Lompa Ranch
Carson City firefighters called to brush fire at 5th and Saliman
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 8:25pmUPDATE: Carson City firefighters were called to a brush fire burning Monday night in the area of Saliman and Fifth Street. The call was dispatched at 8:19 p.m. and is considered suspicious in nature.
A reporting witness said they saw a person intentionally start the fire and leave the scene. Arriving firefighters quickly doused the flames and the fire in the area of the Lompa Ranch was reported out at 8:26 p.m.
The northbound lane at Saliman was closed briefly before being re-opened at 8:44 p.m.
Carson City braces for high winds expected through Sunday morning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 02/15/2014 - 2:07pm
UPDATE: The southbound lane of I-580 through Washoe Valley was blocked this afternoon after a semi-truck overturned. Traffic is being diverted to Highway 395A at Bower's interchange, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation. Motorists are to take Highway 395A to the far south end of Washoe Valley and return to I-580 at Lake View Hill on ramp. The road should be clear by around 5 p.m.
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High winds have moved into Carson City this afternoon with reports of downed lines, toppled trees and flying debris.
Yearling bear cub caught by game warden after lurking along Carson City streets
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 10/05/2013 - 2:38am
A 200-pound female yearling bear decided to explore the streets of Carson City on Friday night, climbing over fences, going through backyards and finally climbing up a tree before being tranquilized by a Nevada Department of Wildlife game warden.
The hungry bear cub was even chased by a couple of cows when she lumbered through Lompa Ranch field, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. Deputies and two mounted officers on horses had been pursuing the bear since early Friday evening attempting to coax her west toward the foothills.
