UPDATE: The missing woman has been located, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating an endangered missing person. Madeline Delaney, 37, was reported missing by a loved one and last seen around FISH in Carson City, Nevada on 138 East Long Street at 11:30 a.m. on July 20, 2021.

Minden - The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has declared a State of Emergency as a precautionary action due to the Tamarack Fire burning in parts of Alpine County, California, Lyon County, Nevada and Douglas County, Nevada. The declaration will be submitted to the State of Nevada and will allow regional partners to speed up the delivery of resources required to respond more effectively to the emergency and meet the needs of the community.

UPDATE 3:30PM: Governor Sisolak declares a state of emergency in Douglas County in response to the ongoing fire. Go here for the declaration of emergency.

UPDATE 3:14PM: Alpine County has finalized the structure damage report and interactive map for Alpine residents to check the status of their structures from the fire. The map can be found here https://www.alpinecountyca.gov/593/Maps. According to Tamarack Fire Information, the map will be updated every 24 hours.

UPDATE 9:27AM: The U.S. Forest Service reports the Tamarack fire has now grown to 58,417 acres and that estimated containment of the fire is August 31. The fire remains 4 percent contained as of Friday morning.
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The Tamarack Fire has crossed US 395 in Douglas County and has grown 2,500 acres. Additionally, power to the line that provides electricity to the Coleville and Walker area has been instructed to be turned off at the request of the Tamarack Fire Incident Command Center, according to Liberty Utilities Lake Tahoe.

On Wednesday, Carson City Sheriff's Office traffic deputies were participating in a Joining Forces operation, looking for traffic violations and specifically for distracted driving violations.

Outdoor activities and concerts are plentiful this weekend as July flashes by and smoke-filled skies enter the Carson City area. As of Thursday, all events below are happening as scheduled but are subject to last minute changes.

Carson City Health and Human Services reports in its weekly update Thursday that there are three deaths, 99 new cases and 57 recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region from July 15 through July 21, 2021.

UPDATE: The fire was declared extinguished as of 2:37 p.m., according to a Carson City Fire Department battalion chief. The cause is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Thursday afternoon to a structure fire in the 3100 block of Baker Drive.

UPDATE 2:44PM: Guided escorts on Highway 395 in south Douglas County were allowed to happen briefly this afternoon before being stopped completely as gusty winds picked up, pushing the fire closer to Highway 395 and homes in the Topaz Ranch Estate area. The residences threatened are in the evacuation zone.
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The Tamarack Fire has expanded to 50,129 acres as of approximately 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, according to updates from InciWeb. The fire now has four percent containment with a total of 1,219 personnel working on the scene.

Smoke from the Tamarack, Dixie, and Bootleg wildfires around the region continue to bring hazy skies and poor air quality to the Carson City area, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. The worst conditions remain immediately downwind of fires.

UPDATE 6:45PM: Forward progress stopped on this brush fire, according to Truckee Meadows Fire. Expect delays as crews mop up.
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UPDATE: According to Truckee Meadows Fire Twitter, Galena bridge has lane reductions and is at a slow pace as fire crews work to suppress the fire. A Nevada Department of Transportation traffic camera shows progress being made on the fire.
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Truckee Meadows Fire and Carson City Fire Department were called Wednesday evening to a brush fire in Washoe Valley off of I-580 near the Galena Creek Bridge.

RENO, NV - July 21, 2021 - Artist Selena Valenti cordially welcomes you to an evening reception at Reno Art Works Studio 2035 Gallery on August 19th, from 5-7 pm. This month long solo exhibition will feature a unique collection of surrealist oil paintings. Both original works and fine art limited editions will be on display and for sale with the artist in attendance.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a structure fire at a Tiger Drive mobile home off of Hot Springs Road.

Miles Construction of Carson City turns 35 years old and is giving back to the communities that made their success possible. Miles "35 Days of Giving" kicks off this month providing nonprofit groups in Carson City, Douglas County, Fernley and Dayton with gift cards to support their respective missions. Gift cards are purchased from local businesses, further supporting the community’s small businesses who have struggled through the past year’s shutdowns.

One Way Street band will be performing live this Friday, July 23 in Bob McFadden Plaza in Carson City from 6 to 9:30 p.m. McFadden Plaza is located at 223 W. Third Street.

Las Vegas, NV- Division of Industrial Relations Administrator Victoria Carreón has appointed William Gardner as Chief Administrative Officer of the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) effective July 19, 2021. He will be responsible for leading the state’s efforts to ensure safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.

UPDATE: A Carson City Fire Department battalion chief on scene reports the fire was knocked down at 9:15 a.m.
Motorists can expect delays. The cause is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday morning to a structure fire in the 1600 block of North Carson Street.

Voluntary evacuations were issued Tuesday night for residents in Leviathan Mine Road and Holbrook Junction areas. Residents can go to Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center, which is designated as an evacuation site, according to Douglas County officials. Emergency warnings have been sent to cell phones followed by emergency personnel warnings.

MINDEN — The evacuation location for large animal has changed from the Douglas County Fairgrounds to the Carson City Fairgrounds at Fuji Park in south Carson City.

The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series presented by The Change Companies is back and better than ever. So grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to experience the power of free, live music to bring our community together.

Learn email marketing for business growth this Wednesday July 21, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Adams Hub in Carson City. Growing your email list is one of the best ways to grow your business.

MINDEN — Douglas County is asking the following communities to be on the alert and start preparing for potential evacuations.

The Carson City School District reopened its doors to students and faculty last school year after a six-month summer break. However, this reopening didn’t come without stipulations, as both students and teachers prepared for changes such as hybrid learning and face coverings inside of buildings.

A 58-year-old man was arrested July 16 for suspicion of unlawful use of an emergency number, a gross misdemeanor offense, after reporting his vehicle stolen to Carson City 911 dispatch after it had been impounded by sheriff's deputies due to multiple traffic violations.

About 70 to 80 percent of the population experiences back pain at some point in their lives. Often, you can address back pain at home and get it to subside in a few days or weeks. Help move the healing process along with these tactics.

1. Adjust your posture.
Slouching or slumping affects your alignment, flexibility, and joint movement. Instead: