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Kurt Hildebrand

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Update: Windy night expected as storm track resumes

A wind advisory takes effect 2 p.m. today and will last until 11 a.m. Tuesday.

The April 18, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Blustery weather forecast for Saturday

The National Weather Service in Reno issued a wind advisory for Carson Valley from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

School district budgets $330,000 to cover fuel cost increases

Douglas County School Board trustees approve a tentative $64 million budget at a meeting held at Whittell High School.

Genoa Town Manager convicted of interfering with first responders

Genoa Town Manager Matt Bruback received a suspended six-month sentence and $1,140 fine on Thursday

The April 15, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of goings on in Carson Valley

Parking cited in synagogue’s permit rejection

A special use permit approval for Chabad Lake Tahoe Synagogue was overturned on April 7

The April 14, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Douglas honors 911 dispatchers

National Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week is April 10-16.

Trafficking conviction results in 2-14-year sentence

Johnson Lane resident Robert Vieth Wilson is expected to appeal his jury conviction on multiple drug felonies

The April 13, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Truck driver faces charges in Bodie Flat fatal

A California truck driver faces a misdemeanor charge of vehicular manslaughter in connection with the Feb. 23, 2021, death of Bodie Flat resident Sean Leonard.

Hello winter What are you doing back?

Spring storm brings light snow to Carson Valley

Revised VHR ordinance settles lawsuit

After five years of work, the revisions to the Vacation Home Rental ordinance sailed through the county commission without any public comment.

County OKs new volunteer policy

Douglas County commissioners approved a new policy to streamline applications and background checks for volunteers on Thursday.

The April 12, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

The April 11, 2022, R-C Storming Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, but mostly the storm

Last Topaz Lodge check kiter sent to prison

The final defendant in a check-kiting ring that cost the Topaz Lodge $30,000 was sentenced on Tuesday to four years in prison.

Van Sickle ranch easement clears last hurdles

Van Sickle Ranch approved for 417.84 acre conservation easement

Demolition of Lakeside underway at Stateline

Just clearing the former site of the Lakeside Inn and Casino at Stateline will take most of this year, a spokesman for Barton Memorial Hospital said on Thursday.

The April 8, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Genoa releases data from new radar sign

More than 90 percent of the 6,315 northbound motorists entering Genoa are exceeding the speed limit, according to data from the first week a new radar sign was in operation.

The April 7, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

The April 6, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Sierra East Slope experiences driest first quarter in 41 years

Things aren’t likely to improve as blocking high pressure continues to wall off Western Nevada from precipitation.

Mild January contributes to jump in taxable sales

A mild January after December’s big snowstorms contributed to a big bump in taxable sales.

Courts seek to maintain digital lead

Douglas County’s courts have been in the forefront of technology in the Silver State and the architects of that success are seeking help to keep them there.

The April 5, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Regional health officials wrapping up coronavirus response

Douglas County was seeing one new daily confirmed case of the coronavirus as of March 28

The April 4, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Ranchos murderer safely in prison custody

Serial murderer Wilber Martinez-Guzman’s determinate prison sentence won’t expire until Sept. 29, 2222, more than 200 years from now, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections. Even if he lives to be 223 years old, he won't be eligible for parole.

The April Fool's 2022 R-C Morning Report

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

The March 31, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Ironwood 8 under new management

A new owner is operating the Ironwood 8 Cinemas in Minden after taking possession of the 24-year-old theater earlier this month.

The March 30, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Commissioners all in with worker pay increases

County commissioners continue budget hearings today, Wednesday and Thursday.

The March 29, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

The March 28, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Withdrawal clears field for Sharla Hales to win commission race

Minden resident Sharla Hales has essentially won her race for Douglas County Commissioner District 2

The March 25, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

The March 24, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Truck snags power line setting small fire near Foothill Road

Power is estimated to be restored by 1:45 p.m. Wednesday to seven Foothill homes after a garbage truck snagged a power line.

Officials pitch 7-percent pay hike for county employees

Douglas County commissioners are conducting budget hearings March 28-31. For more information, visit douglascountynv.gov and click on Agendas and Meetings

Laying the groundwork for spring gardening

No matter how warm it gets in these first weeks of spring, experienced gardeners warn against getting too eager to start planting warm-water crops.