Dayton

An arrest has been made after tips led to a suspect in the Thursday morning hit and run crash that killed a Dayton resident and five dogs, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office and the Nevada Highway Patrol.

UPDATE: An arrest has been made in connection to the Thursday morning hit and run pedestrian crash that killed a 59-year-old Dayton man, identified as Michael Kuntz, and his 5 dogs, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol and Lyon County Sheriff's Office. James Parisi, a 39-year-old Dayton resident, has been arrested in connection to the crime, according to NHP. Go here for the full story.
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The following images released Thursday afternoon by the Lyon County Sheriff's Office are of a "vehicle of interest" in the hit and run vehicular homicide that occurred on Six Mile Canyon Road in the Dayton area on Thursday morning, in which an adult male pedestrian and five dogs died.

UPDATE: An arrest has been made in the Thursday morning fatal pedestrian hit and run crash that killed a 59-year-old Dayton man, identified as Michael Kuntz, according to Lyon County Sheriff's Office and the Nevada Highway Patrol. James Parisi, a 39-year-old Dayton resident, has been arrested in connection to the crime, according to NHP. Go here for the full story.
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UPDATE: The Lyon County Sheriff's Office released three photos it calls a "vehicle of interest" in Thursday morning's fatal crash in the Dayton area in which an adult male walking five dogs was struck and killed in a hit and run crash. Go here for the updated story and photos. If you have any information about this vehicle and or driver, contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at (775) 577-5023, the Highway Patrol at (775) 687-9600, or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.
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The Nevada Highway Patrol and the Lyon County Sheriff's Office are investigating a fatal hit and run crash involving a pedestrian that happened Thursday morning in the Dayton area.

A Carson City man was arrested Tuesday evening for suspicion of felony third DUI, according a Carson City sheriff's deputy report.

Carson City Division, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is having a Car Wash Fundraiser in Dayton, Nev. at the Valero, 215 US-50 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 17.

A Carson City man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon, misdemeanor evading police and reckless driving following a pursuit with sheriff's deputies that ended at a storage facility.

Hiding in the heart of Old Town Dayton is a beautiful historic structure that looks straight out of the Old West. Originally constructed all the way back in 1860, the building has been home to a variety of businesses. Today, it's where you'll find Js' Old Town Bistro.

UPDATE SUNDAY 5 p.m. The Clifton Fire has been contained as of 4 p.m., according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch.
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UPDATE Sunday: The Clifton Fire was approximately 66 acres as of early Sunday morning. Air and ground resources were to continue suppression efforts through the night, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center via Twitter.

Dozens of local non-profit agencies gathered at Our Park in Dayton Saturday during the Our Town in Our Park event.

Non-profit groups including the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Dayton Volunteer Fire Department, JOIN INC, Dayton Valley Dog Park and the Historical Society of Dayton teamed-up to promote wellness, services and career opportunities to the community.

Good morning Carson City! It's going to be a beautiful day with the high in the mid 70s, and we have a ton of great activities and events in our wonderful capitol city today! Check below to see what's happening through the weekend.

Saturday, August 10

A 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of S. Carson Street and E. 5th Street Thursday afternoon for suspicion of felony attempted commercial burglary and possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription.

Zachary Kane Sisler was arrested after Carson City deputies were dispatched to a report of a burglary in progress.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by, including the Jazz and Beyond Music Festival, Carson City Library’s End of Summer Learning Challenge, history talks at Mormon Station Park, train rides in Virginia City, a sushi cooking class at Sierra Chef on Sunday and more!

The National Weather Service is tracking a series of strong thunderstorms throughout the region Thursday afternoon. Doppler radar shows thunderstorms developing north into Washoe County and south of US-50 and east of the Sierra and Tahoe Basin.

A 64-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, gross misdemeanor possession of prescription drugs without a prescription, failure to yield and other charges, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged all the Hindu temples and prayer-centers nationwide to hold special prayers for all victims, their loved ones, first responders, healthcare workers and others touched by the recent tragic loss in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.

On Sunday, July 28, 2019, at approximately 7:58 PM, NHP Troopers were dispatched to a serious injury crash on SR-207 and Douglas County mile marker 1 involving a motorcycle.

