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Carson City Fire Department knock down fire at mobile home near Airport and Sherman
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 3:37pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday afternoon to a structure fire in the 2300 block of Airport Road near Sherman Lane.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crashes at Highway 50 and Centennial, US 50 and Empire Ranch
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 5:03pmCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called late Monday afternoon to a motor vehicle crash in the area of Highway 50 and Centennial Park Drive.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash near Spooner Junction
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 4:54pmCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Monday afternoon to the area of Spooner Junction, I-580 and Highway 50 West, for a vehicle crash.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at Highway 50 and Arrowhead
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 1:52pmCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Monday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the westbound lane of Highway 50 near Arrowhead.
‘Giant Dust Devil’ tears through West Carson Neighborhood Saturday, destroying roofs, trees
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/29/2020 - 3:14pmA giant dust devil was reported to have wreaked significant damage on a west Carson City neighborhood Saturday afternoon during the wind storm that swept through the city, according to local resident Katherine Hansen.
Firefighters knock down Lyon County house blaze Thursday, minor injuries reported
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 10:27amOn Thursday afternoon Central Lyon Fire was dispatched to a house fire in Silver Springs that left multiple people displaced and one with minor injuries.
Carson City supervisors to tackle water rate hike, pot dispensary hours and Halloween calendar change
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 10:20amThe next meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors will take place on Thursday, March 5, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 East William Street.
Items on the docket for the meeting include an increase in water rates, proposed marijuana dispensary changes in allowed operating hours, trick-or-treating a day before Halloween, and more.
Carson City Fire Department knock down mobile home fire on Bel Aire Way
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 7:26amUPDATE 7:45 a.m. Three dogs inside the residence were rescued by Carson City Fire Department firefighters who entered the home, said Battalion Chief Jason Danen. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Thursday morning to a structure fire at a residence in the 2800 block of Bel Aire Way.
Fight at Carson High School over parking issue ends with citations and suspensions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 3:23pmA fight that broke out around noon Wednesday at Carson High School over a parking dispute ended with suspensions and citations, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.
Local dignitaries visit Carson City elementary classrooms, guest-read for reading week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 10:35amEach year, National Read Across America Day is observed on March 2, the birthday of children’s book author Ted Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss. In celebration, many schools often dedicate an entire week as “Reading Week.” In Carson City, grade-schoolers at Fremont Elementary School got to celebrate a week prior to the observance with several community partners and local dignitaries, who visited classrooms to read to students.
Carson City emergency crews called to single vehicle crash on I-580 near Lakeview Hill
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 1:28pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday afternoon to a single vehicle crash on I-580 in the southbound lane near the North Carson Street exit.
Carson City Fire Department knock down brush fire in area of Arrowhead and Hytech Drive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 5:21pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Thursday afternoon to a brush fire reported near the 3200 block of Arrowhead Drive and Hytech Drive in northeast Carson City. The fire was quickly extinguished and no structures appear to have been damaged.
Carson City emergency crews respond to rollover at Northridge and Lompa
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 2:34pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a rollover crash in the area of Lompa Lane and Northridge Drive.
American Red Cross, Northern Nevada rural counties partner for emergency response exercise
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:17pmWhen disaster strikes, emergency response teams ramp up quickly to safeguard lives. Providing immediate shelter is often a first priority. In order to practice and ensure the safety of our residents, the Red Cross of Northern Nevada, in collaboration with emergency management from Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties, will set up two simulated shelters next month.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash involving motorcycle
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 6:13pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Monday afternoon to a motorcycle crash in the area of Belmont and Hamilton avenues in north Carson City.
Carson City emergency crews respond to medical issue involving bicycle rider on Highway 50 East
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 1:57pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday afternoon to Highway 50 East in the area of Flint Road for a bicycle rider who suffered a medical issue.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at East Long and North Peters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 5:37pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Monday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the area of
East Long and North Peters streets.
Carson City Fire Department respond to early morning fire on Lukens Lane
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 11:19amCarson City Fire Department responded early Monday morning to a structure fire at a residence in the 2900 block of Lukens Lane.
Carson City, Douglas County firefighters face off in friendly competition to raise money for stair climb
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/08/2020 - 4:43pmThe Carson City Fire Department is on scene near the Fox on Carson Street, and traffic is facing a slight delay, but there’s no accident. Instead, the delays are being caused by local residents slowing to give what they can to the firefighters raising money for “Climbing for a Cure,” a rigorous nation-wide stair climb in Seattle, which raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Carson City Events and Happenings for Saturday, Feb. 8
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 9:11pmHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be another beautiful day in the capital city, so make sure the get your sunshine while you can!
We’ve got a bunch of great events in the region through the weekend, so check below!
Carson City Fire Department has busiest year on record in 2019 with 11,362 incident responses
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 4:44pmFriday afternoon the Carson City Fire Department released a statement regarding their responses during 2019, including responses from the three fire stations in town, from both fire engines and ambulance responses.
Your Carson City Fire Department responded to 11,362 incidents in 2019. This was a 7.7% increase in total incidents from 2018 and the busiest year on record.
Cab Calloway Orchestra, Feast of Chocolate, Artsy Fartsy jewelry show and more: Carson City region readies for weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 10:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days. Dozens of sweets are in store for Saturday. The American Association of University Women holds its 20th annual Feast of Chocolate at the Carson Plaza and Event Center. Artsy Fartsy Gallery hosts its 9th annual Jewelry and Chocolate Show with several new decorative pieces. To cap-off Saturday, the legendary Cab Calloway Orchestra makes its way to the capital city.
Carson City emergency crews respond to motorcycle crash at College Parkway and Oak Ridge
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 5:02pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday afternoon to a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle near the intersection of West College Parkway and Oak Ridge Drive.
Carson City Fire stairclimb event Saturday to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 3:27pmCarson City Fire Department will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on Saturday, Feb. 8, beginning 1 p.m. at The Fox Brewpub in Carson City, join your city’s firefighters in supporting a worthy cause!
Alleged shooter of Carson Colony victim taken into custody
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 3:25pmUPDATE: Just before 2:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon a man was taken into custody at a casino in the 900 block of South Carson Street. The suspect is linked to a shooting last night at the Carson Colony, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Investigation underway in Carson Colony shooting, victim reportedly wounded in arm and leg
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/05/2020 - 10:34amA man was flown by Care Flight late Tuesday night after suffering from gunshot wounds in an incident that happened on the Carson Colony.
Carson City Fire Department called to preschool for smoke investigation, source determined to come from HVAC
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 12:28pmCarson City Fire Department responded late Monday morning to the 200 block of North Division Street for a report of light smoke coming from a preschool that was later determined to be from a burned heater inside an HVAC system.
All children were safely evacuated from the preschool at 212 North Division Street. According to dispatch, at around 11:13 a.m. there was a report of a smell of smoke coming from the building.
Carson City emergency responders called to crash at Stewart and Carson
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 7:10pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday evening to a vehicle crash in the area of Stewart and Carson streets.
Carson City emergency crews respond to East William Street crash
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 1:57pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday afternoon to the 2100 block of East William Street for a vehicle crash.
Trial date set for man accused in Dec. 13 fatal shooting on Carson Colony
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 10:46amA Reno man has been indicted for murder in a shooting that happened in December on Washoe Tribal land in Carson City.