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Carson City detectives seek man who attempted to use counterfeit money at casino

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying a subject involved in a fraud that happened at a local casino.

On August 28, 2020 an unknown male attempted to pass a counterfeit bill at Cactus Jacks Casino in Carson City. The subject is described as a Native American male with short hair wearing a white tank top and mask.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Dispatch (775) 887-2008, Investigation Division, Detective Erin McMahon (775) 283-7858, Lieutenant Daniel Gonzales (775) 283-7850, or Secret Witness (775) 322-4900. Refer to Case No. 2020-4985.

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A Vietnam War-era combat helicopter turned into an art exhibit was on display Sunday at the Carson City Community Center.

A Carson City mother is urging parents to talk to their children about identifying rattlesnakes and warning them not to pick them up after her son was hospitalized Saturday due to a bite from a baby rattler.

Charter Communications customers in Carson City, Douglas and Lyon County report a disruption in telephone and other services since before 7 a.m. Sunday.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Sunday morning to a vehicle accident involving a juvenile pedestrian in the 1200 block of La Loma Drive in East Carson City.

UPDATE 10:50AM: Power has been mostly restored to areas around Carson Valley in Douglas County. There are around 98 customers without power in the Buckeye Road, East Valley Road areas. NV Energy says power should be restored by 11 a.m.
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NV Energy reports several power outages Sunday morning affecting more than 4,500 customers in Douglas County and a handful in Carson City.

The Carson High School HOSA, Future Health Professionals had a Health Career Display Competition with 34 teams from 3 Health Science II classes. Each was judged on the display board’s information, artistic value and originality as well as a 5 minute oral presentation.

Carson City's hometown roller derby team held its Fall Brawl competition Saturday evening at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion.

The Fox Brewpub broke out the beer and the lederhosen Saturday on Bob McFadden Plaza in downtown Carson City to celebrate Oktoberfest.

Motorcycles of all makes and models coasted to Carson City during the annual Battle Born Harley Davidson 2017 Street Vibrations Fall Rally.

Detectives with the Carson City Sheriff's Office have made an arrest in the case of an early morning shooting incident that occurred Saturday along U.S. Highway 50 East, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

There was a fatal motorcycle crash on U.S. 50 about a mile east of Spooner Summit just before noon Saturday, The east bound lane was closed for about three hours as emergency personnel responded to the scene and conducted an investigation.

A public survey conducted for Eagle Valley Golf Course is open now through Oct. 9 to obtain community feedback and input on the municipal operation in East Carson City.

A fundraiser to help area resident Mark Lindquist battle Stage IV Colon Cancer is taking place on Telegraph Square in downtown Carson City Saturday with a pub crawl event.

Dozens of spectators and participants released balloons Saturday morning on Bob McFadden Plaza in downtown Carson City to recognize a loved one lost to suicide.

Summer has come to a close, and with it, the annual Third and Curry Farmer's Market held all-season long in downtown Carson City.

A single motorcycle accident with unknown injuries has been reported by emergency dispatch at Goni Road and East College Parkway.

A Carson City woman was arrested Friday afternoon at 2:27 p.m. in the area of Pheasant and Fairview drives for felony child neglect, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City emergency crews are responding to a motorcycle accident in the southbound lanes of Interstate 580, according to reports from emergency dispatch.

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With all the motorcycles on the road, you may be looking for some peace and quiet. Luckily, it’s fee-free day at all of the Nevada State Parks. Load up the kids, pack a picnic, at head to the great outdoors. Don’t miss out on the last-of-the-season Farmers Market at Third and Curry, stock up on local honey and load your basket with yummy stuff. Oktoberfest takes over the McFadden Plaza at 3 p.m. Bavarian and German beers, authentic food, and live music await. Keep reading for everything the area has to offer.

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After serving 7 years and approaching the completion of 2 terms in office as Ward 1 Carson City Supervisor, Karen Abowd announced Friday that she will not seek another term.

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Beautiful Friday night sky.

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