Evacuations lifted for Topaz Ranch Estates and Topaz Lake; warning lifted for Smith Valley

Anytime there is wind, there are outages, at least in our neck of the woods.

As of 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning, approximately 40 NV Energy Customers are without power in Carson City and Washoe Valley with damage to equipment being the cause.

According to NV Energy, all power to the three equipment points should be restored by 12:30 p.m.

The areas in Carson City lost power around 5:45 a.m. and 7:22 a.m., while Washoe Valley’s outage occurred around 7:21 a.m.

Nevada Humanities has announced the book selections for its statewide 2020 Nevada Reads program. Nevada Reads is a statewide book club that invites Nevadans to read selected works of literature and then come together in their communities to share ideas and perceptions inspired by the books they have read.

Ohio’s potent rushing attack held off Nevada’s late comeback bid in a 30-21 loss during the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Friday at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho.

UPDATE: As of 1:30 p.m. it appears the lanes have been reopened.

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Around 12:30 on Friday afternoon, an issue at the intersection of Spooner Junction and Carson Street is causing a traffic problem in the area, and many motorists are stuck in traffic.

Motorists should avoid the area or seek alternate routes if possible.

Updates on the what is causing the traffic back up to follow as information becomes available.

A 43-year-old man was arrested by Carson City deputies in the 5100 block of S. Carson Street Thursday evening for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, a stop sign violation, not using a turn signal, and using a private drive to avoid traffic control devices.

According to the report, Jeffery Royce Atkins was arrested by Special Enforcement Team deputies after observing a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign when turning into a grocery store parking lot from Koontz.

Deputies advised the driver also failed to use a turn signal when entering the lot.

Heading into the first weekend of 2020, there are several activities around the Carson City region lined over the next three days. Events include the Winter Round Up Run at Centennial Park, the Carson City Library 2020 Winter Reading Challenge, plus you can take a post-New Year's stroll while the weather is nice during Saturday's Downtown Carson City Wine Walk. Feel like getting in some laughs ahead of the weekend? Lisa Alvarado will perform Friday at the Carson Comedy Club. Read on. There's more.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors approved more than $809,000 in funding for a contract between the City and Four Point Engineering to provide necessary safety improvements at the Rifle and Pistol Range during the first Supervisor’s meeting of 2020 Thursday.

CARSON CITY — Did you know that wood-burning stoves are a significant source of harmful air pollution? The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, working with the University of Nevada, Reno’s Business Environmental Program, are excited to offer instant rebates to Carson City and Douglas County residents who replace their old wood-burning stoves through Nevada’s wintertime clean-heating rebate program.

The Pete Buttigieg presidential campaign will be in the spotlight at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon. With so many candidates still in the race, these luncheons afford a valuable opportunity for Democrats still undecided ahead of next month's precinct caucuses to listen to presentations by campaign representatives and ask hard questions on specific issues.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Thursday morning to the area of East Winnie and North Carson Street for a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.

Led by Zane Meeks’ spark off the bench, Nevada opened the 2020 year with a 67-61 victory over Colorado State on Wednesday at Lawlor Events Center in Reno.

Happy New Year, Carson City! Is one of your resolutions to allow more love into your life? Perfect! We've got the perfect love bug for you.

A 45-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of felony being a person prohibited of having a firearm, a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant and other offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's Office report states.

Carson Mall will be sponsoring a Family BINGO night for the pop-warner cheer squad to go to Nationals! The event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be able to be purchased. Prizes include gift cards, gift baskets and more.