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CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is reminding community members that political signage is not allowed on state highway property.

Here is the South Carson Street and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 28 through Oct. 4, 2020. Expect delays and road closures in the following areas this week as crews continue fall project and maintenance work. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, go to CarsonProud.com.

A traffic accident was reported just before 3 p.m. Friday at Fairview and Carson Streets.

Traffic is currently blocked by the two-vehicle crash within a construction zone, and one driver is complaining of neck pain.

First responders are enroute.

Motorists should seek alternate routes or use caution in the area.

A vehicle towing a trailer has flipped in south Washoe Valley in the Northbound lanes on I-580 which is causing a major back up of traffic along the freeway in Carson City.

NHP and first responders are on scene.

Motorists should seek alternate routes.

A 24-year-old man was booked Friday for two counts suspected gross misdemeanor open and gross lewdness following an incident in which he was captured on a Ring door bell camera doing a lewd act.

Here is the South Carson Street Project update and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 21-27, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.

A 22-year-old Dayton man was arrested early Saturday morning for suspicion of third DUI drugs, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Here is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 14-20, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson project, visit CarsonProud.com.

Two were booked Tuesday for suspicion of felony possession of stolen property, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report.

Three were arrested Friday for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and other alleged offenses following an incident involving a firearm that happened at a Woodside Drive residence and a shot fired into a sidewalk on South Curry Street, according to a Carson City sheriff's deputy booking report.

Here is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 7-13, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.

Heading into Labor Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Steam train rides in Carson City and Virginia City will be available Saturday through Sunday. The Carson Canyon Railbike Tours will run four times over the next three days, bringing excitement unlike any other. Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe will open two hours early beginning at 6 a.m. to ease capacity and congestion. Combined with plenty of live music, Labor Day weekend will be a thrill! Read on for more information.

Lake Tahoe’s renowned Sand Harbor State Park is one of Nevada’s most popular recreation destinations, attracting thousands of area residents and tourists from all over the world every year. This summer amid the COVID-19 pandemic, visitation remains at an all-time high, creating severe traffic congestion along Highway 28 and causing public safety concerns.

Often called the “jewel of the Sierra,” Lake Tahoe offered warm solace for Nevadans this summer amid the crushing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has pushed people outside in greater numbers as the virus spreads more easily in indoor spaces.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriffs deputies responded Wednesday morning to two spot fires in the area of Russell Way and Long Street.

The Carson City Sheriffs Office is joining forces with other Nevada Law Enforcement Agencies to stop drunk drivers and drivers under the influence of drugs. Officers will be out in force from Sept. 3-13, 2020.

The Slink Fire behavior moderated Tuesday at 11,000 acres and hard work by firefighters has increased the containment to 10 percent. All evacuations in the towns of Walker and Coleville have been lifted and Highway 395 is now open to traffic, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Due to increased horse activity on U.S Highway 50 and Alternate U.S. 395, Nevada Department of Agriculture and Nevada Department of Transportation officials urge motorists to use extreme caution when driving in the Virginia Range area.

Here is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of August 31 through Sept. 6, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, go to CarsonProud.com.

According to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, an accidental misfire of a rifle occurred today at around 5 p.m. in front of the Nevada State Legislature in Carson City following a Black Lives Matter rally.

An 18-year-old Carson City woman was arrested at a local casino for minor consuming, possessing alcohol in public; false identification to avoid prosecution; and a felony juvenile probation violation warrant.

UPDATE 144PM: Hot Springs Road has reopened to traffic in both directions following an all-clear by Southwest Gas. The cause of the crash into the building, which severed a gas line, is under investigation.
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UPDATE 1:08PM: Carson City Fire Department advises Southwest Gas was able to shut off the line. Occupants of 609 Hot Springs Road that were evacuated are being let back in.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle crash into an apartment complex building that has resulted in a gas leak.

A 23-year-old inmate at Carson City Jail was booked Tuesday for felony attempted escape by a prisoner and gross misdemeanor damage to jail property, according to a sheriff's office arrest report.

CARSON CITY — Having received around 600 submissions so far, the Nevada Department of Transportation reminds Nevada drivers they have through Monday, Aug. 31 to submit contest entries for creative traffic safety messages to potentially be displayed on electronic freeway signs.

A 25-year-old Reno man was arrested Sunday night in the area of Fairview and Roop streets for three failure to appear warrants out of Carson City, a contempt of court warrant out of Reno Township, and for suspicion of reckless driving, speeding more than 35 mph over the limit and driving with a suspended license.

Here is the South Carson Street Project and Carson City area road report for the week of August 24-30, 2020. Information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project can be found at CarsonProud.com.

One-third of fatal crashes nationwide involve speeding, a statistic that is prompting local law enforcement to crack down on speeders in Nevada. The Carson City Sheriffs Office is joining forces to increase high-visibility patrols from August 22, through Sept. 2, 2020, for motorists exceeding the speed limit.

Here is the South Carson Street Project, Carson City area road report for the week of August 17-23, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, see CarsonProud.com.

A 36-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 2500 block of Kit Sierra for parole and probation violation, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of paraphernalia.

According to the report, Lindsie Newman was arrested by Special Enforcement Team deputies after they learned that Newman, a parolee absconder, was staying at a residence on Kit Sierra Way.

A 38-year-old Gardnerville woman was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of possession of methamphetamine, a felony, and misdemeanor domestic battery among other alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.