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Three dead in Highway 50 head-on crash east of Dayton at Six Mile Canyon Road

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 8:06pm

Three people are dead — a male and two females — after a two-vehicle crash Wednesday on Highway 50 east of Dayton at Six-Mile Canyon Road, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Trooper Daniel Lopez reports that around 3:30 p.m. a White Ford F150 pickup traveling eastbound, occupied by a male and a female, drifted over into the westbound lane for an unknown reason, hitting a white Toyota Camry, occupied by a female driver, head-on.

All three died at the scene of the crash. There were no other occupants inside the vehicles.

Highway 50 crash kills 3 in Dayton

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 7:32pm

Three people have died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 50 in Dayton, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
The crash happened about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Six-Mile Canyon Road.

Smith Valley evacuation lifted; Bison Fire 65 percent contained

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 6:00pm

With the Bison Fire reaching 65 percent containment by Wednesday afternoon, fire officials have notified the Lyon County Office of Emergency Management that it can lift the evacuation in Smith Valley.

The Incident Command Post has confirmed with Lyon County officials that it is safe for evacuees to return, said County Manager Jeff Page.

Firefighters worked the fire along a ridge above the evacuated homes early Wednesday. The weather forecast calls for evening thunderstorms and dry lightning, said BLM spokeswoman Dorothy Harvey.

Sandoval Will Seek Re-Election as Governor

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 2:27pm

Gov. Brian Sandoval informed reporters on Tuesday that he will finish his four-year term and seek another four-year term after that.

However, he did not indicate whether or not he would serve out a full four years if re-elected.

Sandoval’s announcement confirms recent political speculation that he might challenge Democratic Sen. Harry Reid in the 2016 election.

Bison Fire Wednesday morning update: 78 homes voluntarily evacuated

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 11:16am

Voluntary evacuations of a Smith Valley subdivision are underway as firefighters held flames along a ridge above to stop them from spreading into homes, the Bureau of Land Management reports this morning. Firefighters overnight were able to reinforce the line, with the day shift continuing its efforts today.

Carson City authorities make drug, battery arrests

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 9:09am

A 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested for domestic battery second offense on Tuesday, July 9, 4:58 p.m.

Officers responded to the residence after dispatch received a call of a domestic battery. Upon arrival, officers learned the man and his girlfriend were in the process of moving their stuff from a storage facility after they had been evicted, according to the arrest report.

'Walking lecture' on July 18 features history of Carson City trees

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 7:32am

The Carson City Historical Society presents a free "walking lecture" on the "History of Trees in Carson City" on Thurday, July 18.

The presentation begins at the Carson City Library Auditorium, 900 N. Roop St., at 6:00 p.m. with a 20-30 minute slide show presentation about trees of our area by Kyle Horvath. Then, participants will drive over to the Capitol Ground for the rest of the lecture.

Lyon agencies assist with Artesia Road area evacuations; shelter at Smith Valley Baptist Church

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 8:05pm

Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Search and Rescue and Lyon County Animal Rescue Group are conducting human and animal evacuations.

Smith Valley Fire District and several mutual aid departments are providing structure protection in the Artesia Road area.

The fire is on the ridge of Pipeline Canyon. Aircraft are working the area in hopes of eliminating the threat to structures. No structures have been damaged at this point.

A shelter has been opened at the Smith Valley Baptist Church.

Bison Fire grows, prompts voluntary evacuation of Pipeline Canyon area in Lyon County

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 6:29pm

More than 1,060 firefighters continued efforts Tuesday battling the Bison Fire in the Pine Nut Mountains east of Gardnerville, which has prompted a voluntary evacuation of the Pipeline Canyon area in Lyon County. As of early Tuesday evening, the fire has burned 25,733 acres and is 25 percent contained.

Budget cuts prompt resignation of WNC President Carol Lucey

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 6:15pm

Carol Lucey, after suffering through budget cuts in the past three sessions of the Legislature, said Tuesday that she will resign as president of Western Nevada College in Carson City.

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