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Horsford: Prescription drug affordability not a partisan issue

U.S. Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., has made health care — especially prescription drug affordability — one of his signature issues, backing multiple bills to ...

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for allegedly exposing himself

A 51-year-old Silver City man was arrested early Tuesday in the 2200 block of East William Street for suspicion of indecent exposure, a gross misdemeanor and possession of drug paraphernalia, a sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City deputies make arrests for meth, battery and multiple DUIs over weekend

A 50-year-old man was arrested early Friday on North Carson Street for possession of methamphetamine, gross misdemeanor possession of a dangerous weapon, three misdemeanors and for felony suspicion of being a habitual criminal, a Carson City sheriff's report states.

Silver State Musings: Why Home Means Nevada to me

Impressions. They are what we remember about people, places or things that come into and out of our lives.

Carson City deputies make drug, warrant and probation arrests

A 34-year-old man was arrested for multiple misdemeanor offenses, court warrants and a gross misdemeanor charge of possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription, a Carson City sheriff's arrest report states.

Carson City drug roundup collects 273 pounds of pills, 114 pounds of needles

Partnership Carson City's annual prescription drug roundup Saturday netted 273 pounds of pills and 114 pounds of needles.

Carson City deputies make arrest for possession of meth, stolen credit cards, burglary tool

A 33-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man were arrested by Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team deputies in the area of North Edmonds Drive for suspected possession of methamphetamine. The woman also faces charges of possession of stolen credit cards and having a burglary tool.

Pancakes, Art, Golf and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 19

Good morning Carson City! We’ve got a ton of great events this Saturday, so check below for a list of delightful fall activities!

Prescription drug safe disposal in Dayton available this Saturday

Prescription Drug Round up in Dayton October 19
Event Date: 
October 19, 2019 - 10:00am

DAYTON, Nev. Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey counties is partnering with Lyon County Sheriff’s Department and the DEA to sponsor a "Prescription Drug Disposal” at Smith’s Grocery in Dayton on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Family train rides in Carson City, Virginia City plus ghost walk, art fair and lots of pumpkins as region readies for busy weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. Events include Harvest Train festivities at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Thomas the Tank Engine and steam train rides in Virginia City, the first-ever Gandy Dance in Dayton, October Ghost Walk Tours through downtown Carson City and more!

Prescription drug roundups happening Saturday in Carson City, Dayton and Douglas County

There are a number of prescription drug roundups happening this Saturday, Oct. 19 around the region, including drop-off stations in Carson City, Douglas County and Dayton.

These annual events help protect the community with proper disposal of unused or expired prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, prescription liquids, pet medications, syringes and more. The effort is part of the federal drug round-up initiative.

Open Medicare enrollment for Carson City, Washoe residents via Senior Care Plus underway

Medicare recipients in Carson City and Washoe County have the opportunity to enroll in locally-owned Senior Care Plus, a Medicare Advantage Plan, for healthcare coverage throughout Renown Health’s integrated network, remote urgent and emergency healthcare anywhere in the United States at any time, as well as global urgent care and emergency room coverage.

Carson City arrests: Drugs, dangerous weapon found during traffic stop investigation

Three were arrested early Sunday in the area of North Carson and Fleischmann Way following a traffic stop, which led to an investigation and the recovery of drugs and paraphernalia, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report said.

SET deputies arrest four in connection with felony drug crimes from local inn

A 20-year-old Carson City woman, a 33-year-old Carson City man, a 27-year-old Carson City man, and a 33-year-old Carson City man were arrested in the 200 block of W. Caroline for several drug-related felonies.

Special Enforcement Team deputies arrested the Sarina Welch, Graften James Dodge, Trevor Hammond, and Ronald Nigra after SET received several tips, information and complaints regarding drug use and sales at a room in a downtown Carson City Inn.

Carson City deputies make DUI and drug related arrests

A 32-year-old man was arrested Sunday in the 2500 block of North Carson Street for suspicion of a second DUI, a misdemeanor, and operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked license, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report said.

Carson City arrests: Woman jailed after allegedly stabbing, slashing boyfriend with scissors

A 30-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor domestic battery after she allegedly stabbed and slashed her boyfriend with a pair of scissors, a sheriff's deputy report states.

