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A 44-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 1:20 a.m. for suspicion of a second DUI, obstructing an officer, driving on a revoked license and probation violation, a sheriff’s deputy said.

A Carson City jury convicted a local man of attempted murder with hate crime enhancements Friday as well as battery and assault with a deadly weapon following an incident in east Carson City last year where the man shot more than a dozen rounds into a vehicle occupied by five Sikh men visiting the area, injuring one.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded Tuesday morning to a vehicle accident on Highway 50 East near the intersection of Deer Run Road.

A 33 year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday evening at 5:59 p.m. in the 700 block of Hillcrest Road for felony burglary, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

The man who led authorities Monday on a chase in the South Lake Tahoe area and died as a result of an officer-involved shooting is the same person identified as the suspect in the Oct. 22 robbery of an east Carson City ice cream and frozen yogurt shop.

A 38-year-old woman was booked Tuesday into Carson City Jail for multiple felony warrants alleging various crimes committed in Carson City, Dayton and Reno, a sheriff's deputy said.

A 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested for felony destruction of property, two counts hit and run and other charges after fleeing the scene of a crash that happened Monday night at a West Robinson Street residence, a sheriff’s deputy said.

UPDATE: The Carson City Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that happened Monday afternoon at Frutilandia yogurt and ice cream shop on Highway 50 East.

Nevada Day and the big parade are just one week away, but first is the annual Carson City Ghost Walk this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in downtown Carson City.

The nonprofit Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties is partnering with Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to sponsor a "Prescription Drug Round Up" at Smith’s Grocery in Dayton on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The conveniently located Round Up helps people bring unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal.

Collecting expired and unused medications can prevent damage to the water supply that would otherwise result from flushing them down toilets and drains.

Help protect our community and water supply by properly disposing of your unused or expired prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, prescription liquids, pet medications and syringes.

The Carson City Moose Lodge No. 2709 is holding a Fall Poker Run on Saturday, Oct. 13.

Registration takes place at the Moose Lodge, located at 1475 Old Hot Springs Way in Carson City, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Entry is $20 per hand and includes lunch at the run's last stop. Players must be 21 and older to participate.

Hello and welcome to the middle of the work week, Carson City. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. It is also International Walk to School Day, so be prepared to see a lot more school children walking with their parents and friends to school along sidewalks and crossing streets. Among other featured events include the launch of "Trailblazing Nevada,” a new museum experience inside Battle Born Hall at the Nevada State Capitol, a fundraiser at Firehouse Subs for a Carson City cancer patient, a GOP open house, a talk about climate change at WNC and more.

Good morning Carson City. Today is Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. For those keeping score, there are 77 days until Christmas. Among today's featured events are a morning organized walk and evening hike, an estate planning seminar, the second League of Women Voters Election Forum, a fundraiser for a Carson City woman diagnosed with cancer, art exhibits and live jazz.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol are on scene of a reported two-vehicle hit-and-run accident that occurred shortly after 3 p.m. Friday at the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 East and Airport Road.

My loving sister, Susie Bongers, who moved to Carson City from Vietnam in February of 1973, attended Carson City schools until graduating from Carson High School in 1986, works with her mother and sister at MJ Beauty Salon, has been diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme, the mother of all brain cancers.

UPDATE: 10:05PM: Firefighters appear to have gotten the upper hand on the flare-up at the Carson City dump Sunday night. At least one engine was released from the landfill and returned to quarters. Two engines from Station 52 remain committed at the scene and a water tender was en route.
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Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and public works were once again called Sunday evening to the Carson City landfill in the 3600 block of Flint Road for a fire resurfacing after a fire there earlier in the afternoon.

Saturday is recognized nationwide as National Ghost Hunting Day as well as Nevada Public Lands Day statewide. Odd as it may seem, the two can be combined at haunts around Nevada.

This Saturday, northern Nevadans can learn what it takes to become a homeowner as the Nevada Rural Housing Authority will host a seminar that gives potential home buyers the tools needed to navigate the buying process.

Carson City Boxing Club is hosting a Zumbathon, Saturday, Sept 29 from 1-3 p.m. at 3579 U.S. Highway 50 East, Suite 219, in Carson City.

There is a $5 entry fee. All the proceeds will benefit the kids in our community.

There will be Zumba, in which all participants are welcome. We will have some sparring to watch, personal training and some testimonials. There will be a raffle, silent auction, some local vendors, and our local Yogurt Beach vendor.

A 19-year-old Carson City man turned himself into the Carson City Sheriff’s Office on Monday for a confirmed felony warrant alleging burglary, a sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded late Tuesday morning to a report of a gas line break in the area across from Pick-n-Pull, 7777 Highway 50 East.

If the work week flew by for you, then you will want to be sure to catch some of the events occurring in our area before the weekend passes you by. It's already Saturday, Sept. 15, so don't waste any more time.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol were called Tuesday evening to a vehicle crash in the eastbound lane of Highway 50 East near Fairview.

Today's column features good news and bad news. The bad news is Labor Day is now behind us and we must re-adjust to a regular two-day weekend again. But therein lies the good news. Another weekend has arrived, and you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy your time off.

Carson City Fire Department was called Wednesday morning to a brush fire on Highway 50 East near Deer Run Road that was quickly extinguished.

Dawnyel Ray has been named the new Branch Manager of Greater Nevada Credit Union’s (GNCU) Dayton Branch located at 555 U.S. Highway 50 East, Dayton.

Ray joins GNCU with more than seven years of banking experience, including previous roles as an assistant branch manager and a personal banker. She also has six years of management experience within the car rental business.

“I am looking forward to the opportunity to strengthen and grow our relationships in the Dayton community and to help my new team inspire one another,” Ray said.

Time for some Sunday holiday adventure. The Carson Nugget has something special tonight, a Van Halen Tribute Band plays two concerts in their upstairs ballroom. For a lazy afternoon in the shade, you’ll find live music on the porch of the Genoa Bar. The Tahoe Orchestra brings their annual 9/11 Memorial Concert to St. Gall’s Church in Gardnerville. Virginia City is trapped in a time loop during Civil War Days. Don’t forget to get your grub on at the annual Rib Cook-off in Sparks. Read on for more events for both Sunday and Monday.

It’s nice that the beginning of the school year is almost immediately rewarded with a three-day weekend. You’ll find annual events like Civil War Days in Virginia City and the Best in the West Rib Cook-off in Sparks, in addition to smaller happenings like the monthly Downtown Carson City Wine Walk and a roller derby double-header. If you haven’t made plans to head for the hills, take a look at your options and have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend.

SATURDAY:

The last big weekend of the summer is on its way, but if you’ve got a hankering for ribs, you can get them now. The annual Rib Cook-off in Sparks kicks off five days of barbeque heaven today – keep an eye open for our local champion, Carson City BBQ. Carson City BMX celebrates the end of the summer with a party at this evening’s practice. Songstress, Latisha Lewis, leads the band during tonight’s Jazz Night at Living the Good Life; if you’ve got some chops, bring an instrument and join the jam.

WEDNESDAY, August 29: Things to do in Carson City