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Kurt Hildebrand

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Valley Marine returns from Honor Flight

Marine veteran Jack Navone doesn’t know how he managed to make it out of the Korean War alive.

Deer blamed in Wednesday rollover

Deer are the most dangerous large mammal in the U.S.

Water year ends with surplus

Minden received 10.46 inches since Oct. 1, 2021, above the average 8.89-inch annual precipitation for the county seat, according to National Weather Service records.

Muralist painting way across country

Artist Cheyenne Renee Marcus is in the process of painting 50 murals in 50 states. Gardnerville's was No. 6

Fundraiser set up to support families of injured paving workers

A gofundme account has been established at https://gofund.me/ba1def23

The Sept. 30, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

The Sept. 29, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

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

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

Former county employee averts trial in theft of public money

Woman entered guilty plea on morning when trial was to start

The Sept. 27, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

The Sept. 26, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Slain Las Vegas investigative reporter inducted into Nevada Journalism Hall of Fame

Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German was murdered Sept. 2 in Las Vegas

Heavenly may open Nov. 18

Heavenly Mountain Resort is listing opening day as Nov. 18 on its web site skiheavenly.com.

Nevada's oldest town hosts biggest fundraiser this weekend

Genoa Lane, Foothill and Jacks Valley roads close this weekend for the annual craft fair

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

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

One helicoptered from collision south of Gardnerville

A motorcyclist was helicoptered from a collision at Highway 395 and Charlotte Way that was reported 2:52 p.m. Thursday in Gardnerville.

Little bit of snow guides summer out the door

Temperatures dropped to freezing at Minden-Tahoe Airport on Thursday morning

Containment up to 60 percent on Sierra fire

Wet weather has stopped the Mosquito Fire in its tracks allowing firefighters to get a line around 60 percent of the blaze on Wednesday.

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

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

Genoa courses on market for $14 million

The two Genoa Lakes Golf courses went on the market last week for $14 million.

The Sept. 21, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Chilly last day of summer in forecast

Rain arrives in Carson Valley

Big crowd attends Oktoberfest in Gardnerville

More than 500 people turned out for Carson Valley Sertoma’s 29th annual Oktoberfest in Heritage Park on Saturday.

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

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

Sheriff: 'Keep your eyes on the road'

Sheriff asks motorists to slow down and put the phone away while driving

Bear traffic deaths on the way to doubling this year

Wednesday saw a bear hit and killed on Highway 395 near the turnoff to the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery south of Gardnerville.

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

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

4 men sentenced in jail cell beating

The reported ringleader in a March 14 jail cell beating that resulted in an inmate receiving a broken rib was sentenced to the maximum after being caught "red-handed."

Recovering from mudslides a process

Testa Motor Sports is hosting a fundraiser for the Braun’s 3-10 p.m. today and features two bands, organizers said on Thursday.

Big events require lots of volunteers

Candy Dance is Sept. 24-25 and the Minden-Tahoe Aviation Roundup is Oct. 1-2.

Weekend rain might wash away smoke

Forecasters say more smoke ahead, but possibility of rain by Sunday night

Douglas High celebrates homecoming

Unless the smoke interferes, kickoff for tonight's Homecoming game against Galena is 7 p.m. at Keith Roman Field.

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

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

Mosquito Fire smoke returns to Carson Valley

For more information visit fire.airnow.gov.

Wednesday collisions tie up traffic across the county

A motorcyclist was transported by helicopter after going off Highway 208 near Holbrook Junction

Sierra Lutheran honors first National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist

On Wednesday, Sierra Lutheran High School’s chapel concluded by honoring National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist Hayden Steyn.

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

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

Clear conditions may not survive the day

Most of the smoke from the Mosquito Fire socked in Reno, with conditions in the city hitting hazardous levels at 11 a.m. today.

Man denies charges in 2021 fatal DUI

A May 3, 2023, jury trial has been set in a March 7, 2021, collision that claimed the life of a Gardnerville man.

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

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

Update: County clearing mudslide off Holbrook road

Story updated throughout to include rain amount and status of Highland Way

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

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

River campground proposal shelved

The 38-spot campground would be located east of the Riverview Mobile Home Park across the river from the old Washoe Tribe Campground.

Murky morning expected to give way to smoky afternoon

The smoke's so bad, The Record-Courier added an air quality index widget to its web site indicating the air quality in Gardnerville.

TRE residents seek turn lane on 208

According to the Nevada Department of Transportation an average of 3,800 vehicles a day use Highway 208 in the far southern portion of Douglas County.

The Sept. 12, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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