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UPDATE 5:35PM: The Tahoe Douglas Bomb Squad has removed what turned out to be a plastic baggie that contained 5 to 6 blasting caps, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Brian Mays. The explosives were brought to the parking lot area of College Parkway and Goni by a person who found them. Law enforcement was notified. All caution tape has been brought down and business has resumed back to normal, said Mays. The blasting caps will be detonated by the bomb squad at a secure location.
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The Carson City Sheriff's Office and Fire Department were called late Monday afternoon to the area of College Parkway and Goni Road for explosives found in a business parking lot area between Sonic and First Independent Bank.

Carson City and its collaborative partner, Carson Rifle and Pistol Club, implemented a modified schedule for its Covered and Prone 300 Yard Rifle Line, due to reports of a possible safety concern at the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range.

Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) and Carson City Firefighter-Paramedics are on scene of a two-vehicle rear-end accident causing some reported injury, extent of which is unknown at this time.

Emergency crews report minor damage to the involved vehicles, which are partially blocking the intersection. Motorists in the area should use extra caution and consider an alternate route of travel as there may be some delays.

Due to the Boot Fire, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has issued a closure order within and around the burned area on the Bridgeport Ranger District.

Fire officials on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest would like to remind the public the fire danger level is still extreme. Human-caused wildfires are still a major concern heading into the Labor Day weekend and hunting season.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Marlette Flume Trail will close from Marlette Dam to Tunnel Creek Road for a landslide repair project on Monday, August 27. The Trail will be closed to through traffic on the following dates (out and back traffic will be allowed):

The Nevada Highway Patrol is on scene of a two-vehicle accident on the Interstate 580 side of Spooner Junction interchange in the westbound lanes.

Carson City Fire Department is responding. One person is complaining of neck pain. No other injuries reported.

Motorists in the area are advised to use caution. Traffic will be slow and there may be some delays.

Traffic on westbound East College Parkway and Retail Drive is currently blocked by a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles.

Carson City emergency crews are en route. No injuries are reported, but traffic control measures are in place. Motorists are advised to use caution in the area and expect some traffic delays.

Noting a potentially dangerous fire weather situation with gusty winds and low humidity ahead, the National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning from Friday afternoon to Saturday night for Carson City, the Sierra and throughout much of the entire western and northern Nevada region.

The Carson City Fire Department is responding to a reported gas leak in the 1500 block of East Long Street.

Hello fellow anglers. If you think you can go up to the higher lakes to get away from the heat, think again. It is hot even way up at the 8,000 foot level.

SPARKS — As horse owners travel to equine events and rodeos with their animals, the Nevada Department of Agriculture is reminding owners to exercise caution and use best biosecurity practices to minimize risk of spreading disease.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Insurance has received and made public the proposed health insurance rate changes from carriers on and off the Exchange for Plan Year 2019.

The summer heat will settle into the Carson City region this week, with daytime temperatures in the upper 90s to 100 or higher Monday through Wednesday in the capital city and Carson Valley and 100-plus in Dayton and Virginia City, according to the National Weather Service.

Carson City Fire Department was called Thursday afternoon to the area near Silver Saddle Ranch off of Carson River Road for a reported brush fire.

The Fourth of July is one of America’s great landmark holidays, celebrating our nation's independence. It is also a perfect time to enjoy National Forest System lands. However, it is vitally important that all users be aware that possessing, igniting, discharging, or using any kind of fireworks is prohibited on public lands.

CARSON CITY — Drivers will see single lane closures and minor travel delays on Alternate, Old U.S. 395 in Pleasant Valley as part of a Nevada Department of Transportation project to resurface the highway.

It is time to gather up the family and gear and head to your favorite recreation spot. Memorial Day weekend is the kick off for the summer, and traditionally it is a very busy weekend on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Forest visitors can enjoy biking, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, and many more recreations activities this summer.

CARSON CITY — The gate located at the trailhead to the Ash to Kings Trail in Ash Canyon, will reopen beginning today, Friday, May 25.

UPDATE 2:48PM: The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Douglas County, Carson City, Central Lyon County and southern Wash County until 3:30 p.m.

UPDATE: WESTSIDE CRUISER RIDE POSTPONED UNTIL THUR 5/31 at 5:30 pm With severe thunderstorm warnings and a flood watch in effect, I feel that it is safer to err on the side of caution. We will hold the ride next week same place and time (BAC 5:30 pm), just one week later (Thur 5/31).
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Hello fellow anglers, We are only a week away from Memorial weekend, which means anglers will be everywhere enjoying the beautiful Sierra. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Nevada Department of Wildlife will be planting our surrounding lakes, ponds and rivers with trout.

A herd of sheep brought in to reduce fire fuels in Carson City near C Hill have been grazing alongside South Curry Street Friday afternoon, causing traffic to slow in the area.

Hello fellow anglers, we have a little over a week until the 2018 California opening fishing season, which begins April 28. As a reminder, check your regulation book for any waters you plan to fish. Some may have limit and bait changes, while some do not open until a later date.

This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual effort to bring national attention to motorist and worker safety and mobility in work zones. The Nevada Department of Transportation reminds motorists to drive safely in road work zones throughout the year.

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will soon begin the process of opening recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Weather and snow conditions permitting, Inspiration Point will be the first site to open on Saturday, April 14.

No injuries were reported but a vehicle driver was cited after a rear-end crash Thursday morning involving a Carson City school bus.

MONDAY UPDATE: One lane in each direction is open on Highway 50 in Stateline. Use caution if you are traveling in the area as crews continue to work on the repairs from yesterday’s explosion.
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UPDATE: Douglas County Sheriff's Office says it hopes to have and least two lanes of Highway 50 open by 6 p.m. Sunday.
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LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — There was an explosion just after 5 a.m. in Stateline on Sunday morning, causing the road to buckle and closing Highway 50 in both directions through the casino corridor. Multiple agencies are on the scene including NV Energy, the Nevada Highway Patrol and the Tahoe Douglas Fire Department.

As construction ramps up and heavy equipment moves in for the Lompa Ranch Development, Carson City School District cautions community members and students traveling to and from Carson High School.

We are back to winter with temperatures well below freezing at night. I have seen
daffodils in bloom already and people are asking, “Will my flowers freeze?”

The answer is, “It depends.”