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Kurt Hildebrand

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Golf Course ordinance tees off

Nearly two years after it was first proposed, an ordinance requiring golf courses to establish a closing plan is scheduled to be discussed by county commissioners today.

Tribal member speaks out against deal over Minden siren

Tribal member speaks out against deal over Minden siren

Valley residents making transitions

Editor's Notepad for July 15

Drug deal leads to prison sentence

A Gardnerville man, who served as the wheelman for two methamphetamine deals, was sentenced to 19-48 months in prison.

The July 15, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

The July 14, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

The July 13, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Fire in Sierra wilderness sending up smoke

A 300-acre fire burning in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness prompted a smoke call from Topaz Ranch Estates.

The July 12, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Parks propose meat plant off Buckeye

A small meat-processing plant being proposed for a site off Buckeye Road is seeking a permit at the Douglas County Planning Commission on Tuesday.

Jacks Valley fire mopped up and road reopens

Firefighters mopped up the 2.7-acre Jacks Valley fire and reopened the road by 8:30 p.m.

Genoa not fudging on Candy Dance

While it might be 102 years since the first Candy Dance, it will be closer to the hundredth celebration to raise money for Nevada’s Oldest Town this year.

The July 9, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Rock slides set off by earthquake closed highway for an hour

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake near Coleville shook buildings in Carson Valley on Thursday afternoon.

Heat wave returns to Carson Valley

An excessive heat warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for all of Western Nevada, including Carson Valley, from noon Saturday to 9 p.m. Monday.

Change in growth ordinance must go to voters

Eliminating a pool of building permits that have accumulated over the past 14 years will require a ballot question.

Stateline hotel didn’t have an easy birth

Compared to the birth of the casino that would eventually be the MountBleu, its upcoming name change barely qualifies as a blip in Stateline’s history.

The July 8, 2021, R-C Morning Report

News from in and around Carson Valley

Line around nearly two-thirds of East Fork Fire

Firefighters are starting to demobilize after establishing a hardline around two-thirds of the East Fork Fire

The July 6, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

East Fork Fire appears to be finally laying down

The smoke plume that dominated southeastern Carson Valley for the past four days was barely a wisp by Monday afternoon.

The July 5, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

7:30 p.m. July 4 East Fork Fire update: Containment at 30 percent

The East Fork Fire continues to smolder southeast of Gardnerville this morning.

Macie Tuell named fifth Miss Nevada from Douglas County

Douglas High School graduate Macie Tuell was named Miss Nevada on Friday at the Orleans Showroom in Las Vegas.

Man admits starting shootout in cul de sac

A trial has been vacated after an Indian Hills man admitted he started a May, 4, 2019, shootout in his cul-de-sac.

Rare nighttime red flag warning issued for dry lightning

A rare overnight red flag warning for critical fire danger has been issued starting 11 p.m. tonight and lasting until 11 a.m. Independence Day.

Commission withholds raise for county manager

On Thursday, Douglas County commissioners voted 3-2 to withhold a raise from County Manager Patrick Cates.

7 p.m. July 3 update: East Fork fire at 750 acres: China Spring evacuation on hold for now

Containment of the East Fork Fire burning southeast of Gardnerville could occur as soon as Wednesday, according to National Interagency Coordination Center situation report issued Saturday morning.

East Fork, Tahoe Douglas respond to Carson fires

East Fork and Tahoe-Douglas firefighters responded to two fires burning east of Carson City.

Au revoir MontBleu

The MontBleu at Stateline will be renamed Bally’s Lake Tahoe

The July 2, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Update: Fire burning southeast of Mud Lake grows to 70 acres

A fire burning in Alpine County is being reported from several locations around Carson Valley

A single phone call led to a lifetime of love

A 74-year love affair began with a phone call.

County updates purchasing policies in wake of Tiregate

Discussion of five updates designed to lock down Douglas County’s purchasing policies in the wake of the theft of more than $1 million in tires goes before county commissioners today.

‘Resentful’ embezzler to pay $26,000 restitution

The debate at a Minden bookkeeper’s embezzlement sentencing on Monday wasn’t over whether she forged her employer’s name on checks but how much she owed as a result.

Man accused of sexually assaulting 13-year-old

An 18-year-old Gardnerville Ranchos man is facing felony charges of sexual assault and lewdness with a minor after he allegedly molested two girls in public parks.

Drug dealer receives up to 20 years in prison

A Reno man accused of being responsible for supplying more than a pound of methamphetamine for sale was sentenced to up to 20 years in prison on Monday.

The July 1, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

The June 30, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Firefighters staying ahead of lightning fires, so far

A handful of fires started by lightning on Tuesday night appear to be contained.

The June 29, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

China Spring begins rebuilding

One of the challenges for China Spring Youth Camp is convincing state policymakers that it’s far more a treatment facility than a “boot camp.”

The June 28, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

One dead, another hurt in Highway 88 collision

Minden collision resulted in one person's death on Saturday evening.

Burglar faces prison in Hell’s Kitchen caper

A man, who went behind the scenes at Hell’s Kitchen Lake Tahoe, stole the general manager’s purse and left behind a drink cup with his fingerprints, admitted to two counts of felony burglary on Tuesday.

Oven door opens on Sunday

Four days of hot weather are expected in Carson Valley starting on Sunday.

The June 25, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Thunderstorm leaves small fire in its wake

East Fork firefighters are making their way into a fire that appears to have been caused by a lightning strike.

Man admits assault in brandishing case

An Aug. 2 sentencing date was set for a Holbrook Junction man who admitted pointing a handgun at his wife and another man during a February confrontation.

Drivers failing to yield cause in three crashes

At least four people have been injured over the last month after motorists failed to yield to oncoming vehicles on Highway 395.