Homeless programs in Carson City and Fallon among Nevada cities to receive $13.4M in HUD grants

As you drive through Carson City today, the flags at half-mast are a somber reminder of the lives lost during the attack on the World Trade Center. If you’d like some time to reflect, the memorial in Mills Park is the perfect setting. Learn how to lend a hand to the next generation during a volunteer workshop at the Senior Citizen’s Center: reading help is needed and the volunteer commitment is only one hour a week. They say laughter is the best medicine, and funny-lady Kat Simmons is the prescription.

A low pressure system off the California coast will provide western Nevada, Carson City and the eastern Sierra with the conditions ripe for thunderstorm development Monday through Wednesday mainly in the afternoon/evening hours with the strongest storms on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 11-17, 2017. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road/utility work. Please follow detours.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday evening to a motor vehicle crash near the Maverik gas station at East College Parkway and the 3900 block of Highway 50 East.

A 29-year-old man was arrested Saturday for felony suspicion of being a convicted person in possession of body armor and misdemeanor disorderly conduct, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

On September 13, Carson High School will open its doors a little wider and longer for a back to school night like no other. Open House, Open Hearts is a community event focused on building bridges to local services for teens and their families, increasing parent and guardian engagement at CHS, and celebrating the community, creativity and diverse talents of Carson City.

Participants in the 5K Walk for Suicide Prevention walk through downtown Carson City Saturday morning to help raise awareness about suicide. Partnership Carson City, the Nevada Coalition for Suicide Prevention and the Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention co-host the event to educate the community about resources available for people suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts, as well as give support for their families.

Nevada’s first ever Progressive Agriculture Safety Day arrived at Mills Park in Carson City Saturday bringing a variety of safety topics to the entire community.

Two men were arrested on charges following a traffic stop Friday night in the area of Anderson and William streets, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

With harvest time upon us, you may find you are blessed with a bounty of late summer treats such as zucchini, potatoes, tomatoes and more. Or, as fruit ripens on your fruit trees, are you finding you have more apples than you need or know what to do with? Perhaps you have too many grapes? If nature has rewarded you with plenty, would you like to share it with your community?

Come cheer on both the Junior and Adult teams of Carson Victory Rollers this Sunday as they usher in a new school year and raise money for the Carson City Recreation Division Kid's Klub! See some awesome derby and help this great organization as all the kids head back to school.

The man accused of firing shots into the home of Carson City Judge John Tatro, and later attempting to firebomb his residence, will face trial after evidence was presented at this week's three-day preliminary hearing, according to the Carson City District Attorney's Office.

UPDATE 1:25PM: The fire in a storage lot area off of Arrowhead Drive is under control, burning around a half-acre, said Carson City Fire Department Chief Sean Slamon. No additional resources are needed.
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UPDATE 1:12PM: Firefighters have made progress on the fire, knocking down much of the flames. The fire started in a storage lot area. Two older vehicles parked in the storage lot area were damaged. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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The Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Friday afternoon to a brush fire in the 5400 block of Arrowhead Drive.

The Sixth Annual Feds Feed Families Food Drive to benefit the hungry in Carson City brought in 2,722 pounds of food in August, including 1,346 pounds of fresh produce at the Third Street Farmer's Market. All donations benefitted families and individuals served by the Ron Wood Family Resource Center and Friends In Service Helping, also known as FISH.