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Carson City Public Works temporarily closed parts of West Telegraph Street in downtown Carson City Wednesday as contractor Q&D Construction worked to repair a lateral sewer connection that was not functioning properly, said Carson City Engineer Dan Stucky.

The Nevada Highway Patrol reports slick road conditions on highways throughout western Nevada and Sierra on Wednesday morning. The Nevada Department of Transportation is clearing and sanding roads between Carson Valley, Carson City and Reno as well as along Highway 50.

Citizens and stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback and explore the South Carson Complete Streets Project conceptual designs, which are in the early stages of development.

The Carson City School District advises that Public Works will close a portion of Washington Street beginning Monday, Nov. 26, through the entire week. Washington Street will be closed between Sunset Way and Mountain Street.

Douglas County is currently recruiting for a highly qualified, motivated, visionary leader with solid leadership, organizational, and financial skills to fill the role of county manager.

Visitors to the downtown Carson City business district are reminded that the downtown Curry Street corridor, including side streets, is open to vehicle traffic despite continued construction activities between Musser and Robinson streets, said City Engineer Dan Stuckey with Carson City Public Works.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Highway Patrol are reminding motorists to drive attentively and slow down and move over for traffic response vehicles during National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week, held Nov. 11-17.

Carson City Board of Supervisors will hear of plans Thursday to expand the sheriff's office by re-implementing the Traffic Enforcement Program, which was suspended eight years ago due to budget cuts because of the recession.

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of articles, Partners for Success, highlighting the agencies that make up Partnership Carson City, an alliance of resources dedicated to creating a healthy community.

Between working two jobs and caring for her pets, Trudi Gaye doesn’t have much free time. “When I do have time, I want to spend it with my animals,” she said.

Tuesday is Election Day. So far, it appears over 13,000 Carson residents cast their ballots during early elections, with Republicans seeming to be in the majority of early voters. Click here for full numbers.

Members of the Carson City community turned out Friday morning for the ribbon to be cut on the downtown Curry Street Improvement Project, a six-month planned construction project that featured wider sidewalks and other pedestrian-friendly improvements.

The Town of Genoa approved an interlocal agreement to appoint Melissa Blosser as interim town manager.

Carson City's downtown Curry streetscape project will wrap up ahead of the Nevada Day parade with a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, Oct. 26 followed by the third annual Passport to Downtown celebration.

Seventeen current and future leaders assembled at the Chamber on Thursday to begin their leadership journey.

Over the next 8 months, the class will be hosted by the Sheriff, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Carson High School, Western Nevada College and more as they take the behind the scenes tours of Carson City.

Carson City has joined a growing national network of municipalities, other government agencies, utilities, multiple companies, and clean energy advocates in highlighting the benefits of energy efficiency on Friday, Oct. 5, the third annual Energy Efficiency Day.

In collaboration with Emergency Management, EMS, Fire, Public Works, and the Sheriff’s Office, Carson City Health and Human Services will host a drive-thru flu clinic on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Carson City DMV parking lot.

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.

UPDATE 4:25PM: Firefighters have made progress on the landfill fire, with at least one engine returning to quarters. Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies have also been released from the scene.
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The Carson City Fire Department and public works were called Sunday afternoon to the Carson City landfill off of Flint Drive in East Carson City for another fire at the dump.

UPDATE 5:35PM: The Tahoe Douglas Bomb Squad has removed what turned out to be a plastic baggie that contained 5 to 6 blasting caps, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Brian Mays. The explosives were brought to the parking lot area of College Parkway and Goni by a person who found them. Law enforcement was notified. All caution tape has been brought down and business has resumed back to normal, said Mays. The blasting caps will be detonated by the bomb squad at a secure location.
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The Carson City Sheriff's Office and Fire Department were called late Monday afternoon to the area of College Parkway and Goni Road for explosives found in a business parking lot area between Sonic and First Independent Bank.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday morning to a vehicle accident near the intersection of Carson and William streets.

MINDEN — Douglas County is currently recruiting for a highly-qualified, motivated, visionary leader with solid leadership, organizational, and financial skills to fill the role of County Manager. This position is at-will and serves at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners. Larry Werner, the current county manager, announced that he will be retiring in August.

MINDEN — Douglas County Manager Larry Werner has requested to be released from his contract giving a 60 day notice effective August 31. Discussion of Werner's resignation and a plan for the future of the position will be held at the July 5 Board of County Commissioners meeting and has been placed on the meeting agenda.

On June 21, the Carson City Leadership Institute Class of 2018 graduated at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to approve a request for proposals in the formation of a new franchise agreement for solid waste and recyclable materials disposal.

MINDEN — Douglas County is currently gearing up for several road projects that will take place over the course of summer. The projects are part of the five-year transportation plan, which was developed to meet the projected short-term transportation needs of the county.

A dedication ceremony for the Charters of Freedom Monument will be held at noon on Thursday, June 14 at the Carson City Courthouse plaza, Carson City officials announced. The Charters of Freedom are actual-size replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

The Carson City Senior Center rolled out the welcome mat for its newly refreshed lobby and reception area in a celebration on Tuesday, June 5.

The Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range will be closed for construction projects beginning Wednesday, May 30 to Thursday, June 7, according to the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department.

The iconic blue line marking the Kit Carson Trail that winds its way through the west side historic district of Carson City will be replaced by another way-finding method, said Carson City Public Works Senior Transportation Planner Dirk Goering.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through Friday around the Carson City region, bringing some water ponding along the local roads, according to the National Weather Service.