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A 30-year-old man was arrested early Thursday morning for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, failure to obey a police officer and basic speeding, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday afternoon to Highway 50 East in the area of Flint Road for a bicycle rider who suffered a medical issue.

Three were arrested Wednesday by the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team for suspicion of drug trafficking after a vehicle search at the Department of Parole and Probation led to the discovery of 14.9 grams of methamphetamine.

A new Yogurt Beach location, which offers endless combinations of mix-and-match frozen yogurt and toppings, is opening up on Highway 50 East near the Dutch Bros. coffee stall and Port of Subs.

This is the second location in Carson City, with the first located at 3228 N Carson St., with locations in Gardnerville, Reno and Sparks. The new Highway 50 East location opened Thursday morning.

A 35-year-old woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday afternoon to the 2100 block of East William Street for a vehicle crash.

UPDATE 12:56PM: According to the Nevada Highway Patrol via Twitter, the crash involved a wrong way driver.
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UPDATE 12:30PM: According to a Carson City Fire Department battalion chief, three people were transported to the hospital. One person was flown by Care Flight and two others were taken by ground ambulance to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center in Reno. The eastbound lane of Highway 50 was reopened at 12:30 p.m. The westbound lane remains closed. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called late Monday morning to a crash involving multiple vehicles in the 5000 block of Highway 50 East.

In the fall of 2018, the Carson City Board of Supervisors approved a plan submitted by Sheriff Furlong to fund a Traffic Enforcement Unit in the community. The Sheriff justified his proposal by evidence of rising accident rates and fatalities of both drivers and pedestrians in the area.

Returning from the holiday weekend, activities Tuesday around the capital city include the weekly gathering of the Carson City Toastmasters at Max Casino, a fundraiser at Pizza Factory in Carson City for a lifelong local and coach who has been ill, art showings and more.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Thursday morning to a vehicle crash in the area of Highway 50 East and Empire Ranch Road.

There will be a fundraiser for Carson City area locals on Jan. 21 at Pizza Factory. Gabe and Megan Torres need our help. Gabe has recently fallen ill with fungal pneumonia. His transplant medications make it difficult for him to fight everyday viruses let alone a relentless fungal infection. This is a fight they can win but it will be a long battle.

UPDATE Thursday: A band of heavier snow showers will move across western Nevada this afternoon. Areas from Reno to Fernley to Fallon and south to Carson City, Virginia City, and Yerington have the best chances of seeing a quick light accumulation. This includes Interstate 80 east of Reno, Highway 580 in Washoe Valley, and Highway 50 east of Carson City to Fallon. Accumulations will range from a dusting up to a quick half inch in these areas. We can't rule out spots of near one inch snowfall mainly on non-paved surfaces.
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Periods of light snow may coincide with Thursday morning's motorist commute, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory for the Carson City region and Lake Tahoe.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking the public for information regarding the theft of a Jeep Cherokee on Dec. 30, 2019 that was captured on video.

The Carson City Council of the Navy League of the United States, will be sponsoring a special event on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 to honor the 2019 Sailors and Marines of the Year assigned to Naval Air Station Fallon and Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, along with the Recruiter of the Year from Naval Recruiting District, Portland, assigned to the Reno Office.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Sunday evening to a structure fire at Scoobyz Thrift Store on Highway 50 East near Gordon Street.

Carson City Fire Department, Nevada Highway Patrol and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday afternoon to a vehicle crash on Highway 50 East near Lompa Lane.

This Saturday, Dec. 21, the Lighthouse Bar in Carson City is hosting a “Pink Party” charity event with money to be donated to the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect in a hit and run incident earlier this month.

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of multiple felony offenses including possession of counterfeit money and possession of debit and credit cards that did not belong to him, a sheriff's deputy report states.

Carson City Fire Department, the Nevada Highway Patrol and sheriff's deputies were called late Thursday afternoon to a vehicle crash near the intersection of Highway 50 East and Fairview Drive.

Heading into its 16th year of giving Carson City schoolchildren living without permanent homes a Christmas for themselves and their family, Holiday with a Hero is upon us and so is the need for the community's financial support.

A 32-year-old Carson City man sought for a misdemeanor violation of conditions warrant, was arrested Tuesday afternoon in the 200 block of West Caroline Street, where he attempted to flee arrest by climbing out of a two-story motel window.

The first big snow storm of the winter season arrived overnight and into Wednesday morning bringing snow to the valley floor and Sierra, causing travel headaches for many Thanksgiving holiday motorists with any number of accidents, fender benders and spinouts.

While much of the nation is stuck in an arctic freeze, we're stranded with abundant sunshine in Nevada's capital city area with temperatures well above normal for this time of year. Going into the middle of the work week we can expect highs near 70. Local events Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 include an Eagle Valley Middle School expansion plan community meeting, "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, a Little Valley fire re-seeding gathering, a Toys for Tots volunteer orientation meeting, art showings, classes and more.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday afternoon to a brush fire near Highway 50 east in the 3900 block. However, a Lake Tahoe fire truck from Incline Village, that happened to be in the area for training, was able to knock it down without major spread.

The 2019 Toys For Tots season is upon us! We are looking for adults, youth and families to assist with sorting, packing and distributing toys to families in need during the holidays.

Toys for Tots orientation meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the iStorage Facility, 3579 Highway 50 East, Warehouse No. 114 in Carson City.

Carson City emergency crews were called Tuesday evening just before 6 p.m. to a traffic accident in the area of Highway 50, east of Deer Run Road.

A 68-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Thursday for suspicion of two felony counts of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, a sheriff's deputy booking report states.

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.

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.