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Capitol Plaza Trees project seeks public comment, plus ‘My Capitol Grounds Story’ sought from visitors

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 5:05pm

The Capitol Plaza Trees project team from Wood Rodgers, Inc. is seeking public comment, suggestions or concerns regarding the tree inventory project or the Capitol grounds in general.

Carson City Fire Department extinguish small pit fire near Long and Saliman

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 3:52pm

Carson City Fire Department knocked down a small fire in a pit Wednesday afternoon in the area of East Long Street and North Saliman Road.

Carson City mayor, community partners deliver bikes, airpods and cash for student attendance

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 3:16pm

Every day counts in a child’s education and School Attendance Matters. Chronic absenteeism has been defined as missing at least 10 percent of days in a school year for any reason, including excused and unexcused absences.

The Carson City School District has hovered around 25% chronic absenteeism. While most schools in the district don’t average as high as the overall rate, hearing about the alarming statistic has motivated a few community partners including Mayor Lori Bagwell.

114th annual Carson Valley Days runs Thursday through Sunday in Douglas County

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 1:47pm

Carson Valley Days is back this week beginning Thursday in Douglas County.

The annual event is on its 114th year, and is hosted by the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club. This year’s theme is “MCV: Music in Carson Valley.”

Carson City area weather: Heat Advisory issued for much of Western Nevada

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 12:05pm

While we're in late spring, temperatures Wednesday and Thursday will feel more like a summer heat wave, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Heat Advisory for the Carson City area and throughout western Nevada.

Douglas School Board controversies: Joey Gilbert tweeting during meetings, a trustee criticized for using 'r' slur

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 10:35am

More controversies are coming out of the May 21 Douglas County School Board and this time one of the issues isn’t what’s happening at the meetings, but rather, what isn’t.

Attendees of the meetings have pointed out that the board’s attorney, Joey Gilbert, spends time on his phone during the school board meetings during which he is paid $325 an hour.

Carson City man arrested for prohibited firearms possession, discharging a firearm at a structure and drawing deadly weapon

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 8:26am

A 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of prohibited firearms possession, discharging a firearm at a structure and drawing deadly weapon, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

NDOT to begin major $11M improvement project on US-395 in downtown Gardnerville

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 8:04am

Beginning Monday, June 10, drivers will see extensive lane reductions as the Nevada Department of Transportation launches major construction as part of a continuing highway improvement project to reconstruct U.S. 395 through downtown Gardnerville.

Lyon County Sheriff: Standoff in Mound House ends, three jailed

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 6:46pm

On Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit attempted to apprehend a known felony warrant suspect known to them as Steven White.

Carson City emergency crews respond to crash off I-580 near US-50 East

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 4:28pm

Carson City emergency crews were called to a crash Tuesday afternoon at I-580 near US-50 East. The crash was reported to Nevada State Police at 3:51 p.m.

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