This past weekend the Carson City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Tiger Drive. During the fire investigation it was noted there were no smoke alarms in the home and most of the windows had been covered with gypsum wallboard on the inside and wood siding on the outside. Investigators determined the cause was accidental, due to electrical malfunction.

Quilt Legacy will host a grand opening of its new expanded Carson City store this Saturday, July 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will have discounts on fabric and quilting, class sign-ups, games, giveaways, refreshments, and show pricing on Handi Quilter accessories.

A heatwave will continue to build this week for the Carson City region and western Nevada, bringing temperatures that will peak this weekend to more than 100 degrees, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an Excessive Heat Watch from Saturday to Monday.

Music will be pouring through the streets this week in the capital city, and between the various concerts, there truly is something for everyone!

Saturday, July 10, 12:30pm at the Fourth Ward School in Virginia City, acclaimed sculptor, former resident of Sutro and raconteur, Greg Melton will be signing his new book "Pyramid Pony." Click on the flier for more information.

CARSON CITY — The ripple effects of Covid continue to strain the supply of lifesaving plasma even though it seems as if we’ve weathered the worst of the pandemic. Supply is low and donations are urgently needed. In effort to increase the ease of donations for the public, Grifols Biomat USA is opening another state-of-the-art donation center in Carson City at 915 Jack Valley Road, Carson City.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Monday night to the area of Smith's grocery store off William Street across from North Valley Street for a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.

Mama doe and her fawn spotted recently feeding and resting in the shade on the west side of Carson City.

Each Monday evening this summer through Aug. 23, Partnership Carson City is bringing its popular yoga class outdoors for free. The Wellness Yoga classes takes place at John Mankins Park, located at 3051 Oak Ridge Dr., Carson City starting at 5:30 p.m.

All the colors bursting in this July 4th bouquet of flowers.

There’s a new extended stay hotel in north Carson just off E. College Parkway at 972 Retail Court that will add to the many lodging offerings now available in Carson City.

Fire destroyed a Tiger Drive mobile home early Monday morning, with three adults and two dogs able to get out safely, according to a Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief.

Fireworks over Carson City on Sunday night celebrating the 4th of July.

The East Fork Fire burning 15 miles south of Gardnerville in the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is 30 percent contained as of Sunday evening, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

There is much to celebrate as Western Nevada College Foundation holds the annual Golf for Education Tournament this fall.

For one, the tournament — set for 9 a.m. on Sept. 24 — gives area golfers and businesses opportunities to assist students pursue degrees and certifications that will help Nevada’s economy as the college celebrates its 50th year of serving Northern Nevada communities.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 5-11, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Hot weather with isolated scattered afternoon showers will continue this Independence Day. Beginning Monday temperatures will climb to near 100 degrees and remain that way for the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service.

UPDATE 12:22PM: The U.S. Forest Service reports the East Fork Fire, burning in Alpine County 15 miles south of Gardnerville has consumed around 1,000 acres and is 15 percent contained.
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Carson City Fire Department crews working the Prison Hill Fire will spend Sunday reinforcing control lines and extinguishing any hot spots. The fire remains at 171 acres burned and 90 percent contained. The goal is 100 containment Sunday, according to CCFD.

History was made Friday night for Carson City, Nevada in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — Yes, you read that right — For the first time ever, two Western Nevada College Baseball alum took the field in the same game at the professional level.

Soroptimist International of Carson City installed its 2021-22 Board of Directors on June 26th at the home of its new president Cynthia Bunt. In the photo, left to right: Director Paula Guzman, Assistant Treasurer Mary Luster, Treasurer Didi Chaney, Recording Secretary Diana Fuzere, Director Dorothy Wingard, Corresponding Secretary Judy Smith, President-elect Jennifer Merideth, and President Cynthia Bunt.

Color fill the Friday evening sunset over Carson City.

UPDATE 1:03 p.m.: As of 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon the fire is still burning but it is being managed by ground crews. Large flames can still be seen. A helicopter returned to the scene at 1:07 p.m.

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On Friday just before 5 p.m., a thunderstorm moved into the valley, causing several dry lightning strikes to make contact throughout Carson City, leading to multiple brush fires in a short period of time.

The worst of which, which was deemed as high-priority by fire crews, was the fire which began at Prison Hill due to a lightning strike, which made contact at the top of the mountain and quickly began alighting on both sides.

Mile High Jazz Band will present “Red, White, and Blues,” a live, in-person performance on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. It’s an outdoor dinner show at Living the Good Life Bistro, 1480 N. Carson Street in Carson City.

UPDATE 8:45 a.m. Saturday: According to Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon, crews are still on scene at the Prison Hill Fire, but the fire is under control. Ground crews are currently taking care of hotspots before any afternoon winds might come up and cause additional flares.

At the height of the fire, 80 to 90 firefighters were on scene, including off-duty personnel who were called in to assist.

Roads near the fire will be reopening soon, said Slamon.

Two helicopters assisted ground crews, and Carson Fire “got a lot of help from our neighbors,” according to Slamon.

The fire burning near Brunswick Canyon is on BLM land is under their jurisdiction, said Slamon, while Carson City crews had to prioritize the Prison Hill fire and its imminent threat to the Buzzy’s Ranch neighborhood.

The Prison Hill fire burned around 200 acres, said Slamon.

Carson Now will continue to update as information becomes available.

UPDATE 7:45 p.m.; Carson River Road is being closed at 5th street. Please stay out of the area to keep the fire accessible to ground crews.

UPDATE 7:01 p.m.: Ground crews are in the hills while helicopters continue to attack the blaze from above.

UPDATE 5:57 p.m.: Rain moved in. Thunder and lightning still occurring.

UPDATE 5:44 p.m.: Voluntary evacuations underway for Gentry.

UPDATE 5:35 p.m.: An additional fire is being fought near Deer Run Road.

UPDATE 5:31 p.m.: Helicopters are assisting above Prison Hill fire.

UPDATE 5:17: A brush fire was reported at 5:17 p.m. east of 1677 Quail Lane in Carson City on a hillside.
The fire, which is reported to be spreading quickly, was caused by a lightening strike.
First Responders are being dispatched to the area.

UPDATE 5:03 p.m.: Carson River Road is being shut down from Fifth Street to Buzzy's Ranch Road. Additionally, no persons are being let into the area including residents.

UPDATE 4:56 p.m.: Fairview Drive is being shut down south of roundabout and north of the state prison.

UPDATE 4:52 p.m.: First responders are on-scene and having trouble accessing top of Prison Hill where fire is located. The flames are moving east-bound and no structures are reported to be ruined at this time.
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Just after 4:45 p.m. a brush fire was reported on Prison Hill in Carson City.

First responders are enroute to Prison Hill. It’s being reported as burning at the top of the mountain.