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Carson City area road report for week of June 12-18
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/11/2017 - 11:45amUPDATE MONDAY 5:40AM: A late spring storm blasted the Sierra with snow this morning, forcing chain or snow tire requirements over Highway 50 Spooner, State Route 207 over Kingsbury Grade, State Route 431 over Mt. Rose Highway and I-80 over Donner Pass. Go here for an update on area road conditions related to the storm. The National Weather Service forecast calls for the skies to be clearing by tonight with a gradual warming trend this week.
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Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 12-18, 2017: Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work and the Epic Rides event. Please follow detours.
Minor travel delays through Wednesday at Highway 50, Alt U.S. 95 intersection in Silver Springs
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/05/2017 - 6:30pmMinor travel delays will take place this Tuesday and Wednesday at the U.S. 50 and Alternate U.S. 95 intersection in Silver Springs as part of a Nevada Department of Transportation road improvement project.
Bear runs alongside freeway in Washoe Valley during Friday morning commute
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/02/2017 - 10:19amCarson Now reader Yesh Purkar captured this video Friday morning of a bear running along the I-580 near Washoe Valley.
Minor traffic delays Wednesday at Highway 50, Alternate Route 95 in Silver Springs
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 12:36pmMinor travel delays will happen Wednesday, May 31 at the U.S. 50 and Alternate U.S. 95 intersection in Silver Springs as part of a Nevada Department of Transportation road improvement project.
Carson City road report for week of May 29 through June 4
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/28/2017 - 1:03pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 29 through June 4, 2017. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road/utility work. Please follow detours.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for allegedly making threats with box cutter
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 10:44amA 59-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday in the area of Russell and Long streets for felony suspicion of two counts assault with a deadly weapon, parole and probation violation and misdemeanor obstructing, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City emergency crews called to vehicle rollover on I-580 near College Parkway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 9:07amCarson City emergency crews were called Wednesday morning to the area of I-580 near the College Parkway exit for a single vehicle rollover accident.
Carson City man jailed for robbery; allegedly threatens juveniles, steals speaker box
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 10:22amA 22-year-old man was arrested Friday in the area of Mills Park for felony suspicion of robbery after allegedly threatening juveniles and stealing their speaker box, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of May 22-28
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/21/2017 - 10:22amHere is the Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of May 22-28, 2017. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work. Please follow detours.
Memorial Day events at the Northern Nevada Veterans Cemetery in Fernley
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 2:21pmThe public is invited to attend two Memorial Day events at the Northern Nevada Veterans Cemetery located in Fernley, Nev.
The first is on Saturday, May 27, 2017 with a "Flag-In" event. Volunteers are asked to arrive no later than 8:30 AM to assist in placing an American flag on each gravesite. Participants will receive a free commemorative WW1 pin to show appreciation in preparing the cemetery for the main Memorial Day ceremony.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of May 15-21
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/14/2017 - 11:30amHere is the Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of May 15-21, 2017. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road and utility work. Please use caution.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of May 8-14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/07/2017 - 10:57amHere is the Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of May 8-14, 2017. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road/utility work. Please use caution:
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of May 1-7
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/30/2017 - 10:58amHere is the Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of May 1-7, 2017. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road and utility work. Please use caution.
Carson City Parks and Receation Easy Walk to Ross Gold Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 10:27pmMeet at 280 Appion Way. We'll check to see how much water is in the pond, talk about the improvement plans for the park and then walk over to check on the progress for the new freeway.
Water and closed-toed shoes required. Hats and sunscreen recommended.
Easy Walk Program: Walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths. The walks will usually be of approximately one hour in duration. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
Lane shifts planned on Highway 50 for work on Carson City freeway
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 7:48pmThe work is part of the approximate $42 million Carson City Freeway Phase 2B-3 project by contractor Road and Highway Builders to pave and open ...
NDOT: Lane shifts begin Tuesday on Highway 50 approaching South Carson Street
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 4:21pmThe Nevada Department of Transportation is advising drivers of new lane shifts on U.S. 50 near South Carson Street as reconstruction of the future Carson City Freeway intersection continues.
