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Gusty winds, low humidity pose wildfire concern for Carson City, Tahoe and northern Nevada region

Drier and much warmer air will work its way into Northern Nevada and the Carson City area Wednesday, bringing gusty winds and low humidity with it, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for much of the region.

Carson City area weather: Gusty winds, low humidity Monday prompt Red Flag Warning

Gusty winds and low humidity around Carson City, the Lake Tahoe Basin and throughout western and northern Nevada has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for Monday afternoon through evening.

Carson City area forecast: Fire danger remains critical; smoke, haze and cooler temps ahead

While cooler temperatures are in the mix with the arrival of a cold front Sunday, continued windy conditions and low humidity will persist throughout much of northern Nevada, creating critical fire conditions and forcing the continuation of a Red Flag warning by the National Weather Service.

Dust storm moving into western, central Nevada prompts National Weather Service warning

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Dust Storm Warning until 8:30 p.m. Thursday for eastern Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Storey County, southern Washoe County, western Churchill County, northeast Mineral and southwestern Pershing County.

Strong winds Friday around northern Nevada region prompt fire weather concerns

UPDATE 11:14AM: The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 p.m. Friday for the following areas: Southern Mono County, Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County and Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral counties. The Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Mono County, Mineral and Southern Lyon counties, Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay. Carson City, and Carson Valley are not in the Wind Advisory area.
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Strong winds expected Friday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue high wind and fire weather watches for portions of Northern Nevada.

Beginning Monday, rural households will begin receiving hand-delivered Census forms

CARSON CITY — According to Nevada Census 2020, beginning on May 18, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin its “update leave” operations, where 2020 census forms are hand delivered to residences that either do not have mail delivered to the physical location of the home, or the mail delivery information for the residence cannot be verified. This process is to ensure all Nevadans — particularly in rural communities — are counted.

Reports: Multiple buildings destroyed in early morning fire in Lovelock

An early morning fire in Lovelock has destroyed multiple buildings, according northern Nevada TV news stations. The fire has been knocked down and crews are cleaning up and assessing. No injuries have been reported.

Carson City man arrested in alleged burglary, accused of punching jail inmate

A 28-year-old Carson City man who was arrested for felony suspicion of burglary on Monday also faces a felony charge of battery by a prisoner after an incident Tuesday at the Carson City Jail.

Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Medallion has been found. Congratulations, seeker!

Well seekers, the game is no longer afoot. It's time to put down our maps and binoculars and wish each other a good game. At least we had fun, right? Congratulations to the winner of the 2019 Nevada Day Treasure Hunt: Chris Peternell! Great job, Chris!

Here are the 2019 Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Clues & Explanations:

Clue #1
Four distinct spaces
Within the division
Examine each one
Looking for your vision

The Northridge subdivision of Carson City has four distinct parks or recreation areas. They are

Nevada Day 2019 Parade Lineup is here

Event Date: 
October 26, 2019 - 10:00am

Hello Carson City! Are we excited for the parade yet? I know I am! We’re only a few days away now, so take a gander below to find the parade line up and parade categories.

Carson City deputies make arrests for DUI hit and run, domestic battery and warrants

A 56-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and hit and run after allegedly crashing into a vehicle, flipping off the driver of the vehicle and then driving home, a sheriff's report states.

The Gambler 500 comes to rural Northern Nevada, plans underway for 2020 event

2019 was the inaugural year for the Northern Nevada Gambler 500. What is the Gambler 500 you ask? The Gambler 500 was born from a dream. A dream of giving forgotten, tossed aside and abandoned autos new life and a chance to become legendary.

Nevada Day announces 'Nevada Counties: 100 years' as theme for 2019

This year, Pershing County is celebrating its 100th birthday, becoming Nevada’s 17th and final county, and Nevada Day festivities in Carson City has been chosen as its Silver State celebration hub.

“We’re taking this opportunity to remind folks all around Nevada this is a statewide celebration,” said Ken Hamilton, Executive Director of Nevada Day. “Our goal is to get all the counties involved with the parade this year to help celebrate our statehood.”

