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Kurt Hildebrand

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The Aug. 17, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Judge denies former Genoa manager’s appeal

Oct. 22, 2021, power pole fire sparked citation for interfering with firefighters.

Three finalists for Genoa manager

For more information, visit www.genoanevada.org and click on government.

Thunderstorms enter the chat this week

Chance of thunderstorms returns to forecast through Thursday

Douglas remembers Cassandra Jones

Douglas County commissioners are scheduled to issue a proclamation on Thursday honoring Cassandra Jones for 19 years of service, presenting her family with a flag that was flown at half-staff at the Douglas County Judicial & Law Enforcement Center July 14-15.

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

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

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

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

1,020-unit Virginia Ranch project in the pipeline

Builders plan to begin work on a thousand-unit subdivision in Gardnerville by next year, a spokesman said on Tuesday.

First convoy of Markleeville residents escorted past Highway 89 washout

Convoys will continue 7-7:30 a.m. and 6-6:30 p.m. until Highway 89 is fixed.

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

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

Update: Big culvert has arrived in Alpine County

For more information, visit www.alpinecountyca.gov and click on Hwy 89/4 updates

The Aug. 11, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Foothill couple digs home out after mudslide

An account for Larry and Casey Braun has been set up at https://gofund.me/257630a9 and there will be local fundraisers as well

The Aug. 10, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Update: Reopening Highway 89 now at 2-3 weeks

Markleeville residents face a couple of weeks without their main route to the rest of the world

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

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

Markleeville businesses open but suffering

The link to a GoFundMe account sponsored by the Alpine Chamber of Commerce is at https://gofund.me/15312fac.

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

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

Town pumps brakes on Gardnerville Station work

While envisioned as a gateway to Gardnerville, the former Eagle Gas Station was also expected to serve a deeper purpose of reducing flooding in the S-Curve.

Thunderstorms back in forecast for next week

Chance of thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday.

Alpine hosts flooding emergency Town Hall Saturday

Alpine officials are hosting a Town Hall meeting 10 a.m. Saturday to talk about the current state of the flooding emergency.

Constable named East Fork Justice of the Peace

East Fork Constable Paul Gilbert was appointed East Fork Justice of the Peace on Thursday.

The Aug. 5, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Foothill home hit by mudslide after heavy rain

Lightning strikes are hammering Western Nevada as second afternoon of thunderstorms arrives

Caldor Fire logs arrive at Clear Creek mill site

Work on a site west of Vista Grande has drawn residents' attention

The Aug. 4, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Sprinkler rules may return from a different angle

Arguing that fire safety is the purview of the East Fork Fire Protection District, trustees voted to start work on district rules that would require sprinklers for homes built more than 1,000 feet from a fire hydrant.

Claims filed in Tamarack Fire top $85 million

More than two-dozen Douglas and Alpine residents are claiming around $85 million in damages from the U.S. Forest Service

Service Aug. 13 for Cassandra Jones

A memorial service is 4 p.m. Aug. 13 for East Fork Justice of the Peace Cassandra Jones at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center

The Aug. 3, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Update: Firefighters douse Pine Nut blazes

Hoseline encircles 27.5 acre Lebo Springs Fire

East Fork firefighters heading to Northern California blazes

East Fork firefighters are northbound after they received requests for a strike team leader and two brush engines.

District hosts job fair in search for workers

Visit www.dcsd.k12.nv.us for job openings at the Douglas County School District.

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

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

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

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

Stateline casinos wrap up fiscal year down $23 million

Gaming revenues were down 28.75 percent in June, while taxable sales were up 10.2 percent in May

Big fire burning near Yreka in Northern California

First reported on Friday afternoon, the McKinney Fire has expended to more than 80 square miles

Tahoe shuttle already making connections

The on-demand system is accessed and scheduled through the Lake Link app, www.tahoelakelink.com, and operate 365 days per year 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays in summer and winter.

Forecast reports possible break in heat wave

Expect today to be another hot one before high pressure moves east allowing thunderstorms to enter the picture

Hot August Nights Poker Run in Minden on Thursday

Participants in the annual Hot August Nights Poker Run will be in Minden on Thursday hoping to bolster their hand.

The July 29, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Man plans guilty pleas in fatal wrong-way crash

The man accused of being drunk in the April 23 wrong-way collision that killed Fallon Montanucci waived a preliminary hearing in East Fork Justice Court on Wednesday.

Clear Creek Trail ready to roll

The new Clear Creek Trail officially opened on July 7

North Valley property sells for $3.25 million

The Bently Family sold 246 acres in the Kirman Tract to an Incline Village based company for $3.25 million on July 5.