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Carson City man jailed on felony charges after admitting to six Home Depot thefts
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 9:09am

A Carson City man faces felony burglary charges after admitting to stealing items from Home Deport on six occasions and exchanging them for gift cards that he would sell to pay for food and rent while maintaining his drug habit.

Michael McDowell, 49, was arrested Tuesday in the 1400 block of Rand Avenue. According to the arrest report, the Carson City Sheriff's Office was advised by a Home Depot security specialist that she was investigating McDowell for stealing items and returning them to the Home Depot at 3185 Market Street in exchange for gift cards.

Director of Carson City counseling center under investigation
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 8:19am

There are growing questions about what exactly has been happening inside a Carson City counseling center. Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed to News 4 on Tuesday that his department has launched a criminal investigation into what he called allegations of "unwanted behavior."

Don Q's fishing report for week of Sept. 4-10
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 11:05pm

Here is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. Don't forget that Saturday, Sept. 7 is free fishing day in California. You can fish without a license. This report is for the week of Sept. 4 through Sept. 10.

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State public health's Emergency Medical Systems program wins excellence award
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 4:20pm

The Nevada Emergency Medical Systems Program of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health in Carson City recently received the Excellence in Action Award of Merit from the Nevada Association for Career and Technical Education. The award is given annually to an individual or organization for outstanding achievement in the field of career and technical training.

Carson City deputies make three misdemeanor arrests over Labor Day
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 4:00pm

A 26-year-old Carson City man faces misdemeanor drug and contempt of court order charges after he was arrested Monday, 5:40 p.m. near the intersection of Chaparral and Clydesdale.

Boys and Girls Club celebrates 20th anniversary with 'World's Greatest Luau'

Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 10:00am

No need to purchase an expensive ticket or go through the hassle of traveling to Hawaii when we've got a bit of the Aloha spirit coming to Carson City this weekend.

The Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada is planning one heck of a Luau as part of its 20th anniversary celebration this Sunday, Sept. 8 at Mills Park Pony Express Pavilion.

Air quality shows signs of improvement as firefighters make progress on Rim Fire
Tuesday, September 3, 2013 - 8:59am

Clearing skies through some of the smoke will persist today in Carson City, Carson Valley, Lyon County and Lake Tahoe as the Rim Fire is now 75 percent contained. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity helped firefighters gain on the fire which has now consumed 235,841 acres in the Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite National Park.

Virginia City honors Nevada workers past and present at annual Labor Day parade

Monday, September 2, 2013 - 11:19pm

Virginia City knows how to throw a parade. Monday's time-honored tradition down C Street was among the best as thousands gathered, watched and cheered the American worker during the annual Labor Day event.

There were 21 labor unions represented along C Street Monday, with about 300 local workers and their families participating as well as notable, numerous union retirees.
 

NHP: Carson City man, Cody J. Dobson, dies from injuries in Aug. 10 Lake Tahoe hit and run
Monday, September 2, 2013 - 12:29pm

Cody J. Dobson, the 31-year-old Carson CIty man who was stuck by a motor vehicle on Highway 50 near Stateline at Lake Tahoe last month, has died. He passed away from injuries on Friday, Aug. 23, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

On the morning of Aug. 10, NHP troopers were dispatched to a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian who was struck just east of the casino corridor near Lake Parkway in Douglas County, said Trooper Chuck Allen.

Carson City man wanted for felony domestic battery found hiding in attic

Monday, September 2, 2013 - 12:06pm

A 50-year-old Carson City man, who hid from authorities in an attic, was arrested Sunday and faces a felony domestic battery charge with strangulation. William Elliott was arrested in the 1500 block of Rand at 7:26 p.m.

According to the arrest report officers responded to the Rand address for a report of a man brandishing a gun and possibly domestic battery. Officers spoke with the victim who stated she walked into her home and the locks were changed.

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