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Kurt Hildebrand

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County distributes free coronavirus tests

List of locations for free coronavirus tests in Douglas County

County OKs three indigent defense contracts

A lot of lawyers were approved for hire by Douglas County commissioners last week.

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

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

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

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

Two-thirds of a century behind the wheel

In January, 81-year-old Hans Boeving gave up the commercial license that he has had since he received it to drive school buses as a high school student in 1956

Dry weather clings to forecast through mid-February

In 114 years of record keeping there has never been both a January and February in Carson Valley that has gone without precipitation.

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

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

Clock ticking on Eddy Street buildings

The buildings that once housed Magoo’s and the former Eddy Street bookstore were described as derelict by the county in a Jan. 12 letter to owner Francis Burga of Peripheral Storage.

Minden OKs review of multifamily project

A 94-unit multifamily complex proposed for Minden off Ironwood Drive received conditional approval from town board members on Wednesday.

County to receive $9.5 million in ARPA funds

The standard $10 million deduction for lost revenue in Douglas County’s case covers the entire $9.5 million the county expects to receive from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Republican candidate for governor in Gardnerville today

With Nevada in the home stretch before election filing begins, candidate for governor, Michele Fiore will be in Gardnerville today.

Taxable sales surge in November

A strong month in November opened the Christmas shopping season with online retailers posting the second highest sales in Douglas County.

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

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

Eagles and ag benefits from mild weather

Photographer JT Humphrey was named Eagles & Ag person of the year on Friday

The Groundhog Day, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

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

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

One minor injury in Pine View Estates house fire

Firefighters responded to a fire on Conner Way

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

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

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

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

Airport tower would require voter OK

The hoops and red tape required for Minden-Tahoe Airport to install a control tower include getting approval from voters.

Coronavirus closes Diamond Valley School for second time in three months

Douglas County is up to 45 new confirmed cases a day with eight confirmed and suspected cases in the hospital.

Residents meet on future of Martin Slough Trail

Martin Slough Trail neighbors met with county engineer on future

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

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

Search for library director ramps up

The Douglas County Public Library is seeking a new director

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

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

Donors weigh in on Nevada governor’s primary

With only two months before filing opens in Nevada, candidates for governor filed their first contributions and expense reports for 2022.

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

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

Lyon commission chairman seeking Assembly 39 seat

Carson Valley representation in the Nevada Legislature is shaping up to be a Lyon vs. Douglas contest.

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

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

Federal government drops Dangberg conservation easement

A conservation easement on 420 acres of land across from Van Sickle Station is still under way

Update: Three more positions approved for VHR Program

County officials are seeking to beef up their vacation home rental program with three new full-time positions, including a manager.

County OKs fire district election boundaries

Redistricting has been completed for the East Fork Fire Protection District board

Parolee signals plea in fatal eluding case

An Oregon parolee, whose passenger was killed in a pursuit through the Gardnerville Ranchos, is scheduled to appear in Douglas County District Court on Feb. 7 after he waived his preliminary hearing on Wednesday.

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

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

Johnson Lane BLM lands may close to campers

Residents of upper Johnson Lane are asking the Bureau of Land Management to close public land to camping near their homes.

Tonga pressure wave rolls through Valley

Eruption on the other side of the world caused air pressure spike in Western Nevada

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

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

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

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

Parking lot arsonist receives maximum prison sentence

A man prosecutors said was on probation for setting a previous fire was sentenced to the maximum 19-48 months in prison on Tuesday.

Gaming abstract shows low winter Stateline occupancy rates

Two months after the 2020 coronavirus lockdown was lifted, Stateline hotels saw their most robust occupancy of the year, according to the Nevada Gaming Abstract.

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

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

Minden inventor marketing copper film

Just before Thanksgiving, Carson Valley Swim Center announced it had installed CopperDisinfector on their front doors.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 2022, R-C Morning Report

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

Supreme Court panel upholds slaughterhouse denial

A decision to deny a special use permit for a slaughterhouse at Centerville was upheld by a three-member panel of the Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday.

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

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