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Kurt Hildebrand

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New probation rules figure in drug sentencing

New probation rules figured prominently in whether a man with a 30-year history of drug offenses in Douglas County went to prison.

The March 22, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

That droning noise might be mosquitoes’ new nemesis

It’s been a relatively dry winter, but with spring’s arrival there’s a chance that any precipitation may accumulate in pools across Carson Valley.

Genoans begin hunt for new manager

Genoans are hoping for a successful Candy Dance this fall after having to cancel last year’s event due to the coronavirus.

The March 19, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Valley native always eager to volunteer

Valley loses enthusiastic volunteer in Shannon Hickey

Probationer faces felony domestic battery charge

A Gardnerville Ranchos man is facing a probation violation and a felony domestic battery charge stemming from a Sunday evening arrest.

The March 17, 2021, R-C Top of the Morning Report

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

Varsity Tiger football team quarantined after positive coronavirus test

A single case of coronavirus in Douglas High School’s varsity football program will result in a 10-day quarantine under the state’s emergency directives.

Eluder who flashed fake FBI badge receives prison

A man, who tried to flash a fake FBI badge to dissuade deputies from pursuing him nearly a year ago, was sentenced to up to six years in Nevada prison on Tuesday.

The March 16, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news in and around Carson Valley

Big finish to 2020 for Douglas merchants

ouglas merchants closed out 2020 with a bang, according to figures released by the Nevada Department of Taxation.

Murder trial back on for June

A murder trial that was canceled at the outset of the coronavirus outbreak last year is back on for June 1.

Longtime resident named to school board

Heather Jackson was appointed to the Douglas County School Board.

The March 12, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Tigers back in black and orange

Douglas High School returns to full-time, in-person classes.

The March 11, 2021 R-C Morning Report

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

Planning commissioners OK permit for manufactured housing project

At least one section of Muller Lane Parkway will have to be expanded to four lanes before a housing project near its southern end is allowed to move forward.

The March 10, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Minden deals winning hand for Hot August Nights poker run

Showing optimism that things will come up all aces in August, Minden renewed its contract with Hot August Nights for another three years.

Douglas High returns to full-time instruction

Parents of Douglas High seniors greet students back to full-time in-person instruction on Tuesday.

The March 9, 2020, R-C Morning Report

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

Project at Muller Lane roundabout goes to planning commissioners

A manufactured home project is scheduled to be heard by Douglas County planning commissioners on Tuesday.

Highway 395 a dangerous stretch through Pinenuts

It has been almost 30 years to the day since Bodie Flat residents gathered signatures on a petition in 1991 to try and get a safer school bus stop at Courtland and Highway 395.

Woman admits felony credit card, drug charges

A former Gardnerville woman admitted to felony credit card and drug possession charges on Tuesday. Haley Douglas, 26, entered guilty pleas to possession of a credit or debit card without the owner’s permission and having methamphetamine when she was arrested on Dec. 15.

$25,000 Baker Hughes grant will fill a lot of backpacks

Bently Nevada, a Baker Huges Company, provided a $25,000 grant to Backpack Buddies through its foundation.

Fire guts offices of Joe Benigno’s Tree Service

An early-morning fire gutted the offices of Joe Benigno’s Tree Service in Gardnerville.

Carson Valley power outage affects thousands

Outages, winds and road controls occurring in Carson Valley this morning.

Douglas proposes $20,000 fine for illegal vacation rentals

A $20,000 fine and permanent ban could eventually await those operating vacation home rentals in Douglas County without a permit.

The March 5, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news in and around Carson Valley

NHP releases preliminary report on fatal Bodie Flat collision

Long time Valley resident killed in collision at Courtland in Pinenuts.

VHR resolution returns to commission today

The operators of a high-end condo project at Stateline say that a fifth of those who’ve purchased the condos intend to offset their costs by renting to vacationers.

The R-C Morning Report for March 3, 2021

A wrap-up of news in and around Carson Valley

The R-C Morning Report for March 2, 2021

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

Manufactured home project seeks Gardnerville review

A manufactured housing project proposed for the Muller Parkway roundabout goes before the Gardnerville Town Board on Tuesday.

The March 1, 2020, R-C Morning Report

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

High school shifts to full in-person March 9

Most Carson Valley secondary schools will shift to in-person sessions by March 9.

Self-serve book delivery system on hold

Library trustees indicated on Tuesday that they’re not interested in spending money on anything that might be perceived as an alternative to fully opening the Douglas County Public Library.

The Feb. 26, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news in Carson Valley.

That’s the way the tweets are in Texas

Former Gardnerville resident Brett Alder’s name came up in conversation the other day when someone mentioned that he might be moving back to Nevada.

Daughter: Man killed in Bodie Flat collision was careful driver

Former tow truck driver Sean Leonard was a cautious driver his daughter said.

The R-C Morning Report for Feb. 25, 2021

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

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

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

Update: Highway 395 reopens through Pine Nuts after fatal collision

Highway 395 reopened at 4:15 p.m. after being closed for more than six hours.

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

A wrap-up of news in the Carson Valley

Bandaged Bandit receives 2-5 years in Stateline bank robbery

A convicted bank robber known as the Bandaged Bandit will have to serve another 2-5 years in Nevada prison after he finishes his sentence in California.

Man admits shooting sheriff’s sergeant

A California parolee faces up to 61 years in prison after he admitted Monday he shot a Douglas County Sheriff’s sergeant in a Dec. 20 traffic stop.

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

A wrap-up of news in Carson Valley

Man faces felonies in domestic battery

A man accused of breaking a woman’s rib and giving her a concussion is being held in lieu of $75,000 bail.

Man told to show up in court or face a warrant

A California man was given two weeks to appear in district court in connection with his November felony arrest.