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Carson City couple jailed after more than 200 grams of pot seized in traffic stop

Friday, July 5, 2013 - 11:36am

Two Carson City residents were arrested Wednesday and face felony drug charges after more than 200 grams of marijuana were found in their possession.

Jessica Leigh Kline 19, and Kenneth Robert Bliven, 25, were arrested Wednesday, July 3, 7:11 p.m. at the intersection of Adams and Carson streets.

Sierra Front: Bison Fire in Douglas County expected to be contained by Sunday

Friday, July 5, 2013 - 10:31am

The Bison Fire burning in southeast Douglas County is between 1,200 to 1,300 acres in size with 15 percent containment as of Friday morning, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch.

Recent Highway 50 tragedies prompt zero-tolerance policy by Carson City Sheriff's Office

Friday, July 5, 2013 - 9:58am

CARSON CITY — Anyone who has lived in Nevada for very long knows that U.S. Highway 50 is dubbed "The loneliest road in America." For those of us who have travelled its length through the Silver State, we find a mix of beauty and desolation.

If you have travelled it often, you no doubt have had your share of scary moments. Everything from the errant cow in the road to the inattentive driver who frightens you as they cross the center of the roadway and then, realizing they have done so, return quickly before the two of you pass.

July 4 fireworks spectacular over Carson City light up the night

Friday, July 5, 2013 - 12:47am

Thank you Dick Campagni's Carson City Toyota-Scion, Cumulus Radio Magic 95.5 FM, Carson City and all the organizers and contributors who made this year's Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza at Mills Park in Carson City possible. The event was filled with great music, lights and amazing eye-candy.

Video below courtesy of Scott Schrantz at AroundCarson.com. The RSVP carnival at Mills Park continues through Saturday.

220 firefighters working Bison Fire in Douglas County

Friday, July 5, 2013 - 12:18am

The Bison Fire grew to 1,400 acres late Thursday night with around 15 percent containment and 220 firefighters working the blaze, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office reports.

No structures have been damaged and no injuries reported, said Douglas County Sheriff's Sgt. Pat Brooks. Air support has been suspended for the night.

Wildfire off of Mica Drive near Hobo Hot Springs extinguished

Thursday, July 4, 2013 - 7:43pm

UPDATE 8:14PM: Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center reports the fire off of Mica Drive near Hobo Hot Springs has been extinguished. It was a 10-foot by 20-foot fire. A Carson Now reader said it was put out by a homeowner. Sierra Front reports they had help from East Fork Fire District.

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The Carson City Fire Department has been called to assist in a wildfire reported burning in Douglas County off of Mica Drive near Hobo Hot Springs. According to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch, smoke was seen at 7:25 p.m. Thursday in the area of Hobo Hot Springs.

Homes threatened in wildfire burning in Douglas County off of Pine Nut Road

Thursday, July 4, 2013 - 4:46pm

UPDATE 8:21PM The Bison Fire has grown to 1300 acres, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Pat Brooks. No structures have been damaged. No injuries reported. Additional resources have been ordered to assist, however due to other fires in the region and the 4th of July festivities, firefighting resources have been stretched thin.

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NHP: Three transported by helicopters in Highway 50 head-on near Flint Drive in Carson City

Thursday, July 4, 2013 - 1:27pm

A head-on crash on Highway 50 near Flint Drive in Carson City late Thursday morning sent three to the hospital via air ambulance, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

The two-vehicle crash, reported at 11:43 a.m., happened in the eastbound lane and involved a silver 1999 Mitsubishi four-door sedan occupied by a male driver, who crossed the center turn lane and struck the front of a 2010 White Kia Soul sedan, occupied by a male driver and a female passenger, said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen.

Head-on crash at Highway 50 and Flint in Carson City; three taken by air ambulance

Thursday, July 4, 2013 - 11:53am

UPDATE 1:43PM: The head-on crash in Carson City on Highway 50 near Flint Drive Thursday morning involved a silver Mitsubishi sedan, occupied by a male driver and a white Kia Soul sedan, occupied by a male driver and female passenger, said Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Chuck Allen. All three were flown to Renown Medical Center in Reno.

Carson City Song Circle hosts July 4 potluck at Rafter PM Ranch, fireworks to follow at Mills Park

Thursday, July 4, 2013 - 11:00am

Celebrate July 4 with patriotic songs and fireworks. The Carson City Song Circle invites the public to its Independence Day song and barbecue celebration. The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. at Rafter PM Ranch, 5000 Hells Bells Road, Carson City.

The potluck barbecue follows between 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the patio. At 9 p.m., the folding chairs will be moved a few steps to a field looking west toward the fireworks at Mills Park and Carson High. Organizers recommend bringing a folding chair as there will be a limited number of chairs available at the ranch.

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