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V&T Railway holds auditions for 2019 Polar Express at Carson City Eastgate Depot
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 5:20pmCARSON CITY — V&T Railway will hold auditions for the 2019 Polar Express season on Thursday, Sept. 5 and Friday, Sept. 6 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 7 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Eastgate Depot in Carson City. The railway is looking for actors, actresses and singers, age 13 and up to play roles from the popular movie including stewards and conductors, elves and Santa Claus.
CORE Construction Announces New Vice President and Celebrates New Project Developments
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 2:58pmNevada-based contracting firm CORE Construction is expanding its influence in the Reno community with updates to key staff and impactful projects.
The firm announced the promotion of Travis Coombs to Vice President of their Northern Nevada operations. Since entering the construction industry in 2001, he has established trusting relationships with design partners, building partners and clients. Coombs joined CORE in 2013 and has served in several departments. In his new role, he will now lead business strategy and development Northern Nevada.
Iconic Nevada railroad to celebrate 150 years in 2020
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 10:35amFor the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, the story of its future as part of Nevada’s living history will be guided by its illustrious 150-year past.
NHP identifies victim, investigates July 3 fatal crash in Mineral County
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 9:40amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a California man who died in a July 3 crash involving two commercial big rigs in Mineral County.
NHP says Dario Baez, 53, of Madera died in the crash that happened at around midnight, July 3, on US-6 and Mineral County mile marker 4, near Montgomery Pass.
NHP identifies Sacramento woman in July 4 fatal crash near Verdi
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 8:52amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Sacramento woman who died in a crash that happened on Thursday, July 4 on IR-80 and Verdi.
NHP identifies Carson City man who died in Thursday morning crash at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/16/2019 - 6:55pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Carson City man who died in a vehicle crash that happened Thursday on Highway 50 at Lake Tahoe.
Airports in Douglas, Washoe and Churchill among 10 in Nevada to get $21.8 million in FAA grants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 1:01pmMinden-Tahoe, Reno Tahoe International, Reno Stead, and Fallon Municipal are among 10 Nevada airports awarded $21.8 million in Federal Aviation Administration infrastructure grants, federal officials announced Wednesday.
V&T Railway Toast of the Canyon train tours return; will feature local and regional wineries, distilleries and breweries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 1:48pmCARSON CITY — Returning for the 2019 season, the V&T Railway’s popular Toast of the Canyon train rides kicks off on Saturday, June 15 and will feature area wineries, distilleries and breweries. The event, which runs every other Saturday through October, takes passengers into the Carson River Canyon to enjoy libations and appetizers.
Motorist alert: NDOT to begin surface repaving of northern Carson City freeway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 10:40amCARSON CITY — Roadway shoulder closures began this week on certain Interstate 580 Carson City Freeway ramps as precursor to a major Nevada Department of Transportation project to resurface and enhance the interstate.
NHP identifies Winnemucca resident in fatal I-80 crash in Churchill County
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 12:29pmA 71-year-old Winnemucca resident has been identified by the Nevada Highway Patrol as the victim of a crash that happened Wednesday, April 10 on Interstate 80 between Fernley and Lovelock in Churchill County.
NHP identifies Carson City woman in fatal crash early Friday on I-580
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 12:24pmA Carson City woman has been identified as the victim of a fatal motor vehicle accident that happened early Friday morning on I-580 in Washoe County, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Carson City man identified in fatal crash Thursday night on Interstate 580
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 2:31pmA 57 year-old Carson City man has been identified as the fatality in Thursday night's multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 580 just south of the Galena Creek Bridge.
Philip Dale Hatley of Carson City was killed after he had exited his vehicle and was struck by another that had lost control on the freeway.
NHP identifies Silver Springs man who died in Highway 50 crash Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 11:02amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a 40-year-old Lyon County man who died in a Friday, Feb. 8 vehicle crash that happened on Highway 50 in Silver Springs.
