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Kurt Hildebrand

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County leaves $1.1 million Parkway funding in place

A second attempt to extract $1.1 million from the Regional Transportation Commission for Muller Lane Parkway was defeated 3-2 on Thursday when Commissioner Mark Gardner voted with the majority.

Expect slippery roads this morning from short snowstorm

Road controls and slick conditions are reported across Western Nevada

The Feb. 19, 2021, R-C Morning Report

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

Sheriff's sergeant makes full recovery after December shooting

A Douglas County Sheriff’s sergeant, who was shot in the line of duty the weekend before Christmas, has made a full recovery.

Beach Club appeals $35.1 million valuation

The owners of Tahoe Beach Club are appealing a $10 million increase in their assessment before the Douglas County Board of Equalization.

The Feb. 18, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from Carson Valley.

Two women arrested with stolen vehicles in three days

A pursuit of a Ford Explorer reported stolen on Wednesday morning resulted in the arrest of an Arizona woman might be linked to a felony car stop on Johnson Lane from Monday morning.

Update: Traffic flowing normally after four vehicle wreck north of Minden

Three receive minor injuries in rear-end collision at Highway 395 and Airport Road on Tuesday.

The Feb. 16, 2020, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from the Carson Valley.

Two projects account for half of potential homes

A tale of two Carson Valley projects

The Washington's Birthday 2021 R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of Carson Valley news.

Valentine’s meal way to seniors’ hearts

Seniors' cars lined up around the block for a hot Valentine's Day lunch featuring chicken parmesan and pasta.

Workers tackle Genoa vegetation during break in weather

Workers battled back vegetation over the week.

Carson Valley Days parade aims for the stars

In 1910, Halley’s Comet crossed the night skies over Nevada and the first Carson Valley Day took place.

A little rain and some wind on tap for Washington’s Birthday

Mother Nature gave Carson Valley a brief peck on the cheek Saturday morning before clearing out and leaving sunny skies for Valentine’s Day.

Douglas class of 2021 in the spotlight

Students in the class of 2020 had to deal with schools being closed for a quarter due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Trial still on in big Tahoe meth bust

A March 22 jury trial is still in the cards for a California man facing a possible life sentence after he was arrested in a Stateline drug raid.

The Feb. 12, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of what's going on in Carson Valley.

High schools plan shift to class ranking

Almost a third of Douglas High School’s class of 2020 graduated with a grade point average of 3.9 or higher, but only four were recognized as valedictorian and salutatorian.

Storms bring increased avalanche danger

With more weather on the way, there’s an increased danger of avalanches as new snow falls on the old.

Signs show coronavirus outbreak slowing down

According to figures released by the state, Douglas is averaging four new coronavirus cases a day and has been trending downward since the first week of January.

Eagles and Ag is back and so is the weather

Eagles and Agriculture tours are back on the calendar for February after being delayed in January due to weather.

Minden senior living facility wins extension

Developers of a 130-unit senior living facility located in Minden will have another two years to build after an extension was approved by Douglas County planning commissioners Tuesday.

The Feb. 10, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news across Douglas County

Man faces felonies in Holbrook brandishing

Man in custody after allegedly pointing gun at two people in Holbrook Junction altercation

The Feb. 9, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news in Carson Valley for the day.

The R-C Morning Report for Feb. 8, 2021

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

State may cut China Spring budget

A proposal that would cut $1.2 million from the budget of China Spring Youth Camp was opposed by Douglas County commissioners on Thursday.

Muller Lane design goes forward

Design of the county’s portion of Muller Lane Parkway is underway. On Thursday, county commissioners deadlocked on whether to take back $1.1 million designated to pay for the work.

Woman admits looting vehicles parked at trailheads

A California woman admitted to being involved with a half-dozen burglaries of vehicles parked at trails last spring.

The R-C Morning Report for Feb. 5, 2021

A wrap-up of the news in Carson Valley

Prescribed burn above Genoa prompts fire call

Prescribed burning above Genoa prompted at least one fire call on Thursday.

Library will open for browsing

After a letter-writing and social media campaign, the Douglas County Public Library will open to browsing next week.

Drug dealer sentenced to prison

An East Valley woman with previous drug convictions in Douglas County was sentenced to prison on Monday.

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

A wrap-up of what's happening in Carson Valley.

County may reverse funding for parkway design

Less than two months after approving transferring $1.1 million to the Regional Transportation Commission to do design work on Muller Lane Parkway, Douglas County Commission Chairman John Engels is seeking the money back.

Sales slow, while gaming revenues decrease

Douglas merchants saw a slowdown in taxable sales during November, according to figures released by the Nevada Department of Taxation.

Trump supporter’s pickup vandalized

Someone painted the word “Traitor” in big black letters on the side of a pickup truck sometime on Friday night.

Warrant issued for woman who left courtroom before sentencing

A $10,000 warrant was issued Monday for a Gardnerville woman who walked out of the courthouse before being sentenced on a felony DUI and didn’t return.

102-year-old takes coronavirus vaccine

Another pandemic was raging when Dorthella Silva was born 102 years ago.

The Feb. 2, 2021, R-C Morning Report

The R-C Morning Report for Feb. 2, 2020.

The Feb. 3, 2021, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of what's happening in Carson Valley on Feb. 3, 2021

Break from the snow this weekend

Calm weather expected to last through Monday before next storm arrives.

Tiger keeps sub on even keel

Douglas High School graduate Gieorag Andrews is serving as executive officer on board the USS Toledo, which was featured in a YouTube video presented by SmarterEveryDay.

Residents encouraged to help seniors with vaccinations

Signing up for coronavirus vaccinations online poses a challenges for older residents.

Man receives prison in Tahoe head-on

A California man who was under the influence when he crossed the centerline on Highway 50 last June was sentenced to 2-5 years in prison on Monday.

Editorial: That’s a cold breeze

Winter is coming for Douglas County’s builders with county commissioners proposing a moratorium on issuing building permits until comprehensive water and traffic studies.

Tahoe resident Tatiana Leibel guilty in husband’s murder

Minden, Nev. — A Lake Tahoe woman was convicted Thursday night of second degree murder in the Feb. 23, 2014, shooting death of her husband. Tatiana Leibel, 50, was found guilty by a Minden jury, who deliberated for more than seven hours in the case. The jury reported reaching a verdict just after 9 p.m. Thursday. The trial began Jan. 27.

Pathologist star defense witness in Tahoe murder case

A world-famous pathologist testified Wednesday the shooting death of Round Hill resident Harry Leibel was an atypical suicide, not murder.

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