Carson City area road report for week of April 24-30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/23/2017 - 10:22amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 24-30, 2017. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road and utility work. Please use caution.
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: April 22 - 23
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 04/21/2017 - 4:08pmHoly moly, it’s going to be a busy weekend: busy and gorgeous out. A bowling tournament and the Comstock Shootout Soccer tournament have the hotels and motels busting at the seams. Celebrate Earth Day with Muscle Powered by making a small piece of Carson City that much cleaner; the trash meets at 8 a.m. and leaves you plenty of time to enjoy the day. Rummage and book sales, live music, a fun run and a half-marathon, comedy and so much more await you. Check out the list for all the ways to embrace the sunshine.
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Muscle Powered Celebrates Earth Day with Trash Mob
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 10:21pmSaturday, April 22 is Earth Day, an event that was first observed in 1970 and now encompasses over 190 countries around the globe. Muscle Powered will be doing its part to help make Carson City, and in turn the world, a better place by holding a Trash Mob on Earth Day.
Carson City water main flushing continues this week, discoloration possible in work areas
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 8:22amCarson City’s annual main flushing program is continuing this week, and is expected be completed next week. Flushing operations will take place Tuesday through Thursday of this week in the Stanton Park area north of Butti Way, south of Highway 50, east of the freeway and west of Fairview Drive.
Carson City area road report for week of April 17-23
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/16/2017 - 11:30amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 17-23, 2017. Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work. Please use caution.
Carson City area road report for week of April 10-16
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/09/2017 - 11:42amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 10-16, 2017: Sonoma Street will be closed weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. east of Saliman Road to Halleck Drive, including the intersection of Halleck Drive and Sonoma Street beginning Monday, April 10. That portion of the road will be reconstructed. Detours will be provided.
Carson Hot Springs mineral water uniquely soothing
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/08/2017 - 2:39pmMore than half of the human body is made of two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen, according to the United States Geological Survey's Water Science School. Various organs of the body contain as much as 83 percent water, a vital element to life and its essential functions.
NDOT to host public meetings on Spaghetti Bowl and freeway improvements
Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 11:18am... made by e-mail at njohnson@dot.nv.gov or by mail to Nick Johnson, NDOT project manager, at 1263 South Stewart Street, Carson City, NV., 89712.
Carson City area road report for the week of April 3-9
Submitted by editor on Sat, 04/01/2017 - 10:06pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 3-9, 2017. Stewart Street will have single lane closures between Fifth and Carson Streets, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lane closures or restrictions expected at the following locations due to road or utility work.
South Carson City Freeway 75 percent finished
Submitted by editor on Sat, 04/01/2017 - 4:50pmThe Nevada Department of Transportation is advising drivers of lane reductions and shifts over the coming months to make way for the final leg of the Carson City Freeway. The road will extend I-580 in Carson by about five miles connecting it from Fairview Drive to Westbound US-50.
Nevada WWI veterans remembered by family, friends, supporters in 100th Anniversary Ceremony
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 9:53amThe Nevada Department of Veterans Services, in partnership with the Nevada Veterans Coalition, will host a "Remembrance Ceremony" at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, Nevada on Saturday, April 8 at 11 a.m.
Lane shifts on Highway 50 in south Carson City begin Sunday for freeway construction
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 2:43pmUPDATE THURSDAY: Lane shifts will take place on U.S. 50 near Spooner junction in south Carson City beginning the evening of Sunday, April 2 as the Nevada Department of Transportation reconstructs the intersection to connect to the future Carson City Freeway.
Famous recording artists, bands to headline August Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 11:08amA musical lineup headlined by national award-winning musicians is expected to draw a crowd of thousands to the inaugural Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival Aug. 19 in Carson City.
Carson City area road report for the week of March 27 through April 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/26/2017 - 10:42amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 27 through April 2, 2017. Lane closures or restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work. Please use caution.