NHP: Wellington man dies in I-580 crash, 1 critically injured and 1 jailed for suspected DUI
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/29/2019 - 9:32amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Wellington, Nev. man who died in a three-vehicle crash that happened early Sunday morning on I-580 south of Moana Lane in Reno.
TRPA column: Team Tahoe delivers big wins this fall
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/25/2018 - 1:13pmCollaboration between public, private, and nonprofit partners is the new normal for progress at Lake Tahoe. This cultural shift years in the making is helping the region make significant strides in conserving and restoring Tahoe’s environment, revitalizing its communities, and achieving what was seemingly impossible before. Consider all that has been accomplished in just the last two months.
NHP identifies Carson City man in Saturday's fatal pedestrian crash involving vehicle
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 10:02amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Carson City man who died in a vehicle crash Saturday at the intersection of Highway 50 and Airport Road.
NHP identifies 3 killed after crash late Saturday on Mt. Rose Highway
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/13/2018 - 4:36pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified three Reno men who died in a crash Saturday night on Mt. Rose Highway, State Route 431 at Thomas Creek Road.
Sparks man identified in Sunday fatal crash on I-580 in Reno
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/23/2018 - 10:06amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Sparks man who died in a crash that happened Sunday night on I-580 between Mill Street and Plumb Lane in Reno.
Carson City man killed in Mound House fatal pedestrian accident
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/11/2018 - 11:55amOn 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.
NHP identifies Fernley woman who died in Sunday's wrong-way I-80 crash
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/04/2018 - 3:04pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol identified a Fernley woman who died in a wrong-way crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 80 west of Patrick and the USA Parkway.
NHP identifies Carson City man as second victim in fatal Highway 50 crash near Stagecoach
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 7:57amA Carson City man has been identified in a crash that killed two people Tuesday night on Highway 50 in the Stagecoach area.
Highway 50 closed for several hours between Dayton and Silver Springs after fatal crash
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 11:15amUPDATE THURSDAY: A Carson City man has been identified in a crash that killed two people Tuesday night on Highway 50 in the Stagecoach area.
NHP identifies man in fatal Lyon County motorcycle crash on USA Parkway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 1:12pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Reno man who died Sunday in a motorcycle crash on USA Parkway in Lyon County.
Gardnerville man dies of injuries from motorcycle crash Sunday on Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/12/2018 - 2:53pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol has released the name of a Gardnerville man who died from injuries in a motorcycle crash that happened Sunday on State Route 207 Kingsbury Grade near Tramway Drive.
Gardnerville man in custody for January fatal crash in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 9:15amThe Nevada Highway Patrol said Tuesday that it has made an arrest in connection with a fatal crash that happened Jan. 6 on South Carson Street in which an 81-year-old woman died.
NHP identifies victims in Monday's fatal Highway 50 crash in Silver Springs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/06/2018 - 4:00pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Fallon woman and a Silver Springs man as the two victims of a fatal crash that happened Monday afternoon on Highway 50 near Silver Springs.
NHP identifies Sparks man who died Sunday in crash near Wadsworth
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/01/2018 - 10:57amThe Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Sparks man who died Sunday in a single vehicle crash on State Route 447 near Wadsworth in Washoe County.
Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles awards more than $1.2 million in grants for 2018
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/13/2018 - 9:52amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles has awarded $1,290,293 to 28 off-highway vehicle projects and initiatives in Nevada.
Carson City Sheriff: Medical examiner to determine cause of death in high speed chase
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/10/2018 - 9:16pmA three county pursuit through Storey, Lyon and Carson City that began at 9:39 a.m. Saturday morning, March 10, ended when the suspect of the vehicle crashed and was discovered deceased in his vehicle shortly after 10:08 a.m., on Highway 50 East in Carson City.
NHP: Yerington man identified in fatal crash after failing to yield for law enforcement
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 4:16pmA Yerington man has been identified in a fatal crash that happened Monday night on State Route 208 in Lyon County.