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The column of smoke seen Thursday from Highway 50 East is at Empire Ranch Golf Course, which is conducting prescribed burns to accomplish hazardous fuels reduction and wildlife habitat restoration, according to the Carson City Fire Department.

A 54-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon and other offenses after allegedly hitting a person with a tire iron, a sheriff's office booking report states.

A 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspicion of possession of stolen property, a stolen vehicle and unlawful discharge of a firearm, a sheriff's booking report states.

Dee Dee Foremaster, Executive Director of the Rural Center for Independent Living (RCIL) and Do Drop In day refuge for the homeless and mentally ill will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Her presentation will be an update on all the great things that have been happening at RCIL since her last luncheon appearance.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded Wednesday afternoon to a crash involving two vehicles on Highway 50 East near the landfill turnoff at Flint Drive.

A 25-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm, concealing a firearm without a permit and a misdemeanor theft warrant.

Two Mono County, Calif., residents were arrested Monday for suspected felony and misdemeanor offenses. Of the two, one was booked for suspicion four counts of being in possession of credit cards without the owner's consent, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

A 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested Dec. 11 for suspicion of felony drug charges and being a person prohibited to be in possession of a firearm, a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report states.

Carson City Public Works will be doing water system adjustments beginning Wednesday morning, Dec. 9. This may result in discolored water in the areas bounded by Highway 50 East, Fairview Drive and S. Edmonds Drive, Sonoma Street, Roop Street and Silver Sage Drive.

Crazy Cat Dog Grooming and Projections Photography are co-hosting a community meet and greet and Christmas photo session with our local Carson City Sheriff's Office Canine unit on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Citizens are welcome to come meet our officers and their canine partners.

Carson City Public Works will be performing water system adjustments the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 2. This may result in discolored water in the area bounded by Highway 50 East, Fairview Drive, S. Edmonds Drive, Sonoma Street and Roop Street, Silver Sage Drive.

A 23-year-old woman was arrested Friday, Nov. 13 for suspicion of drug possession and 7 misdemeanor offenses, according to a Carson City sheriff's office booking report. A 38-year-old man who was with her was also booked for misdemeanor violation of bail conditions.

UPDATE: Both lanes were reopened shortly before midnight Tuesday. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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The Nevada Highway Patrol is reporting a fatal crash involving 2 vehicles that happened Tuesday night on Highway 50 east of Stateline at Lake Tahoe.

UPDATE 7:13PM: Traffic should be cleared in all directions after 7:30 p.m. said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. With two vehicle crashes earlier and the Boo-Nanza Halloween celebration at Centennial Park that ended at 7 p.m., traffic along Highway 50 East has been significantly impacted with delays.

Carson City Fire Department sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol were called to a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon at Highway 50 East and Fairview Drive. No one was seriously injured.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The Nevada Day Golf Tournament in remembrance of Mayor Bob Crowell will be held at Silver Oak Ranch Golf Course on Saturday. Dozens of fundraisers, including the Benson’s Feed 4 Paws 4-H group, will be scattered throughout the Carson City and Gardnerville areas. Combined with live music and several dinner specials, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.

UPDATE 6:30PM: The fire appears to be under control. A Carson City Fire Department battalion chief has begun to let engines return to quarters.
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The Carson City Fire Department was called early Thursday evening for a fire with smoke and flames visible at the landfill off of Highway 50 East.

Local first responders from around the Carson City region from Central Lyon County to Reno and Sparks areas, will be better equipped to keep community members safe thanks to grants from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

Carson City Fire Department and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Tuesday morning to a motorcycle crash in the 2800 block of Highway 50 East.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded early Sunday evening to a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in the area of Highway 50 East and Empire Ranch Road.

Partnership Carson City, inspiring a healthy community through education and prevention, is raising awareness around the impacts of keeping unused and expired prescription drugs in your household.

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.

The Carson High School Retro-Homecoming and Respect Week went without a hitch, and the beauty of it was administrators, teachers, and staff had nothing whatsoever to do with making the decisions as the students chose both the candidates and the winners.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday morning to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup in the 3900 block of Highway 50 East.

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.

Heading into Labor Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Steam train rides in Carson City and Virginia City will be available Saturday through Sunday. The Carson Canyon Railbike Tours will run four times over the next three days, bringing excitement unlike any other. Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe will open two hours early beginning at 6 a.m. to ease capacity and congestion. Combined with plenty of live music, Labor Day weekend will be a thrill! Read on for more information.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriffs deputies responded Wednesday morning to two spot fires in the area of Russell Way and Long Street.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The American Cancer Society is hosting a poker run Saturday at Mills Park, and a free lacrosse clinic for kids ages 6-12 will be held at John L. Harvey Field. The Nevada Humane Society is virtually hosting its annual “Adopt a Duck” fundraiser for interested participants. Combined with train rides and live music, there’s plenty of excitement going on over the weekend! Read on for more information.

Nevada’s open roads are beckoning travelers who have been home-bound since mid-March. At a time when 18 states currently won’t accept Nevadans unless they quarantine for two weeks, it’s tempting to hop in the family car and explore Nevada history and nature giving you the opportunity to escape the tedium caused by the pandemic and to temper your wanderlust.

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City is facing a possible closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a shortfall of funding. The Museum is now open and ready to serve all the families from this lovely region, and there are numerous ways the community can help.