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No artificial ingredients for Sierra Lutheran alum, Carson City woman interning at Hive

Counting all the bees in this Hive might be more than Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh bargained for.

If only there was an app to somehow account for the over one million worker bees connected to Hive, the world’s first full-stack artificial intelligence company, heavily capitalized by PayPal Founder Peter Thiel, they just might get back to Pooh Corner in time to chase all the clouds in the sky.

Senator Square: Carson High School's Winterfest 2020 played out nicely

Benjamin Franklin, one of the best gamers of all time said, “We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.” The adults sure could learn a thing or two from the students at CHS because Winterfest 2020 played out, pun intended, just like it was supposed to with Carson's Got Game being the theme.

Suspect wanted in Carson City, Reno burglaries captured after fleeing stolen pickup

A 37-year-old man who was a suspect in numerous business thefts in Carson City and Reno was taken into custody Monday following a vehicle pursuit and foot chase that led officers to his capture and a stolen truck used in the suspected burglaries, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

Carson City Sheriff: Suspect in recent commercial thefts now in custody

UPDATE 605PM: A male suspect was taken into custody Monday evening following a pursuit that led to a stolen vehicle that was apparently used in a series of alleged theft crimes that happened between Carson City and Reno, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said. A pursuit led to a foot chase in the area of Airport and Carmine and a suspect was taken into custody. The stolen vehicle, reported as a white pickup, which had a distinctive lumber rack and tool box, was recovered. A suspect, who was hiding in a trash can, is in custody.
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UPDATE 2:12PM: A suspect in theft crimes in Carson City apparently struck at a Home Depot in Reno, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office. The incidents happened on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 1 a.m. and Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2 a.m. The suspect allegedly stole tool boxes and snowblowers from the Reno store. Scroll and click on photos to enlarge.
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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects in two separate incidents involving burglary and grand larceny theft.

'Unsilent Night' and holiday bells at BAC, toy drive, Santa Train and more: Carson City region readies for eventful weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include a toy and gift drive for homeless kids and teens, the 12th annual Christmas Carol Playalong for Strings at the Carson Mall, Carson City’s first-ever "Unsilent Night" at the Brewery Arts Center, a Só Sol dinner with entertainment at Sassafras, a "Pink Party" cancer center fundraiser at the Lighthouse Bar, comedian Dan St. Paul at the Carson Comedy Club and more.

Sierra Nevada Realtors names new president, board of directors for 2020

CARSON CITY — Sierra Nevada Realtors recently announced their 2020 President and Board of Directors. The President for next year is Claudia Saavedra, who is a Realtor with Charles Kitchen Realty in Carson City, Nev.

Deputies, Sheriff Furlong arrest two for burglary while in possession of firearms following foot chase

A 29-year-old Carson City man and a 25-year-old Carson City man were arrested for multiple felonies including burglary, possession of a stolen fire arm, possession of burglary tools, and more.

Hot air balloon visits Northwest Carson City neighborhood

A hot air balloon landed on Evergreen Drive off N. Ormsby Blvd in Northwest Carson City late Saturday morning to the delight of residents, motorists and onlookers.

The balloon was on the ground for several minutes, fully inflated and tethered to its chase vehicle.

Video after the jump:

Lyon County Sheriff's Office seeks whereabouts of known suspect in vehicle pursuit

On Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at around 6:24 p.m., a Lyon County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy observed a suspicious vehicle in Yerington near the Maverik Gas Station.

Man booked on felony charges after leading deputies on chase, claims he's escaped police three times before

After leading deputies from multiple agencies on a chase through Carson City and into Washoe Valley Friday evening, a 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested at gun point after crashing a vehicle and running across the I-580 on foot.

Carson City vehicle pursuit leads to crash, foot chase after attempted felony warrant stop

What began as an attempt to serve a felony warrant out of Sacramento led to a high-speed police chase involving multiple jurisdictions Friday night, culminating in a single vehicle crash on Old 395 near the I-580 exit.

Just after 5 p.m. Carson City deputies attempted to pull over a silver 4-door Nissan SUV near Goni and Arrowhead, according to dispatch, in connection with a felony warrant out of Sacramento.

Couple arrested in Carson City store parking lot for fighting over and shaking child

According to the police report, two teenagers were arrested in a store parking lot in the 1900 block of N. Carson Street for engaging in a physical altercation while a two-month-old infant between them.

A 19-year-old transient man and an 18-year-old transient woman were booked on child neglect/endangerment and domestic battery first after several concerned citizens called deputies to respond to a fight. The reporting parties stated there was a man and a woman physically fighting in the parking lot and pulling an infant from each other during the fight.

Events and happenings in Carson City for Saturday, Aug. 24

Good morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a ton of great events going on today in the capital city. Check out below to see what’s brewing through the weekend!

Saturday, August 24

HopeFest, Comstock rodeo and jazz festival finale: Carson City region lined up for eventful weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including HopeFest9 on Friday, dirt bike races at Fuji Park, a job fair at Eagle Valley Children's Home, and the final weekend of the Jazz and Beyond festival and Levitt AMP outdoor concert series at the Brewery Arts Center.

Carson City outdoor concert series ends Saturday with powerhouse The Brevet, New Wave Crave

Event Date: 
August 24, 2019 - 7:00pm

The Levitt AMP Carson City summer concert series concludes this Saturday, Aug. 24 with indie alt-rocker powerhouse The Brevet headlining and opening act New Wave Crave.

WNC Foundation raises more than $75,000 to support education at 'Reach for the Stars' gala

CARSON CITY — The fundraising arm of Western Nevada College — WNC Foundation — held its fourth annual Reach for the Stars Gala on Aug. 10, raising more than $75,000 to benefit students seeking higher education.

