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A 51-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and driving without a valid license after allegedly striking a vehicle in a parking lot and then passing out, according to a Carson City sheriff's deputy report.

Fifth-grade Teacher Steven Vradenburg at Fremont Elementary School in Carson City was recently offered and selected, one of only 40 teachers in the country and the only teacher from the state of Nevada, to participate in a nationwide fellowship program from Empatico.

The Nevada football team started conference play on the wrong foot in a 54-3 homecoming loss to Hawaii on Saturday at Mackay Stadium.

Nevada couldn’t string together any offensive drives and the Rainbow Warriors took advantage a potent offensive attack.

Just after noon on Wednesday, Carson City sheriff's dispatch reported that a man had been stabbed near a North Carson casino and a suspect is still at large.

The suspect is being described as a white adult male wearing a red hat, black shirt, dark blue jeans and suspenders. He is reported to have been last seen exiting the building near Robinson Street.

A 44-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday in the 400 block of Clear Creek Avenue for misdemeanor suspicion of battery, a sheriff's deputy report said.

Gardeners ask me if it’s time to prune. Late summer and early fall pruning can encourage new growth, which will not have time to harden off before freezes occur. If freeze damage happens, the health of the plant can be adversely affected. This is particularly true for roses, which should not get pruned until April.

First responders were called to the area of John and Roop on a multiple vehicle accident.

According to dispatch the driver of the vehicle may have suffered a heart attack while operating his vehicle and crashed into several other vehicles.

Motorists should avoid the area if possible. One lane is currently blocked by responders.

Several hundred made their way Wednesday evening to the 9-11 Memorial at Mills Park for a remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorists attacks on American soil, paying tribute to those who lost their lives with words, song, prayer and hope.

UPDATE TUESDAY: The Hungry Fire burning north of Reno in the Spanish Springs area is around 300 acres and is 5 percent contained, according to incident command on Tuesday morning. Around 125 firefighting personnel are working the fire, which began Monday afternoon.
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Carson City Fire Department has sent a brush unit to the Hungry Valley fire that started Monday afternoon in the Spanish Springs area north of Reno. Multiple fire agencies have been called to help fight the fire, which started around 1 p.m. and is burning in the hills east of the Hungry Valley Colony.

Nevada football’s season opener magic didn’t carry over in a 77-6 blowout loss to the No. 16 ranked Oregon Ducks on Saturday at Autzen Stadium.

The Carson Senators varsity football team gears up for its first home game of the season against the McQueen Lancers on Thursday at 7 p.m.

Carson’s junior varsity squad plays the Foothill Cougars at 5:30 p.m. The freshman team faces Foothill on the road at 3:30 p.m.

Local law enforcement and participants gathered Thursday at the Carson City Sheriff's Office to honor fallen Carson City officers during a wreath laying ceremony.

Mayor Bob Crowell gave the opening statement and spoke on the loss of Deputy Carl Howell on August 15, 2015. He and Carson City Undersheriff Ken Sandage offered words and tribute to Howell and the four other law enforcement officers who lost their lives while in the line of duty in the city.

Heading into Thursday, August 15, 2019 we can expect hot weather to continue with high temperatures near 100. Among events for the day, there will be a wreath remembrance ceremony for fallen Carson City law enforcement officers at the sheriff's office, a Muscle Powered morning hike, art showings, and a meeting of the Status of Women in Nevada group at the Carson Nugget. As part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival, there will be an outdoor "Woodstock Remembered" concert at Comma Coffee and a music presentation, "All About that Bass" by Scot Marshall and Friends at the Nevada State Museum.

Please join the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard and Carson City Sheriff’s Office staff for a moment of remembrance honoring Carson City’s fallen law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice.

On Thanksgiving Day almost forty years ago, a mentally ill woman carried out what would today be considered a terrorist attack on the streets of Reno.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in attempting to locate three subjects wanted for robbery and extortion.

