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Kurt Hildebrand

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Speed record set in soaring competition

An all-time speed record of 111.28 mph was set by glider pilot Jim Lee in the last day of the 2024 Open Class Nationals.

Valley native at peace with terminal cancer diagnosis

Fourth-generation Gardnerville native Mike Henningsen has resigned his seat on the town board after receiving a terminal brain cancer diagnosis.

Hard Rock shooter sentenced to 55 years in prison

South Lake Tahoe resident Omar Garcia was shot dead on the casino floor March 25, 2023.

Gardner, Tolbert win commissioner race, Tarkanian wins primary

Douglas voters were kind to incumbents on Election Day

The Flag Day 2024 R-C Morning Report

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

First red flag warning issued for 2-10 p.m. today

A major thunder cell grazed southern Douglas County prompting a flash flood warning on the Tamarack Burn.

Yerington's Pumpkin Hollow Mine shutting down

A Yerington copper mine is laying off 117 workers after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The June 13, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The June 12, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Preliminary results released for primary election

Preliminary results were kind to incumbents in Douglas County with Commissioners Danny Tarkanian and Mark Gardner leading their opponents.

The Primary Election Day 2024 R-C Morning Report

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

The June 10, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Election Day is Tuesday

Early in-person voting will be replaced by the regular kind when polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Two homes damaged in Ranchos structure fire

East Fork firefighters and Douglas County deputies responded to a fire on Long Valley Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos at around 4:45 p.m.

Lake Tahoe beaches drawing rowdy crowd

Coverley said a half-dozen juveniles have been arrested for drinking, three for obstructing and another for disorderly conduct.

The June 7, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

D-Day observance torch passed to next generation

Lake Tahoe champion bicyclist Leon Malmed and wife Patricia were among several people flown to Paris on a commemorative American Airlines flight in order to attend them 80th anniversary celebration

The June 6, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Highway 395 repaving starts Monday

Residents may receive text notifications on the project by texting “DOWNTOWN” to 866-540-8466, or by calling (775) 379-8777.

County prepares for Carson Valley Days Parade

The Carson Valley Days Parade might move faster down Highway 395 on Saturday than traffic backed up by construction over the next few days.

The June 5, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The June 4, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Judge rules against Vacation Home Rental petition

A judge upheld Douglas County commissioners finding that a petition to change the ordinance on vacation home rentals was insufficient.

The June 3, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

First hot weather of 2024 forecast for Wednesday

The first 90-degree days of 2024 are forecast to arrive starting Wednesday when the high temperature is predicted to come within a degree of a 98-year-old record.

Bird believed to have caused Saturday night outage that affected half of Douglas

More than 14,000 homes and businesses in Douglas County were affected by a widespread power outage for longer than three hours on Saturday night.

Kayakers rescued from Marla Bay

A water rescue in Marla Bay at Lake Tahoe resulted in two kayakers being pulled safely from the water on Tuesday evening.

Kids Fishing Derby makes big return

With 1,200 children signed up and counting as of Friday, it’s too late to fish or volunteer today. But raffle tickets are available for purchase with cash or check over the weekend

The May 31, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The May 30, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

New cat facility funded in final budget

The present cat shelter was built a dozen years ago and can only house six cats at a time.

The May 29, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Gardnerville man injured in Alpine fatal head-on collision

A Gardnerville man was injured in a head-on motorcycle collision that killed the other rider on Highway 88 at Red Lake Road 5 p.m. Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Kids Fishing Derby returns this weekend

Tickets are available for this weekend's derby through 4 p.m. Friday

The May 28, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Light turnout on first day of early voting

Early in-person voting continues on Tuesday

Genoans observe Memorial Day

Five-year Hanoi Hilton survivor Larry Friese spoke to around 60 people in the Genoa Cemetery for a Memorial Day observance.

The Memorial Day 2024 R-C Morning Report

News from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Update: Candlelight vigil draws hundreds to Vietnam Moving Wall

The Vietnam Moving Wall arrived at Eastside Memorial Park with a motorcycle escort on Thursday morning.

Woman injured in Pine Nut head-on collision

A Topaz Ranch Estates woman was seriously injured in a head-on collision on Highway 395 near Leviathan Mine Road in the Pine Nut Mountains.

Jury convicts man of felony failure to appear

A jury took around a half-hour to bring a guilty verdict against a man who probably would have otherwise gone free had he shown up in court when he was supposed to.

The May 24, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The May 23, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Video: Town Hall Debate

A Town Hall Debate featuring a dozen candidates for countywide office tonight at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center.

The May 22, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Memorial Day holiday offers brief break from downtown road construction

Only a few orange cones adorned Main Street on Monday as much of the preliminary work on Highway 395 north of Waterloo Lane took a break for the Memorial Day weekend.