Douglas County declares state of emergency due Tamarack Fire

It’s almost summer, so that means Wheeled Food Wednesdays are back!

Join us on the Brewery Arts Center campus every Wednesday this summer, from 5:30pm to 8pm, as we bring the best food trucks in Nevada to you for a mid-week food fest! It’s too hot to cook, so just let these folks do it for you!

A 49-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 1000 block of S. Carson Street Thursday evening on a violation of bail conditions warrant out of Carson City Justice Court after calling deputies to assist in a "keep the peace" standby.

Nevada Authors, Sandie La Nae and Special Works Historian Arline La Ferry will be presenting their "WEIRD Carson City" volume at Morley's bookstore on Saturday July 6, 2019.

This book is one in their "WEIRD" series, with each volume filled with all sorts of trivia, fun facts, and fascinating information about our Capital town. La Nae states: "Over 260 pages of forgotten or lost history, present day information, and a surprise at the end."

Heading into Father’s Day weekend, there's plenty of jam-packed activities around the Carson City region. There's Flag Day ceremonies at the Nevada Veterans Memorial and at the Elks Lodge. The Stewart Father’s Day Powwow happens Friday to Sunday and features hundreds of American Indian dancers, drummers artists and cultural enthusiasts. Lace up the tennis shoes for the Eastside Historical tour of the capital city hosted by Muscle Powered. Journey of Hope returns to Western Nevada College at 5 p.m. to settle into the evening. Open Mic Night at A to Zen will cap-off an eventful Friday heading into the weekend.

CARSON CITY — Fulfilling some of his major campaign promises, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed into law bills implementing progressive priorities including a minimum wage hike, mandatory paid sick leave and collective bargaining for state employees.

The Ron Wood Family Resource Center in Carson City received a donation of 1,000 pair of Bombas socks. The donation, valued at $12,000, comes from Bombas' thoughtfulness of "Giving Back" to the community.

It has been a busy and productive year for Carson City Chamber Chairman of the Board Bob Fredlund. He’s a full-time top selling realtor for Coldwell Banker Select in Carson City and a builder of homes at Santa Maria Ranch in Dayton. His construction company also remodels homes, right now most notably the home of Carson City founder Abe Curry.

A 33-year-old female inmate at Carson City Jail faces a gross misdemeanor charge of possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription after pills were located in her belongings, a sheriff's deputy said.

CARSON CITY — Lane reductions will take place on U.S. 50 in Dayton Saturday, June 15 as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs pedestrian safety improvements.

UPDATE 12:32PM Both lanes of Highway 50 are now open for travel following Thursday morning's fatal crash involving two pickups. One person is in custody. Impairment is suspected, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
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UPDATE 10:54 AM: preliminary crash investigation shows the suspect vehicle crossed over the center lane line, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
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UPDATE 9:21AM: One person has been arrested and impairment is suspected in a fatal crash that happened Thursday morning near Round Hill at Lake Tahoe, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. One person died in the crash that happened at around 7 a.m. The crash involved two pickups, with one of the vehicles hauling a trailer. There is around 150 feet of debris scattered across the entirety of the highway. Highway 50 remains closed.
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The Nevada Highway Patrol closed Highway 50 West Thursday morning due to a fatal vehicle crash near Round Hill in Douglas County at Lake Tahoe. Lanes are closed in both directions between Zephyr Cove and Elk Point. NHP says expect delays and avoid the area.

Single lane closures will take place on South Stewart Street in Carson City this Saturday, June 15 as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces the roadway as part of a project to install pedestrian safety improvements.

In addition to “Wheeled Food Wednesdays,” Carson City will now have even more opportunity to sample their favorite mobile dining establishments with the inaugural Food Truck Thursday event at Mills Park, beginning tomorrow, June 13.

Four Carson City residents were arrested Sunday night after a woman allegedly entered a Topaz Ranch Estates home claiming she was owed money and waving a pistol.

Carson City Fire Department was called late Wednesday morning to a fully engulfed vehicle fire in the westbound lane of Highway 50 West on the valley side, around a mile past Golf Club Drive.