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On June 25, 2023, at approximately 12:57 a.m., Nevada State Police responded to a fatal crash at the location of US395A and William Brent Road, in Washoe County, Nev.

UPDATE 7:30PM: A small 20 foot by 20 foot brush fire that started from a burn pile that ignited was quickly extinguished by Carson City firefighters, according to Battalion Chief Micah Horton. There was no reported damage to structures. It is undetermined at this time how the burn pile ignited.
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Carson City Fire Department was called at 7 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a brush fire in the area of Sunrise Drive and August Drive, near Arrowhead Drive.

Over the course of just three hours on the morning of July 5, 402 volunteers cleaned up 8,559 pounds of litter left from Fourth of July celebrations at Lake Tahoe.

Cigarette butts, plastic food wrappers, beach toys and even barbecues were plucked from six popular beach sites, as well as nearby parking lots and streets, around the Tahoe Basin.

On Wednesday, July 5 the Carson City Sheriff’s Office was made aware that two people were missing. On July 2, two kayakers, identified as James Martin and Robert (Bobby) White, went to the Brunswick Canyon area in Carson City to kayak the Carson River.

The Alzheimer's Association of Northern California and Nevada will meet July 26 at 2:30pm at the Carson City Senior Center. This group provides information and support for caregivers of those living with Alzheimer's or any dementia.

The new Nevada Department of Transportation project in Zephyr Cove gets started on Monday. There will be lane reductions and permanent roadside parking restrictions as a new traffic signal is installed to improve safety on US50 near Warrior Way.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in two alleged arson fires Tuesday, July 4 in Dayton.

The Nashville Social Club in Carson City is celebrating its one year anniversary this Saturday, July 8 with a concert and complimentary beverages.

A 39-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Due to the popularity of the Scorpion Search, Park Rangers have opened up a second Team Scorpion Search event scheduled for Friday, July 28, 2023 from 9 to 10 pm. Online registration is required for both Scorpion Search events.

UPDATE: Nevada State Police has identified the driver involved in the fatal crash late Tuesday in Reno. Ermun Ervin Peter was booked Wednesday morning for two counts DUI causing death, two counts failure to render aid, failure to maintain a traffic lane and failure to report.
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Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol division is investigating a crash where two vehicle passengers died late Tuesday on US-395 near the North McCarran exit in Reno. Impairment is suspected.

Having been born in Providence Hospital, and having been one lucky person all my Providential life, I thought I should take a little time travel and visit that lucky place of concurrence. So I booked a flight for Washington, D.C.

Hey, Buzz Aldrin’s mother’s name was Marion Moon and as there are no coincidences, I determined to visit the birthplace of my good fortune, Providence Hospital.

Grocery Outlet's July food campaign benefits local agencies

The Grocery Outlet Bargain Market has launched its annual July Independence From Hunger Food Drive to combat hunger. The month-long campaign will collect cash donations and pre-made bags of nonperishable foods in-store at more than 400 U.S. locations to be distributed to local food agencies partners.

Please join us for an Art Show and Auction to raise money for C.I.R.C.L.E.S Initiative on August 6th, 1-4pm, at Adams Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street, Carson City.

Carson City Supervisor Lisa Schuette will be hosting Coffee with Lisa on July 12th, 7 am at The Cracker Box.
All are welcome to discuss topics and ideas of interest.

On Tuesday, MAX Casino in Carson City held its inaugural Hot Dog Eating Championship in honor of the Fourth of July.

Six contestants were randomly selected to participate in the contest. Individuals had to sign up as MAX rewards members and were placed into a lottery.

After Tahoe’s celebrated July 4th festivities, our beaches can become covered with trash, endangering wildlife and the Lake’s clarity.

Independence Day is Tuesday, so if you’re looking for some fun celebrations in Northern Nevada, look no more. Here's several options for family and friends to celebrate the Fourth of July.

This year’s Capital City Brewfest was one for the record books. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Carson City, the Brewfest raises money for the club’s community projects and youth programs.

Home gardeners can learn more about successful gardening in Nevada as part of the annual University of Nevada, Reno online Home Horticulture Certificate Program, with registrations open now through July 28.