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Potted plant that spontaneously ignited determined as cause of Saturday apartment fire
Monday, May 13, 2013 - 11:13pm

A fire that destroyed four apartment units at the Parkway Plaza complex Saturday was caused by spontaneous ignition of a potted plant on a wood deck, Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi said.

Carson City man admits to burning down his own home
Monday, May 13, 2013 - 10:40pm

A 51-year-old Carson City man faces arson charges in the Sunday fire that destroyed his home in the 1400 block of Siskiyou Drive. No one was injured in the blaze.

Children's Museum announces Facebook contest to mark 25th anniversary
Monday, May 13, 2013 - 4:08pm

In conjunction with our 25th anniversary and birthday celebration, the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City is sponsoring a contest featuring the "Like" button on Facebook.

Aha Moment Tour 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013 - 1:11pm

PJ Degross, founder of the webofsupport.com, gets ready for her interview for the 2013 Aha Moment Tour this morning at the Carson City Library. The mobile TV studio will be in town today and tomorrow (May 13 & 14) - recording Americans' aha moments in a 20-city and 7,300-mile tour. The public is invited to drop by at the library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or go to mutualofomaha.com/aha for more information.
Photo by Cathleen Allison/NevadaPhotoSource.com

Summer kickoff party on Sunday at Boys and Girls Club in Carson City
Monday, May 13, 2013 - 12:08pm

The Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada will hold a kickoff Carson City summer party on Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The free community barbecue will feature a Bounce house, games and activities, parent membership orientations and discounted memberships.

The Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada is located at 1870 Russell Way in Carson City.
See the flier below.

Nevada Indian Commission's Rupert appointed to national tourism board
Monday, May 13, 2013 - 11:37am

Growing up as an American Indian of Pauite and Washoe descent, learning to make baskets and cradleboards and the joy of gardening from her elders, Sherry Rupert took her heritage for granted.

AAA to honor Carson City fire personnel Friday
Monday, May 13, 2013 - 11:24am

CARSON CITY – It’s AAA to the rescue. The membership-based organization known for its century-old roadside assistance will honor local rescue and emergency personnel during a party scheduled for May 17 at its Carson City location.

The event is slated for 11am to 3pm at 2901 S. Carson St. (between the Super 8 motel and Dodge dealership off Highway 395 on the south end of town.)

UPDATE: Woman reported by family and friends as missing returns home safe
Monday, May 13, 2013 - 9:48am

A 21-year-old Carson City woman who friends and family reported missing has returned home and is safe, according to her father. The woman was reported missing after she did not return from Lake Tahoe, her father said.

Murphy the 'miracle dog' left for dead is adopted
Monday, May 13, 2013 - 8:40am

Murphy the miracle dog was adopted by Honey Tapley and family on Thursday, May 9.

Honey was one of the good samaritans who stopped to help him after he had been hit on Highway 50 in Mound House and left for dead.

Fire destroys Carson City home; man in custody; second residential fire in 24 hours
Sunday, May 12, 2013 - 7:08pm

UPDATE: KOLO Channel 8 Reno reports that a fire Sunday night was intentionally set and a man is in custody. Investigators told the news station that the man was distraught and attempted to commit suicide when he lit the fire to the home. He escaped and no one else was injured.

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A Carson City home was destroyed by fire Sunday, the second such fire in a residential area in just over 24 hours.

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