Monday, September 24, 2012 - 12:33pm
Monday, September 24, 2012 - 8:38am
A Sacramento woman faces felony burglary, fraud and drug charges after she attempted to cash stolen checks using fake IDs inside a Carson City casino.
Dana Hale, 42, was booked into Carson City jail on Sept. 20 after casino security guards notified authorities that the woman had attempted to cash the checks using false identification cards.
Monday, September 24, 2012 - 7:59am
The Nevada Highway Patrol reports investigating 65 crashes associated with the 2012 Street Vibration motorcycle rally which had riders attending events between Reno, Carson City, Virginia City and Lake Tahoe.
There were no fatalities associated with the annual motorcycle rally, according to NHP. Reno police however, were investigating a Sunday morning fatal crash on Plumb Lane.
Monday, September 24, 2012 - 7:15am
Here is the Carson City road construction report through Sunday, Sept. 30. The westbound lane on Northridge Drive will be closed between Roop Street and New Ridge Drive. A detour will be provided for westbound traffic needing to access Roop Street. There will be traffic control on Roop Street from Hot Springs Road to Winnie Lane due to the construction of bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Minor delays are possible.
There will be a possible lane closures on Roop Street between John Street and Corbett Street due to utility work. Traffic control will be in place as needed.
Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 2:16pm
CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval’s trade mission to the People’s Republic of China has announced two business agreements for companies located in Northern and Southern Nevada. A collaborative research agreement with the Desert Research Institute (DRI) was also expanded.
Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 9:35am
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Carson City School District has increased enrollment after steadily dropping since 2003. The district reported 7,635 students showed up for school Friday — the official count day for the state of Nevada — up 41 from last year's count.
Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 9:19am
The Carter Springs Fire in Douglas County is estimated to have grown to approx 3,000 acres. A perimeter has been established, and the fire is now burning unburned fuels within the perimeter, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
The fire is estimated to be 30 percent contained; with full containment expected by Sept. 25.
Highway 395 has reopened with no controls in both directions. Motorists are requested to slow down while traveling through the area, and watch for emergency vehicles accessing the area.
Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 1:59pm
The Vietnam War was fought between 1959 and 1975. The history of which is still being written, as is the legacy of the Vietnam Veteran.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. stands as a symbol of America's honor and recognition of the men and women who served and sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War.
Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 8:38am
At the age of 14, years after requisite piano lessons - and discovering he didn't like the discipline required - Jorma Kaukonen discovered guitar and found it was his instrument.
The now Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, founding member of iconic rock band The Jefferson Airplane and of long-touring band Hot Tuna and legendary guitarist in his own right, plays High Sierra Brewing Company, Thursday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. in a show produced by Chili Bop Entertainment.
Friday, September 21, 2012 - 3:25pm
UPDATE 8PM: The U.S. Forest Service reports Friday night that the fire burning on the Douglas County side of Lake Tahoe on public land off of Elks Point Road has been contained at 2.6 acres. Cheva Heck, spokeswoman for the Forest Service, said local government resources assigned to the fire are being released. An engine will remain at the fire site overnight. The cause of the fire is under investigation. "We have no reports with lightning or problems with power lines. The fire is believed to be human caused," she said.
