Driving

The Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Command West has received a grant in the amount of $115,000 from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety to support law enforcement’s participation in the Joining Forces traffic safety campaigns during the coming year.

Each October, Nevadans turn their attention to the state capitol, Carson City, home of the “official” Nevada Day Parade. Since 1938, the Nevada Day Parade in Carson City has been an annual coming together to celebrate Nevada’s heritage and the founding of this great state on October 31, 1864.

The First Judicial Court Felony DUI Program announced Monday it has received $22,250 in grant funding for the 2020-2021 fiscal year from Nevada Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety.

A 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Sunday for alleged multiple offenses including suspicion of felony interference with a victim of battery by preventing them from calling for help, a sheriff's deputy booking report states.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has received a $43,000 grant from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety to support the Sheriff’s Office participation in Joining Forces traffic safety campaigns during the coming year.

The Nevada Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies statewide will be combining resources from Monday, Oct. 12 through Nov. 2, 2020 to apprehend impaired drivers.

Updates and changes to school zones have arrived in the Carson City area.

School zones for Bordewich Bray, Carson Middle, Carson High, Eagle Valley, Empire, Fremont, Fritsch, Mark Twain, Pioneer High and Seeliger have been extended from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The installation of new signs and updated times is expected to be completed by the second week of October, 2020.

A 53-year-old transient man, a 60-year-old Tenasca, Wash. man and a 34-year-old Fernley man were arrested in the 400 block of Fairview Drive Wednesday for possession of a stolen vehicle, organized retail theft, conspiracy to commit fraud, and possession of heroin.

The Carson City Host Lions Club is sponsoring a fun Chalk Art Contest as part of the Nevada Day festivities on October 31st.

The contest is open to all Carson City residents, households, and businesses. Contestants will create chalk art masterpieces on their own driveways or sidewalks based on the Nevada Day theme of “My Favorite Moment in Nevada.”

Ms. Moser. What a great lady. She knew what was happening in every time zone, and she understood adolescents better than any adult back when I was an incorrigible adolescent myself. She was our speech teacher in high school when I was deathly afraid of public speaking. I would rather have a coyote gnaw on my arm than to have to speak in public.

A 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday in the 1300 block of North Edmonds for felony suspicion of discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, and misdemeanor possession of a firearm while under the influence.

With the South Carson Street Project winding down, Carson City is getting closer to a completed "Complete Streets Project" and anticipates reaching the Nevada Day deadline. The roundabout is nearly ready and already in use at some capacity, according to CarsonProud.com.

A transient man was arrested by Carson City deputies Thursday for battery on a peace officer, resisting arrest, and providing false identification to avoid prosecution.

Years after her aunt was murdered in her home, a young woman moves back into the house with her new husband. However, he has a secret that he will do anything to protect, even if it means driving his wife insane.

A 25-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Saturday in the 1600 block of Airport Road for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery after allegedly throwing oranges and a TV remote at the male victim and then twisting his private parts when he attempted to call for help.

A male juvenile pedestrian died Friday from injuries suffered in a vehicle crash in Churchill County, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Here is the South Carson Street and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 28 through Oct. 4, 2020. Expect delays and road closures in the following areas this week as crews continue fall project and maintenance work. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, go to CarsonProud.com.

A 31-year-old Silver springs man was arrested in the 3300 block of N. Carson Street for felony burglary and possession of burglary tools.

Glen Lucky was born on Sept. 27, 1952, down in Coronado, Calif. He was like many other boys, cute, smart, happy to arrive, however, he was diagnosed with a birth defect, cerebral palsy, and his parents were advised he might not live to see 15. But Glen did live to see 15. He started riding a bike at 15, and 16 and 17. Glen turns 68 on Sunday.

Here is the South Carson Street Project update and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 21-27, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.

Thick heavy smoke from the California fires is causing unhealthy air quality around the Carson City region, prompting the continuation of a dense smoke advisory through at least 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Here is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 14-20, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson project, visit CarsonProud.com.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles announced Thursday an additional extension for expired or soon-to-be expired driver’s licenses and ID cards and new, limited Saturday hours for new Nevada residents. The DMV is continuing to find new ways to serve the public while operating under COVID-19 safety protocols.

Three were arrested Friday for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and other alleged offenses following an incident involving a firearm that happened at a Woodside Drive residence and a shot fired into a sidewalk on South Curry Street, according to a Carson City sheriff's deputy booking report.

Here is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 7-13, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.

A 32-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of third degree arson after allegedly setting fires in a field near the I-580 off ramp and William Street.

A dirt bike rider suspected of striking a Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputy with his motorcycle has been located, arrested and charged with battery with a deadly weapon, resisting, obstructing and reckless driving.

The Carson City Sheriffs Office is joining forces with other Nevada Law Enforcement Agencies to stop drunk drivers and drivers under the influence of drugs. Officers will be out in force from Sept. 3-13, 2020.

The Nevada Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies statewide will be combining resources and joining forces from Sept. 3 through Sept. 13, 2020 to apprehend impaired drivers.

MINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance with an attempt to identify a suspect. Probable cause exists to arrest the male in these photos for suspicion of battery on a police officer, resisting and obstructing a peace officer and reckless driving.