Carson Now News

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 8:55am

Family friendly summer fun isn’t just for Saturday nights at Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. Enjoy 10 weeks of street food and musical acts presented by Yates Law P.C. from 5-8pm every Wednesday night from through August 28, 2024.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 8:50am

Remember when checks practically screamed your info to the world? Name, birthdate, Social Security number, address — it was like a fraudster’s dream come true.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 8:17am

The health inspector conducted a number of restaurant checks within Carson City and the surrounding region between May and July.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 5:59am

Elvis thrilled the residents of Holiday Carson Plaza Senior Living in Carson City on July 12 as he appeared for the weekly Friday Happy Hour.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 5:34am

Get ready for the judged “Summer Show” open to members and nonmembers. The Nevada Artists Association Gallery will take entries on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Entries will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon only at the Gallery, 449 W. King Street, Carson City. There is a 3 entry limit per person. You do not have to follow the theme.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 3:28pm

UPDATE WEDNESDAY: The Spring Valley Fire has been mapped at 264 acres and is 20 percent contained. Highway 395 has been fully reopened. All evacuations have been lifted. Residents may now return to their homes. Fire crews continue to mop up for hot spots. Emergency teams are assessing damage. See the perimeter map here and incident command page here.
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UPDATE 8:37PM: Residents located within the Double Springs evacuation zone are asked to please stay in their homes while fire crews continue operations and extinguish hot spots. Officials are asking Double Springs residents who evacuated to please not return to their homes until fire crews complete operations and deem the area safe to reenter.

U.S. 395 will remain closed to allow fire crews to continue operations. U.S. 395 will likely not open until the morning hours of July 17.

See incident command page here.

Evacuations for Topaz Ranch Estates are lifted as of 8 p.m. and residents may now return to their homes. The Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center evacuation center is now closed. The evacuation for Double Springs is still in place. U.S. 395 is still closed in both directions at Leviathan Mine Road and State Route 208.
Go here to view the perimeter map, which is regularly updated with the fire location and road closures.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 3:00pm

A 61-year-old woman was arrested July 11 for suspicion of robbery, battery on a peace officer and battery by a prisoner, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 2:51pm

Helicopter mosquito abatement treatments are planned for Thursday, July 18 in the areas of Anderson, Buzzy Ranch, Riverview Park, Linear Ditch and ponds east of I-580, according to Carson City Health and Human Services.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 1:56pm

The V&T Railway Commission is excited to announce the return of the much-loved wine train experience Toast of the Canyon Train Ride with two special trips scheduled for this year.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 9:58am

Following social media reports that a dog had died from cyanobacteria contracted from algae blooms at Lake Tahoe, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection in conjunction with the California Water Boards and U.S. Forest Service took action, sampling a number of water sources from El Dorado Beach and Nevada Beach.