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Brush fire chews 123 acres at Carson City rifle range
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 11:00am

Fire crews have knocked down a 123-acre blaze that started late Saturday morning near the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range off Flint Drive near the landfill.
Called the Rifle Fire, flames and smoke that billowed through the eastern edge of Carson City were extinguished after several agencies, helicopters and air tankers attacked the fire head-on through the afternoon and into the evening reports the Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center.
An air tanker was taken off the fire and some equipment was moved out of the area after 5 p.m., said Helen Frazier of the dispatch center.

Rare opportunity to see 1879 steam fire engine fired up, pumping
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 3:01am

A circa-1879 Clapp & Jones steam-powered fire engine will be fired up as part of this weekend's firemen's muster activities in Virginia City, offering a unique opportunity to see a rare piece of...

Concert fundraiser raises the roof, and $25,000 for Greenhouse Project
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 3:01am

Dancing and swaying plus wheeling and dealing at Wednesday evening's Concert Under the Stars garnered Carson City's Greenhouse Project $25,000.Project president Karen Abowd said more than 400 ti...

Carson City suspect in house fire found dead at Duck Hill
Friday, July 15, 2011 - 6:15pm

The suspect who fired a single gun shot tonight in the area of an arson fire early this morning on Garnet Way and Duck Hill has been found dead.
The gunshot was heard around 7 p.m., and authorities spent more than two hours searching for the suspect, Robert McCleary, who was wanted for questioning after reportedly setting his home on fire and leaving surreptitious messages.

Carson City Sheriff's Office seeks help locating Robert McCleary owner of home destroyed in fire
Friday, July 15, 2011 - 4:43pm

The following is from Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong regarding the early morning fire on Garnet Way that destroyed a home. Authorities seek the whereabouts of home owner Robert McCleary. Investigors suspect arson caused the fire.

NHP: 10-year-old boy dies in SUV rollover

Friday, July 15, 2011 - 8:12am

A 10-year-old boy died from injuries sustained in a single vehicle rollover accident on Thursday eight miles south of Carson CIty in Douglas County, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports. The boy and the driver of the SUV were taken by Care Flight where the child later died of his injuries at a Reno hospital.

The boy, Felix Vargas, was in the SUV with seven others when it rolled over, with the boy being thrown from the vehicle, said NHP Trooper Dan Lopez.

Carson City employee pens first book

Friday, July 15, 2011 - 7:03am

Carson City Support Services Specialist Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Patterson can now add author to her resume.

Gardnerville man identified in fatal motorcycle accident
Friday, July 15, 2011 - 4:14am

A Gardnerville man has been identified in the fatal motorcycle accident Wednesday morning on State Route 88 at Centerville Lane in Douglas County, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.
Craig William Ducar, 42, died from injuries sustained from a collision with another vehicle.


Carson City home destroyed; arson suspected as authorities search for homeowner
Friday, July 15, 2011 - 3:41am

Carson City authorities remain on the scene of a fire which destroyed a home early this morning near the intersection of Garnet Way and Ruby Lane. According to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, a search both on and off the property is being conducted for the homeowner.
It is not known where owner Robert McCleary is at, but given the suspicious nature of the fire and the possibility that it was intentionally set, the homeowner is a person of interest, Furlong said.
"We are still sifting through the debris," he said.

Police: Man's true identity revealed
Friday, July 15, 2011 - 3:01am

An alleged illegal immigrant suspected of sexual assault fooled law enforcement into believing he was a juvenile for two weeks before his true identity was revealed Thursday, according to police. G...

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