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Kurt Hildebrand

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Some citations go from criminal to civil in Douglas County

Douglas County deputies will no longer issue criminal citations for some traffic infractions starting today.

Forecast cold temperatures should keep flooding down

For road conditions visit www.nvroads.com

Weather snarling roadways across Douglas

High water was closing roadways across East Fork Township on Saturday.

Snow results in cancellation of flood advisory

Centerville Lane closed early on Saturday

Double rainbow foretells new storm

A wind advisory kicked off at 10 a.m. today which is forecast to bring 25-35 mph winds, gusting to 55 mph with the potential for 70 mph gusts through Saturday afternoon.

Trash fees go up on Jan. 1

Douglas Disposal customers will see a 4.86-percent increase starting Sunday.

Not all those being sworn in appeared on the ballot

The Douglas County Clerk-Treasurer’s Office is hosting a swearing-in ceremony 3-5 p.m. Tuesday at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center in Gardnerville.

Update: River forecast says East Fork will hit flood stage Saturday afternoon

Douglas County issued a statement asking residents to be prepared for flooding

Update: Gardnerville project seeks changes

A public meeting on proposed changes to the Virginia Ranch Specific Plan has been delayed and won't be heard on Tuesday.

Update: National Weather Service issues flood watch

The watch starts 7 a.m. Friday as another warm atmospheric river arrives in Western Nevada and lasts until 4 a.m. Monday.

112-year-old commercial center on the market

It has been 112 years since anyone’s had an unencumbered view of the west side of one of Gardnerville’s oldest retail centers.

13 seek seat on aiport panel

Douglas County commissioners are scheduled to appoint new members to the committee and to several other boards at their Jan. 10 meeting.

The Dec. 28, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Road controls in effect for Kingsbury Grade

Expect snowy conditions over the mountains

Atmospheric river arrives with rain

Snow levels could drop to the foothills this afternoon.

The revised Dec. 27, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A fairly soupy account of weather conditions in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

The Boxing Day 2022 R-C Morning Report

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

Christmas displays light up the night

Updated with the latest addresses

The Dec. 23, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Wet storm in the wings for next week

An atmospheric river is in the cards to arrive Tuesday morning and could bring 1-2 inches of rain to the Valley with a possibility of up to 3 inches at Stateline.

East Fork adopts sprinkler regulations

You can download the new regulations at www.eastforkfire.org

The Dec. 22, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Arts Council seeks $55,000 grant for plans

A $55,000 grant is being sought by Douglas County on behalf of the Carson Valley Arts Council to prepare plans to convert the Copeland Building in Minden to a 300-seat events center.

County embezzler sentenced to prison

A former Douglas County case manager who a judge said stole public funds during the coronavirus outbreak was sentenced to 1-3 years in prison on Tuesday.

The Winter Solstice 2022 R-C Morning Report

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

Balmy Christmas in the forecast

The first day of winter will seem more like spring after Carson Valley was socked in by freezing fog over the weekend.

$5.39 million allocated to judicial center

A $5.39 million transfer from the general fund will pay for the design and pre-construction contracts for a new Douglas County courthouse.

The Dec. 20, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Update: Identity released in Saturday morning fatal collision

Few details are available about collision near Leviathan Mine Road

New fire regulations up for approval

New regulations that contain a variety of options for those seeking to build a new home more than 1,000 feet from a fire hydrant are scheduled to be heard 1 p.m. Tuesday at the East Fork Fire Protection District offices in Minden.

The Dec. 19, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

2017 Carson Valley fatal hit and run remains unresolved

The case is still open and the family urges anyone with information to contact either the Nevada State Police at ncwmirt@dps.state.nv.us regarding case No. 170700025

Judge rules Pardons Board can't commute death row inmates' sentences

The Board of Pardons on Tuesday will discuss commuting death sentences for murderers to life without parole

Douglas High student helps support local business

Douglas High School senior Joscelyn Turner recently learned different ways of advertising and how newspapers can be a great way to get the word out about new businesses.

The Dec. 16, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

The Dec. 15, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Taxable sales up a fifth over quarter

County merchants reported $308.27 million in taxable sales since the quarter began on July 1, up 20.7 percent over the same quarter in 2021.

The Dec. 14, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

December precipitation already better than average

As of Monday morning, Minden had already received more than its full measure of precipitation for the entire month of December.

The Dec. 13, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Drive-through Food Drive collects record $140,044

The Channel 2 Share Your Christmas Drive-through Food Drive wrapped up 6 p.m. Friday in Minden