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A Care Flight air ambulance was dispatched Saturday night to the area of Race Track Road and Center Drive in south Carson City for a single vehicle rollover.

With help from smothering defense and a potent run game, Nevada football held on to a 19-13 win over the Weber State Wildcats on Saturday at Mackay Stadium.

The North Tahoe Invitational was held in Tahoe City, California on Friday, and the Sierra Lutheran Cross Country team ran their hearts out. The times are as follows:

UPDATE 11:27 a.m.: the fire appears to be located at the base of the water tower in Mound House in the northern foothills.

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Around 10:30 a.m. a bloom of smoke could be seen coming from Lyon County.

Just after 11 a.m. Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon confirmed Carson City firefighters were assisting in controlling the fire.

It’s exact location is unknown at this time. Updates to follow.

Help drive out hunger at the inaugural Fall Harvest Golf Classic! The tournament takes place Saturday, October 19th at the Dayton Valley Golf Course.

Hosted by Js’ Old Town Bistro and Duncan Golf Management, all proceeds benefit the Dayton Food Pantry, part of the Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties.

The Dayton Food Pantry provides food to more than 500 people a month, more than half of which are children and seniors. The Pantry also provides weekend meals to more than 200 school children through its Backpack Program.

Annual 4-H fundraiser - The 4 Paws Dog Club of Carson City will be selling homemade dog biscuits in various sizes on Saturday, September 21, from 9:00 to noon, at Benson’s Feed, 2750 Highway 50 East. All proceeds from the bake sale will support this outstanding youth club.

The Carson City Parks and Recreation department will host an interpretive hike tonight, September 14 from 6:00-8:00 pm.

This is the third annual Full Moon Sunset Hike. Hikers will be starting from the Koontz Lane Trailhead at Prison Hill and will be hiking up to the top to watch the Sunset over Carson.

A break will be had to rest and take photos and appreciate the sunset. Later, attendees will hike back down under the full moon.

Hikers will need to bring layers, close-toed shoes, a flashlight or headlamp, and plenty of water.

A 26-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 800 block of N. Carson Street for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and child endangerment.

Nevada Highway Patrol reported a fatal head-on crash Saturday morning on Highway 95A and Lyon County MM 27 (Wabuska). Two fatalities were confirmed, and both lanes were shut down while the fatal team was enroute.

As of 9:05 a.m., all travel lanes opened.

The names of the deceased and circumstances of the deaths have not been released as of yet.

Three cars, one on top of another, have been dumped illegally along East 6th Avenue in Sun Valley and deputies investigating the dumping are asking the public for any information that will help identify and locate the person or persons responsible.

Good morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to get hot again today with a high of 93, but don’t worry, as we get out further into the week the weather will turn more autumnal with highs in the 70s. It could be the last hot day for a while, at least until a freak 90s+ hot day in November followed by a week long blizzard, so enjoy it while it’s here!

Today on the docket we have the farmers market, a Celtic fair at Dangberg Ranch, craft shows, and more! Check below to see the events throughout the weekend:

Saturday, September 14

Fremont Elementary and local dignitaries hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony Friday, Sept. 13, to celebrate the newly added classrooms and square footage completed from construction over the summer.

The ceremony also helped kick off the school's annual Fall Festival where dozens of community partners, sponsors and the school offered information, food, a raffle with over 30 prizes, and tons of fun for students and families.

Presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders visited Carson City Friday and hosted a Town Hall in the gymnasium of the Carson City Community Center.

The senator spoke on several topics including health care, Wall Street, the criminal justice system, and more.

First responders were called to the area of John and Roop on a multiple vehicle accident.

According to dispatch the driver of the vehicle may have suffered a heart attack while operating his vehicle and crashed into several other vehicles.

Motorists should avoid the area if possible. One lane is currently blocked by responders.

Hello fellow anglers. We have a few things going on in our local area. For anglers that fish Topaz Lake, you have until the end of the month to wet a line. As of October 1st, the lake will be closed until January 1, 2020. There is some speculation into next years fishing season.