April jobs report shows healthy employment gains over year in Carson City, Reno and Vegas

Statewide jobs increased by 3.6 percent, a gain of 49,600 new jobs added since April of last year across the Silver State, according to an economic report released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training Rehabilitation.

24 to graduate Nevada's Police Officer Standards and Training; Douglas sheriff to keynote

Event Date: 
May 22, 2019 - 10:00am

The Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training announced Wednesday that 24 graduates from 16 agencies from around the Silver State will accept their peace officers’ oath as the POST Academy Class 2019-01.

Report: Carson City, Reno and Vegas pack on the jobs in January, growth best in nation

Carson City aded 500 news jobs for the first month of 2019, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Reno added 1,000 jobs over the month and Las Vegas, 3,400.

January presentations statewide teach radon safety, offer free radon test kits

Nearly 26 percent of homes tested in Nevada found radon concentrations
Event Date: 
January 2, 2019 - 8:00am

CARSON CITY — January is National Radon Action Month, and University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Radon Education Program is offering free short-term radon test kits to Nevadans from Jan. 2 through Feb. 28. Radon test kits are available at Cooperative Extension offices and partnering locations, as well as at presentations, statewide.

2018 Nevada Excellence in Mine Reclamation award winners named

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Excellence in Mine Reclamation Awards for 2018 were presented on September 8, 2019, at the annual Nevada Mining Association Convention in South Lake Tahoe. Five awards were presented this year:

Carson City man jailed for allegedly beating girlfriend, tells deputy he caught her falling

A 52-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 400 block of Jeanell Drive for domestic battery and two failure to appear warrants after allegedly beating his girlfriend for two days, a sheriff's deputy said.

Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to graduate 28 from academy

Event Date: 
May 16, 2018 - 10:00am

Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, also known as POST, is pleased to announce 28 graduates, from 18 Nevada agencies, will accept their peace officers’ oath as POST Academy Class 2018-01.

Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Convicted felons arrested on weapons, drug offenses

A pair of convicted felons were arrested late Thursday night at 11:40 p.m. for multiple felony offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including firearm and drug possession.

Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Man batters girlfriend, attempts to prevent reporting of crime

A 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday, 8:30 a.m., in the 400 block of Winnie Lane on suspicion of felony attempt to prevent the reporting of a crime and misdemeanor domestic battery.

Carson, Douglas, Lyon and Storey students to compete in Poetry Out Loud state finals

Nine high school students from around the state will take center stage at the 13th annual Nevada Poetry Out Loud State Finals, Saturday, March 3.

Nevada congressman's public lands bill passes House, heads to Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nevada District 2 Congressman Mark Amodei released the following statement Wednesday after the House unanimously passed H.R. 1107, the Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation he reintroduced on February 16, 2017:

Carson City arrests: Man jailed after trespassing twice on airport runaway

A man was arrested early Tuesday for trespassing after he was found on the runway at Carson City Airport, a sheriff's deputy said. It was the second such time the man has been trespassed for being on the runway.

Carson City arrests: Man booked for felony burglary, grand larceny warrants

A 24-year-old Carson City jail inmate who was set for release was booked Tuesday on felony warrants alleging burglary and grand larceny of a firearm, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Presentations teach radon safety, offer free radon test kits

January is National Radon Action Month, and the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s (UNCE) Radon Education Program is offering free short-term radon test kits to Nevadans from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28.

Carson City, Lyon and Douglas schools rated above and below standards in state report card

Nevada's school performance report card was released Thursday with three Carson City schools, three Douglas County schools, and two Lyon County schools earning above-the-standards recognition in the freshly released Nevada School Performance Framework data.

Carson City School District on tap to receive $1.38 million for Read by Grade 3 program

The Carson City School District will receive $1.38 million in funding for third phase of the Read by Grade 3 program, also known as RBG3, the Nevada Department of Education announced Friday. Lyon County School District is on tap to receive $671,825 in funding, and Douglas County School District, $655,182.

Cold Shot Carson City: Temperatures to plunge into 20s prompting Freeze Watch

Scattered rain and snow showers remain possible with a very chilly airmass that is spreading over Carson City and much of western Nevada, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Freeze Watch for late Friday through Saturday morning.

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