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Here is an updated parade list for all the entries in the Nevada Day Parade on Saturday. Note, there was a last-minute change in streets where the entries are supposed to line up that is different than the printed program. The change was made to accommodate some larger floats. Above is the line-up map, and the list is below:

CARSON CITY, NV – The Nevada Recycles program has partnered with The Venetian and The Palazzo in Las Vegas to support a statewide recycled art contest to increase Nevadans’ awareness and interest in recycling. Entrants must be Nevada residents and projects must be composed of used recyclable materials. Submission of an entry form and photos of artwork are due by October 22, 2017.

A 37-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Monday morning for felony suspicion of preventing a victim from calling 911 and misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for felony suspicion of domestic battery with strangulation, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City Health and Human Services and Douglas County Mosquito Abatement are reporting the first human case of West Nile virus in the Carson City, Douglas County area for 2017. The individual confirmed to have West Nile Virus had the more serious form of the illness, which can impact the brain and surrounding tissues.

UPDATE WEDNESDAY: Lyon County has had three (3) confirmed cases of WNV. Two (2) of them were confirmed via pre-screening of donated blood. One (1) case was confirmed to have the less severe form of the illness.
The three (3) cases were located in Fernley and Yerington.
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Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting the first human cases of West Nile virus in Lyon County for 2017. The Disease Control and Prevention Division at CCHHS oversees disease surveillance and investigations in Lyon County and is the agency monitoring the situation. The individuals confirmed to have WNV were diagnosed with the less severe form of the illness.

A reader sent me photos and questions recently stating: “I’ve seen this 'growth' on various garden plants at just a couple homes in my neighborhood. They struggled to get rid of it.

"Just recently, I found this growing out in the desert on BLM land about a mile or two past our neighborhood," the reader wrote, "and would like to know what it is, if it's going to spread, does it kill its host, and if I should do something about it.”

The second annual Carson City Off-Road adventure begins Friday with multiple races, a bike and gear expo, and a music festival complete with beer garden, food, on and off-trail and pavement thrills.

12:31PM: The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified the driver as Jesus Herrarea-Casas from South Lake Tahoe. He was placed under arrest and taken to Carson City Sheriff’s Office for booking for Eluding Police, Reckless driving, Disregard Traffic control device(s), Speeding, and driving without a valid license. He may also be charged with DUI, pending the test results.
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UPDATE 10:58AM: Carson Street is now open following this morning's incident and investigation involving a vehicle pursuit that began on Highway 50 at Spooner Summit and ended with a crash and arrest at Proctor and Carson Street.
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A man who led Nevada Highway Patrol on a chase that began on U.S. 50 on Spooner Summit ended just before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday in a crash in downtown Carson City.

In the world of used cars, there is used and then is Carson Car Center used.

"Our used inventory is different from other used inventory, because 80 percent of our cars are slightly pre-owned," said Carson Car Center General Manager Wayne Lew. "Used 2015, 2016 and 2017 cars make up the majority of the lot."

A 20-year-old Gardnerville man was arrested Saturday for multiple drug charges including suspicion of trafficking meth and possession with intent to sell, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Sunday's snowfall across Western Nevada may make for difficult driving conditions Monday morning with snow-covered highways and roadways, as well as potential white-out conditions due to blowing snow in wind-prone areas, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said.

A 33 year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday morning in area of South Carson and Tenth streets for misdemeanor suspicion of obstruction, hitchhiking and being a drunk pedestrian, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

A light layer of snow fell in the Carson City area overnight, resulting in potentially hazardous road conditions for the Monday morning commute, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said.

MINDEN — With three months of extreme freeze-thaw cycles and recent flooding in Douglas County, Tillman Road has been closed from Kimmerling Circle to Patricia due to unsafe road conditions, officials announced Thursday.

Rain turned to snow Tuesday and overnight temperatures dropped to below freezing, resulting in potentially slippery roads for the Wednesday morning commute.

Motorists are advised to watch for areas of black ice on the highways and roadways in and around Carson City.

UPDATE 12:56PM: Kingsbury Grade is now open with restrictions. Chains or snow tires required. Semis are prohibited.
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UPDATE 11:38AM: US-395 closed in both directions due to flooding at Cradlebaugh Bridge. The alternative route is Jacks Valley Road.
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UPDATE: 1030AM: Kingsbury Grade is closed in both directions.

There is something about Francisco Rodriguez that screams tenacity.

It could be the fact that he reminds me of a kinder, gentler Mickey Goldmill, the rough-edged, gravelly-voiced fictional manager of Rocky Balboa played superbly by actor Burgess Meredith. He never gave up believing in Balboa, even when Rocky had quit on himself.

Two sisters were arrested Tuesday on misdemeanor charges following a fight in which tires were slashed and television sets were thrown in the street, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Some road controls exist at mountain passes and on roads at higher elevations for the Thursday morning commute, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT).

There are currently no controls on roads and highways at lower elevations in Northwestern Nevada, including Interstate 580, U.S. Highway 395, Old 395 Alternate through the Washoe Valley and U.S. Highway 50 East from Carson City, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT).

Commuters coming into or going out of Carson City Monday morning can expect hazardous driving conditions on roads and highways in town and surrounding areas with packed snow and ice.

Motorists are advised to give themselves extra time to reach their destinations.

Inauguration Day in the Nevada state capital is forecast to be snowy, according to reports from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno, which has posted a winter weather advisory until 10 p.m. Friday.

Precipitation received late Wednesday overnight into Thursday, with snowfall being recorded in some valley locations, has resulted in road controls for the Thursday morning commute.

A fundraiser to help the Carson High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Rifle Team attend a national invitational next month will be held next Thursday, Jan. 26 at Chili's restaurant off Topsy Lane in South Carson City.

With a variety of winter weather conditions occurring across Nevada and Eastern California, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest would like to remind visitors to be extra careful while recreating this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend and throughout winter.

Carson City is taking the current break in winter weather to address the recovery process. Public Works is leading Damage Assessment teams, which are comprised of Public Works, Parks, Recreation & Open Space, Fire Department and State Division of Emergency Management assessors to evaluate the damage inflicted across the city. Parks, homes, trails and infrastructure, like sidewalks and roads, were impacted.

MINDEN — With two months of extreme freeze-thaw cycles with above average moisture in Douglas County, many of the roads such as Jacks Valley and Waterloo Lane have experienced an increase in potholes.

Carson City schools are on a one-hour delay Friday morning, according to the Carson City School District web site, following significant snowfall Thursday that partially melted and then froze overnight.

Carson City schools are on a one-hour delay Friday morning, according to the Carson City School District web site, following significant snowfall Thursday that partially melted and then froze overnight.