NHP says mechanical failure suspected in fatal crash at US-50, US-95A roundabout in Silver Springs

The Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) has expanded its comprehensive COVID-19 testing initiative to facilities in northern Nevada, while confirming its first northern Nevada case of an offender testing positive.

The Virtual Meals on Wheels fundraiser hosted by Carson City Kiwanis proved to be a big success.

The event raised $3,855.44, including a $1,000 anonymous donation and a donation from the club itself of $1,000 donation.

(Carson City, NV)- Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting two new positive cases and no additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 246, with 178 recoveries and seven deaths, 61 cases remain active.

At 4:20 p.m. Friday a vehicle fire was reported on Dory Way near Carmine and Sherman.

First responders are enroute to the scene.

According to dispatch a travel trailer has smoke coming from the walls.

Motorists should avoid the area.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled to take place June 18 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William St.

A 21-year-old Carson City man and a 41-year-old transient woman were arrested in the 100 block of E. Long Street for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and violating bail conditions.

According to the report, Allen Lee Parkins and Kesa Dawn Pascal were arrested by Special Enforcement Team deputies after deputies spotted Parkins and Pascal leaving a hotel known for “heavy drug traffic.”

According to dispatch, a brush fire was reported Friday morning just after 10 a.m. near the Ron Woods Center on Northgate.

The fire is reported to be behind the Ron Woods Center with multiple bushes and shrubbery on fire.

As more mail-in ballots are being counted at the Carson City Clerk’s Office, some local races could become more interesting as the week continues.

The Arizona Diamondbacks added to their talented farm system with several high-upside pitchers during the 2020 MLB First-Year Player Draft.

South Lake Tahoe will begin the long-awaited rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic with the opening Friday, June 12 of select area attractions, trails, beaches, retail, dining and accommodations on both the Nevada and California side of South Shore.

Carson City emergency crews responded Thursday afternoon to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in the area of Stewart and William streets in which the motorcycle rider fled the scene. He was found later located and detained in the 800 block of North Carson Street.

A special meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors will be held Friday, June 19 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

The Board is set to discuss and possibly act on the Canvass of the Vote for the June 9, 2020 Primary Election.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak notified state employees Thursday of proposed plans to address the projected Fiscal Year 2021 budget shortfall.

Preliminary estimates indicate approximately a $900 million General Fund shortfall, when combined with the Distributive School Account, the revenue shortfall increases up to $1.3 billion in Fiscal Year 2021. The estimated revenue shortfall represents a significant percentage of the state’s overall $4.5 billion operating appropriations for the fiscal year.

Due to COVID-19, blood drives have been cancelled, and there is a need for individual donations from all blood types now more than ever, according to Vitalant, the blood donation collection service that has a location on Winnie Lane in Carson City.