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‘Significant decrease’ in trash at Zephyr Shoals, lake-wide following July 4 celebrations
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/05/2024 - 11:55amOver 100 volunteers showed up at Zephyr Shoals this morning for the annual post-July 4 cleanup. The increase in volunteers is due entirely to the horrors of last year’s cleanup during which volunteers and the League to Save Lake Tahoe cleaned up over 6,000 pounds of trash alone.
Saturdays in July: Coin Press No. 1 honors 110th anniversary of USS Nevada at Nevada State Museum in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/05/2024 - 11:10amThe Nevada State Museum is celebrating the 110th anniversary of the launching of the U.S.S. Nevada (BB-36) battleship this month and historic Coin Press No. 1 will be minting the U.S.S. Nevada commemorative medallion in honor of the storied and distinguished U.S. Navy vessel every Saturday in July.
UNR President: Tech Hub receives $21 million in federal funding
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/05/2024 - 10:27amIt is with great excitement that I share an announcement made today by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to award approximately $21 million to the Nevada Tech Hub, a consortium led by the University of Nevada, Reno.
This statewide effort of 75-plus public, private and nonprofit partners will position Nevada as a globally competitive innovation center in the emerging lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada to open North Carson Center Smart Start
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 07/05/2024 - 7:51amThe Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada have announced the acquisition of Creativity Corner, a daycare located on 2323 North Carson Street. Creativity Corner will be re-named the North Carson Center Smart Start under the management of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada.
Carson City Fire Department called to brush fire behind Meek's Lumber
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/04/2024 - 10:29pmUPDATE: There is no longer a fire threat. No word yet on the cause.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday night to a small brush fire behind Meeks Lumber in north Carson City.
Sheriff's Office investigates credit card skimming device discovered at Carson City business
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/04/2024 - 6:31pmUPDATE: Carson City Sheriff's Office is investigating a credit card skimmer device discovered Thursday at an East Carson City business.
Carson City Sheriff's 2024 Night Out at Mills Park around the corner
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/04/2024 - 4:25pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office will host its annual Sheriff’s Night Out at Mills Park from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6. There will be aircrafts, helicopters, law enforcement vehicles, mounted horses, fire engines, giveaways, music, games and more.
Carson City emergency crews called to crash on I-580 east of South Carson Street junction
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/04/2024 - 2:13pmCarson City Fire Department and Nevada State Police Highway Patrol were called Thursday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash on I-580 near the junction of Highway 50 West, South Carson Street.
July 4 fireworks, celebrations and more around Carson City, Genoa, the Comstock and Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/04/2024 - 8:48amHot dogs, fireworks, cooling off at the lake: It’s Independence Day, and here’s how we’re celebrating in Carson City, Genoa, Virginia City and Lake Tahoe.
Carson City area weather: Prolonged heatwave, soaring temperatures prompt warnings
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/04/2024 - 6:15amA heatwave with the potential to shatter records will settle over Carson City and surrounding counties for the remainder of the week and into next week, bringing prolonged, scorching temperatures above 100 degrees and causing potential strains to the power grid, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City man arrested for alleged kidnapping, attempted sexual assault, burglary and more
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/03/2024 - 3:35pmJustin Mills, 43, was arrested by Carson City deputies Tuesday morning following a suspicious vehicle stop conducted by Lyon County deputies.
Nevada law enforcement target impaired drivers through July 4 holiday and into the month
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/03/2024 - 11:14amThe Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division and other law enforcement agencies participating in Joining Forces will combine resources, which began Monday and will continue through July 20, 2024, to apprehend impaired drivers.
Carson City Fire Department respond to structure fire on East Long Street
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/02/2024 - 7:28pmUPDATE 9:38PM: The fire on East Long Street was on the back patio of a two-story four-plex, according to Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini. Damage was contained to the exterior patio and siding. There were no injuries. Three occupants were displaced.
When firefighters arrived, a neighbor and Carson City Sheriff's deputies had used garden hoses and fire extinguishers to knock much of it out, said Pedrini. The cause is under investigation.
Silver State strong: Nevada Highway Patrol celebrates 75th anniversary
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/02/2024 - 2:47pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol recognized its 75th anniversary on Monday, July 1, commemorating a legacy of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to the safety and security of Nevada’s roadways.
