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A 26-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 800 block of N. Carson Street for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and child endangerment.

The opening line to Charles Dickens' “A Tale of Two Cities” is a fitting description of Sept. 11, 2001.

That fated Tuesday and the days immediately following it truly were, for those of us who witnessed the events unfold, altogether the worst of times and the best of times.

On the same day, we watched two jetliners burst into fireballs after striking both towers of the World Trade Center in Manhattan and dozens of heroic first responders run toward danger, putting themselves courageously in harm’s way to rescue people trapped inside.

A 40-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday morning at a south Carson City motel for alleged felony parole and probation violation, a sheriff's report states.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Street Enforcement Team concluded a 3-month long narcotics investigation into the trafficking of methamphetamine at 1596 County Road in Minden.

Early Tuesday morning, Douglas SET, members of the Sheriff’s Office Special Weapons and Tactics Team as well as the Tri-Net Narcotic Task Force conducted a pre-dawn search warrant leading to the arrest of four individuals.

Three family-members were arrested by Special Enforcement Team Deputies of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office after parents of a fugitive harbored their daughter to avoid arrest on a burglary warrant.

According to the police report, Adrianna Vanegas 24, Christine Vanegas 47, and Felipe Antonio Vanegas 53, were arrested in the 2200 block of Mayflower Way Thursday afternoon after it was determined Christina and Felipe were harboring their daughter, Adrianna, who was a fugitive for justice and had an outstanding felony burglary warrant for her arrest.

Two men were arrested early Thursday morning after they were found in a vehicle that had been reported stolen out of Sparks, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.

UPDATE 5:52PM: According to Douglas County's Facebook page: "Things appear to be settling down out on Jacks Valley due to a little help from the rain. Residents are still being asked to remain aware!" Also noteworthy is the brush unit that Carson City sent to fight the fire, has since returned to Carson City.

According to CCFD Chief Sean Slamon, there were no fires burning in Kings Canyon. The Fire Department received calls, checked it out, and the smoke was drift smoke from the Jacks Valley Fire. CCFD did knock down a fire at residence on Muldoon Street in town. The small fire was caused by a lightning strike on the roof of the residence.

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UPDATE 5:39PM: According to Douglas County Dispatch Jack’s Valley road has been reopened, and the Record Courier in Douglas County reported via twitter that forward progress has stopped with an assist from the rain.

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UPDATE: 5:26PM: Per Douglas County Facebook page: Parents CAN pick up their children at Jacks Valley School at this time should they be in the after school program or after school sporting activities. #JacksValleyFire

A Carson City man was arrested for suspicion of attempted murder, domestic battery with a deadly weapon, battery with substantial harm and being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm following a domestic incident on Sunday.

A 52-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle and drug related charges, a Carson City sheriff's report states.

An 18-year-old Carson City man and an inmate in the Carson City Sheriff's Detention Facility was booked Friday for suspicion of felony battery by a prisoner, a sheriff's deputy report said.

A 49-year-old man was arrested for suspicion of multiple felony counts burglary and other charges, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City Library announced Tuesday that it has been selected by the American Library Association and Public Library Association to receive funding to empower Carson City job seekers with digital skills using Grow With Google and a partnership with JOIN Inc.

A 32-year-old Carson City man as arrested Tuesday in the area of Roop and Hot Springs Road for misdemeanor suspicion of destruction of property, a sheriff's deputy report said.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Supreme Court Law Library has released a new publication about finding Nevada law and legal resources.

A 39-year-old Carson City man was arrested late Saturday on a felony fugitive from justice warrant after a standoff with Carson City sheriff's deputies.

A 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of Alouette Thursday evening for felony possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and two counts of child endangerment or neglect.

Two Carson City men were arrested early Thursday morning on Tiger Drive after allegedly beating a man with a baseball bat in front of his toddler during a robbery.

Jose Rivera, 25, and Brandon Sanchez, 21, were arrested after dispatch received a call of a home invasion burglary in progress.

A 22-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday in the 3200 block of Market Street for suspicion of drug possession with intent to sell and other charges, a sheriff's deputy said.

The Nevada Department of Agriculture has entered into a second non-exclusive cooperative agreement with Wild Horse Connection, a Nevada-based nonprofit, for the management of horses in the Virginia Range, officials announced Tuesday.

Two were arrested Saturday for alleged possession of heroin for sale and other charges, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report said.

Two Carson City Detention Center inmates were booked early Tuesday for suspicion of felony drug possession after an investigation by jail staff.

A 52-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday night near the area of Appion Way and Center Drive for suspicion of DUI first and using an improper right turn, a sheriff's report states.

Nevada Humanities will welcome author Willy Vlautin at a series of events throughout northern Nevada during the month of September. Mr. Vlautin is the author of Don’t Skip Out On Me, a 2019 pick for Nevada Reads—a statewide, public book club offered by Nevada Humanities. Nevada Reads invites Nevadans to read selected works of literature and to come together in their communities to share ideas and perceptions inspired by the book club selections.

A 64-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, gross misdemeanor possession of prescription drugs without a prescription, failure to yield and other charges, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

The finalists for the director of the Carson City Library position will be interviewed during a board meeting Friday evening, with a portion dedicated to questions from the public.

A 32-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in the 400 block of South Saliman Road on drug related charges and carrying a concealed weapon, a Carson City sheriff's report said.

Carson City Assessor’s Office is pleased to announce the implementation of a new Property Tax and Computer Aided Mass Appraisal system.

The CAMA system will automate the appraisal and assessment administration functions, allowing for accurate valuation and complete parcel maintenance, and assessment. The system features a responsive design with an adjustable user interface suitable for all devices, effortless navigation, and data export.

UPDATE: 7:24 AM: Carson City Sheriff's Office SAR reports the missing elderly woman has been located. She is safe and will be evaluated by Carson City Fire Department. She was found, outside, north of the Carson Plaza Senior Independent Living residence off of East Long Street.
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Carson City Sheriff's Office and Search and Rescue have issued a Silver Alert for a missing 89-year-old woman who suffers from dementia and was last seen Monday afternoon.

Heading into Tuesday Aug. 6, which means the safest family celebration of the year at the 17th annual Carson City National Night Out. This is an event like no other, where agencies who work in areas of public health and safety gather at Mills Park to meet with Carson City residents. This event features 3 hours of information booths, games, demonstrations, food and fun. Also happening Tuesday is a free robotics mini-camp for kids in nearby Silver City, Reciprocity Inc. will host a fundraiser at Rustically Divine, there's the Culinary Traveler’s Club's Polynesian Paradise featured at Bleu Café; the Carson City Classic Cinema Club will feature a Sci-Fi favorite at the BAC, plus fitness outings and more. Hug your children. Enjoy.

Calling all naturalists with a smartphone! Join the Carson City Parks, Rec & Open Space Department along with the Greenhouse Project to explore the citizen science app, iNaturalist, on an interactive and educational hike. Be a part of recording native plants and wildlife in Carson City in the ecologically diverse Rose Canyon (Foothill Garden & Trail).