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UPDATE: The officer injured during an altercation with another man on Wednesday has been released from the hospital, said Reno Police Chief Jason Soto. The officer was released from the hospital on Thursday, RPD spokesman Travis Warren said. No other information was available.
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A Reno Police officer suffered possible life-threatening injuries Wednesday morning after being involved in an officer
involved shooting in south Reno.

The officer and suspect were taken to the hospital where Reno police have said the officer may have life-threatening injuries.

The Nevada Wolf Pack mens basketball team is flying high this morning for a dancing date in the NCAA Tournament, after an escort to the airport by a squadron of Reno Police motorcycle officers.

Chase Johnson had a tiger by the tail once, and now he’s chasing another one. After the Carson City product received his Bachelors of Science in Psychology, with a Minor in Linguistics last year from Louisiana State University, the LSU Tigers alum, and 2014 Sierra Lutheran High School graduate, is now pursuing study of a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at LSU.

CARSON CITY — Next week, March 19-22, Carson High School will encourage students and staff to disconnect from technology to better reconnect with each other as part of CHS’s Second Annual Carson Unplugged, sponsored by the Social Emotional Learning committee.

UPDATE 733PM: The investigation into the explosion Tuesday morning at Virginia City's Delta Saloon remains ongoing and no cause has been determined as of this time, according to Storey County officials. The building has been secured. Union Street will be closed between C Street and B Street until Wednesday after some additional hazards have been removed. No other streets are affected at this time.
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UPDATE 1:57PM: C Street in Virginia City is now open following cleanup of the area from Tuesday morning's explosion at the Delta Saloon, according to Storey County officials. The cause is under investigation. Only minor injuries were reported.

UPDATE 1:22PM: The truck is now being assessed by East Fork Fire and has been taken back to the Douglas County Transfer Station where it had originally left from, officials said. The Nevada National Guard Civil Support Team is conducting a Hazmat assessment at the Douglas County Transfer Station, which is now closed indefinitely. There are no reported injuries at this time. Highway 395 is now open in both directions.
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UPDATE 12:35PM: The scene has been declared safe and the roadway has been reopened in both directions, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol via Twitter. There is no longer a hazmat situation.
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Nevada Highway Patrol troopers were at the scene of a potential hazmat situation late Tuesday morning south of Carson City in Douglas County.

CARSON CITY — Education Leads Home, a national campaign focused on addressing the needs of 1.3 million homeless students enrolled in public schools, announced an award Tuesday of $20,000 to the state of Nevada to improve educational outcomes for students experiencing homelessness.

In its 34th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company has announced Jared Marchegger of Sierra Lutheran High School as its 2018-19 Gatorade Nevada Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year.

Marchegger is the second Gatorade Nevada Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year to be chosen from Sierra Lutheran High School.

UPDATE 8:40PM: The Nevada Highway Patrol reports one lane of northbound I-580 is now open north of the Bowers Mansion exit. Traffic is moving slowly past the scene of the fatal crash. NHP urges motorists to watch for first responders and drive with extreme caution.
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UPDATE 8:06PM: Nevada Highway Patrol troopers remain on scene Thursday night at the fatal crash on the Galena Bridge. There are approximately 10-15 vehicles involved with one confirmed fatality. There is not an estimated time for reopening northbound I-580. NHP advises motorists to use alternate routes.
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Northbound Interstate 580 at mile marker 12 in Washoe County near the Galena Bridge is closed Thursday night due to a fatal crash at the Bowers Mansion exit, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.

Imagine a line of nearly 200 youthful archers all releasing their arrows toward down-range targets at the same time. In 12 minutes, those archers will shoot a total of 6,000 arrows in one of three flights that will comprise the 2019 annual Nevada National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Tournament.

Super Bowl weekend will bring fans and friends together for parties at a time when the flu is rampant across several states, but there are ways to keep the flu sidelined from the party. The most recent information by the Center for Disease Control shows influenza activity remains high.

Community members are invited to free workshops for guiding the Carson City Library’s five-year strategic plan, with the first workshop Feb. 16, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including morning refreshments and lunch.

