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Prescribed fires to resume Monday throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin
Friday, March 14, 2014 - 11:16am

Smoke may be visible west of Carson City beginning Monday as the U.S. Forest Service continues prescribed fire operations in numerous locations around the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Prescribed burning may continue through the week and possibly the weekend if weather, staffing and conditions allow, according to the Forest Service. Fire operations are scheduled to take place at Spooner Summit and in the Luther Pass Campground off of Highway 89 near South Lake Tahoe.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make multiple misdemeanor arrests Thursday
Friday, March 14, 2014 - 10:51am

A 74-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Thursday, 12:35 p.m. at Arrowhead and Bowers. The man allegedly hit a number of mailboxes with his vehicle.

Women to Women with Nancy McPherson
Friday, March 14, 2014 - 9:21am

This week's Women to Women guest, Nancy McPherson, is a most compassionate lady with a heart for the underdogs. She's a volunteer with the Northern Nevada Regional Animal Center in Dayton.

Paulina Urantowska-Torres promoted at Nevada Rural Housing Authority
Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 5:44pm

Paulina Urantowska-Torres has been promoted to the position of Compliance Specialist for the Nevada Rural Housing Authority’s Home at Last department.

Her primary focus will be processing the Mortgage Credit Certificate files for NRHA and to support the agency’s new partnership with NHD for MCCs in the Reno and Las Vegas areas, according to a news release.

Carson City Sheriff's Office warns of new phone scam where caller threatens jail time

Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 5:37pm

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a telephone scam where a man claiming to be a law officer is calling and telling people they missed jury duty and they will go to jail unless they immediately pay a fine.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said at least five residents have been contacted regarding this scam and warns that people should not fall for it.

Carson City School District moving in positive direction, superintendent says
Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 4:26pm

The past year has seen some accomplishments for the Carson City School District, Superintendent Richard Stokes told board members Tuesday in his annual State of the District address.

Carson City deputies stop man after he allegedly drives truck into mail boxes
Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 12:27pm

A man was stopped at around noon Thursday on Arrowhead Drive in Carson City after allegedly driving his truck into mailboxes on Sunrise Drive and then fleeing the scene.

Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies detained the man after two reports came into dispatch beginning at 11:47 a.m. of a man in a gray pickup hitting mailboxes as he was leaving the scene.

When deputies caught up with the driver on Arrowhead Drive, the vehicle had a flat tire. The Carson City Fire Department was called to evaluate the man. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

In other news:

Board of Regent Ron Knecht files for Nevada State Controller
Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 11:36am

Ron Knecht filed Thursday to run for Nevada State Controller as “one plain-speaking nerd” who will bring to the job new energy and wide experience in public service to voters and taxpayers.

Fighters Against Child Abuse launches 'Jeans 4 Tweens and Teens' clothing drive
Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 11:28am

Fighters Against Child Abuse, a non-profit group based out of Carson City, is initiating the "Jeans 4 Tweens and Teens" clothing drive.

Realizing help is needed more than just during the Holidays, FACA is setting up drop off locations for new or gently used jeans and clothing as well as new socks, underwear and sneakers.

Man jailed on $1 million bail after chase through Carson City ends near Governor's Mansion
Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 9:46am

A 40-year-old man is being held on more than $1 million bail after leading Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies on a pursuit through the west side of Carson City late Wednesday night, ending when he crashed a stolen vehicle he was driving into a shed and tree near the Governor's Mansion.

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