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Carson City man arrested for disorderly conduct after sleeping outside convenience store

A 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 3700 block of N. Carson Street Thursday night for disorderly conduct and a warrant out of Carson City Justice Court.

According to the arrest report, deputies were dispatched to a local convenience store for a report of an intoxicated subject sleeping outside the store on the sidewalk.

While enroute, a deputy on scene advised that the man as unconscious but breathing.

Fall open burning in Carson City begins Saturday

Event Date: 
October 11, 2019 (All day)
October 12, 2019 (All day)

The Carson City Fire Department will allow open burning, with a permit, beginning Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 through Nov. 10, 2019.

Carson City emergency crews called to fully involved mobile home fire on Dori Way

UPDATE 4PM: From Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon: The occupant who was home at the time of the fire was safely out of the home prior to firefighters arriving. No injuries were reported. The structure is a total loss. Due to the quick actions of firefighters the adjacent homes were not damaged. Carson City is being covered by mutual aid units.
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UPDATE 3:45PM: Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon reports knock down on the mobile home fire on Dori Way. One person was out of the residence when firefighters arrived and is being evaluated for injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department was called Monday afternoon to a structure fire in the 2100 block of Dori Way in east Carson City.

Carson City emergency crews respond to crash on Highway 50 East near Empire Ranch Road

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol was called early Thursday evening to a vehicle crash in the 4700 block of Highway 50 East near Empire Ranch Road.

UPDATE: Quarter-acre brush fire in Washoe Valley knocked down, minor damage to 2 buildings

UPDATE: 1:23PM: From Truckee Meadows Fire Twitter Feed: TMFPD firefighters have suppressed a 1/4 acre brush fire on Drake Way in Washoe Valley. Minor damage to two out buildings. No reported injuries.
Carson City Fire engines have been canceled.
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Carson City Fire Department and Truckee Meadows Fire responded Wednesday afternoon to a brush fire in the area of Pintail Way and Drake Way in Washoe Valley.

Carson City firefighters called to fully engulfed travel trailer fire off Sneddon Way

UPDATE 3:05PM: Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon reports the travel trailer was destroyed in the fire. The adjacent house had heat damage to the siding and eaves. There was not any extension of fire into the residence. No one was injured. The cause remains under investigation.
To correct the record, the calls came into dispatch as a motorhome on fire. It turned out it was a travel trailer.
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UPDATE 2:37PM: The fire has been knocked down and engines are being released from the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday afternoon to a motor home travel trailer on fire threatening nearby structures in the area of Roberta and Sneddon Way in East Carson City.

Carson City emergency crews respond to hit and run involving a pedestrian

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday afternoon to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in the 500 block of East Third Street.

Obituary: Nevada outdoorsman, firefighter and artist David E. Wise

David Wise, age 82, passed away on August 29, 2019. Dave was a 2nd generation Nevadan born in Carson City on July 14, 1937 to Roy and Lynn (Stewart) Wise. He was an amazing man who loved life, he was easy going, caring, funny, loving, and always had the most positive attitude. He was always smiling, even in the end.

He was so well liked, loved by others and had so many friends who thought highly of him. He loved his family and his extended family who just simply became his family.

Carson City emergency crews called to crashes on I-580 near US 50 West, Carson and Rice

Carson City Fire Department and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called to a traffic accident on I-580 near Spooner Junction at Highway 50 and another crash on Carson Street.

Carson City, Douglas emergency crews called to crash on Highway 395 and Topsy

Rescue crews from Carson City and Douglas County as well as the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the area of Highway 395 and Topsy Lane near the county line.

Fire alarm prompts evacuation at Jacks Valley Elementary, firefighters report slight smoke, no flames

East Fork Fire was called Wednesday morning for reports of smoke at Jacks Valley Elementary School south of Carson City in Douglas County. All students were safely evacuated.

Registration begins for Carson City Community Emergency Response Team Academy

Community Emergency Response Team

The Community Emergency Response Team, also known as CERT, will host an academy to provide information for Carson City citizens on how to become prepared for a local emergency or disaster. Class time is 21 hours and includes light search and rescue, disaster medical operations and fire safety.

Carson City emergency crews called to vehicle rollover off of College Parkway

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday evening to a vehicle crash east of College Parkway near Airport Road.

Carson City fire crews called to small fires at Roop and Northridge, 20 College Parkway

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday evening to a small brush fire in the area of Roop Street and Northridge Drive.

Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at Highway 50 East and Fairview

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Sunday afternoon to a vehicle accident in the area of Highway 50 East and Fairview.

Carson City Firefighters called to assist in Lyon County fire Saturday morning

UPDATE 11:27 a.m.: the fire appears to be located at the base of the water tower in Mound House in the northern foothills.

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Around 10:30 a.m. a bloom of smoke could be seen coming from Lyon County.

Just after 11 a.m. Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon confirmed Carson City firefighters were assisting in controlling the fire.