UPDATE: Firefighters from Carson City, Douglas County and Lyon County and 1 helicopter responded Sunday afternoon to a brush fire in the Prison Hill area. The brush fire was called into dispatch just after noon on Sunday. As of around 1:30 p.m. firefighters had made progress with the help of brush units and a helicopter.

The first photo, taken shortly before firefighters arrived, was taken from the Mexican Dam area looking west.

The second and third photos were taken as crews made progress. The cause is under investigation.

UPDATE 518PM: The fire burning south of Dayton is on BLM property. Readers say the fire appears to be growing and wind may be fueling it. We will update as information is made available from the BLM. Here's the latest messaging from Central Lyon County Fire:

More than 100 people joined NARAL Pro-Choice Nevada (National Abortion Rights Action League) in a rally Tuesday at the Nevada State Legislature to support Senate Bill 179, also called the “Trust Nevada Women Act.” In a time when abortion is being outlawed in several states around the country, Nevada instead went in the opposite direction with SB 179, securing a woman’s right to choose.

Good morning Carson City, and happy weekend! We've got a warm day ahead with highs of 76 degrees! Today on the docket is the early farmer's market, a Mother's Day craft fair, the grand reopening of the second wind thrift store, and more!

Here's what's happening Saturday:

Miranda grew up in Carson City, went to Carson High School, lived a normal childhood. She is the second oldest of four siblings, and grew up with loving parents. But her life changed forever when she became addicted to drugs.

Her mother, Kristi, has been fighting to keep her daughter alive since then, facing numerous near-death scares.

What a week it was Carson City, and it isn't even over yet. Heading into Friday, May 3, 2019, we're looking at continued sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s. There's a host of activities Friday and, looking ahead, a bevy of fun Saturday including a Mother's Day craft fair at the Carson City Community Center, a Star Wars themed bicycle safety day, a wine, cheese and dessert ride aboard the V&T, an early opening of the downtown farmer's market, the May Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, a memorial walk, presentations, comedy, live music and more. Enjoy.

The 22nd Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony was held Thursday, May 2 at the Capitol Mall in Carson City.

Two Nevada law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty were recognized Thursday in a ceremony with their names added to a memorial on the Capitol Mall in Carson City.

Oh what a difference the sunshine makes. The second day of May in Carson City will bring warming temperatures with a daytime high in the low 70s. The event lineup Thursday includes a law enforcement memorial at the capitol complex, a hike at Clear Creek, art showings, a lecture on the historic Transcontinental Railroad, live music and more. Read on.

In conjunction with National Police Week, the 22nd Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony will be held this Thursday, May 2 at the capitol grounds in Carson City.

CARSON CITY — Set for Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Fritsch Elementary School, the Bicycle Fun & Safety Day will benefit the Carson City Schools Foundation. Sponsored by Carson Tahoe Health and hosted by the Carson City School District, the Nevada Department of Transportation, Safe Routes to School, local bike clubs and shops, the inaugural event will serve as a proving ground to acquaint experienced and less experienced bike riders with their eco-friendly transport mechanisms.

— A 68-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 1000 block of S. Carson Street for felony assault with a deadly weapon after attempting to stab a man at a local motel. Deputies were forced to hold him at gunpoint and tase him in order to take him into custody.

Robert C. Gray, 97, of Orinda, California passed away peacefully at home April 3, 2019. Robert was born in Oakland, California to Harry E. Gray and Kathleen S. Carter on August 13, 1921.

Robert was kind, energetic and lived a full life. He was an advanced stamp collector and in 1935 he attended the first Boy Scout National Jamboree at Washington D.C.

Set for Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Fritsch Elementary School, the Bicycle Fun and Safety Day will benefit the Carson City Schools Foundation. Hosted by the Carson City School District, the Nevada Department of Transportation, Safe Routes to School, local bike clubs and shops, the inaugural event will serve as a proving ground to acquaint experienced and less experienced bike riders with their eco-friendly transport mechanisms.