Carson City firefighters were called shortly before 6:30 p.m. Thursday to a structure fire in an attic in the 1400 block of Sonoma Street.
Firefighters on scene report smoke coming from the attic of the home. Carson City Sheriff's Office patrol deputies were directing traffic. Three Carson City fire engines were deployed, one with a spotlight.

It is unknown at this time if anyone was inside or if any injuries were reported.

Carson City fire and rescue crews responded Thursday afternoon to a report of a two-vehicle accident up Spooner in the westbound lane of Highway 50. The accident was reported at 3:52 p.m.

Carson City residents Karen Abowd and Mary Fischer, will be honored tonight at The Atlantis Hotel and Casino, when they receive the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada’s 2013 TRIUMPHANT Awards.

Karen Abowd will receive the Environmental Leader award for her work with The Greenhouse Project, a non-profit community greenhouse located on Carson High School’s campus that teaches sustainability and new agricultural principals and produces food for the community. Mary Fischer will receive the Community Service award for her work with Gardeners Reclaiming Our Waysides (G.R.O.W.), a non-profit she founded in 1997 with the purpose of beautifying area roadways using landscaping and art.

A 49-year-old Carson City man was jailed on multiple misdemeanor charges, plus a felony warrant for grand larceny issued out of Lyon County. Drake Vancleave was arrested in the 1500 block of North Carson Street on Wednesday, at 8:26 p.m.

According to the arrest report, officers patrolling the area noticed a GMC Suburban driven by Vancleave didn't have a front license plate mounted in the front license plate bracket. The windshield of the GMC was also cracked.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street. Go here for the agenda and here for live coverage via Access Carson City Television. The agenda is also listed below.

With winter weather creeping around the corner, and with many California waters closed for the year as of November 15, this is an annual reminder for those fishermen who are done fishing for the year.

Many of you prefer not to fish during the winter months or have absolutely no interest in ice fishing, so this article is specifically written for you. (Hmmm, come to think of it, this article is also worth reading by those of you who plan to continue fishing until the weather warms back up, again).

Beefed up patrolling throughout Carson City on Sunday and Tuesday nights led to two arrests and 53 citations issued, reports Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Scott McDaniel.

A DUI checkpoint Sunday night at Stewart and Spear streets led to one person being arrested for driving under the influence, 24 citations issued for traffic violations, and one vehicle towed, said McDaniel.

On Tuesday night a saturation patrol of William Street and Fairview Drive led to the arrest of one person on a warrant, 29 citations issued, and five vehicles towed.

A burned out license plate and tail light on a vehicle led to the arrest of a two early Wednesday morning, with a 19-year-old woman facing felony drug charges.

Officers patrolling the area stopped the vehicle near the intersection of Northridge and Roop streets shortly before midnight after seeing the violations and made contact with the driver, Shayla Marie Feber and an 18-year-old male passenger.

Richard Leonard Monson Sr., 83, of Gardnerville, passed away on November 16, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations (775) 888-6800. …

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Nov. 16, 1920 - Nov. 18, 2013 Dorothea “Dottie” M. Radabaugh passed away November 18, 2013 at her home in Carson City, NV. Dottie was born November 16, 1920 in Mar...

Sep. 10, 1925 - Nov. 16, 2013 Gloria Belle Smith, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend passed into her heavenly reward on November 16th, 2013 at...

Mary Bradley, 61, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013. Arrangements are in the care of Ross, Burke and Knobel (775) 323-3154. …

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Charter Communications in Carson City will soon enjoy access to more than 150 high definition (HD) channels as part of an all-digital upgrade.

On December 3, Charter will clear all analog signals from its local network, making way to add more than 120 new HD channels in Carson City and neighboring Storey and Lyon counties. Customers will have access to more than 150 HD channels once Charter completes its move to an all-digital network.

Creativity goes wild this week as the Friends of the Carson City Library hosts its annual Home for the Holidays Handmade Gifts and Creations Sale from Thursday through Saturday at the Carson City Library auditorium.

There'll be plenty of unique creations, handmade accessories, stocking stuffers and ideal gifts for the holiday season, plus raffle prizes too.

In loving memory of Janet Carol Smith, who passed away on November 5, 2013. Janet loved horses, was a barrel racer, roper and race horse trainer. Her other hobbies were gard...

Adalane “Jackie” Sandes, 85, passed away November 17, 2013 in Carson City, NV. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial (775) 882-1766. …

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Nov. 9, 1986 - Nov. 13, 2013 SSgt Michael Landis, passed away in Tampa, Florida on November 13, 2013. Mike was born in Fallon November 9, 1986. He attended school...

Carson City placed third in the nation among local government websites and digital technology serving a population of 75,000 and under, according to the national research firm Center for Digital Government.

The ranking is behind Palo Alto, Calif., and Fayetteville, Ark., and marks the fourth consecutive year the city's website, Carson.org has ranked in the Center's top 10 list. The Center serves as an advisory institute that focuses on information technology policies and best practices.

The Salvation Army of Carson City is in need of turkeys for needy families. Each year hundreds of families without enough money rely on the Salvation Army for their holiday dinner.

Agencies such as FISH, Ron Wood, Douglas County Food Bank, Tahoe Community Food Bank, and Washoe Valley Food Bank also receive turkeys from the Salvation Army to help with clients in need. This has been made possible for the past 14 years by Mike’s Pharmacy of Carson City who has planned their 15th annual Turkey Round Up this coming Friday from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.

CARSON CITY – The official web site for a campaign that will revolutionize HIV/AIDS prevention and care in Nevada, betonthisnv.org launched Tuesday.

Time to dig out the blades from the garage, lace them up and head to downtown Carson City for a frosty, icy wintertime tradition.

The Arlington Square Ice Rink will skate its way into the 2013-2014 season beginning Friday, Nov. 29. The facility is located at the corner of North Carson Street and West Robinson Street across from the Carson Nugget. The facility offers skate rentals, a warming tent, snacks and beverages and plenty of thrills for the family.

A Dayton man was booked into Carson City Jail Monday and faces a felony warrant charge of embezzlement. Sergio Joseph Torres, 24, had an outstanding warrant for his arrest from Nov. 18, 2007, for the alleged crime of embezzlement of value from $250 to $2,500, a category C felony. Bail: $5,000.

David T. Schultz, 71, of Washoe Valley, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2013. …

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Opal Marie Monson, 77 of Gardnerville Nv, passed away on November 16,2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 775-888-6800 …

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