Carson City Sheriff's Office engages in police chase Saturday morning

UPDATE 10:03 a.m.: Deputies have one in custody after the chase led to a Colorado Street storage facility. According to deputies, while they were in pursuit, the driver of the vehicle pulled up to the gate, entered in the code, and pulled in. Deputies followed the vehicle in the storage facility. The vehicle then rammed another vehicle; whether it was a deputies’ vehicle is unclear at this time.

The suspect was taken into custody and is being transferred to the Carson City Jail. They remain uncooperative, according to deputies.

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Second subject in custody in relation to bomb threat

UPDATE 7:08 p.m. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office issued the following statement:

Regarding the Vikingsholm incident. SLTPD located the man who was outstanding. There is no one else currently being looked for. El Dorado County is still handling the suspicious device on highway 89.

UPDATE 6:36 p.m.: The subject was transported by South Lake Tahoe Police from the scene. The backpack has yet to be located and Raley’s will be closed for at least the next few hours.

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Carson Deputies assist in multi-agency chase of woman with bomb allegedly strapped to her chest

UPDATE 6:15: A second subject in relation to the multi-agency chase of a woman who allegedly had a bomb strapped to her chest is now in custody following a SWAT and Tactical raid of an Emerald Bay grocery store.

According to South Lake Tahoe dispatch, a hitchhiker was identified by a witness, and was corroborated by a California State Park Ranger.

The man is in custody and the SWAT Team is currently sweeping the store for packages. It is reported that the man previously was carrying a backpack but one was not found on his person when he was taken into custody.

UPDATE 5:30 p.m.:

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office issued the following statement:

Minden, Nevada- On July 26, 2019 at approximately 2:00 pm, a motor vehicle was being followed by an area Task Force. The subjects inside the motor vehicle had felony warrants and prior evading law enforcement arrests. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was requested to shut down the area of SR 207 (Kingsbury Grade) and Foothill Road, Gardnerville, Nevada in anticipation the suspects were driving on SR 207 eastbound.

The suspects changed their direction and drove into South Lake Tahoe, Ca. One of the suspects was arrested in California.

DCSO has no further information at this time.

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Police and deputies from multiple regional units, including Carson City deputies, assisted on a chase of a woman who allegedly had a bomb strapped to her chest on Friday afternoon.

Around 2:30 p.m., several Carson City and Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies were seen ascending Spooner towards the lake who were, according to a Douglas County official, assisting with a chase of a woman who allegedly had a bomb strapped to her chest.

What Works: Ego, Leadership, and the Circle of Life

As we were leaving Casino Fandango, after watching “The Lion King,” my friend Cathy turns to me and says, “you should write your column about what happens when people get power hungry.” I laughed because I was already thinking about what she was suggesting. When “Moana” came out, I wrote three columns talking about the themes in that movie. (You can find those columns by typing my name in the search bar).

Man tells Carson City deputy he won't go to jail on warrants, low speed chase ensues

A 41-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspicion of felony evading, eluding arrest and other alleged offenses after a low-speed vehicle pursuit, a sheriff's arrest report states.

Nevada Arts Council announces fiscal year 2020 grant recipients

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council announced Friday the awarding of more than $1 million in statewide grants to 172 recipients ranging from individual artists to nonprofit organizations and public institutions for the 2020 fiscal year.

Movie Night and Western Jamboree Featured at Dangberg Historic Park

Event Date: 
July 20, 2019 - 10:00am

A classic film, cowboy poetry and western music in mid-July at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park in Carson Valley. On Thursday, July 18, at 6:30 pm, train expert Jim Clark will introduce and provide commentary on the 1926 film The General.

Reno shooting suspect taken into custody by Douglas County Sheriff's Office

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received information Monday from the Nevada Highway Patrol they were in pursuit of a Dodge Challenger driven by a suspect from Sundays shooting in Reno.

Fishing Report: Most roads are open, waters are clear and the fish are biting

Hello fellow anglers. Sorry, but I have been off fishing for a couple weeks. Which I will share in the reports this week.

We are now in summer, and there are a few things we have to remember.

Carson City sheriff's detectives seek 3 in robbery, extortion case

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

Dbacks call up Aces’ Leyba, records first big-league hit

Domingo Leyba worked seven years for a shot at the Major Leagues, and he jumped at his first opportunity.

Poker Run, Street Food Fest, first AMP concert and more: Events in Carson City for Saturday, June 22

Happy Saturday, Carson City! There are a ton of events going on in our beautiful capital city today as we officially head into summer following yesterday's solstice. On the docket today we have the first of the Levitt-AMP Concert Series at the Brewery Arts Center, a charity poker run, a street food fest, and more! Check below to see whats happening this weekend.

Saturday, June 22

Carson City deputies arrest eight people Thursday, ranging from drug possession to semi-truck hit and run

A 37-year-old Auburn, Calif. man and a 45-year-old Garden Valley, Calif. woman were arrested in the area of Roop and College early Friday morning for suspicion of possessing drugs, drug paraphernalia, driving with a suspended license, and driving with suspended registration.

Brewfest, Antsy McClain and more: Carson City area events celebrate first summer weekend

Event Date: 
June 21, 2019 (All day)
June 22, 2019 (All day)
June 23, 2019 (All day)

Heading into the weekend, there's a bevy of events around the Carson City region that brings a cool breeze to the first three days of summer. The 16th Motor Officer Challenge kicks off Friday at 7 a.m. at Mills Park. Lace up the shoes for a Friday morning walk at East Silver Saddle Ranch hosted by Muscle Powered.

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