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Most residential crimes are crimes of opportunity, wherein the victims have left their homes unsecured. The opportunity for residential burglary must be curtailed individually and collectively through citizens working with local law enforcement agencies.

Carson City Public Works and the Transportation Division continues to explore financial options to fund local neighborhood road improvements and repairs throughout Carson City.

UPDATE 4:27PM: There are a total of four people who have been taken to the hospital. One person was flown by Care Flight and three others taken to the hospital via ground ambulance, according an East Fork Fire Battalion Chief. Four others were evaluated and did not require medical transport. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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Emergency crews from East Fork Fire, Tahoe Douglas and Carson City have responded to a crash Tuesday afternoon involving three vehicles near the intersection of State Route 88 and Kimmerling Road in Douglas County.

RENO — The final defendant involved in a large methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy was sentenced Monday by United States Chief District Judge Miranda M. Du to 145 months in prison for his role in a large methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

A 64-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of DUI, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Heading into the first day of spring, sunny and warm conditions will continue around Carson City and surrounding counties through Thursday before changes come Friday and into the weekend, bringing periods of valley rain and mountain snow, according to the National Weather Service.

Sonoma Park in Carson City will be closed from March 25 to April 15 for seasonal maintenance and repairs. This closure will allow efforts to renovate the turf, address irrigation issues, and repair deficiencies related to the parks irrigation system to be made.

Carson High School’s Advanced Creative Writing Class published their 2024 issue of the Student Literary Magazine, “Bolt of Blue.” This year’s edition delves into the student-chosen theme of "Breaking Cycles."

The Sierra Nevada Forums in partnership with the American Association of University Women Capital (NV) Branch and the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada will host “The Truth About Carson City Road Funding: Straight from the Horse’s Mouth” on April 9, 2024 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street in Carson City.

A 23-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony eluding a police officer and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

An in-depth look at high-risk behavior among youth in the community will be the focus of Carson City Juvenile Services parent night this Wednesday, March 20.

With "leading lines" as its theme, Carson City Photo Club members picked their best for the March 2024 monthly photo competition judging.

Lane closures will take place on U.S. 50 in Moundhouse and Dayton beginning March 18 as the Nevada Department of Transportation replaces concrete barrier rail in the median of the roadway.

On Saturday, March 16, 2024 Carson City Special Enforcement team conducted a traffic stop yielding 119 grams of narcotics.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 18-24. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

If you watched the movie Killers of the Flower Moon, you might have recognized something from Virginia City. The Virginia and Truckee Railroad (V&T) provided a 1916 steam locomotive and three passenger cars for the film.

Community partners will plant pinwheels in the legislative lawn Friday, April 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to symbolize every child’s right to a safe, healthy, and happy life, and to impress upon the community that child abuse and neglect are serious problems.

Around 11 a.m. on Friday, was reported at the intersection of Saliman and 5th Streets.

Injuries were reported, but were not thought to be life-threatening.

Motorists should use caution while in the area.

Western Nevada College’s tenure appointees for 2024 followed similar higher education and workplace journeys, and each has served their country.

Southwest Gas Corporation is pleased to announce its donation of a vehicle to the Carson City Sheriff's Office Volunteer In Policing program. This donation aims to support the valuable work carried out by the dedicated VIP volunteers in enhancing public safety and community engagement.

A 19-year-old Gardnerville man died early Thursday in a crash on Jacks Valley Road and Bavarian Drive in Douglas County.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Darby Beckwith, a dedicated theatre teacher at Carson High School, has been honored as the 2024 Nevada State Theatre Educator of the Year. The recognition was bestowed during the Nevada Thespians State Festival at Liberty High School in Henderson earlier this month.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division served a search warrant at a Fernley residence Wednesday as part of an on-going investigation into the possession of stolen property.

In a move that wasn't on the agenda, the Douglas County School Board voted Tuesday to offer Jeanne Dwyer the job she has been filling on an interim basis.

A Fernley man was arrested Wednesday for alleged sex crimes against children, including assault and child pornography, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

The Carson City School Board of Trustees met Tuesday and discussed new health and sex education materials, a budget update, reviewed textual updates and more.

A 59-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony making threats concerning acts of terrorism, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Nevada's adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in January 2024, unchanged from December 2023, according to the monthly economic report from the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Paul Abowd, the founder of Carson City’s Adele’s restaurant, has died according to family.

Abowd, along with his wife Adele, purchased the historic building at the corner of John and Carson streets in 1977, which would become a landmark restaurant of Carson City for decades.