Carson City Special Enforcement Team deputies arrest alleged methamphetamine dealers following surveillance

A 49-year-old Carson City woman and a 51-year-old Carson City man were arrested in the area of S. Carson Street and 6th Street for drug-related felony and misdemeanor crimes.

According to the report, Merie Mona Nowinski and David Lynn Hopper were arrested after Special Enforcement Team deputies were surveilling in the area of N. Carson Street.

Carson City deputies arrest woman for stealing car, eluding deputies, hit and run, assault with a deadly weapon, and more

— A 34-year-old transient woman was arrested in the 800 block of North Roop Street on 13 charges including grand theft auto, hit and run, eluding, and assault with a deadly weapon.

Nicole Lee Katz was arrested after deputies were dispatched to the Carson City Aquatics Center for a report of a stolen vehicle.

Carson City deputies make arrests for DUI, drugs, felony battery and assault

A 51-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and driving without a valid license after allegedly striking a vehicle in a parking lot and then passing out, according to a Carson City sheriff's deputy report.

Open Medicare Advantage enrollment begins Oct. 15, Senior Care Plus available to Carson City, Washoe County residents

Medicare recipients have the opportunity to enroll in locally-owned Senior Care Plus, a Medicare Advantage Plan, for healthcare coverage throughout Renown Health’s integrated network, remote urgent and emergency healthcare anywhere in the United States at any time, as well as global urgent care and emergency room coverage.

Carson City deputies make arrests for methamphetamine, stalking and DUI

A 37-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday afternoon for suspicion of felony possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, driving with a suspended license and possession of a drug without a prescription, a sheriff's deputy report said.

Carson City Special Enforcement Team Deputies bust teenage drug ring, arrest 23-year-old for contributing to minors

A 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of Highway 50 E and I 580 for felony conspiracy to violate UCS, child endangerment, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and non-functioning brake lights.

According to the arrest report, Special Enforcement Team Deputies arrested Leonel Vasquez after they were conducting surveillance on a known drug location in E. Carson City with other members of the drug task force, SET and TRINET.

Pair from Bakersfield, Calif. arrested for allegedly trafficking methamphetamine into Carson City

A pair from Bakersfield, Calif. were arrested in the 3800 block of S. Carson Street early Friday morning for allegedly trafficking methamphetamine, and prohibited people in possession of a gun, among other offenses.

Harvey Mahoney, 31, and Aimee Negre, 36, were arrested around 3:30 a.m. after deputies were walking through the parking lot of a local S. Carson Street casino when they made contact with the pair.

Carson City pair jailed, allegedly growing over 50 pounds of marijuana next to school

Two Carson City residents were arrested in the 1100 block of Fremont Street for alleged cultivation of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance for sale, trafficking marijuana, and cultivation of concentrated marijuana, all felony charges.

Carson City home burglarized after hairdresser allegedly shares vacation plan with suspects

Carson City Sheriff's Office investigators have three people in custody who are alleged to have been involved in a residential burglary where several firearms, among other things, were stolen.

Carson City arrest update: Pair jailed for alleged robbery in drug deal that turned violent

Two are in custody and face multiple charges related to an armed robbery that happened early Tuesday morning, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office captain.

Carson City arrests: Woman jailed for drug possession after seen using on security camera

A 24-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Monday for alleged felony possession of a controlled substance and two counts misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, a sheriff's deputy report said.

Carson City deputies make arrests for illegal possession of prescription pills, trespassing

A 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 2200 block of Columbia Way for suspicion of four counts gross misdemeanor possession of a dangerous drug without prescription, a sheriff's deputy report said.

Carson City man arrested after attempting to outrun deputies on BMX bike

A 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested on a violation of suspended sentence warrant after attempting to outrun deputies on a BMX bicycle.

Carson City arrests: Woman jailed for allegedly dumping trash on road, refusing to pick it up

A 47-year-old female transient was arrested early Wednesday in the 100 block of East Telegraph Street for two counts misdemeanor littering after allegedly dumping trash from cans into the road and then refusing to pick up the litter, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report said.

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