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Carson City sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Monday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the 5600 block of South Carson Street near Old Clear Creek Road.

Here is the South Carson Street and Carson City area road report for the week of May 4-10, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, please visit CarsonProud.com.

A group of protesters, some dressed in military fatigues and open-carrying guns, gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City on Saturday to call on Gov. Steve Sisolak to open all businesses.

UPDATE: According to a family member, the little boy who is 6 years old was riding with his family under the freeway on the bike paths and crashed. His father did not have his cell phone on his person and ran up to the freeway to flag down help.
The little boy is doing well.

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According to dispatch a traffic accident involving a child occurred just after 6:20 p.m. Friday evening.

The accident occurred on Northbound I-580 just past 5th Street overpass.

Dispatch advised an accident may have occurred after a child was riding a bike on the freeway.

UPDATE: The fire at a Gillis Way home was contained to the attic and quickly knocked down, said Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday afternoon to a structure fire at a home in the 2900 block of Gillis Way near Sonoma Park.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Transportation is reminding families to take part in “Walk and Roll Wednesdays” to give socially-distanced Nevadans opportunity for healthy and fun outdoor activity.

A 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday morning for suspicion of attempted sexual assault, child endangerment and other offenses, a sheriff's deputy report states.

A 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Monday for suspicion of felony attempted residential burglary, according to a sheriff's office booking report.

Here is the South Carson Street project and Carson City area road report for the week of April 27 to May 3, 2020. For updates on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.

Just after 3:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon an injury accident involving a vehicle and a light pole in front of the Max Casino was reported to dispatch.

The engine on scene has requested a rescue.

Motorists should avoid the area if possible.

Traffic is currently blocked according to those on scene.

Just after 10:30 Saturday morning a two car vehicle crash was reported at 5th Street and South Carson Meadows.

There are no injuries at this time.

Motorists should seek alternate routes or use caution in the area if no alternate routes are available.

Traffic is currently blocked in the eastbound lane.

Traditionally a Badge Pinning and Promotional Ceremony is conducted in a crowded room, filled with families, friends, and Sheriff’s Office staff, where everyone is given the opportunity to show support.

Under the very different circumstances and with consideration to the health and safety of Sheriff’s Office staff, families, and friends, limited attendance was permitted to the ceremony honoring Lieutenant Mays, Sergeant Tucker, and Deputy Robbins.

A vehicle crash was reported just after noon Friday at William and Roop.

One person was reported to be unconscious but breathing.

First responders and deputies are enroute, and some traffic lanes will be closed.

Motorists should seek alternative routes.

There's been another serious injury crash in Lyon County east of Carson City reported on Thursday. This one is located at Highway 50 in the Dayton Hill area, in the eastbound lane, and involves a motorcycle rider.

UPDATE 4:30PM: The Nevada Highway Patrol reports one fatality in the crash Wednesday afternoon on US-50 and Highlands in Mound House. Traffic is shut down to one lane for the two-vehicle crash. NHP advises motorists to avoid the area.
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Carson City Fire Department, Lyon County rescue and emergency responders were called Wednesday afternoon to the area of Highway 50 East near Bunny Ranch Road for a serious injury crash.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Tuesday morning to a vehicle crash involving a semi truck in the area of Roop Street and Winnie Lane.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Sunday afternoon to Deer Run Road and Sedge Road for a teenager who was injured after falling from a horse.

Here is the South Carson Street project and Carson City road report for the week of April 20-26, 2020. Single lane work, closures and delays are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) has announced their unemployment insurance (UInv) website (http://ui.nv.gov) will be down on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 1 p.m. until 7 p.m., a period of lowest traffic, in order to improve system performance and access expansion for filers.

During this time, all unemployment insurance functions, including unemployment insurance filing will not be functional. Filers are encouraged to visit the site after 7 p.m. on Saturday evening.

Hundreds gathered today at the Capitol building in Carson City to protest the shut down in Nevada. Some began at the Capitol building while others gathered at Red’s 395 Grill and marched down Carson Street.

The Waterfall trailhead on Kings Canyon Road is experiencing especially large numbers of visitors, resulting in traffic congestion and parking related issues.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Wednesday morning to a two-vehicle crash in the 3300 block of Highway 50 East. A Care Flight air ambulance landed near the crash scene and flew one patient to the hospital.

Here is the Carson City area and South Carson Street Project road report for the week of April 13-17, 2020. Construction is moving along and with fewer cars on the streets construction continues to make daily advancements at an accelerated rate.

Hello fellow anglers. As many of you know, there is an important date coming up. April 25 was to be the opening trout season opener for many Sierra lakes, rivers and streams. This year because of the outbreak of Covid-19, the California Fish and Game Commission has proposed a new regulation that may temporarily suspend or delay the opener to protect public health.

CARSON CITY — During the week of April 13, a short detour will be in place for northbound Ramsey Weeks Cutoff traffic accessing U.S. 50 near Silver Springs as part of a Nevada Department of Transportation project to widen the highway.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the area of Fifth and Carson streets.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is still seeing record number of initial claims for unemployment insurance each week. As the agency continues to experience high volume of claims entering the system, the agency’s number one priority is supporting Nevadans’ unemployment needs.

MINDEN — The Douglas County Roads Department installed six new road signs last week that will be activated with a radar detection system once some final preparation is done in the coming days. The new signs will provide drivers a higher level of visual guidance when approaching the curves and improves safety for all drivers.

Well Being has closed its doors to walk-in traffic like many small business in the state. But we have continued to offer services on-line for our members and area residents. We are running classes every weekday (see schedule below) online that you can join via the very easy to use app called “ZOOM”.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 6 to April 12, 2020, and includes the South Carson Street Project.