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Kurt Hildebrand

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The July 28, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Fair wind may send wildfire smoke packing

A heat advisory has been issued starting 11 a.m. Thursday and lasting through Saturday night

The July 27, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

The July 26, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

The July 25, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Update: Smoke back with unhealthy levels in Carson Valley

The Oak Fire is burning a dozen miles west of the Washburn Fire in Yosemite National Park.

The July 22, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Jet skier found safe after two hours in Tahoe

A 45-year-old man was found safe after two hours floating in Lake Tahoe when a riderless rented jet ski was found off Cave Rock in Lake Tahoe on Wednesday night.

Chamber remembers sole Director Emeritus Gerry Bing

For the first time in 55 years, the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce was without Director Emeritus Gerry Bing Jr., who died Dec. 8, 2021, at age 83.

Former pro football kicker gets prison time for felony DUI

David John Caylor, 55, received up to 14 years in prison after admitting to driving under the influence with prior felonies

The July 21, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

The July 20, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

The July 19, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Sprinkler rule repeal back on table

A revision of a sprinkler ordinance that would eliminate the requirement that new homes built more than 1,000 feet from a fire hydrant is before county commissioners on Wednesday

Update: Genoa man identified in Marla Bay drowning

A man who went into Lake Tahoe off Marla Bay was found on the bottom in 20 feet of water on Monday afternoon.

Tamarack Fire scars fresh a year later

Today is the anniversary of the date that the Tamarack Fire

Douglas County mourns East Fork Justice of the Peace Jones

On Wednesday, East Fork Justice of the Peace Cassandra Jones succumbed to the cancer she’d been fighting for most of the last three years.

Tribal offices closed Friday in honor of former Chairman

A Marine Corps veteran of Operation Desert Storm, Waldo Walker served from 2006-2010 as the Tribe’s leader

The July 18, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Critical fire weather forecast for Sunday

The first red flag warning for critical fire danger of 2022 has been issued for Western Nevada effective noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Thunderstorms continue to dodge Carson Valley

Expect hot and dry conditions through the weekend

Subject of woman overboard call found safe at home

Lake Tahoe rescuers called out for the second evening in a row for a report of someone in the water

Kingsbury synagogue prompts legal challenge

A change in the ordinance recommended by planning commissioners on Tuesday may head off an appeal of the county’s approval of a synagogue on Kingsbury.

The July 15, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

The Bastille Day 2022 R-C Morning Report

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

County grants $155,000 to nonprofits

From fixing the stage lighting in the CVIC Hall to fixing feral cats, Douglas County commissioners approved 19 nonprofit requests amounting to $155,000 last week.

The July 13, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

County backs off sprinkler rule repeal

A wildfire that burned a dozen homes in Douglas County prompted a discussion on whether to require sprinklers for homes more than 1,000 feet from a hydrant, but not the one you’d think.

Smoke remains on horizon for Valley

Whether smoke from the 3,221-acre fire near Yosemite will return to the Valley is in the wind.

Act of Congress may put Kahle Drive project over the top

The entire Kahle Drive Complete Streets project is estimated to cost $3.8 million

Nine men arrested in Stateline underage solicitation sting

Over two days, nine men were arrested in Stateline in an underage prostitution sting.

The July 12, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of goings on in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Smoke due to increase in Valley tonight

The Washburn Fire has grown to more than 2,000 acres as of 5 p.m. Sunday with federal mapping indicating hot spots about twice that.

Search begins for new Genoa town manager

A Genoa town manager might be in harness in time to witness Candy Dance.

The July 11, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Gilbert gains one Douglas vote in governor primary recount

County commissioners certified the new vote total on Thursday

Douglas County taxable sales generation strong in home stretch

County merchants generated an 8.7 percent increase in taxable sales during April, likely due in part to inflation.

Air quality decreases as Yosemite fire pumps out the smoke

The Washburn Fire is burning 100 miles due south of Carson Valley

Yosemite fire sending smoke into Valley

A new fire burning southwest of Yosemite National Park is sending drift smoke into Carson Valley this morning reducing air quality along the Sierra.

Gardnerville approves pond rules, sans events ban

The pond is the largest water feature along the newly completed Martin Slough Trail.

County to take VHRs debate to the Lake

A proposal to repeal the ordinance brought forward by commissioner Walt Nowosad didn’t make it to a hearing on Thursday after a 3-2 vote to pull it from the agenda.

First six months of 2022 in Minden driest on record

Only .76 inches of moisture have been recorded in the Douglas County seat, where records have been kept since 1906.

The July 8, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

The July 7, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

The July 6, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Jackson fire causing haze in Carson Valley

Federal fire detection shows the Electra Fire has nearly doubled in size since its last report of 3,034 acres

Bracing for wildfire season’s return

With dry breezy conditions in the forecast, the chances for a wildfire are increasing daily, prompting fire restrictions on public lands across the Sierra Front.