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Kurt Hildebrand

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Gardnerville's Main Street may reopen next week

Final paving was completed on Gardnerville’s Main Street over the weekend and motorists should see the road open next week.

The Aug. 7, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The Aug. 6, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Muller Parkway making progress

A $4.79 million amendment to the bid for construction of Muller Lane Parkway north of Buckeye Road was awarded to Qualcon Construction on Friday.

Update: Fire off East Valley contained at less than an acre

Downdraft winds damage trees, carry off tents on Friday evening

The Aug. 5, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Grifters get maximum 4-10-year prison sentence

A pair of grifters will experience a downgrade in their lifestyle after they were sentenced to 4-10 years in prison in connection with multiple thefts.

20-year discussion on finishing Drayton not over

A broad boulevard through one of the Gardnerville Ranchos’ neighborhoods ends abruptly with a two-rail fence and a big reflector in the middle.

The Aug. 2, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Conflict in Alpine County could close museum

Even as residents were remembering Nancy and Fritz Thornburg, the historical society and county were at an impasse that resulted in a lawsuit and termination of a 34-year-old agreement.

The Aug. 1, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Tarkanian top primary fundraiser

According to campaign contribution reports, Commissioner Danny Tarkanian received $52,835 in campaign donations to win the Douglas County commissioner Republican primary.

Fundraiser begun for family who lost home in Spring Valley fire

A fundraiser has been established for a Topaz volunteer firefighter and his family who lost their home in the Spring Valley Fire.

The July 31, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The July 30, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Sierra Front firefighters respond to Park Fire

An Eastern Alpine Fire Department water tender and an engine from the Bear Valley Fire Department were dispatched for mutual aid to the Park Fire raging near Chico.

The July 29, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Attorney’s death results in trial delays

The death of contract defense attorney Martin Hart resulted in the delay of two major trials.

Man facing arson charge in Park Fire near Chico

The 256-square-mile acre Park fire began Wednesday just seven miles from where Paradise, Calif., was destroyed in November 2018.

The July 26, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The July 25, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Update: Witnesses describe scene where drowning man was rescued at Sand Harbor

As searchers were looking for a missing man in Topaz Lake on Monday morning, another man was found floating in the water at Sand Harbor.

The July 24, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Main Street paving will move traffic to northbound lanes this week

The state expects to be done with the initial paving of northbound Main Street in Gardnerville this week

The July 23, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Update: Reno man found deceased in Topaz Lake after search

Sheriff’s deputies and East Fork firefighters searched Topaz Lake on Sunday afternoon after a man reportedly jumped into the water and didn’t come back up around 3:30 p.m.

The July 22, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Thunderstorm douses Genoa on way north

Genoa receives .43 inches of rain in a half-hour

Two-score temblors rattle middle of Lake Tahoe

A swarm of nearly 40 earthquakes centered in the middle of Lake Tahoe started around 7 a.m. Saturday and has been ongoing for the last 24 hours.

Historical society sues Alpine County over museum access

The Alpine County Historical Society is suing Alpine County claiming that efforts to evict them from the museum are a breach of an agreement dating back to 1990.

Commission picks popular courthouse option

Calling the first and most popular option for a new judicial center more inviting, Douglas County commissioners voted Thursday 4-0 to approve the design.

Spring Valley Fire claims residence

The Spring Valley Fire is officially extinguished

Commission OKs new uncovered load trash fee

Douglas Disposal hopes charging a $25 for uncovered loads will help reduce the amount of trash along Dump Road and beyond.

The July 19, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The July 18, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Spring Valley residents allowed back in their homes after fire

Residents of Spring Valley who evacuated due to Tuesday's fire are being allowed back in to survey the damage to their Pine Nut Mountain neighborhood.

Judicial center design goes to county commissioners

On Thursday, Douglas County commissioners will be asked their opinion of the three design options and the results of a public survey.

Courts approach full online access

Last week, the Nevada Open Government Coalition released a survey that showed rural courts still require access in person.

The July 17, 2024, R-C Morning Report

News from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Painted Rock mine proposal prompts truck ban effort

Visit Paintedrockmineproject.org for more information.

The July 16, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The July 15, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Death Ride draws hundreds of bicyclists to Alpine County

The 43rd annual Death Ride has closed highways 395 and 4 in Alpine County

Borda wool goes to the Olympics

The Borda family was featured in a documentary directed by UNR student and Douglas resident Kat Fulwider, who is among 16 Reynolds School of Journalism students heading to the Olympics this month.

Power outages affect Indian Hills area

Workers were repairing a line down up above Plymouth Drive and Highway 395 after the power went out to 871 customers around 2:30 a.m., according to nvenergy.com.

The July 12, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The July 11, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Online sales spike in April

Taxable sales by nonstore retailers more than doubled in April 2024 compared to April 2023 and marked a solid year of increases in the mostly online shopping sector in Douglas County.