A single-vehicle accident tonight in Carson City on Highway 50 has traffic tied up near China East restaurant.

The car accident, reported at 5:49 p.m., happened moments after a CareFlight helicopter had landed at Carson High School to pick up a patient who, in a separate incident, fell at their home near the Carson City Fire Station and experienced possible life-threatening injuries.

Carson City authorities made four driving under the influence-related arrests and responded to a number of fights and domestic violence disputes overnight and into the early New Year's morning.

Revelry remained relatively calm until after midnight where deputies responded to a number of fights at various locations around town, said Carson City Patrol Captain Tom Crawford. There were no significant traffic issues or accidents, he added.

A fast-moving weather system may produce snow showers early this morning in the Carson City and Carson Valley regions, according to the National Weather Service and Carsonweather.com.

A winter weather advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Saturday. The heaviest snowfall may happen between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. with accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with higher amounts in the foothills and Sierra. Because of frigid temperatures, the storm is expected to produce snow on all the valley floors.

Guest Speaker District Attorney Neil Rombardo and others will address the group at noon Prescription Drug Abuse and other new and dangerous substance abuse by youth.

A hot air balloon rises over Carson City on the last morning of 2010.

Plans to install solar panels at five Carson City schools can proceed on schedule, a district court judge ruled today.

Carson City District Court Sr. Judge Deborah Agosti said it was her opinion that the Carson City School District acted within the scope of the law when it came to a joint bid opportunity with the city of Sparks to install the panels.

On Monday the Northern Nevada Building and Construction Trades Council filed a petition in Carson City District Court to stop progress on the nearly $11 million project.

Good news for Carson City NV Energy customers. The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has approved an overall decrease in electric rates for NV Energy’s Northern Nevada electric customers effective Saturday, Jan. 1.

For the typical residential customer using 745 kilowatt hours of electricity per month, it means a decrease of approximately 1.8 percent or $1.57 per month from $87.97 to $86.40.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will hear an appeal of the planning commission's decision to allow ground-mounted solar panels to be placed near Seeliger Elementary School, at the board's first meeting of the new year on Thursday, Jan. 6.

The board will also hear from the city's finance director about the condition of each fund in the treasury, as well as a making appointments to city committees.

The inauguration of Nevada's 29th governor, Brian Sandoval, will begin on Sunday with a celebration of arts in Carson City and then continue on Monday with the official ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on the steps of the state capitol.

Beginning on Sunday, Jan. 2, from 1 to 5 p.m., cultural organizations in downtown Carson City will open their doors to offer free music and dance performances, demonstrations by traditional artists, visual arts and history exhibitions, children’s activities and shopping opportunities.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEVapn3XjwU

Millions of dollars in solar energy projects slated for the Carson City School District hang in the balance after a lawsuit was filed on Monday by a Nevada construction union.

The Northern Nevada Building and Construction Trades Council filed a petition in District Court to stop Carson City School District’s plan to build solar energy arrays at five separate school locations in Carson City. A hearing is set for Thursday, 9 a.m. in Carson City District Court.

A teenage suspect wanted in the Sunday stabbing of a high school girl was apprehended near his home this morning, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

Suspect John "Nubs" Linville, 17, was found in the East Carson City neighborhood of Surrey Lane at around 11:15 this morning. Witnesses were key to the boy's arrest, Furlong said, adding the boy gave up.

"I'm very pleased with the investigation," Furlong said.

Carson City authorities are looking for a John "Nubs" Linville, 17, who allegedly stabbed his 16-year-old ex-girlfriend, and then shot at her father, Sheriff Ken Furlong reports.

Linville reportedly had been arguing with his ex-girlfriend throughout the day before going to her home at about 9:30 on Sunday night in the 1500 block of Walker Drive, Furlong said.

He allegedly confronted the girl on her porch and stabbed her in the back shoulder blade, causing a minor injury. The girl's father reportedly heard the commotion and confronted Linville, who pulled out a gun. During the struggle, the gun went off and the bullet apparently hit the father in the chest and fell to the floor, causing only a powder burn on the victim, Furlong said. The knife, gun and bullet have all been recovered.

Linville is described as 5' 11" tall, and missing his left arm from a birth defect.

If you have information, contact sheriff's dispatch at (775) 887-2500.

Start the New Year off right with an extended day at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe on Friday, Dec. 31. Enjoy a torchlight parade, food, drinks, fire pits, and an early fireworks show before continuing your festivities down the hill. 
Events are as follows:
4 p.m. - Fire pits and beverages
4:15 p.m. - Snowcat Parade
5:15 p.m. - Torchlight Parade

"True Grit" is a 2010 remake to the 1969 film which starred John Wayne, written and directed by the Jeff and Ethan Coen. It is the second adaptation of Charles Portis' 1968 novel of the same name. The film stars Jeff Bridges as U.S. Marshal Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn and Hailee Steinfeld as Mattie Ross with Texas Rager Matt Damon and bad guy Josh Brolin.

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to take advantage of the Arlington Square Ice Rink for free on Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Chamber will pay entrance fees and skate rental for anyone who wants to use the ice rink during those sessions.

For at least two days a pilot has flown his or her airplane over Carson City in the afternoons displaying their message of Christmas. If anyone knows who the pilot is, sign in, chime in and tell us.

Otherwise as above, so below: Merry Christmas everyone!

More Pogonip on the fly from a cyclist's perspective can be found in the latest entry by Jeff Moser at BikeCarson.com. Check out these awesome photos from this morning.

The Nevada Appeal reports today of the apparent overnight jail suicide of a man suspected in a November sexual assault. Rodrigo Enrique Romero, 20, was found dead in his jail cell on Wednesday night.

Here's the latest regarding the helicopter incident over Lake Tahoe earlier this year and the youtube video below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYExH8hpgXI

A white day-after Christmas may be in store as another cold-air storm system is expected to move into the Carson City region, according to the National Weather Service in Reno and Carsonweather.com.

Low pressure from the Gulf of Alaska will move into the Western Nevada region by this weekend bringing periods of snow and gusty winds, especially on Christmas night into Sunday, according to the weather service.

By Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov.-elect Brian Sandoval today announced he will appoint Lucas Foletta as his general counsel.
As a former assistant U.S. attorney for the district of Nevada, Foletta has prosecuted mortgage fraud and identity theft matters on behalf of the U.S. government. A graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law, Foletta is also a former law clerk to Sandoval when he served previously as a federal judge.

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The Northern Nevada Development Authority will host Tim Crowley, Nevada Mining Association president at its Jan. 26 Breakfast Meeting.
Crowley will share insights on mining contributions to the state's gross domestic product - at around three percent - and explain how critically important the industry is to Nevada's economy.