Mound House

A group of citizens from Silver City, NV and communities close by, formed a citizen action committee called the Silver City Small Actions Committee (SCSAC) to address local, state and national issues precipitated by the November 2016 general election.

Another atmospheric river is headed our way today through Tuesday bringing periods of torrential rain and strong winds to Carson City, the valley areas and several feet of snow to the Sierra and Lake Tahoe, according to the National Weather Service.

This story has been updated with new information about the storm. Go here for the latest version.
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A powerful winter storm associated with a strong atmospheric river will bring gusty winds and very heavy precipitation to the Carson City, Carson Valley and Dayton areas and deep snow to the upper Sierra tonight through late Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

A Coleville, Calif., man was arrested early Thursday for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery after fighting with his sister, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Henry, a missing 7-year-old Yellow Lab/Rhodesian mix who ran off Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 near Airport Road and Arrowhead in Carson City was found safe Sunday.

First there was Kizzy the cattle dog who was lost and wandering for a month before being found Nov. 3 after an exhaustive search by her owner and the Carson City area community. Now there's word of another lost dog from southern California, Henry, who has been missing for two weeks.

A 43-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday, 1:09 a.m. in the 600 block of College Parkway for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

With localized drainage flooding happening in many areas around the capital city region today, the Carson River near Carson City is rising and expected to reach peak flood stage Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

With heavy rain arriving and local flooding looking likely, Carson City Public Works crews were out in full force Sunday morning clearing streets of debris and slushy snow piling around drainages.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has declared a state of emergency due to the severe weather system developing in Northern Nevada and the consequent danger to life and damage to property, said Carson City Deputy Emergency Manager Stacey Belt.

As Northern Nevada braces for another storm surge that could bring snow and flooding to our area, Waste Management is warning customers of a possible impact to trash and recycling collection.

With one last dry day left ahead of the approaching atmospheric river weather system, emergency management officials in Carson City, Lyon and Douglas counties are urging residents to prepare now in anticipation of weekend flooding throughout the region.

YERINGTON, Nev. — The Lyon County Emergency Management Team completed final plans Friday for the predicted weather and flood event for this upcoming weekend.

County resources are being pre-positioned to monitor and respond to potential flooding. Lyon County is working with the Nevada Division of Emergency Management, National Weather Service and surrounding counties for the past week to prepare for this event.

Imagine a long, narrow river in the sky about 250 to 375 miles wide, moving along with the weather. It transports water vapor with a flow several times faster than the water at the mouth of the Mississippi River. A river that, when it hits land, releases 30-50 percent of the area's annual precipitation in the form or rain or snow in just a couple of days.

Snowfall in the Carson City area overnight has resulted in road controls on highways throughout the county, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) reports.

Chains or snow tires are required on Interstate 580 in Carson City and Washoe County, particularly through Washoe Valley. Chains or snow tires are also required on U.S. Highway 50 East through Mound House and West up Spooner Summit, as well as U.S. Highway 395 South through the Carson Valley.

Western Nevada College has named 297 students to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List. For consideration to WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Honorees include:

With the current storm still producing rain around the Carson City region, forecasters have turned their attention to the next system that will arrive this weekend bringing warmer conditions, rising snow levels and the potential for flooding.

A 55-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for felony suspicion of possession of stolen property after a trailer was reported stolen and located at the landfill, Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

What is 36 feet long, nearly 15 feet tall and can feed more than three dozen people at once?

No, it's not a giant Twinkie formed by ecto-radiation.

By this spring, it will be the newest addition to Carson City's food truck fleet.

A 31-year-old San Francisco man was arrested Friday for felony suspicion of indecent and obscene exposure, battery, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 31-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday, 9:33 p.m. in the 1600 block of Airport Road for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery and resisting an officer, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A pair arrested Tuesday for drug possession and other charges, face additional felony charges after investigators recovered stolen credit cards and identification, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

A 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Friday for felony suspicion of a third DUI and other charges after driving through landscaping at a casino parking lot, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – 2015 marked the opening of one of Reno’s original, locally-owned cannabis medical dispensaries and cultivation facilities, Sierra Wellness Connection. A year later, and on the heels of the approval of Question 2 legalizing recreational cannabis in Nevada, Sierra Wellness opens its second location in Carson City, Nevada, Nov. 15, 2016, capping the limit allowed within the city for two dispensary locations.

A 21-year-old Mound House woman was arrested Friday, 1:15 p.m. in the area of Siskiyou Drive for felony suspicion of third offense domestic battery, gross misdemeanor destruction of property and misdemeanor battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Jim Peckham, executive director of Friends In Service Helping (FISH), excitedly led groups of visitors on tours of the organization’s property, located at 138 E. Long Street, Thursday night as part of a grand reopening celebration.

It’s that time of year again. The ghosts and ghouls come out of hiding and paint the town orange. Halloween isn’t just one night around here. Combined with the festivities of Nevada Day, you can be sure to enjoy at least a week’s worth of celebrating.

Here is a comprehensive list of fall festivals, Halloween parties, and fun for all. Items in italic are for those 21 and older only.

Saturday, Oct. 22:

“Legend tells us of an extraordinary leader who arose from the chaos to unite a troubled kingdom. A man with a vision, who gathered knights together in a Holy Quest.” You’ll find that man and quite a few others on the black box stage of the Brewery Arts Center as the Proscenium Players present ‘Spamalot.’ You’ll find great music around town: Jaime Rollins, Whiskey Lung, and Motown Music. The boys of J and M Productions bring karaoke to Whiskey Tavern. Kick up your cowboy boots with DJ Bobby Truesdale at Carson Lanes’ Country Dance Party.

Three from the Bay Area were arrested Saturday on child endangerment charges after a Carson City sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle go through a red light at an intersection that led to a traffic stop in which two of the three had been smoking marijuana with a 1-year-old in the car.

During the recession the east Carson City community of Mound House and neighboring Dayton in Lyon County were among the hardest hit areas in ...