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Kurt Hildebrand

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Robbery defendant admits punching inmate

One of the men accused of robbing the COD Casino in Minden admitted Tuesday to a felony for striking another jail inmate.

Vietnam Moving Wall arrives in Carson Valley on Wednesday

The Moving Wall will be escorted to Eastside Memorial Park on Thursday

The May 21, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Sparks man drowns at Topaz Lake

A Sparks man was pronounced dead after he was found floating in Topaz Lake around 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

The May 20, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Drug dealing mom gets jail time as condition of probation

A woman denied conducting a drug transaction at a youth soccer game in Stodick Park during her sentencing hearing on Tuesday.

The May 17, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Art and Wine on the Green wraps up in Gardnerville

If you’re looking to unwind after Saturday's activity, one option is attending the Art & Wine on the Green at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville.

The May 16, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Mental health topic of resource fair

A walk around the park is almost always good for mental health, but on Saturday it was also an opportunity to talk about mental health.

Service Saturday for longtime Douglas music teacher

A memorial service is 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Gardnerville’s Carson Valley United Methodist Church for Jackie Maye.

The May 15, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

First big lightning storm of 2024 knocks out power, sets small fire

Not eight days after it snowed in Carson Valley, the first big thunderstorm rumbled across Western Nevada on Monday evening.

The May 14, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Water and grass drives ranching business

A month into irrigation season, ranchers are starting to move their cattle around to take advantage of greener fields where herds will find more forage.

The May 13, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Ballots are in the mail

Ballots for the Douglas County 2024 Primary Election should be in the mail and arriving in mailboxes this week.

Solar storm paints northern sky

A severe solar storm could affect high frequency communications, GPS, power grids and other technology, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned on Friday.

Genoa loses former Town Historian

Fourth-generation Genoan and longtime Town Historian Billie Jean Rightmire died Easter Sunday on the property where she grew up. She was 91.

The May 10, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The May 9, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Budget moves forward without 15 positions

Douglas County commissioners will discuss the final adoption 10 a.m. May 20 of the county budget at the Douglas County Courthouse in Minden, 1616 8th St.

The May 8, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The May 7, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Update: Mountain View Fire lawsuit back on track

A trial in a lawsuit charging that a Liberty Utilities power line started the 2020 Mountain View Fire that claimed the life of Eastern Sierra poet Sallie Joseph is back on track.

Fast-moving storm brings foot of snow to the Sierra

"The first ever winter storm warning issued for the month of May in recent history” brought snow to Sierra.

The May 6, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

County approves zone change for judicial center

Minden Town Board members may see the final design at their June meeting.

County OKs Virginia Ranch project

Twenty years after it was first approved, a project that stretches from Grant Avenue north to Toler Lane might start work in the near future.

Republican Women host commission candidates

All six active Douglas County commissioner candidates spoke at a full house of Douglas County Republican Women on Wednesday.

Town: Minden pillars will return

The twin pillars that guarded the western entrance to Minden since 1911 were taken down by the town on Tuesday.

The May 3, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The May 2, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

The May Day 2024 R-C Morning Report

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

Clerk: Close to full election worker staffing

The number of election workers signed up by Tuesday approached the 100 Clerk-Treasurer Amy Burgans hopes to have on staff in time for the June 11 primary election.

Gathering remembers Don Stangle

On Saturday, at least 60 people turned out for a memorial to Stangle, who died March 18, 2024.

The April 30, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Army of volunteers plants small forest near Curtz Lake

More than 100 volunteers braved snow flurries Arbor Day to plant 500 Jeffrey pine seedlings on the recently treated BLM land around Curtz Lake near the Alpine County Airport

County balances budget without tapping reserves

Douglas County commissioners are meeting 10 a.m. Tuesday to update the March 26-29 budget hearings at the Historic Courthouse in Minden, located at 1616 Eighth St., Minden.

The April 29, 2024, R-C Morning Report

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

Muller Lane Parkway progress hits legal hitch

Awarding a bid might not be sufficient to begin work on county's portion of the long-awaited route around town

Evacuation 101 session conducted at Stateline

At 5:30 p.m. Monday, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will present evacuation information for Lake Tahoe residents in the Tallac Room of the Kahle Community Center.