It’s exact location is unknown at this time. Updates to follow.

Carson City pays respects with words, prayer at 9-11 remembrance Wednesday at Mills Park

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.

WNC's Memorial Step Climb gives people opportunity to reflect on 9-11 attacks

The death and destruction caused by terrorists at the World Trade Center and Pentagon 18 years ago remained close to people’s hearts and memories Wednesday during a memorial event at Western Nevada College in Carson City.

Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019

Good morning and good day, Carson City. It is Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. There's a remembrance this evening at the 911 Memorial at Mills Park beginning at 6 p.m., hosted by Carson City Christian Ministerial Fellowship. Also today is a health screening available through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness, art workshops and showings, a farm to fork tour in Douglas County, Wheeled Food Wednesday at the BAC and more.

NHP: One confirmed dead in crash at Highway 50 East near Airport Road in Carson City

UPDATE 8:26PM: The Nevada Highway Patrol has confirmed one person has died in the Tuesday night crash at Highway 50 near Airport Road. The cause is under investigation. One vehicle involved left the scene of the crash. NHP had earlier advised it was looking for a suspect vehicle with heavy front end damage. At 8:41 p.m., NHP advised it was no longer looking for the vehicle. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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UPDATE 8:05PM: Care Flight air ambulances have taken patients from the separate crashes that happened Tuesday night on Highway 50 East and Highway 50 West to the hospital, according to Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Hannah DeGoey.

Always Remember, Never Forget: Carson City 911 remembrance Wednesday at Mills Park

Event Date: 
September 11, 2019 - 6:00pm

There will be a September 11 memorial event at Mills Park in Carson City this Wednesday. The service will take place at the 911 memorial beginning at 6 p.m. The event is hosted by Carson City Christian Ministerial Fellowship. Guest speakers are Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell, Sheriff Ken Furlong, Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon and pastors from local ministry.

Carson City Fire Department sends brush unit to Hungry Fire north of Reno

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.

Carson City Fire Department: Rain knocks down small brush fires started by downed power line

Carson City Fire Department was called Wednesday evening to the area of Heaven Hill Way and Imus Road in north Carson City for a report of a brush fire. The fire was eventually extinguished by rain.

Carson City deputies take man into custody, woman suffers stab to neck during domestic

UPDATE MONDAY: The suspect in custody has been identified as James Bricky, 42. He was arrested for suspicion of attempted murder, domestic battery with substantial bodily harm, battery with a deadly weapon and being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm. He is being held at Carson City Jail. The victim was taken to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center for a stab wound to the neck, and an injury to her head and was later released.
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UPDATE 7:41PM: The suspect is in custody and is being interviewed, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Craig Lowe. The victim told deputies she was beaten, stabbed and possibly hit with a hammer. Her condition is unknown at this time.
The man was hiding inside the residence when deputies arrived on scene. Officers used a PA system to order the man out of the home. The suspect, who was covered in blood, began shouting and then came out, said Sgt. Lowe. The scene has been secured. Detectives are investigating. His name will be released Monday.
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Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies and the Carson City Fire Department responded Sunday evening to a domestic battery in the 3100 block of South Carson Street in which a female was stabbed in the neck.

Carson City Fire Department respond to injured motorcycle rider in Brunswick Canyon

UPDATE: The injured motorcycle rider was treated by Carson City Fire Department personnel and flown via Care Flight to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center in Reno, said battalion Chief Jason Danen. His condition is unknown at this time.
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Carson City Fire Department was called Sunday afternoon to the Brunswick Canyon area for an injured motorcycle rider in the backcountry. A CareFlight helicopter was ordered and landed in the area near the patient.

Costco employee in unknown condition following crushing incident Thursday

On Thursday, first responders were dispatched to the Carson City Costco following a serious injury involving an employee who was apparently crushed by a malfunctioning steel door.

According to one customer who wished to have their name withheld from the story, they witnessed the incident while getting their receipts checked at the exit.

Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at South Carson and Rhodes

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday afternoon to a vehicle accident in the area of South Carson and Rhodes streets.

Carson City Fire Department called to brush fire in area of Fairview and Lepire

UPDATE 1:22PM: Forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Mop up of the fire is underway. The cause is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday afternoon to a brush fire in the area of Rattlesnake Hill near Fairview and Lepire streets.

Carson City emergency crews called to crash involving juvenile pedestrian at 5th and Saliman

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday night to a vehicle crash involving a juvenile that happened in the area of Fifth and Saliman streets.

Events around Carson City for Monday, August 26

Heading into the final week of August and the Labor Day weekend around the corner, Monday, August 26 looks to be another especially hot day across the capital city and western Nevada with highs in the mid-90s. Activities around the capital city include a talk about earthquake preparedness with Carson City's fire chief, art showings, a clay club ceramics class at Western Nevada College, West Coast swing dancing at Carson Lanes and more. Enjoy the day.

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