Carson City health department no longer testing for COVID-19; could change if cases spike

The newest full service flower shop has opened in Carson City on the west side, and Capital Florist held their grand opening recently to celebrate their new business.

Owner Amber Candia has a long history in the florist industry, which she describes as being a passion more so than a job.

Several callers to Carson City dispatch reported Wednesday morning that a bear was in the median off of I-580 and College Parkway.

Beginning this Sunday, Sept. 12, Franktown Apples in Washoe Valley will open its "u-pick" orchard to the public for apple picking.

UPDATE 10:20PM: The fire was knocked down at 9:43 p.m. The cause is under investigation.
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On Tuesday night, a fire was reportedly burning at the Carson City Dump, located off of Flint Road near Mound House just before 9 p.m.

Firefighters are on scene currently fighting the blaze.

Residents are urged to avoid the area, and use caution on Highway 50.

More evacuations orders were lifted Tuesday near South Lake Tahoe for El Dorado county neighborhoods from Al Tahoe Boulevard to just east of Elks Club Drive as firefighting efforts continue. The Caldor Fire was 49 percent contained and mapped at 216,646 acres, according to Cal Fire in a Tuesday morning report.

RENO — With wildfires raging in the West, two University of Nevada, Reno researchers are doing further studies on two herbicides known to reduce cheatgrass, a fine fuel that ignites readily.

A 21-year-old Fallon man died in a vehicle rollover early Monday, Sept. 6 at Highway 50 and US-50A in Silver Springs, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

A licensing agreement was approved between Carson City and Duncan Golf Management for Duncan to continue managing the city-owned Eagle Valley Golf Course, an agreement that will continue through 2027.

"Critical Race Theory and Why is it Under Attack?" will be Wednesday’s Sept. 8 Ideas on Tap topic of discussion to be held at the Union Eatery and Brewery in Carson City beginning, 6 p.m.

This is a free event and open to the public, in adherence with the CDC guidelines attendees are asked to wear a face mask. If you’re fully vaccinated, face masks are optional.

Firefighters battling the Dixie Fire near Susanville contended with spot fires Monday evening with the fire having crossed Highway 395  south of Milford, closing  the highway briefly, according to a Cal Fire morning report.

Carson City Historical Society is proud to host Samantha Szesciorka presenting a lecture on "Long Riding" on Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at 7:30 p.m.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Monday afternoon to a vehicle crash with injuries on College Parkway near 20 College Parkway.

Firefighters on the Caldor Fire near South Lake Tahoe continued to work tirelessly throughout the night Sunday into Monday morning, patrolling and holding the fire at current perimeters. Crews continued the aggressive direct attack, mop up, and building upon previously constructed hand line.

Join us Sunday, Sept. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the NAA Gallery in Carson City for a reception featuring the photography of Will Barber, the photography of Tim Ogle and the watercolors of Leanne Ogle. Each person attending this event will have a free chance to win artwork from the artists. Light refreshments will be provided.