Carson Now News (edition 7)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 11:35am

A 51-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI (drugs) second offense and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 10:22am

Youth from across the state will gather in Fallon this Thursday through Saturday at the Nevada 4-H Expo to showcase the diverse skills and knowledge they have developed through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 9:25am

Training sessions for volunteers will be conducted by Night Off the Streets, Inc., also known as NOTS, warming center on Sept. 26 and Sept. 28 at the First United Methodist Church in Carson City.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 8:14am

Firefighting crews have achieved 92 percent containment on the Davis Fire, according to a Tuesday morning briefing from the U.S. Forest Service. The fire, south of Reno and north of Carson City that began in Washoe Valley Sept. 7, has burned 5,824 acres. The cause remains under investigation.

Here's the latest from the U.S. Forest Service:

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 7:00am

Carson High Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Ellise McGowan as the new head varsity girls softball coach and Adriane Wacker as the new head swim coach at Carson High School.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 6:30am

A day of free family fun for the community is planned in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bob Boldrick Theater located at the Carson City Community Center.

Monday, September 16, 2024 - 3:24pm
On Saturday, the Nevada Press Association held its annual conference and award ceremony in Reno, during which the winners of 2024 press awards were announced. Carson Now brought home four wins for the year.
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 2:03pm

A 35-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and basic speeding, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Monday, September 16, 2024 - 1:55pm

UPDATE 1:34PM: The FAA reports a single-engine Globe GC-1B Swift collided with a single-engine Cessna 206 midair near the Minden-Tahoe Airport killing the sole occupant on the Globe. Meanwhile, KRNV reports there were two survivors. Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverly confirms one of the planes involved was Civil Air Patrol.
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UPDATE 11AM: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has responded to a mid-air collision, which happened at the Minden-Tahoe Airport at 9:47 a.m. One aircraft was able to make a landing at the airport, while the other crashed into a field off Highway 395 near Johnson Lane, said Douglas County spokesman Eric Cachinero.

One fatality is confirmed at this time. The Minden-Tahoe Airport is open, with one runway available. This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released as it becomes available.

Monday, September 16, 2024 - 12:15pm

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.