Deer

A 40 year-old Sparks woman was arrested Friday night for suspicion of felony drug possession and a lesser charge after the vehicle she was driving had been stopped for impeding traffic, a Carson City sheriff's deputy reported.

Join us on our free leader-led hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the end of the pavement on Sedge Road, off of Deer Run Road. Water and sturdy closed-toe shoes required. Hiking poles recommended.

Join our free leader-led hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet at the end of the pavement on Sedge Road, off of Deer Run Road. Water and sturdy closed-toed shoes are required. Hat, sunscreen and hiking poles recommended.

Tuesday evening hikes begin at 5:30 pm and will be 4-6 miles in length. If it is raining, snowing and/or conditions of trail is not safe, hikes will be cancelled.
Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook after 3:00 pm. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com, if you have questions.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Thursday, March 14, 2019. The warmup continues today with sunny skies ahead. We're six days from hitting the first official day of Spring. Are you ready? We're also counting down the hours for the weekend ahead and all the St. Patrick's festivities around the area. Read on for what's happening today.

A band of Mule deer sought shelter underneath mature trees at a residence on W. Telegraph Street Saturday afternoon in cool, wet weather conditions.

Some of the deer were fortunate enough to stay dry under the tree canopies. Others weren't quite so lucky.

Join us on our free leader-led hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at Brunswick Canyon Road and Deer Run Road, one mile south of Highway 50 East. Water and sturdy closed-toe shoes required. Hiking poles recommended.

Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. All hikes are 2-4 miles with duration of about 90 minutes, sometimes with elevation gains of 500’ or more.

Mule deer crossing Lakeview Road Friday at the "deer crossing" sign, just as they should.

Chains or traction tires are required on the following road ways in and out of Carson City Friday:

— Interstate 580 through Carson City, from the Spooner Junction at South Carson Street to Eastlake Blvd at the top of Lakeview Hill.

— U.S. Highway 50 from the Highway 395 junction at William Street to Deer Run Road in Carson City, and mile post 14 in Carson City to mile post 10.8 in Churchill County.

Heavy snow fell overnight in the Carson City area, resulting in more chain and traction tire requirements on local roads.

Travel restrictions are currently in place Sunday morning for Interstate 580 from about the Washoe County line through Washoe Valley to mile post 15.0 in Washoe County.

Chains or snow tires also required for Old U.S. Highway 395 Alternate from the Bowers Mansion interchange to the SR 431/341 junction in South Reno, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) said.

Chains or snow tires are required on these other area highways:

Mule deer sought shelter underneath mature trees on the Capitol Plaza grounds in front of the Nevada Supreme Court building Tuesday.

Snow-covered roads throughout the region have resulted in travel restrictions for the Tuesday morning commute.

Traction tires or chains are required on the following roadways in Carson City and surrounding areas:

Snow covered roadways in and around Carson City Monday morning may have a layer of ice underneath, so motorists should drive with caution on their commute into, out of or around the Nevada state capital this morning.

Here is the Nevada Department of Transport (NDOT) list of current road conditions for the area. Updates can be obtained by visiting nvroads.com or by calling 5-1-1:

Carson City Firefighter-Paramedics and Sheriff's deputies are on scene of a single-vehicle rollover accident on Deer Run Road near U.S. Highway 50 East in Carson City.

One 12 year-old victim has minor injuries, believed to be limited to lacerations. Two other occupants, both teenagers, appear unhurt at this time.

Traffic on Deer Run Road has been shut down while emergency crews work the accident.

The Nature Conservancy has named Lori Leonard as the new preserve manager at River Fork Ranch Preserve outside of Genoa.

“I’ve been working for The Nature Conservancy as a Restoration Technician at the McCarran Ranch Preserve on the Truckee River for nearly four years,” explains Leonard. “Now, I’m really looking forward to bringing my conservation skills and background to the beautiful Carson Valley. I’m excited to engage with community members to make the most of this incredible preserve and to build on the success that TNC and partners have had here over nearly two decades.”

No high school on the planet has as many events regularly happening as that of Carson High School, and one of the biggest of the year, Winterfest, begins Feb. 1. This year, Leadership class has determined the theme will be Winterflix, a play on the popular Netflix streaming service that allows customers to watch a wide variety of award-winning TV shows, movies, documentaries, and more on thousands of internet-connected devices.

Anyone who lives near wilderness ought to know that wildlife comes with the territory.

Wild critters are no strangers to the front and back yards of Carson City residents. They also know their way around the streetscape pretty well, too.

Good morning, Carson City, and happy Sunday! Our area is always teeming with wildlife. This time of year around the Nevada state capital you will find wild horses, birds of prey and Mule deer, among others.

With mostly sunny skies today and a high temperature in the mid-to-upper 40s, you've got few excuses not to get out and see the Eagle Valley breathing with its natural life.

American founding father Benjamin Franklin is credited with having once said, "The first mistake made in politics is getting into it."

Here in Northern Nevada, the same could be said about jumping feet first into the debate over the Silver State's population of wild horses, an emotionally-charged, hot-button topic if there ever was one.

Hello Carson City, and welcome to Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. Enjoy mostly sunny skies and warming temperatures today as the weather will begin to change Friday into the weekend with chances for rain and snow in Western Nevada and the Sierra.

A family of four spent their New Years Eve morning frolicking in the lawn of a west side Carson City residence, and mommy and baby had a little adorable kiss to fully cement their yearly cuteness.

A large eight-point Mule buck plucked fruit off high branches of an apple tree Friday afternoon on W. Telegraph Street near Mountain and Elizabeth.

The buck raised himself up on his hind legs to reach fruit that was otherwise unreachable for his does and the younger Mule deer in his band.

And, together, the deer feasted.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Jan. 3 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 East William Street.

Join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at Brunswick canyon Road and Deer Run Road, one miles south of Highway 50 East.

Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. All hikes are 2-4 miles with duration of about 90 minutes, sometimes with elevation gains of 500’ or more. Water and sturdy or athletic shoes are required. Hiking poles recommended.

Deer are more visible in Carson City this time of year, but it's not because Santa Claus is coming to town exactly one week from now.

On Thursday, Dec. 20, the Carson City Board of Supervisors will meet at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center to discuss changes, funding and projects for Carson City.

The U.S. Forest Service has purchased a conservation easement on Jacks Valley Ranch six miles southwest of Carson City, officials announced Tuesday. The property is between National Forest system lands on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District and the Jacks Valley Wildlife Management Area.

Local deer found on the west side of Carson City.

Good day Carson City. It is Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. We are exactly one week away until Thanksgiving. Today is the early deadline for the annual Turkey Trot so be sure to sign up to assure a t-shirt and goodie bag. Also on tap today are networking opportunities, the Peace Officer Standards and Training graduation, an artist reception for Louise Noel at Artsy Fartsy and more.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded Tuesday morning to a vehicle accident on Highway 50 East near the intersection of Deer Run Road.

The first weekend in November has arrived, and wildlife around the Nevada state capital are gathering or foraging as much as they can before the first snow fall.