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Kurt Hildebrand

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The Oct. 8, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Gardnerville to seek code enforcement on ‘derelict’ structures

Part of the big building on Main Street across Eddy Street from the JT Basque Bar & Dining Room might be standing on railroad ties and could well be infested with skunks.

Fire and power crews working along highways through Caldor Fire perimeter

The Caldor Fire is expected to be fully contained by Oct. 16

The Oct. 7, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of things happening in and around Carson Valley

Drug trafficking trial set to start Oct. 19

A long-time Johnson Lane resident Robert Vieth Wilson is denying multiple counts of drug trafficking

Man fails to appear after arrest in California

A roundup from Douglas County District Court

Freezing temperatures due as snow enters forecast

Wetter and cooler weather expected to arrive early Thursday morning and last through Friday and a possibility of snow falling in the mountains.

The Oct. 6, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Water concerns may translate into new growth controls

Concerns about the drought and growth have prompted a call for a temporary suspension of building permits until a water study is completed.

The Oct. 5, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Wreck snarls northbound commute on Highway 395

Collision reported just south of Indian Hills at around 7:35 a.m. Monday

The Oct. 4, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Surpreme Court: Douglas will have to try man in Ranchos murders separately

A man accused of killing two Gardnerville Ranchos women within days of each other in January 2019 will have to be tried in Douglas County, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled on Thursday.

Medical Center groundbreaking Oct. 15

Groundbreaking on Carson Valley Medical Center’s nearly $30 million expansion is scheduled for Oct. 15, Chief Executive Officer Jeff Prater said on Thursday.

School board sets dates for critical race theory town halls

Critical Race Theory Town Halls are 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at Whittell High School and 6 p.m. Oct. 21 at Douglas High School. For more information, www.dcsd.k12.nv.us

The Oct. 1, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

The Sept. 30, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Tahoe Douglas firefighters restore memorial to five men killed in fire 95 years ago

On Wednesday, Tahoe-Douglas firefighters restored a memorial in honor of the 95th anniversary of a fire that killed five men on Sept. 28, 1926, in Clear Creek Canyon.

Judge orders state probation chief to court

District Judge Tod Young issued an order Tuesday that the state chief of parole and probation appear in court on Oct. 12

The Sept. 29, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Power restored to 35 NV Energy customers affected by public safety outage

A red flag warning issued Monday for critical fire danger

Douglas High celebrates homecoming week

Homecoming Queen was Jordan Dekruyf and King was Gabe Foster

Caldor fire mapping shows no new heat in 12 hours

Despite a red flag warning, firefighters kept the Caldor pinned overnight

The Sept. 28, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

The Sept. 27, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Forecast high winds could hit 50-60 mph over Caldor Fire

Firefighters spent the weekend establishing lines in anticipation of high winds accompanying Monday's cold front

Man convicted of felony DUI faces mandatory prison

A round-up of action in Douglas County District Court

Meat processing plant seeks Carson City approval

A proposal for a meat processing plant that was rejected in Douglas County nearly two years ago will go before the Carson City Planning Commission on Wednesday.

Sunday Update: Caldor firefighters focus on fire burning near Kirkwood

A firefighter was injured overnight while dodging a snag and falling into “heat.” The firefighter was treated and released, but fire crews heeded the warning and drew back for safety’s sake.

Outbreak at Douglas High and Pau-Wa-Lu officially over

Face covering requirements for students inside Douglas High School and Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School are lifted starting Monday

Candy Dance continues today

The Candy Dance Arts and Crafts Fair opens at 9 a.m. Sunday

Last-minute Candy Dance preparations pack Genoa

The annual dinner sold out 500 tickets by Friday morning, according to Genoa's web site.

Motorists asked to watch for bears

During the first 18 days of September 14 bears have been hit by vehicles in Western Nevada, according to state wildlife officials.

The Sept. 24, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Firing operations attempt to head off spread of Caldor Fire

Containment was delayed until Oct. 16 after the Caldor Fire grew to 221,161 acres

Illegal Pine Nut pot operation grew like a weed over the last year

Neighbors have been watching the expansion of what turned out to be an illegal marijuana grow for a year.

The Sept. 23, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Caldor firefighters plan firing operations this week

The Caldor Fire has officially grown another 330 acres to 220,877 acres as of Thursday morning.

The Sept. 22, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news in and around Carson Valley

Caldor Fire closing gap northwest of Caples Lake

Smoke is mostly coming from the Caldor Fire which is burning west of Carson Valley between highways 50 and 88

Pine Nut marijuana grow believed to be associated with crime syndicate

Chinese nationals associated with organized crime are believed to be involved in an illegal grow that resulted in the seizure of nearly 62 tons of marijuana Monday from a site behind Bodie Flats south of Gardnerville, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

Smoke returns to Carson Valley

Smoke from fires burning near Sequoia National Park is wafting northward into Western Nevada.

Man shot during intrusion must seek treatment

A Gardnerville Ranchos man who was shot after he burst into a neighbors’ home in May was released from custody after he entered a plea of guilty but mentally ill to one count of stalking.

The Sept. 21, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Authorities raid alleged marijuana grow behind Pine View Estates

A long line of law enforcement vehicles rolled up Courtland in Bodie Flat on Monday for a pre-dawn raid on what neighbors have described as a marijuana field.

CalTrans: Highway 50 reopening Tuesday for general public

Residents and property owners along the Highway 50 corridor will have to obtain a pass today before being allowed through

Order closing Lake Tahoe back country in effect through end of the year

The anticipated order to close the Lake Tahoe back country affected by the Caldor Fire was issued on Saturday.