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Kurt Hildebrand

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

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

School officials deny students attending class in dog and cat costumes

The only full-on cat furry at Douglas High School is Tiger mascot Mr. Bo Jangles and that’s just for special events, school administrators said.

Another smoky evening forecast for Carson Valley

Firefighters have achieved 10 percent containment on the 41,443-acre Mosquito Fire as of Sunday morning

Smoke from Mosquito fire cancels, delays cycling events

As of 11:30 a.m. Friday, the Mosquito fire has officially grown to 29,585 acres with zero containment.

Museum working to find new lawn care

Gardnerville to stop caring for Carson Valley Museum's lawn after this year

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

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

Visibility drops to a mile as smoke pours into Valley

The air quality index at the Gardnerville Ranchos permanent monitor went from moderate at 4 p.m. to unhealthy at 5 p.m.

Fixing funding for China Spring Youth Camp receives lone Douglas bill draft

The Nevada Legislature opens Feb. 6, 2023, in Carson City.

The Sept. 8, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Winds bring smoke from new West Slope Fire

The Mosquito Fire burning 50 miles west of Carson Valley is growing rapidly

Volunteers sweeten Candy Dance

Candy makers should be wrapping up their work in the next week or so.

The Sept. 7, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Forward progress stopped on fire burning above Johnson Lane

Lightning strikes recorded in Pine Nuts east of Carson Valley, Dayton

The Sept. 6, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Most precipitation fell over four days in 2021-22

Just four days during the 2021-22 water year accounted for three-quarters of the 10.1 inches precipitation that fell since Oct. 1.

Douglas taxable sales hits $1 billion

Douglas County merchants cracked $1 billion in taxable sales for the first time in history during the 2022-23 fiscal year.

The Labor Day 2022 R-C Morning Report

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

Little Kingsbury park makes big news

A little park in the shadow of the Tahoe Rim Trail has been getting a lot of press lately.

TRPA final word on Kingsbury synagogue

Douglas County’s first synagogue won’t be entirely approved by Chanuakah, but it could be by January 2023.

The Sept. 2, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Valley prepares for hot Labor Day weekend

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from 11 a.m. Friday through the Labor Day weekend until Tuesday night.

The Sept. 1, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Work continues to clear Foothill home

Casey Braun said the couple is hopeful they’ll get some answers about their home this weekend.

The Aug. 31, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Leviathan Superfund site milestone in sight

A 22-year process to come up with a plan to clean up the Leviathan Mine Superfund site may see completion of a milestone in the next few months.

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

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

County explores RV park sites

A site near the old Washoe Campground is one of three proposed for small RV parks on Douglas County property.

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

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

Trial Tuesday in stalking order violation

Gardnerville Ranchos resident Aaron John Rasavage, 44, is facing a felony count of violating an extended stalking order, a Class C felony.

Sawmill topic of Tuesday open house

An open house on the sawmill is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Washoe Development Corp. Red Barn at 3264 Sunridge Drive just east of Highway 395.

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

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

Arsonist gets probation in fire equipment theft

A convicted arsonist, who admitted to stealing gear in order to dress up as a firefighter, was ordered Monday to serve 44 days in jail as a condition of probation.

The Aug. 25, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Courthouse proposal includes second justice court

New courthouse is proposed to be 75,000 square feet and 200 parking spaces

Projects at opposite corners of Valley, price undergo transitions

Changes this summer affected housing projects on the lower and higher end of the price spectrum at opposite ends of Carson Valley.

The Aug. 24, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Alpine economic aid deadline Friday

Applications are due 5 p.m. Friday for Alpine County residents, workers and businesses seeking economic aid.

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

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

Pandemic year exacerbated already declining scores

Dropping proficiency scores enter political debate

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

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

Trail dedication isn't end of the road

Around 60 officials and trail enthusiasts attended Saturday's dedication of the Martin Slough Trail between Minden and Gardnerville

Policy seeks to ensure teacher political neutrality in classroom

Second reading for a new rules in September.

Sprinkler ordinance repeal prompts questions

A new regulation requiring new homes to install a sprinkler system will take two months to get to East Fork Fire Protection District Trustees

Highway 89 open with one lane to Markleeville

Workers from the California Department of Transportation backfilled a new 8-foot culvert across Highway 89 on Wednesday in an effort to reopen the highway on time.

Town picks retired CHP officer as manager

A retired California Highway Patrol lieutenant was the top pick for Genoa Town Manager at a meeting on Thursday.

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

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

The Aug. 18, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Highway 395 paving prep underway

State crews are preparing for the resurfacing of Highway 395 between First Street in Minden and Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville.