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Carson Now News (edition 233)

Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 7:44am

Carson City Rotarians to learn about mental health concerns in Northern Nevada
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 12:58pm

National Alliance on Mental Illness – Nevada Executive Director Robin V Reedy will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

Carson City emergency crews respond to 3-vehicle crash at South Carson and Rhodes

Monday, September 9, 2024 - 12:22pm

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Monday afternoon to a crash involving three vehicles in the area of South Carson and Rhodes Street.

Signups underway: NAMI hosts annual awareness walk Oct. 19 at Lake Tahoe, Reno and Oct. 12 in Fernley
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 11:24am

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Nevada is holding NAMIWalks 2024 on Oct. 19, 2024, on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, with walks also being held in Reno, Fernley, Elko and Las Vegas. It promises to be an event to remember, filled with meaningful moments as people come together to take a stand on the road to make community matter and see their commitment to “Mental Health for All.”

Armed robbery case dropped against man accused of flashing gun in Walmart, defendant considering defamation lawsuit
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 11:03am

A man who was arrested in January 2023 at the Topsy Lane Walmart in north Douglas County had all charges dropped against him in an alleged armed robbery case.

Carson City School Board to discuss enrollment numbers, summer school stats and improving achievements
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 10:50am

The next Carson City School Board meeting will take place Tuesday, Sept. 10 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center at 851 E. William St.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make arrests over weekend for domestic battery, warrants
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 10:47am

A 26-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Carson High School library gets quieter, students find peace with new soundproof study pods
Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 6:32pm

The Carson High School Library just got a lot quieter and is helping students find peace with the addition of two new state-of-the-art soundproof study pods. The enhancement is designed to provide students with a focused, distraction-free environment to support their academic pursuits.

Nevada governor declares state of emergency due to Davis Fire

Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 3:55pm
CARSON CITY — This Sunday afternoon, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency due to the Davis Fire, which has burned approximately 5,000 acres in northern Nevada and caused the evacuation of approximately 20,000 people from residential neighborhoods and businesses. The state declaration follows Washoe County’s local emergency proclamation.

Conversation with Mark Vollmer and Jim Eaglesmith: StorySongs at Carson City Senior Center
Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 3:50pm

Mark Vollmer and Jim Eaglesmith will share live music, storytelling, photography and the songwriting process for their elegant "StorySongs" DVD, which will be available for purchase at this program, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 12:30 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center.

Davis Fire picks up again; I-580 opens through Washoe Valley
Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 1:01pm

UPDATE 6:45PM: The Davis Fire is estimated at 6,500 acres with no containment as of Sunday evening. Details from Truckee Meadows Fire forthcoming.
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UPDATE 5:46PM: All Washoe County School District schools, except for Gerlach K-12 School, are closed on Monday, Sept. 9. This includes before and after-school activities and athletic practices.
Also of note, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office reminds people to stay clear of all evacuated areas for the Davis Fire. Air support crews are dropping fire retardants close to residences in evacuated areas.
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UPDATE 3:18PM: Kelsey Penrose was live from near the Davis Fire. See the video report here.
Also, Carson City is advising the Fuji animal shelter is full and the city has opened Silver Saddle Ranch to house more animals. For non-emergency inquiries call 775-887-2677. Also public works wants to remind people that the evacuation for Sunridge Drive is in Reno, not Carson City.
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UPDATE 1:16PM: Truckee Meadows Fire reports that at around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, fire activity increased and evacuation has been reinstated north of Nevada State Route 431 (Mt. Rose Highway) to include Arrow Creek, Sky Tavern, Mt. Rose Ski Resort, and Logan Meadows. For more detail evacuation locations visit perimetermap.com.

I-580 between Reno and Carson City as well as Old U.S. Highway 395 to Eastlake Boulevard have reopened. Old U.S. Highway 395 is still closed from East Lake Boulevard to Bowers Mansion Interchange. South and north bound exits to Mt Rose Highway are closed, so is the highway from Wedge Parkway to the summit. For updates on road closures go here.

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