Have fun with Improv! We will use games, team-building exercises and basic improvisational acting structures. No experience necessary. Students will gain confidence on stage, employ public speaking skills, think quickly on their feet and create fun scenes out of thin air. They will put on a show for their families and friends during the last class.

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A minimum-security inmate that walked away from the Stewart Conservation Camp on August 18 has been recaptured as of Sept. 11.

According to the Nevada Department of Corrections, James Park, 50, was arrested Wednesday just after 10 p.m. after a confrontation with a security guard at an RV park in Reno.

According to the police report, two teenagers were arrested in a store parking lot in the 1900 block of N. Carson Street for engaging in a physical altercation while a two-month-old infant between them.

A 19-year-old transient man and an 18-year-old transient woman were booked on child neglect/endangerment and domestic battery first after several concerned citizens called deputies to respond to a fight. The reporting parties stated there was a man and a woman physically fighting in the parking lot and pulling an infant from each other during the fight.

The Ormsby House is now in escrow and the new owner has some interesting plans for what to do with Carson City's historic building.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region packed with excitement over the next three days. Events include the Silver State Art Festival at Fuji Park, suicide awareness walks in Carson City, a Celtic faire at Dangberg Home Ranch, the ninth annual Edible Pedal bike ride at Bowers Mansion, train rides in Virginia City and much more!

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!

Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.

Meetup at Foothill Dr just off of N Winnie Ln. Rides start at 5:30 PM and are open to all skill levels.

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!

Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.

Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Rd, Carson City, NV 89701, in the south parking lot, next to the Linear Ditch Trail.

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!

Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.

September 19 - Tahoe Rim Trail section beginning on north side of Hwy 50 at Spooner Summit. Meet at the Highway 50 Park and Ride where we will carpool up to the Spooner Summit trailhead.

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City! Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.

Pine Nuts Mountains. Meet in the OHV and Equestrian parking area on Sierra Vista Lane about 1.5 miles from Pinon Hills Drive.

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!

Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.

V&T Trail-Central. Meet in the parking area at the south end of Murphy Drive and Vanpatten Ave off of Combs Canyon Road.

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!

Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.

V&T Trail-Central. Meet in the parking area at the south end of Murphy Drive and Vanpatten Ave off of Combs Canyon Road.

Dozens of hot rods will roll into Carson City next week for the 9th annual Rockabilly Riot held at Mills Park. The event originally got its start in Reno but will be hosted for the 4th time here in Carson City.

The intersection at Robinson and Saliman is, for the majority of the day, reasonable and quick to get through. However, in the thirty minutes before Carson High School classes begin, and the thirty minutes after school lets out, it is one of the most frustrating intersections in the capital city.

There are nine lanes of traffic that have to navigate the four-way stop signs at this intersection, plus the hundreds of students using all four crosswalks.

On Thursday afternoon, ten minutes prior to school letting out at 2 p.m. and ending at 2:20 p.m., I observed the following:

A new Italian restaurant is reported to be taking the place of the Martin Hotel in Carson City after the Winnemucca-based basque restaurant closes up shop in late September.

Sen. Bernie Sanders will return to Nevada on Friday, Sept. 13 to host a town hall in Carson City, followed by a rally at the University of Nevada, Reno campus.

The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a 92-year-old Carson City woman who died in a vehicle crash Tuesday evening on Highway 50 East and Airport Road.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Donna Walden, President of GreenUP!, a nonprofit that has established a green dining district along Carson Street. The district's purpose is to help restaurants reduce all waste streams, with a strong focus on food waste. Accompanying her will be Angela Bullentini Wolf of Gather, who will describe that restaurant's experience implementing green practices.

Join us for a fun weekend at the Carson Nugget located at 507 N Carson Street in Carson City this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13-14, starting at 8 p.m. We have comedian Jill Maragos headlining the Carson Comedy Club and local band Escalade performing at The Loft all inside the Carson Nugget. Comedy tickets can be purchased at the Winners Club or at www.ccnugget.com!

