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Zombie apocalypse hits Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 19 with "Zombies Run for Your Life" a 5K fun-run, food and toy drive with proceeds to benefit the Salvation Army and F.I.S.H. in helping them get a jump start to their holiday season.

The run will be at Riverview Park in Carson City at end of 5th Street and Marsh Road. The run starts at 10 a.m. and costs $30 up to the day before the race, then $40 the day of the race.

A 21-year-old Carson City man faces a misdemeanor domestic battery charge after allegedly hitting his fiance with a water bottle, pouring water on her and shoving her to the ground.

According to the arrest report, deputies were called to the 1100 block of Woodside Drive at around 8 a.m. regarding a domestic dispute.

Rate increases for water, sewer and drainage services will be reviewed at Carson City’s governing board meeting Thursday, and their impact will be discussed.

Soldiers and Airmen of the Nevada Guard are set to participate in an informal memorial run/walk to commemorate the victims of the International House of Pancakes shooting on Sept. 6, 2011 in Carson City.

A Carson City man faces felony burglary charges after admitting to stealing items from Home Deport on six occasions and exchanging them for gift cards that he would sell to pay for food and rent while maintaining his drug habit.

Michael McDowell, 49, was arrested Tuesday in the 1400 block of Rand Avenue. According to the arrest report, the Carson City Sheriff's Office was advised by a Home Depot security specialist that she was investigating McDowell for stealing items and returning them to the Home Depot at 3185 Market Street in exchange for gift cards.

On August 1st, a new publication called the Carson Quarterly (CQ) was delivered to the Carson City Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. The CQ is the first product presented by the new, downtown business, Agency 36.

There are growing questions about what exactly has been happening inside a Carson City counseling center. Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed to News 4 on Tuesday that his department has launched a criminal investigation into what he called allegations of "unwanted behavior."

Jan. 8, 1932 - Aug. 23, 2013 Earl “Bud” Kilgore a long time resident of Carson City passed away at home at the age of 81, August 23, 2013. Bud was born January 8, ...

Here is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. Don't forget that Saturday, Sept. 7 is free fishing day in California. You can fish without a license. This report is for the week of Sept. 4 through Sept. 10.

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This Mystery Dinner Show, “Murder on the Lust Boat” is sponsored by the Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary and presented by the Proscenium Players, Inc.

The Murder Mystery Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 5th in The Nevada Room at the Governor’s Mansion. The Dinner starts at 4:00PM and cost is $45.00 per person, which includes: Dinner, Dessert, Coffee, Tea and an Evening of Mystery and fun! ‘No Host’ wine and beer will be available.

The Iron Nation Annual 911 Memorial Run will be held at the Carson City Harley-Davidson on Sept. 14 beginning at noon.

There will be 1,500 to 1,800 riders doing a loop through downtown Carson City for the event as part of their Memorial Run. Carson City Harley-Davidson will have activities throughout the morning and afternoon.

Nov. 14, 1922 - Aug. 23, 2013 Gerald J. Doran, Sr., long time resident of Carson City, passed away peacefully Friday, August 23, 2013 at Carson Tahoe Hospital at the age of 9...

November 5, 1945 - August 19, 2013 Tom moved to Carson City in 1961 from Gold Beach Oregon. His career was with Carson City Fire Department, from 1969 to 1998. He enjoyed cam...

June 8, 1931 - Aug. 27, 2013 Bernhard “Barney” Randolph Dehl passed away in Carson City, Nevada, on August 27, 2013 at the age of 82. He was born in Manhattan, New...

The Nevada Emergency Medical Systems Program of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health in Carson City recently received the Excellence in Action Award of Merit from the Nevada Association for Career and Technical Education. The award is given annually to an individual or organization for outstanding achievement in the field of career and technical training.

A 26-year-old Carson City man faces misdemeanor drug and contempt of court order charges after he was arrested Monday, 5:40 p.m. near the intersection of Chaparral and Clydesdale.

Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold his monthly “Breakfast with Brad” on Friday, September 6 at 7:30 am at the Cracker Box restaurant. Any Carson City resident is invited to stop in.

This will be the third meeting Bonkowski has hosted. He says he has enjoyed meeting with the public.

“These morning get-togethers have been really informative, a lot of people are very passionate about certain issues. As an elected official it’s important that I get as much input as possible.”