Terri Snyder's remarkable journey: A farewell to 40 years of fitness instruction at Carson City Community Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/02/2024 - 1:24pmTerri Snyder, a dedicated fitness instructor, has decided to hang up her sports shoes after nearly four decades of teaching at the Carson City Community Center. Her legacy is one of unwavering commitment, resilience and a passion for health and wellness.
Carson City School Board OKs purchase of CHS Tech Center building from WNC for $100
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 07/02/2024 - 12:40pmWestern Nevada College’s Tech Center, which has been on Carson High School property since it was built in 2000, will finally be transferred to the high school.
Forest Service urges responsible recreation at Lake Tahoe over July 4 holiday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/02/2024 - 7:25amThe USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is gearing up for our most popular holiday weekend, the Fourth of July. Tahoe is a cherished place, welcoming to all responsible recreationists of diverse backgrounds, and it is essential that Tahoe visitors and residents alike take care of this spectacular place to protect Tahoe’s environment and improve the Tahoe experience for all.
Settlement reached in Lake Tahoe workforce housing litigation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/02/2024 - 7:17amThe Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Mountain Area Preservation reached a settlement agreement this week over a lawsuit brought by MAP against affordable housing policies approved by the TRPA Governing Board in December 2023. The litigation sought to block new land use policies in the highly protected Lake Tahoe Region that combined incentives for water quality, transportation, and workforce housing improvements, according to TRPA.
Carson City weekend arrests: Suspect accused of pointing gun during argument
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/01/2024 - 3:30pmA 30-year-old woman as arrested Friday for suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly pointing a gun at her husband during an argument over cell phone messages, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Carson City area weather: Heat to sizzle midweek through July 4 holiday and into weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/01/2024 - 10:24amHot conditions are ahead, with temperatures in Carson City and surrounding counties expected to soar to near 100 by the time the July 4 Independence Day holiday arrives Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The hot weather of 100 degrees or more is expected to stay around through the weekend.
Carson City man, former WNC broadcaster gets chance to announce pro baseball
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/30/2024 - 4:51pmSports fan, occasional local columnist and one-time announcer for Western Nevada College Wildcat baseball, Chris Graham of Carson City made his first professional play-by-play debut Friday night for the Ogden Raptors.
Nevada Humane Society urge adoptions as dog and cat numbers near capacity at Carson City, Reno branches
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/30/2024 - 3:31pmNevada Humane Society, the nonprofit animal shelter that saves animal lives in northern Nevada, says dog counts at shelters in Carson City and Reno are nearly 90 percent and that cat counts have been operating at around 100 percent for the last few weeks.
District Attorney: Bear shooting in South Lake Tahoe did not violate the law
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/30/2024 - 1:22pmThe South Lake Tahoe man who shot a bear that had entered his home on May 27, 2024, will not be charged with a crime after a comprehensive independent review of the evidence, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office.
Carson City area road report for week of July 1-7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/30/2024 - 8:43amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 1-7, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Silver Springs woman arrested for alleged kidnapping, drug possession
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 06/29/2024 - 7:35pmAt approximately 2:30 p.m. Saturday, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Communications Division received a 911 call reporting an assault with a deadly weapon and possible abduction at gunpoint occurring in the 8500 block of Santa Fe trail in Stagecoach.
Lanes reduced on southbound I-580 in Carson City overnight Monday as NDOT replaces overhead sign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 06/29/2024 - 5:36pmOvernight lane closures will take place on southbound Interstate 580 in Carson City Monday, July 1 as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs an overhead traffic sign.
Silver Springs shooting update: White Dodge found, suspect remains at large
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 06/29/2024 - 1:46pmOn Saturday morning, Nevada Division of State Parks Rangers located Stephen Shytle’s white Dodge truck at Lake Lahontan. Members of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Central Command, Southern Command, Western Command, Northern Command, and Investigations Division responded to the location.
Chrome classics shine today in Carson City at inaugural Nevada State Museum Car Show
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 06/29/2024 - 7:39amClassic car shows highlight summers for chrome buffs throughout northern Nevada. A new show has been added to the mix, arriving Saturday, June 29 at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.
Carson City deputies arrests two for possessing more than 11 pounds of fentanyl
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/28/2024 - 7:33pmOn Friday, June 28, the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop that yielded more than 11 pounds of fentanyl.
Carson City Supervisors to discuss airport plans, sheriff office technology and more Thursday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/28/2024 - 3:01pmThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Wednesday, July 3 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William St.