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Traffic delays on US50 East compounded by 2 crashes, Halloween festivities at Centennial Park

UPDATE 7:13PM: Traffic should be cleared in all directions after 7:30 p.m. said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. With two vehicle crashes earlier and the Boo-Nanza Halloween celebration at Centennial Park that ended at 7 p.m., traffic along Highway 50 East has been significantly impacted with delays.

Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at College Parkway and Research Way

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle crash near the intersection of College Parkway and Research Way.

Carson City emergency crews called to 3-vehicle crash at Highway 50 and Fairview

Carson City Fire Department sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol were called to a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon at Highway 50 East and Fairview Drive. No one was seriously injured.

Carson City emergency crews respond to vehicle partially off embankment along US50 Spooner

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded Tuesday afternoon to a report of a crash halfway up Highway 50 westbound Spooner, in which a vehicle left the road and was partially over the embankment.

Emergency crews respond to fire at Carson City landfill

UPDATE 6:30PM: The fire appears to be under control. A Carson City Fire Department battalion chief has begun to let engines return to quarters.
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The Carson City Fire Department was called early Thursday evening for a fire with smoke and flames visible at the landfill off of Highway 50 East.

Northern Nevada first responders receive $79K from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

Local first responders from around the Carson City region from Central Lyon County to Reno and Sparks areas, will be better equipped to keep community members safe thanks to grants from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

Emergency crews respond to south Carson City for bicycle crash

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a bicycle crash north of Topsy Lane.

Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at South Carson near Eagle Station

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday morning to the area of South Carson Street near Eagle Station Lane for a two-vehicle crash with injuries.

Rider OK after single vehicle motorcycle crash on Highway 50 East in Carson City

Carson City Fire Department and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Tuesday morning to a motorcycle crash in the 2800 block of Highway 50 East.

Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss hemp use, medical screening tool and more

Event Date: 
October 15, 2020 (All day)

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will take place Thursday, October 15, in the Bob Boldrick Theatre of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.

Carson City emergency crews respond to motorcycle crash at US 50 East and Empire Ranch Road

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded early Sunday evening to a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in the area of Highway 50 East and Empire Ranch Road.

Carson City fire crews knock down construction debris fire near new homes off Curry Street

Carson City Fire Department responded Sunday afternoon to a report of a small fire off of Curry Street in the area where new homes are being built.

Carson City emergency crews respond to Highway 50 East motorcycle crash

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday morning to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup in the 3900 block of Highway 50 East.

Carson City arrests: DUI suspect who crashed into tree had credit cards that weren't his

A man who declined to give his name to Carson City sheriff's deputies was booked Monday for suspicion of possession of credit cards that weren't his, DUI and other offenses.

Heavy, dense smoke brings unhealthy air quality into Carson City region, western Nevada

Thick heavy smoke from the California fires is causing unhealthy air quality around the Carson City region, prompting the continuation of a dense smoke advisory through at least 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Carson City supervisors to discuss adding shade structures downtown, motel taxes and more

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Items for discussion include new shade structures in the downtown area, grant funding for fuel reduction, surplus city funding, and more.

WNC hosts 9-11 events, Carson City and local church encourage visit to memorial at Mills Park

Event Date: 
September 11, 2020 (All day)

CARSON CITY — It’s been nearly two decades since the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda sinisterly carried out the single deadliest human terrorist attack ever by crashing hijacked passenger airplanes into the World Trade Center and Pentagon.

Rider suffers leg injuries in motorcycle crash with vehicle off Hot Springs Road

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Thursday evening to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in the 300 block of Hot Springs Road.

Carson City Fire Department knock down spot fires near Russell and Long

Carson City Fire Department and sheriffs deputies responded Wednesday morning to two spot fires in the area of Russell Way and Long Street.

Carson City emergency crews evacuate apartment complex unit after crash severs gas line

UPDATE 144PM: Hot Springs Road has reopened to traffic in both directions following an all-clear by Southwest Gas. The cause of the crash into the building, which severed a gas line, is under investigation.
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UPDATE 1:08PM: Carson City Fire Department advises Southwest Gas was able to shut off the line. Occupants of 609 Hot Springs Road that were evacuated are being let back in.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle crash into an apartment complex building that has resulted in a gas leak.

Firefighters contain brush fire in Douglas County off of Leviathan Mine Road

UPDATE: 8:21PM: According to East Fork Fire, growth from the Meadow Mine Fire has dropped significantly. Per the scanner, two-thirds of the fire has been contained and units will be released to their stations throughout the night.

Insurance agent with traffic warrants tells CCSO deputy he was speeding to get to restaurant before it closed

A 25-year-old Reno man was arrested Sunday night in the area of Fairview and Roop streets for three failure to appear warrants out of Carson City, a contempt of court warrant out of Reno Township, and for suspicion of reckless driving, speeding more than 35 mph over the limit and driving with a suspended license.

Loyalton Fire burns more than 36,000 acres, 5 percent contained

The Loyalton Fire north of the California, Nevada state line has burned 36,295 acres and is 5 percent contained as of Monday morning, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The fire, which is believed to have started by lightning, has destroyed 5 homes and six outbuildings.

Carson City emergency crews called to rollover off Curry Street near railroad museum

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded early Thursday evening to a single vehicle rollover off of Curry Street near Rhodes Street.

Carson City emergency crews respond to CHS for incident involving vehicle and driver

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday afternoon to Carson High School for an incident involving a vehicle and the vehicle's driver.

Central Lyon Fire respond to Silver Springs mobile home fire

Central Lyon Fire responded Wednesday afternoon to a mobile home fire off of Fir Avenue in Silver Springs.

Carson City emergency crews respond to crash with injuries at College Parkway and Nye

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded early Tuesday afternoon to a vehicle accident with injuries in the area of East College Parkway, Nye Lane and Highway 50 east.

Multiple agencies responding to reported brush fire near Applebee’s on Curry Street

Multiple agencies have been dispatched to behind the Applebee’s on Carson Street on report of a fire.

The actual fire is located on Curry Street.

The Carson City Fire Department and East Fork Fire are currently on route to the fire.

No structures are currently threatened.

Supervisor and former fire chief to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon

Event Date: 
August 10, 2020 - 12:00pm

Stacey Giomi, Ward 1 Supervisor, former Fire Chief, and Regional Director of Operations for Rural Programs and Director of Facilities & Emergency Preparedness at Nevada Health Centers, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic Men's Committee's tele-luncheon. Nevada Health Centers is a state-wide organization that provides medical and dental care to over 50,000 low-income, uninsured, underinsured and geographically isolated residents of Nevada. It is the largest community health center in Nevada, with locations in seven different Nevada counties.

Fire shuts down US 395 at Hallelujah Junction, smoke lingers throughout western Nevada

UPDATE MONDAY: The Carson City Fire Department responded to assist Truckee Meadows Fire on the #NorthFire. As of Monday morning the fire has burned 3,000 acres and is 0 percent contained. Firefighters worked throughout the night battling this blaze and are back on the fire line this morning, according to CCFD.
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Fires burning in the northern California region, including a new fire north of Highway 395 near Hallelujah Junction in Lassen County, Calif., has produced smoky skies throughout much of western Nevada, including Carson City, Carson Valley and Dayton areas.

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