Carson Now News (edition 58)

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 12:23pm

Students, Teachers Celebrate National Arts in Education Week with Events
Carson City students and teachers celebrate passion and creativity for National Arts in Education Week, Sept. 9-13, during instruction time, at lunch and before and after school.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 11:58am

A 37-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of grand larceny, obtaining money under false pretenses and obtaining or using an ID of another person, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 11:24am

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of numerous emails sent to Douglas County residents in an attempt to fraudulently obtain money by threatening means.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 10:48am

The City of Las Vegas posted on social media that fire crews are headed to Reno to help support fire stations while crews continue to battle the Davis Fire.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 10:36am

UPDATE 2:13PM: Carson Now's Kelsey Penrose reports from the field Wednesday afternoon where it is breezy but blue skies. She advises people to not let down their guard down or have a false sense of security as wind is expected to pick up later this afternoon. See her video report here.
***
UPDATE 10:52AM: Approximately 2,379 customers remain without power, according to NV Energy.
***
Firefighters on the Davis Fire achieved 31 percent containment overnight on the west side of the fire. Firefighters are bracing for gusty winds today, which has prompted a rare PDS Red Flag Warning.
Here is the latest Davis Fire update for Wednesday morning from Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. We will update this report as more information comes in.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 10:31am

Vehicles traveling US-395 Alt From Eastlake Boulevard to I-580 take note, vehicles over 9 feet are prohibited due to gusty winds. Today, as we repair I-580 guardrail posts burned by the Davis Fire, our thoughts remain with first responders and all community members impacted. Stay vigilant, stay informed and stay safely away from the fire area. Find fire-related highway closures, and all highway conditions, at NVRoads.com.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 10:10am

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is actively working on a master plan for John D. Winters Centennial Park. A master plan acts as a guide for future projects by establishing a long-term plan for the entire sports complex.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 10:05am

As of Wednesday morning, additional evacuation warning zones have been added throughout South Reno. As of 11 a.m., evacuation warnings have extended as far north as McCarren and Kietzke, while the area west of 395 including the Summit Mall is included.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 8:37am

Ana Marroquin is a beacon of excellence at Carson High School, radiating a unique sparkle that ignites from within. With a remarkable GPA of 4.9 and a ranking of 9th in her class of more than 500 students, Ana's academic achievements are only the beginning of her story.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 8:06am

Kids & Horses in Douglas County has space available for their upcoming fall sessions for Connected Horse (R). The first fall session starts on Sept. 14. These workshops are free for participants, and are open to people living with dementia and their care partners.