Carson City Library hosts Virtual Program: Hour Of Code

A 53-year-old woman was arrested July 14 in the area of East William and Gold Dust Way for suspicion of felony third DUI and two misdemeanor offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

In July, events continue with a Chautauqua presentation of George Whittle Jr. and a presentation on Dominque Laxalt at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.

On Wednesday, July 21, at 6:30 pm, Steve Hale will present “George Whittell, Jr.: Eccentric playboy, accidental conservationist and owner of Thunderbird Lodge on Lake Tahoe’s east shore.”

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada will hosting a family golf fundraiser on August 11! This fundraiser will be held at Magic Carpet Golf in Reno.

Lyon County made national headlines earlier this month after County Commissioner Ken Gray proposed a street name change from Old Dayton Valley Road to “Pres. Trump Way,” in what some believe was a violation of open meeting laws.

Due to the possible violation, the commissioners will vote on the agenda item once again Thursday at their upcoming meeting.

Last summer during the height of the social movement Black Lives Matter, Douglas County Library Director Amy Dodson proposed support of the movement by submitting a diversity statement, following in the footsteps of hundreds of other libraries across the nation.

Between July 19 and August 2, 2021, Nevada’s law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be Joining Forces and citing distracted drivers and those using handheld electronic devices.

For the past 18 months Carson Tahoe Health has watched and anticipated the progress of its new connector bridge, designed to link the Regional Medical Center to Sierra Surgery, thus streamlining transfers between the two facilities and ultimately improving patient care.

On Wednesday morning, the Carson Tahoe internal community — including board members and staff — got a first hand look at what has been accomplished thus far as part of the new addition, named the Carson Tahoe Walkway, at its hospital medical campus at 1600 Medical Parkway.

Kids taking part in Camp Carson at the Carson City Community Center near Mills Park on Tuesday were the first to see the latest K9 to join the Carson City sheriff’s Office.
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The Carson City Justice/Municipal Court is pleased to announce the launch of the Matterhorn Online Dispute Resolution program for eligible traffic cases.

Funded by a grant from the Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Assistance, COVID Emergency Funding Program, the new program is user-friendly and a convenient way for the public to contest and resolve their traffic citation online by use of a home computer, tablet, laptop or smart phone.

CARSON CITY — Northern Nevada Development Authority announced Tuesday that President & CEO Robert “Rob” Hooper will retire later this year. A search is underway for his replacement to allow for a smooth leadership transition.

Carson City Classic Cinema Club invites the community to its outdoor family movie night this Friday, July 16 at Mills Park. This week's feature is the 1995 hit "Toy Story." This family favorite is about a cowboy doll who is profoundly threatened and jealous when a new spaceman figure supplants him as top toy in a boy’s room.

In this powerful hour, Diane Dye Hansen will walk the group through a self score and discussion about the Five Elements of Business Focus: Audience, Service, Process, Mindset, and Metrics. This session is appropriate for companies at all stages: formation, growth, and established businesses looking to hone in further to serve even better. Come with a pen, a notebook, and an open mind about the revenue boosting power focus can give your business.

A call to the Carson City Sheriff's Office dispatch early Tuesday morning regarding a possible homicide on Pinebrook Drive turned out to be unfounded and a hoax, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

At around 12:45 a.m. dispatch received a phone call regarding a homicide at a Pinebrook Drive residence. Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies responded. Officers breached the door and learned the phone call to dispatch that alerted them to the residence and the occupants was a hoax call, said Sheriff Furlong. CCSO further learned that Douglas County dispatch had received a similar call.

UPDATE 7:54PM: From Truckee Meadows Fire Twitter: Air resources and fire crews from Carson City Fire Department, Truckee Meadows, Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, the BLM and Nevada Division of Forestry all helped make a quick stop in the 1.9 acre fire, which started as a vehicle fire that extended to the wildland.
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UPDATE 6:30PM: From Truckee Meadows Fire Twitter: With strong air support the fire on Duck Hill has been "suppressed." Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon advises that some of the fire trucks are clearing the area.
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UPDATE 6:02PM: Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon reports the fire is at the top of Duck Hill and structures are threatened. Firefighters are working to secure the areas surrounding the homes. Meanwhile there are 2 helicopters and 2 planes doing water and fire retardant drops. The amount of acres is unknown at this time. Slamon says the fire is, technically, in Washoe County. Fire crews from BLM, Truckee Meadows and Carson City are fighting the brush fire.

The fire was reported at 5:12 p.m. I-580 is open in both directions and is not burning near the freeway.
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A fire has been reported Monday evening near the top of Lakeview Hill, north east of I-580 freeway near Carson City. Flames were spotted near homes on that side the hill.