The main mass of a rare meteorite observed in the skies over Carson City, Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe that exploded over California’s Sierra foothills in April 2012 will be preserved for current and future scientific discoveries, thanks to the collaborative efforts of five U.S. academic institutions.

U.S. Representative Mark Amodei will address the citizens of Carson City on Thursday, August 22 at 8 a.m. at the Silver Oak Executive Conference Center.

The event is being sponsored by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce and is open to all interested voters. Cost is $15 per person with advance reservations by calling (775) 882-1565.

During his vacation break from Congress, Amodei has been traveling northern Nevada to address his constituents and to bring them up-to-date on what is or is not happening in Washington, D.C.

The Lyon County Animal Services Division initiated an investigation of the Starlight Sanctuary in Silver Springs, due to complaints of mistreatment of horses. Officers viewed approximately 70 horses on the property.

Officers found appropriate feed and water for the animals and observed some horses that were underweight or had other health concerns. Animal Services has requested veterinarian to respond to the site to determine the health of the animals in question.

One person was flown by Care Flight with moderate injuries after a two vehicle crash Monday afternoon off of Highway 50 and Highlands Drive in Mound House, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported at 1:49 p.m. and involved a driver who failed to yield as they attempted to pull out from Highlands Drive onto the highway, colliding with a vehicle in the eastbound lane, said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen.

There were two people in each vehicle, one with moderate injuries who was taken by Care Flight and three others with claimed to minor injury, said Allen.