Don't forget about our Triple Payouts drawings at 7PM/10PM. One lucky winner has a chance to TRIPLE their free play prize!

On Thursday morning, a military convoy led by veterans and military enthusiasts stopped at the Nevada Railroad Museum in Carson City after having already driven 150 miles that morning.

Steve Tackes

There will be a free, 2-hour seminar Sept. 23 at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, presented by Steve Tackes and Partner, Kaempfer Crowell.

Learn about the differences and benefits of Wills and Trusts. What are the alternatives for very small estates? How do
you choose a trustee? What is the role of probate? When someone dies do you know what to do?

Judge James T. Russell is a fourth generation Nevadan, and has been serving as a Carson City district court judge for over twelve years. This year, following in the footsteps of his relatives, Judge Russell has accepted the position of Grand Marshall for the Nevada Day Parade.

Bel Solé is the newest expansion of Carson City’s Bella Salon and Spa which is now offering a year-round boutique, all natural spray tanning, sugar-hair removal, and lash extensions.

They’ll be hosting their grand opening party on Saturday, Sept. 14 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at their location at 1910 E. College Parkway in Carson City.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect allegedly involved in elder exploitation. The suspect used an elderly woman's debit card, made several purchases and withdrew several hundred dollars in cash.

Several hundred made their way Wednesday evening to the 9-11 Memorial at Mills Park for a remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorists attacks on American soil, paying tribute to those who lost their lives with words, song, prayer and hope.

Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Wednesday night to a vehicle crash in the area of Highway 50 East and Lompa Lane.

Heading into Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, events around the capital city region include a morning hike at Lake Tahoe, a Healthy Communities meeting in Virginia City, a cross-country convoy of vintage military vehicles that will make a stopover at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, activities at the Carson City Library, book author presentations at the Nevada State Library and Archives and the Brewery Arts Center, food trucks at Mills Park and more. Enjoy the day.

Madison Larimer, left, and Cassandra Guy enjoy the Welcome BBQ, hosted by the Associated Students of Western Nevada at the Carson City campus on Wednesday. In addition to traditional barbecue, festivities included games, music and a Club Fair.

The opening line to Charles Dickens' “A Tale of Two Cities” is a fitting description of Sept. 11, 2001.

That fated Tuesday and the days immediately following it truly were, for those of us who witnessed the events unfold, altogether the worst of times and the best of times.

On the same day, we watched two jetliners burst into fireballs after striking both towers of the World Trade Center in Manhattan and dozens of heroic first responders run toward danger, putting themselves courageously in harm’s way to rescue people trapped inside.

Happy Wednesday Carson City! It’s a nice chilly almost-fall day and you know what would make it better? A snuggly fur-bud to curl up on the couch with!

Meet Buscemi. Buscemi is a nine year old Chihuahua who is looking for his "furever" home and yours seems like the perfect place.

Nevada Raider Nation - Carson City Chapter will host an Oakland Raiders vs Kansas City game watch at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15. The game watch will be held at Jimmy G's, 301 N. Carson St.

The death and destruction caused by terrorists at the World Trade Center and Pentagon 18 years ago remained close to people’s hearts and memories Wednesday during a memorial event at Western Nevada College in Carson City.

CARSON CITY — The Carson Nugget is pleased to announce that we are hosting a job fair on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to fill positions in full time, part time and seasonal capacities. All levels of experience are invited to attend the event which takes place in Alatte on the main floor of the casino on N. Carson Street.

Tyler Stafford is a Reno singer/songwriter with a fresh new album and plans to throw a killer party this Saturday to celebrate.

Our mission is to raise money to help fund suicide awareness and prevention. All of our proceeds are split in two and donated to our local scholarship (Jordan Woodward Memorial Scholarship) and the suicide prevention network.

CARSON CITY — Daytime single lane closures will take place on State Route 28 in the Incline Village area Tuesday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Sept. 26 as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves sections of roadway surface.

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