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A 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and misdemeanor DUI after he was stopped Friday by Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputies.

A 20-year-old Goodwill cashier was arrested Friday on suspicion of felony fraud and embezzlement after alleging pocketing money from cash register transactions, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

As the days become longer with plenty of sunshine, elementary students in the Carson City School District may be more eager than ever to put their bike tires to the asphalt.

Enter a Collectible Car or a Contemporary Car that is Your Special Ride.

Saturday, June, 18, 2016
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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There are two basic ways to claim vehicle operating expenses. Actual costs multiplied by the percentage that is business use is one way. Suppose you drove the vehicle 10,000 miles for the year and 2,000 miles were documented for business use. 20 percent of the actual costs (gas, repairs, tires, insurance, license and depreciation) can be your deduction.

A vehicle pursuit that began in Washoe Valley ended Tuesday night with one man in custody after the vehicle was stopped at the Maverik gas station in the 1400 block of College Parkway in Carson City, according to dispatch.

While most people are aware of traditional water skiing, where a person with a ski (or skis) glides over the surface of water as they are pulled by a boat, how many are aware of "Plane Water Skiing"?

Not many, but that may change after efforts made by three Truckee pilots who set out earlier this month to create a record for Guinness World Records.

Three men in two vehicles were rescued early Monday morning by Carson City Search and Rescue after being stuck overnight south of Brunswick Canyon near Sunrise Pass.

The men were found safe and healthy despite having minimal provisions, said SAR public information officer Bill “Fergi” Fergus. They managed to stay warm by having the engines run in their vehicles.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 1-7, 2016: Utility work will continue Monday through Friday as indicated below, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with possible flagger controlled traffic at the following locations:

If an employee receives tangible personal property such as skis, tires, clocks, television sets, radios, clothing, etc. and the value is not more than $400, then it can be tax free if it qualifies as an employee achievement award.

That is tax free of income, social security, medicare and unemployment taxes for both the employee and the employer. The award can not be cash, gift certificates, vacations, meals, lodging, tickets to events, stocks, bonds or other securities.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 25-31, 2016: Utility work will continue Monday through Friday as indicated below, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with possible flagger controlled traffic at the following locations:

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 18-24, 2016: Utility work will continue Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with possible flagger controlled traffic at the following locations:

1. The Mayor’s State of the City Address is scheduled for January 20th and should have been held at the Community Center in the evening (after work hours) and “free to the public” — charging citizens’ admission is simply wrong. Also, is the City's State of the State Address televised and available to the citizens to watch on the City’s access channel? Additionally, his fellow Board members should be given a copy of this community address in advance.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 11-17, 2016: Utility work will continue Monday through Friday as indicated below, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with possible flagger controlled traffic at the following locations:

Driving during wet, snowy and icy conditions requires a reduction in speed and an increase in distance between vehicles to help prevent car crashes. Operating a four wheel drive vehicle is not a license to drive faster than other vehicles around you as you will always be subject to Mother Nature and the laws of physics.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 4-10, 2016: Utility work will continue Monday through Friday as indicated below, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with possible flagger controlled traffic at the following locations:

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe starting on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015.

Due to the high volume of celebrants within the Stateline casino core area during this event, U.S. Highway 50 may be closed to vehicle traffic in the evening if necessary for public safety.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 28 through Jan. 3, 2016. Race Track Road will be closed to through traffic between Bigelow Drive and Schulz Drive for the entire week.

Two people were found late Thursday morning after they had became stranded off Brunswick Canyon Road in east Carson City late Wednesday night when their vehicle slid off the road, according to Sgt. Mike Cullen of the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

With Monday’s last blast of fall, the first day of winter brings less gusty winds and clearing skies before another fast moving, cold winter storm arrives in the Lake Tahoe and the Carson City region Thursday, Christmas Eve.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 21-27, 2015: The Nevada Department of Transportation will continue work on the construction of an auxiliary lane on southbound I-580 from the Eastlake Boulevard interchange to the N. Carson Street off-ramp. There will be nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. beginning Sunday evening through Wednesday morning.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 7-13, 2015: The Nevada Department of Transportation will continue work on the construction of an auxiliary lane on southbound I-580 from the Eastlake Boulevard interchange to the N. Carson Street off-ramp.

A winter storm has begun to move into the region, bringing gusty winds to Carson City this Tuesday morning that will be followed by snow in the Sierra and down to the valley floor.

The works of four Carson City artists were recognized Monday in a statewide art contest using recyclable material.
Student artists Stella Thornton and Jessica Preston, and adult artists Lisa Sheppard and Emily J. Cervi were listed as having either placed or received honorable mentions as part of the contest to recognize America Recycles Day.

Monday morning has arrived with rain showers in Carson City and snow in the Sierra. Forecasters have made some adjustments since Sunday, with the latest from the National Weather Service calling for temperatures to drop, with snow possible on the valley floor late in the afternoon and into Tuesday morning.

This is mid-October and whether or not you are ready, be advised that winter is sneaking up on us.
As one who has lived in Carson City most of my life, I have learned through the years that one day the weather can be gorgeous and then the next day: Bam, the countryside is covered with a deep layer of snow.

And once the snow arrives, it is followed by ice and cold weather, which will normally be with us into the month of March.

A 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday, 11:13 p.m. in the area of Bath and Mountain streets on a gross misdemeanor charge of suspected second DUI, misdemeanor hit and run and two counts violation of bail conditions.

The Nevada Recycles program has partnered with The Venetian and The Palazzo in Las Vegas, to support a statewide recycled art contest to increase Nevadans’ awareness and interest in recycling. Entrants must be Nevada residents and projects must be composed of used recyclable materials. Submission of an entry form and photos of artwork are due by October 25, 2015.

A community car show — Classic Car Cruise — designed for clients of Ormsby Post Acute Rehab, an elder care facility in Carson City, will be Sunday, Aug. 23. Among car clubs invited to participate are Karson Kruisers and Freaks of Nature. Anyone with a classic car or truck is invited to this event.

Kaia FIT is hosting its fourth annual Paddle Board Triathlon at El Dorado Beach and the surrounding Al Tahoe neighborhood in South Lake Tahoe this weekend.
“It’s in Lake Tahoe so, of course, it’s absolutely breathtaking,” said Kai FIT owner Nikki Warren. “There’s great music and just a great atmosphere.”