Sunday, September 15, 2013 - 11:16am
The Lyon County Road Division has closed Artesia Road in Smith Valley due to a mud flow from the rain storm over the Bison Fire scar. The mud flow is more than 200 to 300 feet long and may be up to 3 feet deep, according to Lyon County Manager Jeff Page.
The Road Division will be transporting a dozer and other equipment to begin clean up Monday.
Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 11:45pm
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 16-22. Due to continued construction of the Carson City Freeway project, there will be lane closures on South Carson Street between the Spooner Interchange and Snyder Avenue from 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23.
Traffic will be restricted to two lanes in each direction during daytime hours and down to one lane per direction at night.
Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 9:07pm
Here's some photos of Saturday night's inaugural Capital BrewFest and Waiter Race held in Downtown Carson City. The photos were taken by Dana Lee Fruend. Click each photo to enlarge.
Winners: 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100, two heats: 1st Cherae Kepler, 2nd Haleigh Alferez, 3rd Steve Sedillos; 1st Scott Mackey, 2nd Charity, 3rd Barbara Twisleton.
Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 12:28pm
Carson City Fire Department and rescue personnel were called to a three-vehicle accident this afternoon at the intersection of Saliman and William streets.
The accident was reported at 12:09 p.m., in the westbound lane, tying up traffic along William Street. Minor injuries were reported. Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies are diverting traffic.
Saturday, September 14, 2013 - 10:39am
Today, Saturday, is the 12th annual Never Forget 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Parade through Carson City.
Hosted by the Iron Nation Motorcycle Club, festivities begin at the Carson City Harley-Davidson, registration continues through 11 a.m. followed by opening ceremonies, including a presentation of the color guard, guest speakers and the National Anthem.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 4:43pm
Justin Carrigan was convicted by a Carson City jury on Thursday of child neglect with substantial bodily harm. The Jury deliberated for approximately 45 minutes before returning a verdict of guilty.
This is the second time a jury convicted Carrigan of this crime. Allegations arose in this case from an incident on September 27, 2010, when Carrigan was the sole caregiver for Rochelle Ellis, a three year old at the time, according to a news release from the Carson City District Attorney's Office.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 3:19pm
Returning with more rides and seat options for its third season after two consecutive years of sold-out tours, tickets to the Carson City Polar Express aboard the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad are on sale now for the 2013 holiday season.
With just 30 trains in the U.S. that travel to the North Pole, the Polar Express aboard the historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad has captured the hearts, minds and imaginations of children, their parents and grandparents making the train tour into a holiday tradition for Carson City area families.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 10:30am
A 28-year-old Carson City woman faces a felony drug charge after she was arrested Sept. 12 at 10:08 p.m. in the area of Northridge and Roop streets.
Tosha Nicole Whiting was stopped by Carson City sheriff's Special Enforcement Team after deputies saw that she was driving without a license plate light during the hours of darkness.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 9:57am
The Carson City Council of the United States Navy League will hold its bi-monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino, 2171 Hwy 50E, Carson City. The social hour is at 5:30 PM followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30 PM.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 9:22am
Carson City Historical Society presents a free lecture "Carson City's History in Motion" by Mary Fischer on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The lecture will be at The Business Resource Innovation Center, The BRIC, which is a partnership of Carson City Library, Office of Business Development, Building, Engineering, Planning, and Business Licensing, at 108 E. Proctor St.