Preliminary investigation shows that a black 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound on SR-207. For an unknown reason, the motorcycle overturned and both driver and passenger were ejected.
The driver (Carlos Esparza, a 56-year-old Dayton resident) succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at an area hospital.

NHP Case #190702321

Silver City, Nevada - An Engineering/Robotics Mini-Camp for kids ages 8-14 and their parents takes place on Tuesday, August 6 from 10am – noon at the Silver City School House (community center) at 385 High Street, Silver City, Nevada 89428. The free, annual event is led by the Society of Women Engineers and FIRST Nevada.

Happy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be a hot, sunny summer day in the capital city with a high of 94. We’ve got a ton of great events to attend, so make sure to bring some sunscreen!

Here’s what we have planned for the rest of the weekend:

Saturday, August 3

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including Hot August Nights Kickoff Rallies in Virginia City, history walks at Mormon Station Park, pickleball at the Carson City MAC, concerts at the Brewery Arts Center and TJ’s Corral, a Muscle Powered Sunday morning bike ride and more!

The historic Comstock town of Silver City, Nev. will host another free, family-friendly public event on Saturday August 3. Kantu Inka will perform on the town’s outdoor stage, the Silver Pavilion, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Kantu Inka is a duo including Carlos Ocampo and Julie Lozada Ocampo. They bring Peruvian culture alive with dance and traditional instruments such as zampoñas, quenas, charangos, bombos, chacchas, and cajón.

DAYTON, Nev. — Join park staff and River Wranglers for a fun-filled, family-friendly morning as they read the children’s book Whose Tracks are These? while discussing local wildlife such as bats, snakes, beavers and birds.

Two were arrested Tuesday for possession of a stolen vehicle and other charges, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report said.

It's Art Party Time! We'll bring all the tools needed to have a successful art party. If you have never painted before, then this is perfect for you! If you're a seasoned artist, try something new.

Date: Saturday, August 17, 2019
Time: Noon to 3:30 pm
Place: Mark Twain Community Center
500 Sam Clemens Avenue. Dayton, Storey County

The event is easy, fun, affordable and provides activities for all ages. There will be canvas painting, creative stepping stones, mixed media, water color, clay pot painting, bird house painting and more. Give CJ a call at (775) 241-8508.

Ever heard of pickleball? Never heard of pickleball? Curious about pickleball? Don't miss your chance to find out more. Come to the Carson City MAC on Saturday, August 3, for the Community Color Craze and see all 12 courts in action.

UPDATE: There's a star party late Monday night into Tuesday morning hosted by Carson City Parks and Recreation and Open Space. For summer’s most visible meteor showers, join the Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space Department at Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory for some late night, educational fun. No pre-registration necessary. Please wear close-toed shoes and bring water for night hiking from the Observatory. Head lamps and flashlights are allowed. Parking at the Observatory can be found at 2699 Vanpatten Ave, Carson City. Please call (775) 281-7711 with any questions. This upcoming Monday is the Aquariids Viewing Party starting at 12:00 a.m. Tuesday (technically Monday night).

Heading into Monday, July 29, 2019 and we're wondering how the month went by so quickly. Again we're looking at a fairly typical end of July day weather wise, with sunny skies and a high around 94. On tap around Carson City are athletic, art and speaking events, a life guard camp, a computer coding camp, line dancing lessons and more. Enjoy.

James DeHaven, state politics reporter for the Reno Gazette Journal, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon.

Good morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! Get ready for a hot, sunny summer day with a high of 93. We’ve got a full day ahead of us so check out below and take your pick!

Saturday, July 27

Carson City Pediatric Dentistry is now accepting appointments for its new Dayton practice, Dayton Pediatric Dentistry, which opens Tuesday, Aug. 6. The office is located at 6 Pinecone Rd, Ste #2, in the Smith’s Shopping Center.

Dayton Pediatric Dentistry, the only pediatric dentist provider in Dayton, celebrates its grand opening with a family friendly open house event on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 1-3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Office tours and snow cones will be provided by Dayton Pediatric Dentistry, and Dayton Valley Lion’s Club will be on site to provide goodie bags and face painting for kids.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Carson City Fair, Karson Kruzers Run What Cha Brung car show, a fundraiser bike ride, cooking classes, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides on Saturday and much more!