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Kurt Hildebrand

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The Aug. 27, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Genoa Historic District brochure hot off the press

Genoa Historic District Commission issues brochure indicating what's appropriate in Nevada's oldest settlement

The Aug. 26, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

August cold front brings freezing temperatures to Valley

Cold temperatures and high humidity generate fog along Carson River

Gardnerville grapples with green waste

Dealing with green waste is just one of the pieces of the puzzle in determining Gardnerville’s trash service rates over the next three years.

Ranchos trail design prompts Bing Pit questions

The county’s next big trail project may answer questions about the future of the unfinished part of Drayton Boulevard but raise some about the future of the former Bing Pit.

Gardnerville's Main Street open for business after year of construction

The main drag through Gardnerville was less of one during the lunchtime commute as workers cleared traffic controls on Highway 395.

Blustery conditions accompany Genoa outage

A power outage affected 67 Douglas County power company customers for about two hours on Friday morning.

The Aug. 23, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The Aug. 22, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Jacks Valley Ranch sells for $18 million

Ascuaga property sells for $3 million over asking price.

Update: Redwood City man identified as deceased in Minden-Tahoe Airport airplane crash

Rescuers responded around 8:20 a.m. Tuesday to a report of a plane crash with injuries at Minden-Tahoe Airport.

Judge upholds VHR ban north of Cave Rock

Ruling determines county commissioners heard substantial evidence in challenge to vacation home rental ordinance change

Douglas schools back in session

A back to school and end of summer bash will be hosted by CV Flyte at Minden Park 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

Candidate faces removal from ballot

Jason Garrett Gibson, who filed as a Democrat in March, is having his candidacy challenged because he changed his registration to the Natural Law Party in July, the county said in a lawsuit filed Aug. 5.

The Aug. 21, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Online retailers continue to lead taxable sales for Douglas

Taxable sales were up 8.7 percent in May compared to the same month in 2023

The Aug. 20, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

County releases details in appeal of Painted Rock Mine findings

Douglas County said it found multiple errors in the environmental assessment and the findings for Painted Rock Mine.

Update: County completes appeal of Painted Rock Mine approval

The decision on whether to ban truck traffic at the top of Johnson Lane was delayed until Nov. 7 to give county and Knox Excavating attorneys an opportunity to negotiate.

The Aug. 19, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Main Street ‘substantially complete’

The cones were gone from Highway 395 north of Gilman Avenue on Saturday.

Sportsman’s Warehouse driver jailed in woman’s death

The man responsible for the 2021 Sportsman’s Warehouse crash that injured a half-dozen people, is serving a jail sentence after he admitted Wednesday to one count of vehicular manslaughter in the March 2023 death of Gardnerville resident Joyce Chambers.

Stateline hospital hearing set for Aug. 28

A hearing on a zoning text and map amendment is scheduled for Aug. 28, residents opposing construction of a hospital in Stateline were told on Tuesday.

Update: Sierra Front reports no new fires after red flag warning

Hazy condition in Carson Valley likely dust on Sunday morning

Deputies use grappler to stop reported eluder

Douglas County deputies deployed a new tool to stop a man who was reportedly driving up to 100 mph into Nevada early Friday morning.

The Aug. 16, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

State: Major work through Gardnerville 'substantially complete'

Major construction on Main Street through Gardnerville is substantially complete, according to a 9 a.m. text from the Nevada Department of Transportation.

Washoe Tribal Picnic at Kiva Beach on Saturday

In support of the annual Washoe Tribal Picnic, Kiva Beach parking area and Forest Road 1311 at Heritage Way will be temporarily closed from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday.

The Aug. 15, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Health Officials: Test negative in possible human West Nile case

Topaz Lake Campground to close Monday morning for mosquito spraying.

Main Street wins grant from state program

With construction on Highway 395 wrapping up, Main Street Gardnerville is preparing for the next step in efforts to revitalize downtown business after months of disruption.

The Aug. 14, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Genoans to remember town historian Aug. 31

A celebration of life for former town historian Billie Jean Rightmire is 11 a.m. Aug. 31 at the Genoa Town Hall.

The Aug. 13, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The Aug. 12, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Red flag warning issued for Monday

After seven solid days of temperatures of 95 degrees or warmer, a change in the weather is bringing cooler conditions but also increased fire danger.

Man in custody after chase through Ranchos

A Gardnerville Ranchos man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly fled deputies through Dresslerville.

Park Ranch files motion to stop Muller Parkway work

Even as Gardnerville Town Board members were approving a parcel map that would clear the way for developers to build the southern portion of Muller Lane Parkway, the conflict between the owner of the land for the northern portion and the county heated up.

Detection of West Nile virus prompts fogging

Mosquitoes in three traps were found to be positive for West Nile virus.

Longtime resident gets nod for town board

Longtime resident Dan Hamer was nominated to the Gardnerville Town Board on Tuesday.

The Aug. 9, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Process for hiring new chief takes first step

Preliminary work on hiring a new East Fork Fire Protection District chief started on Friday when the district board authorized the formation of an ad hoc committee to lay the groundwork.

The Aug. 8, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Carson Valley couple arrested in Virginia City confrontation

A Carson Valley couple and their daughter were arrested on warrants Wednesday out of Storey County in connection with a Aug. 2 confrontation during a Hot August Nights event.