvals

Money freed up to work on Genoa Town Church