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Drift smoke and haze from the Crozier and Park Fires began to move Thursday into the Lake Tahoe Basin, Reno and Carson City areas.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of a dozen new principals and district administrators for the 2024-2025 school year (listed alphabetically by their last name).

A Yerington teen reported as a missing and endangered runaway since late June was found Wednesday, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police Highway Patrol were called Thursday morning to a concrete truck that rolled over on I-580 between Arrowhead and Eastlake Boulevard.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week is Trystan, a 5-year-old pitty who is playful and full of joy. Trystan came to us originally as a stray and has returned to our care a few times which can be pretty bittersweet.

Three people involved in a racially charged incident Friday during Hot August Nights have been arrested, according to the Storey County Sheriff's Office in a news release.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) of Reno Sparks has announced the Religious Leadership Award for Hindu statesman Rajan Zed.

Here are some photos of Tuesday night's Sheriff's Night out at Mills Park courtesy of Carson City Sheriff's Office Undersheriff Jerome Tushbant, CCSO Deputy Gage Mead and the Nevada State Police.

UPDATE 2:30PM: The following is a news release from Carson City School District regarding implementation of cellphone pouches for middle and high school students:

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce a new school-based initiative aimed at enhancing the educational environment and minimizing distractions in classrooms. Starting August 19, 2024, all middle and high school students will be required to place their cellphones and other smart technology devices in locking pouches during school hours.

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has added a new kiosk in Carson City at Smith's grocery store.

Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol division has identified a Lyon County man who died in the July 22 crash on US-50A near Inglewood Drive in Fernley.

The safest party in town is happening Tuesday at Mills Park as the community celebrates Carson City Sheriff’s Night. There will be aircrafts, helicopters, law enforcement vehicles, mounted horses, fire engines, giveaways, music, games and more.

An investigation by the Storey County Sheriff's Office into an incident where allegations of racist statements directed at a black man were made during Hot August Nights in Virginia City has ended with its findings sent to the county's district attorney for review, said Sheriff Mike Cullen via a social media release Monday.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is honored to announce that a drawing by DCSO Deputy Mariah West will be prominently displayed at the National Law Enforcement Museum, located next to the National Peace Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

A 27-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony evading, eluding, failing to stop and misdemeanor DUI, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The nomination period for the Open Space Advisory Committee annual awards program is now open. Nominations will be accepted for recognition and appreciation for individuals or organizations that have demonstrated significant, exemplary, and dedicated service toward the mission and goals of the Carson City Open Space Program.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Monday morning to the area of Arrowhead Drive and Convair Drive for a small brush fire that apparently started after a truck hit a power line.

Carson City Senior Center Executive Director Courtney Warner will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The public is invited to attend the meeting to learn about the role the center plays in our community and the services offered to local seniors.

Carson City Health and Human Services has unveiled its new the online restaurant inspection portal for the capital city and Douglas County.

The Carson City Community Emergency Response Team, also known as CERT, will be offering a free Basic Training Academy in mid-September 2024, and is accepting applications from persons interested in volunteering.

The Storey County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident this weekend where racial slurs were allegedly directed at a black man during a Hot August Nights event in Virginia City.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 5-11, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson City’s rich and intriguing history officially celebrates 31 years of exploring, narrating and theatrically embracing the state capital's Victorian westside in seasonal evening walking tours, led by Madame Curry — a spirited and historically fictional character named after the widow of Carson City founder Abe Curry.

The safest party in town is happening Tuesday at Mills Park as the community celebrates Carson City Sheriff’s Night. There will be aircrafts, helicopters, law enforcement vehicles, mounted horses, fire engines, giveaways, music, games and more.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Saturday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the area of South Carson Street and Eagle Station Lane.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a national nonprofit organization based in Carson City, announces the 15th Annual Give a Dog a Bone Week, August 4-10, 2024. This year, we are introducing a new and dynamic fundraising component to our traditional pet food donation drive, allowing supporters to create their own fundraisers and rally their communities to support this vital cause.

Melanie Bruketta was sworn in Friday by First Judicial District Court Judge James Todd Russell as the new Justice of the Peace for District 2, Carson City.

Thunderstorms made their way into Carson City and surrounding counties Friday evening, bringing rain showers and several lightning strikes into the region. Thunder showers are expected to persist into Saturday with a slight chance of rain on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

A 70-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI, hit and run causing property damage and failure to report a crash, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Nevada Department of Corrections has released the name of the third offender killed in Tuesday’s fight at Ely State Prison.