March 2019
Rain deer in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/02/2019 - 10:39pm
A band of Mule deer sought shelter underneath mature trees at a residence on W. Telegraph Street Saturday afternoon in cool, wet weather conditions.
Some of the deer were fortunate enough to stay dry under the tree canopies. Others weren't quite so lucky.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, March 3
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/02/2019 - 9:44pm
Drizzly, dreary, cool weather that has made its mark on the Carson City area so far this month may only seem like bad tidings approaching the Ides of March. But I think Leprechuans would agree: The wetter the weather, the brighter the rainbow.
Wet Saturday weather doesn't deter March Wine Walk in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/02/2019 - 6:06pm
When the Carson City Downtown Business Association (DBA) says the monthly Wine Walk is held rain, snow or shine, it isn't kidding around.
Carson City's downtown business and historic districts were bustling Saturday with Wine Walk participants enjoying sights and sips, despite cool, wet weather that failed to dampen their spirits.
Read Across America Day celebrated at Carson City Library Saturday
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/02/2019 - 5:53pm
Local officials turned up at the Carson City Library Saturday to join in the fun of Read Across America Day.
Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell, Carson City Supervisor Lori Bagwell and Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong were each scheduled read from a book to groups of children during the Read Across America Day celebration.
For more information about upcoming events at the Carson City Library, go to carsoncitylibrary.org.
Carson City-based Pets of the Homeless receives check from holiday fundraiser
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/02/2019 - 1:25pm
The nation's homeless received a boost for their pets Thursday when Downtown Coin owner Dan Wilson presented Pets of the Homeless founder Genevieve Frederick with a $500 check from Chef Don Pepe Paz, owner of Carpa Nevada in Carson City.
Carson City man arrested for throwing football-sized rock through car window
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/02/2019 - 12:54pm
A 45 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday morning at 11:27 a.m. in the 800 block of East William Street for gross misdemeanor property destruction, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.
Carson City fire crews respond to structure fire on TiAmo sign at Casino Fandango
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/02/2019 - 11:31am
UPDATE: 10:46AM: Carson City fire officials report that the flames on the roof just above the TiAmo sign have been knocked down and the fire alarm turned off.
Building occupants are being let back inside. The fire department is still on scene investigating the fire's cause.
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The Carson City Fire Department has been dispatched to Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson Street, for a structure fire visible next to the TiAmo sign on the north side of the building.
The business has been evacuated while firefighters address the fire.
Fire damages mobile home Friday night in East Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/02/2019 - 11:04am
Friday at 11:37 p.m. the Carson City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 7200 block of U.S. Highway 50 East.
When firefighters arrived, they were faced with a double wide residential trailer that was fully engulfed with flames. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries.
Wet weekend ahead for greater Carson City area
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/02/2019 - 10:04am
Residents of Carson City and surrounding communities are waking up Saturday morning to a rain and snow mix with temperatures in the 30s.
We can expect wet conditions throughout the weekend, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno reports, with 100 percent chance of showers Saturday and a high temperature into the mid-40s.
Nevada lawmakers consider 'Textalyzer' device to detect whether phone use contributed to crashes
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/02/2019 - 8:36amEvan Lieberman was 19 years old, home from college to work a summer job and a passenger in a car one morning in New York in 2011 when the driver crossed a double yellow line, hit another vehicle and caused injuries that led to his death a month later.
