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Monday, July 29, 2024 - 7:09am

On Sunday, July 28, 2024 at approximately 7:55 p.m. the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received a call for service stating a male suspect was driving erratically, failed to stop at multiple stop signs and almost struck pedestrians and other vehicles.

Monday, July 29, 2024 - 6:35am

The Nevada Artists Association is pleased to announce the Summer Show featuring 131 entries by 50 local artists in 11 different categories. The winners in each category have been named. Join us Sunday, August 4 from 2-4pm for the Artists' Reception and Awards Presentation.

Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 5:58pm

I just remembered why it was that I had a longing to survive while fighting in the rainforests of Vietnam away back in 1966. One, was to see our country win. That did not happen. But two, was to see my high school sweetheart again and therein I won the lottery.

Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 2:35pm

UPDATE 5:38PM: Mop up work is underway at the landfill fire, according to Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini. The fire was around 2.5 acres in size and was fueled largely by windy conditions.

There was a brief threat outside the dump's boundaries, but it was quickly put down. The Carson City Sheriff's Office put a drone in the air to make sure there wasn't an extension, Pedrini said. The area that burned was made up of decomposed trash that likely combusted. There were no injuries.

Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 11:25am

I have ripe tomatoes! I bought my plants with flowers already on them at Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City. I always have the best luck with their tomato plants. The first to ripen were the orange cherries that I think are called ‘Sungold’. I harvested a small to medium-sized red tomato on my other plant as well.

Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 11:11am

A big thank you is edited to Hidden Treasures Gift Shop at the Carson City Senior Center for supporting Meals on Wheels by making a large donation of $2,000 to support homebound seniors at risk of going hungry.

Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 11:09am

Carson City emergency crews responded Sunday morning to an injured bicycle rider near Mexican Dam and Sierra Vista Lane.

Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 10:24am

Dry conditions and seasonal temperatures will continue this weekend, with the potential for smoke from the Park Fire moving into western Nevada region, including Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley, Lyon and Storey counties if there is any deviation in wind direction, according to the National Weather Service.

Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 7:47am

Carson City area seniors age 60 and over are invited to an ice cream social and root beer float party Monday, hosted by the Pay it Forward Project, who want “Take care of seniors when it is hot.”

Sunday, July 28, 2024 - 7:30am

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 29 to August 4, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work: