Mound House

It has been reported that Nevada brothel owner and Assembly candidate Dennis Hof died in his sleep at the Love Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada, on October 16. Police do not suspect foul play.

Good morning Carson City! It seems to be a great day for business, politics and hiking! Today is Tuesday, October 16, and here's whats on the menu today:

—9 am Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road and Parkhill Drive. Water and closed-toe shoes required.
Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions.

DAYTON — The Central Lyon Fire Protection District has lifted burning restrictions effective Monday, Oct. 15. Open burning is permitted with a burn permit. Burn permits can be obtained at the District Office, located at 246 Dayton Valley Rd, Ste. 106 in Dayton. Permits are also available online at CentralLyonFire.org.

On Monday October 8, 2018 shortly before 7:00 PM, Nevada Highway Patrol Troopers responded to a crash on Highway 50 at Highlands Drive in Mound House (between Carson City and Dayton) involving a vehicle that struck a pedestrian.

UPDATE: Westbound travel lanes have reopened.
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The Nevada Highway Patrol reports there was a fatal crash Monday evening involving a pedestrian in the area of Highway 50 and Red Rock in Mound House, east of Carson City.

YERINGTON — The Lyon County Sheriff's s Office with the assistance of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers conducted a series of brothel work card compliance checks Wednesday of prostitutes who obtained work cards contrary to Lyon County Code and in possible violation of U.S. immigration law for the following Mound House brothels: Bunny Ranch, Kit Kat Ranch, and the Love Ranch.

Saturday is recognized nationwide as National Ghost Hunting Day as well as Nevada Public Lands Day statewide. Odd as it may seem, the two can be combined at haunts around Nevada.

Fat Tuesday Business to Business networking Oct. 16 from 5-7 p.m. at Espolon Grill y Tequileria, 10115 U.S. Highway 50 in Mound House.

If the work week flew by for you, then you will want to be sure to catch some of the events occurring in our area before the weekend passes you by. It's already Saturday, Sept. 15, so don't waste any more time.

Lyon County and Carson City emergency crews, along with the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Wednesday afternoon to a motor vehicle crash with injuries in the area of Highway 50 and Kit Kat Drive in Mound House.

Today's column features good news and bad news. The bad news is Labor Day is now behind us and we must re-adjust to a regular two-day weekend again. But therein lies the good news. Another weekend has arrived, and you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy your time off.

A 71-year-old Mound House man was arrested late Monday for misdemeanor obstructing a police officer, driving with expired registration and basic speeding, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

UPDATE 4:02PM: The Nevada Seismological Lab has downgraded this afternoon's earthquake to a 3.9 magnitude. Nevertheless, it was widely felt around the region.
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A 4.1 magnitude earthquake shook the north Lake Tahoe region Thursday afternoon, according to the University of Nevada Seismological Lab.

A 63-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Saturday for suspicion of gross misdemeanor second DUI, a sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City paramedics, Lyon County rescue and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called early Wednesday evening to a vehicle rollover accident with multiple injuries in the area of Highway 50 and Jeanette Drive in Mound House.

A man and woman were arrested for trespassing early Sunday morning with one facing a felony drug charge, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City Fire Department was called Friday afternoon for a report of a trash fire in the area of Highway 50 East near the landfill. The fire has since been contained.

Update: According to NV Energy, the Silver Saddle Ranch downed line was caused by an equipment failure, which caused the line to fall. The Damonte Ranch power outage was caused by a bird. There is still no information about the cause of Wednesday morning's outage.

In recent weeks, power outages and downed lines have consistently popped up more and more throughout Carson City, Lyon County, Reno and Sparks. However, NV Energy said none of the outages are connected.

UPDATE 215PM: Power was fully restored by around 1 p.m., according to NV Energy.
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UPDATE 10:52AM: NV Energy notes on its website that it is re-evaluating the estimated time for power restoration. As of 10:50 a.m., 1,303 customers along the Highway 50 East corridor to Mound House remain without power.
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NV Energy reports a power outage Wednesday morning that has affected 1,303 customers in east Carson City. The outage happened at around 8 a.m.

A 29-year-old man was booked Tuesday into Carson City Jail on a felony contempt of court warrant after he failed to appear in court for sentencing on a felony charge of attempting to escape from prison, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

A 56-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Wednesday for a felony warrant alleging exploitation of an elderly person of more than $5,000, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 64-year-old Mound House man was arrested Wednesday for gross misdemeanor impersonating a police officer among other charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Central Lyon County Fire Protection District paramedics, the Nevada Highway Patrol and Lyon County Sheriff's Office deputies were called to a traffic accident with injuries at Highway 50 and Highlands in Mound House.

Five people were taken into custody Thursday and face multiple charges associated to an ongoing burglary, drug and probation absconder investigation, a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team sergeant said.

Memorial Day weekend began as just another Saturday for brothers Dennis and Jim Manning, and Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space employee Daniel Krahn.

The annual Pony Express Re-ride, a re-enactment of the original Pony Express Route that spanned nearly 2,000 miles passing through what are now seven western states, is returning to Carson City this Thursday.

CARSON CITY — Western Nevada College has named 340 students to the Spring 2018 Dean’s List. To earn this recognition, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Students meeting these requirements are:

DAYTON — Enrollment is now open for the Frontier Saver Ambulance Subscription Program, provided by the Central Lyon County Fire Protection District to cover costs associated with medically necessary ambulance transportation.

Western Nevada College is holding is 2018 commencement Monday, May 21 at 10 a.m. in the Marv Teixeira Pavilion, 111 E. William Street at the east end of Mills Park in Carson City.

DAYTON — The Central Lyon Fire Protection District is closing open burning for the season with final burning on Sunday, May 20, with a required burn permit.