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Kurt Hildebrand

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Fourth is back with all the bells

Several events are back for the Fourth of July after being canceled last year.

Thunderstorms could provide fireworks today

Thunderstorms today will be followed by another heat wave by Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Other shoe yet to drop from 2021 Legislature

The biggest change in Nevada's political landscape won't occur until the Legislature takes up redistricting in a special session later this year.

The June 24, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

New McDonald’s opens Friday

The new Minden McDonald’s could be one of the busiest in the company in the first year after it opens on Friday.

The June 22, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Man admits first degree murder charge

Man faces life in prison after admitting to murdering a woman in the tent they shared.

Firefighters respond to Pine Nut blaze

A fire burning in the Pine Nut Mountains is estimated at 3-5 acres.

State developing plan for one of county's deadliest highways

Eleven people have been killed since 2014 on what may be the deadliest stretch of highway in Douglas County.

Registrars retire after combined 61 years

Sherree Apocotos and Anita Ovard are retiring from the Douglas County School District after a combined 61 years.

The June 21, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Pony Express on time but Internet running behind

The technology of the 19th Century was galloping along, leaving the 21st Century in the dust on Thursday. Follow the ride at www.ponyexpress.net

Ride across Nevada shows value of adopting wild horses

On Saturday, long rider Samantha Szesciorka was greeted by a score of people at the Stephanie Way trailhead, wrapping up a six-week 550-mile trek from Las Vegas.

Pony Express rides through Valley today

The Pony Express will be riding through Genoa around 3:30 p.m. today where riders will exchange the mochila on their way to Carson City.

East Fork sends fuels crew to Pleasant Valley fire

Thirteen East Fork firefighters responded to the 300-acre wildfire that closed both Interstate 580 and old Highway 395 northeast of Pleasant Valley on Wednesday.

Dugard case offers hope for missing Mono girl

The kidnapping of then-11-year-old Jaycee Lee Dugard 30 years ago and that she was found alive 18 years later, offers hope for another missing California teenager who turned 19 last month.

The June 14, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Jacks Valley fire a clear warning sign

Clearing brush under power poles along Jacks Valley Road helped saved homes in the north Douglas County neighborhood from Wednesday’s fire.

Retired Tiger football coach citizen of the year

Tiger Coach Ernie Monfiletto was named Citizen of the Year by the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club

Countdown to Carson Valley Days Parade

Highway 395 closes at 8 a.m. through Minden and Gardnerville for the Carson Valley Days Parade

Nevada Discovery Rider arrives in Carson Valley on Saturday

Long rider arrives in Carson Valley on Saturday while the Pony Express Reride is coming through on Thursday

The June 11, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Jacks Valley Fire could be contained today

The size of the fire has been reduced to 285 acres after better mapping

Carson Valley Days kicks off today

The Carson Valley Days Carnival opens 5 p.m. Thursday in Lampe Park

Boys side of China Spring Youth Camp will close due to staffing

After a tumultuous year, the boys side of China Spring Youth Camp will close toward the end of June due to staffing issues.

The June 10, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Jacks Valley fire evacuations lifted; downgraded to 285 acres

The Arcadia fire ignited Wednesday on Jacks Valley Road, west of Jacks Valley Elementary School.

The June 9, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Supreme Court denies defense petition in Guzman case

Supreme Court lifts stay in Ranchos murder case

The June 8, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

The June 7, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Gaming, taxable sales recover after lockdown

On the anniversary of the St. Patrick’s Day coronavirus lockdown, Douglas County merchants joined the rest of the state in posting a huge surge in taxable sales, according to figures released last week by the Nevada Department of Taxation.

Tigers roar into the future

Douglas High School conducts its 113th commencement exercises on Saturday

Dry gusty winds could bring critical fire danger

Dry, breezy conditions could fan last week's lightning strikes into wildfires

Suspicious U-Haul turns out to be embezzled

A woman was taken into custody after deputies found an embezzled U-Haul parked near Lakeside Drive on Tuesday.

Car thief fails probation all the way to prison

A Sparks man’s probation was revoked on Tuesday after he failed to participate in a drug treatment program or make a significant effort toward paying nearly $5,000 in restitution related to a May 2019 arrest.

Attrition balances out $1.4 million shortfall

While short $1.4 million in revenue for the current year, a large number of retirements will preclude the need for any layoffs.

Carson Valley Days celebration opens Thursday

The Carson Valley Days Parade will close Highway 395 through Minden and Gardnerville on June 12.

Douglas grads ready to meet the world

The 113th Douglas High commencement is 10 a.m. today and will be livestreamed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZsONWgpmYA

18 graduates join ASPIRE alum

ASPIRE Academy's graduation was conducted on Friday at TJ's Corral

Woman sought in fatal 2020 DUI appears in court

A woman who was the subject of a nationwide warrant in connection with a fatal collision in February 2020 appeared in court on Friday.

Gardnerville guitarist ready for next chord

On Saturday, Carson Valley guitarist Jakota Wass will graduate from Douglas High School. A week later he will be headlining at Carson Valley Days, performing the 8-11:30 p.m. show in Lampe Park.

The June 4, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Longshot Stateline fireworks show is on

It's not on the Lake, but Jonathan Ruppel's efforts to get a Fourth of July show at Stateline has been successful.

Gold Star mom bids Carson Valley farewell

In a whirlwind, Gold Star Mom Sally Wiley and husband Mike plan to move from their East Valley home to Brookings, Ore., in mid-June.

Memorial Day remembers fallen heroes

Around 150 people turned out for a Memorial Day observance at Eastside Memorial Park in Minden on Monday.

Update: VHR Ordinance approved, commission appoints advisory panel

A vacation home rental ordinance and five member advisory panel were approved on Thursday.

The June 3, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

The June 2, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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