No need to purchase an expensive ticket or go through the hassle of traveling to Hawaii when we've got a bit of the Aloha spirit coming to Carson City this weekend.

The Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada is planning one heck of a Luau as part of its 20th anniversary celebration this Sunday, Sept. 8 at Mills Park Pony Express Pavilion.

Carson High Cheerleaders are holding a cheer camp for girls and boys in 1st through 8th grade on Saturday, September 14th from 9 a.m. to noon in Carson City.

Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Please enter through the north door of Carson High. Those who participate in the camp are invited to perform a routine at the September 20th Carson High football game during half-time.

Clearing skies through some of the smoke will persist today in Carson City, Carson Valley, Lyon County and Lake Tahoe as the Rim Fire is now 75 percent contained. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity helped firefighters gain on the fire which has now consumed 235,841 acres in the Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite National Park.

Carson City’s rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in our seasonal Ghost Walking Tours. The Carson City Ghost Walk is a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse past.

Hear about lingering spirits of the past, haunted and paranormal stories. This is a spirit lead, guided walking tour of the downtown district’s historic homes. This is a 90-minute guided walking tour leaves rain or shine. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk begins. The next walk is Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m.

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Cody J. Dobson, the 31-year-old Carson CIty man who was stuck by a motor vehicle on Highway 50 near Stateline at Lake Tahoe last month, has died. He passed away from injuries on Friday, Aug. 23, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

On the morning of Aug. 10, NHP troopers were dispatched to a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian who was struck just east of the casino corridor near Lake Parkway in Douglas County, said Trooper Chuck Allen.

A 50-year-old Carson City man, who hid from authorities in an attic, was arrested Sunday and faces a felony domestic battery charge with strangulation. William Elliott was arrested in the 1500 block of Rand at 7:26 p.m.

According to the arrest report officers responded to the Rand address for a report of a man brandishing a gun and possibly domestic battery. Officers spoke with the victim who stated she walked into her home and the locks were changed.

A 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested and faces felony charges involving underage production of pornography.

Ivan Botello was arrested Aug. 30, 7:47 a.m. at a Granite Way address. Bail has been set at $100,000. The arrest was based on a confirmed warrant out of Carson City Justice Court dated Aug. 28.

The arrest warrant alleges the crimes of unlawful use of a minor in producing pornography, a category A felony and unlawful promotion of sexual performance of a minor, also a category A felony.

Carson City Democratic Women's Club will hold a bench dedication and a memorial service on September 14th at 11 a.m. at Fuji Park's dog park in memory of our fellow members who have passed. We are dedicating the bench to Merle Riggs, Karen Priest, Liz Riseden and Shirley Swafford. There will also be a space on the bench for future passing memebers.

Following the service we will have a potluck lunch and raffle at our office at 502 John St. The public is invited to attend. Members are asked to bring drinks and food and a raffle prize. Please RSVP to headquarters at 775-841-DEMS

The Second annual Carson Animal Services Initiative 5K Fun Run and Walk will be held at Riverview Park at the end of East 5th Street in Carson City on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Check-in time is at 8 a.m. and race start is at 9 a.m. Pre-registration fee is $15 for the first human participant and $10 for each additional family member. Dogs participate free! Day of race fee is $20 for first human participant and $10 for each additional family member.

Mary Fischer will present a free lecture called "Carson City's History in Motion" on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at BRIC (Business Resource Innovation Center) at 108 East Proctor Street. Mrs. Fisher is from GROW (Gardeners Reclaiming Our Waysides).

This week's guest on It's Your City is Carla Wilson who talks about the Senior Follies, the primary fundraiser for the Carson City Senior Meals programs. Auditions were held in March. There are 35 seniors involved in the production.

Performance dates are Sept. 13-15 at the Carson City Community center's Bob Boldrick Theater. This year's theme is "Around the World in 80 Minutes" and is directed by Wilson. The cost is $10 for seniors (50 and over), $15 for general admission. Children six and under are free.

Elaine and I just returned from a memorable visit to a very special place: It was our second visit to that remote, far-north locale. The first time was about 15 years ago, when Elaine and her late husband Jim McGee and I went there to film Canadian fishing experiences for our weekly TV show.

They felt something the first time they met — Oct. 12, 2009 — at a party for a mutual friend. Two weeks later, they went on their first date.

“We hit it off pretty well,” Jeanne Lordier, 27, remembers. “We spent six hours in the moonlight just talking.”