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Hot weather returns to Carson City this weekend
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 10:03am

After a couple weeks of average summer temperatures, Carson City and Northern Nevada will likely experience another heat wave at the end of the week. Strong high pressure will build over eastern California and western Nevada Friday and persist through the weekend, the National Weather Service reports.

Grace period ends: Off Highway Vehicle registration now required in Nevada
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 9:38am

People who own off road vehicles in Nevada are now required to register them with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. The new registration law took effect in July of 2012, but people who bought vehicles before that were given a grace period of one year to get them registered. That grace period is now over.

Carson City, Lyon County agencies make United Way grant list
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - 9:23am

Carson City and Lyon County nonprofit agencies have partnered with the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra for a second round of funding.

The Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada, Friends in Service Helping (FISH) Community Chest, Healthy Communities Coalition, Central Lyon Youth Connections, Lyon County Human Services were named as grant recipients through various partnerships, for the 2012-13 fiscal year.

In all, more than $1.3 million will be distributed to Northern Nevada agencies, said United Way spokesman Scott Walquist.

Don Q's fishing report for week of July 17-23
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 11:05pm

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and stream in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of July 17-23. Be sure to pack sunscreen, plenty of cold beverages and your fishing license.

Carson City Library Summer Reading Program
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 7:39pm

Archaeologist Patti DeBunch, with EETZA Research Associates, speaks to a group of kids at the Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada, in Carson City, Nev., on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. The event was co-sponsored by the Carson City Library as part of the Summer Reading Program.
Photo by Cathleen Allison / Nevada Photo Source

Motorcycle crash sends one to hospital via Care Flight
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 6:45pm

A motorcycle crash victim was taken by CareFlight after an accident Tuesday night near the intersection of Carson and Colorado streets in Carson City.

The motorcycle rider reportedly went over the top of the vehicle, landing on the pavement. They were conscious and moving around but appeared also have had seriously injuries.

The crash was reported at 5:29 p.m. The victim was taken to Renown Medical Center in Reno. His injuries are unknown at this time.

The Nevada Highway Patrol and Carson City Fire Department responded.

Give blood Friday at Carson City Toyota, enter for chance to win Toyota Corolla S
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 1:29pm

Dick Campagni's Carson City Toyota-Scion will hold a blood drive with United Blood Services Bloodmobile this Friday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

If you donate blood you can enter to win a 2013 Toyota Corolla S.  Set your appointment by logging on to www.bloodhero.com. Put in the code CARSON TOYOTA.

Carson City Toyota Scion is located at 2590 South Carson Street.

Felony grand larceny charge added after truck theft in Carson City Smith's parking lot
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 12:38pm

A 31-year-old Reno woman faces a felony charge of grand larceny after Carson City deputies were able to look at surveillance video that showed her taking a 2005 Dodge truck on July 10 from the parking lot at Smith's.

Carson City man jailed after throwing rocks, punching ATM machine
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 11:54am

A 52-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday after admitting to throwing rocks and punching an ATM machine causing about $13,000 in damage.

Russell James White faces a felony charge, destruction of property. He was arrested at 5:13 p.m. in the 1800 block of Camille.

According to the arrest report, officers responded to the Wells Fargo Bank in the 1500 block of East William in reference to destruction of an ATM machine.

Flamingo Flocking Season
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 10:25am

Surprise someone with a front yard full of bright, pink flamingos! For a donation, you can have a flock of flamingos migrate to just about any Carson City residential front lawn.

When you order flocking, members of the Flamingo Flocking crew, the "Flockers", will deliver approximately 12 to 60 birds to unsuspecting yards to where they have been directed to roost, usually arriving unnoticed in the cloak of darkness.

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