Friends of the Carson City Library is looking for ways to better serve the community, and, in turn, better support the library.

The organization, which provides funding to the Carson City Library, is asking the community to take a survey.

One of the all-time hitting leaders for the Reno Aces, Zach Borenstein, has an opportunity to play with a team from his home state.

The Chicago Cubs signed the 28-year-old left fielder from Illinois to a minor league contract on Tuesday. The transaction was reported on twitter by Matt Eddy of Baseball America.

A murder investigation involving slayings in Reno and Gardnerville in which a 19-year-old man was arrested Saturday in Carson City in connection to the killings has caught the attention of U.S. President Donald Trump who turned to Twitter on Monday to push for a wall he wants built along the United States and Mexico border.

The triple crown of Lake Tahoe winter events, Camp Richardson’s Snowshoe cocktail races return for another round of hilarity and sport Jan. 19, 2019.

Reader Cullen Shiffrin sent in these photos of a mysterious light over town, taken on Wednesday evening. Could it be space junk, part of the ongoing meteor shower, or perhaps spooky aliens looking to become Carson City tourists?

The National Weather Service in Reno posted on Twitter that the light "was likely a meteor or space debris entering the upper atmosphere."

Fifty-four Nevada Area Council Eagle Scouts were honored recently at the Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner by Scouting’s Chief Scout Executive, Michael Surbaugh, the council’s newest Distinguished Eagle Scout, UNR President, Dr. Marc Johnson, and Scouters from throughout Northern Nevada and Northeastern California.

UPDATE: 12:45PM: The pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle Saturday morning at U.S. Highway 50 East and Airport Road has died, the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) Northern Command reported on Twitter.
No other details about the crash are available at this time as NHP continues its investigation of the incident.
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Carson City emergency crews are on scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian in the eastbound lanes of U.S. Highway 50 East at Airport Road.

TUESDAY, NOV. 13 UPDATE: The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified the victims in Saturday's fatal crash and the preliminary crash investigation. This story has been updated. Go here for the update.

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The Nevada Highway Patrol confirmed three fatalities that resulted from a vehicle crash Saturday night on Mt. Rose Highway at Thomas Creek.

Winners of the 91st National FFA Nursery and Landscape Career Development Event held in Indianapolis were announced at the annual awards banquet, and students Connor Arnold, Alexsandra Knowlton, Maritza Filson, and Hayden Story took home some medals.

The Carson City Fire Department has sent a type 3 engine with four personnel as part of a 5-engine strike team from Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe to the Camp Fire burning out of control in Butte County, Calif.

This past Saturday, Nov. 3, a small yet passionate group hiked the Carson River and Mexican Ditch Trail while learning about “Leave No Trace.” This environmental recreation practice consists of the following seven principles:

The Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1975 announced Tuesday the return of Big Bad VooDoo Daddy and its Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party that will be featured at Casino Fandango’s new Grand Ballroom on Dec. 4.

For the second year in a row, the Carson City Library was nominated to receive the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, this time by Congressman Mark Amodei.

The Carson City community is invited to experience the new look of Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, during a special open house event this month at the Carson City donation center.

The Red Cross of Northern Nevada reminds all residents that September is National Preparedness Month, a time to prepare for any potential disasters, learn lifesaving skills and practical safety tips to reduce injury and death in your home and community.

Due to the Boot Fire, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has issued a closure order within and around the burned area on the Bridgeport Ranger District.

Comedian Howie Nave is taking his show on the road, this time to the Carson Comedy Club inside the Carson Nugget Sept. 7-8.

Many around South Lake Tahoe know Howie from his number one morning drive radio show "Howie's Morning Rush" on KRLT-FM (krltfm.com) and from his years of comedy on the South Shore. He has long been a staple in the world of stand up. How long? There's a plaque with his name on it near the entrance of South Lake Tahoe that's he's called home now for almost 18 years.

The second annual Carson City Cops and Burgers community event will take place this Saturday, Sept. 8, featuring a classic car show, a blood drive and police exhibits along with grilled favorites served by members of the Nevada Department of Corrections.