July 2017
Carson City arrests: Woman accused of pepper spraying Walmart greeter, manager and patrons
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 5:50pmA 43-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Saturday for allegedly stealing items from Walmart and then using pepper spray on a store greeter, the store manager and two customers, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Band to perform at Carson City music festival release song, video dedicated to fallen deputy
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 4:11pm
The million-selling band Rednex is in the line-up for the upcoming memorial event for Deputy Howell in Carson City on August 19. To complement their first visit to the US have they released a song and video dedicated to Deputy Howell, who was tragically killed in the line of duty in 2015.
Carson City area Salvation Army Apple Tree Backpack and School Supply Drive underway
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The Salvation Army is collecting school supplies and backpacks for at-risk children through August 14. Children from Carson City, Douglas County and the surrounding communities will receive school supplies and backpacks as needed.
Veteran benefits class available Aug. 9 in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 3:06pmEvent Date:
August 9, 2017 - 3:30pm
A free class designed to help veterans with their benefits will be held Wednesday, Aug. 9 at Carson Plaza Independent Retirement Living, 2120 East Long Street in Carson City.
Carson City emergency crews called to crash at South Carson near Clear Creek
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 3:00pmCarson City Fire Department and Nevada Highway Patrol were called Monday afternoon to a traffic accident at South Carson Street near Clear Creek Avenue.
Family Summer Party: Carson City's National Night Out arrives Tuesday at Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 12:55pm
Carson City’s National Night Out, the safest outdoor party of the summer, arrives this Tuesday, August 1 at Mills Park, with a host of games, music, activities, and refreshments offered from dozens of agencies and community service organizations designed to promote public safety, awareness and community.
Carson City health officials warn of heat wave this week, urge protective measures
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 11:27am
The National Weather Service in Reno is predicting record high temperatures in Western Nevada over the next few days, resulting in increased risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke. People who are at highest risk are the elderly, the very young, and those with chronic diseases or who are overweight, but even young and healthy people can get sick from the heat if precautions are not taken.
What Works: Something under your skin? Here’s how to get it to stop crawling
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 11:00am
Sometimes I have to use my own medicine on myself. Although much of my life is clicking along like a well-oiled machine, there is one part that is not. That gets under my skin. I get frustrated. I feel entitled. These feelings pile up within me and then, when someone says just the right thing, I want to throw up my hands and say forget it all.
NDOT to open last leg of Carson City Freeway this Wednesday
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 9:58am
CARSON CITY, Nev. –The Nevada Department of Transportation is scheduled to open the last leg of the Interstate 580 Carson City Freeway to traffic beginning Wednesday, August 2.
Carson City Sheriff’s Office offers Citizen Academy beginning in August
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 9:45amEvent Date:
August 16, 2017 - 6:00pm
A community policing citizens academy program of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, through the development of the Volunteers in Police Service Program, will run from August to October, officials announced Monday.
