Carson City area road report for week of Sept. 30 to Oct. 6

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

— Pine Lane will be closed between Hot Springs Road and Hampton Drive, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

— Coffey Drive will be closed between Rabe Way and Center Drive, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

— Mountain Street will be closed between Washington Street and Caroline Street, Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— Washington Street will have intermittent block closures between Mountain Street and Ormsby Boulevard all week, travel delays up to 10 minutes should be anticipated

— Phillips Street will be closed at Washington Street, all week

— Elizabeth Street will be closed at Washington Street, all week

— Mountain Street at Washington Street will be closed, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., may have traffic holds, possible 10 minute delays

— Sunset Way will be closed at Washington Street, all week

— Richmond Avenue will be closed at Washington Street, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., travel delays up to 10 minutes should be anticipated

— Bulette Drive will be closed at Washington Street, all week

— Bunker Hill Drive will be closed at Washington Street, all week

Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
— Washington Street will have narrowed lanes with possible holds on traffic between Ormsby Boulevard and Division Street, all week, travel delays up to 10 minutes should be anticipated

— Washington Street will be reduced to a single lane, only westbound traffic will be permitted, between Phillips Street and Ormsby Blvd., Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— Hot Springs Road will have reduced lanes between Roop Street and Nye Lane, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

— Edmonds Drive will be reduced to a single lane between Clearview Drive and Bennett Avenue, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

— I-580 will have day and night-time lane closures and periodic ramp closures between East Lake Boulevard and Fairview Drive, through next year

— US 50 will have 24-hour single lane closures between Tahoe Golf Drive and Spooner summit, Monday through Saturday, travel delays between 10 and 30 minutes should be anticipated; lane closures expected through late November.

— US 50 will have lane reductions near Stateline from Sept. 30 to Oct. 11

— Longview Way will have narrowed lanes with possible holds on traffic between Waterford Place and Washington Street, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., travel delays up to 10 minutes should be anticipated.

Special Event: Many Nevada schoolchildren will take part in organized events to walk or bicycle to school on Oct. 2 in recognition of International Walk to School Day. Please slow down.

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A storm expected to move into the region Wednesday has prompted NV Energy to issue a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) Watch for southwest Carson City to Genoa and the Virginia City Highlands.

The power shut-off is possible Wednesday, Nov. 13 from approximately 10 a.m. to approximately 7 p.m.

With the passing of Chef Charlie Abowd, Saturday, the food drive he and Steve Funk, KNVC 95.1 FM Radio's general manager, kicked off Nov. 9, has been renamed the KNVC and Chef Charlie Abowd Memorial Turkey Drop Food Drive. The event will take place annually.

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team Fall Prescribed Fire Program continues for the next two weeks on Lake Tahoe’s eastern and southern shores, conditions and weather permitting.

Western Nevada is currently experiencing an above-average warm fall, as many are aware given the high temperatures we saw through September and October.

Here are the recent births that occurred at Carson Tahoe Hospital between Oct. 27 - Nov. 1, 2024.

Congratulations to the families from Carson Now!

On Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, the Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot on the Trap fields beginning at 9 a.m.

A 35-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

UPDATE: The gas leak issue has been resolved.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Tuesday morning to a gas leak in the area of North Carson Street and William Street.

Carson High School’s senior spotlight this week is Savanah Guzman. We are thrilled to acknowledge and celebrate Savanah and all her achievements as she prepares for the next chapter of her life.

Only three days remaining to fill all volunteer shifts needed for the Carson High Holiday Craft Fair this weekend. Please click the link below to sign up.

Carson City Aglow meeting Friday, Nov. 22 at 3pm. The House of Prayer, 112 Telegraph St. Carson City.

Carson Fly Fishing Club's Monthly Meeting is Tuesday, November 19, 7 p.m. in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street.

This month speaker is James Mortimer, Game Warden for Nevada Department of Wildlife.  His presentation will be on Operation Game Thief program and local issues our area. The public is welcome to attend.

The next Carson City School Board meeting will take place Tuesday, Nov. 12 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center locate at 851 E. William St.

Saltwater Tavern, the city’s newest pirate and mermaid themed bar, is thrilled to announce its ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, Nov. 14. Join us at 5:30 p.m. for the official ceremony led by Carson City’s very own Mayor Lori Bagwell. This exciting new venue promises a unique experience with its lively atmosphere, creative cocktails, and a dedication to community gatherings.

Eden Health of Northern Nevada dba Eden Hospice has acquired A Plus Hospice Care effective Nov. 1, 2024. Eden Health is committed to providing the same great quality of hospice care to A Plus Hospice Care’s current patients as well as continuing employment for their employees to ensure continuity of care.

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

Sierra Nevada Realtors released its October 2024 report Monday on existing home sales in Carson City along with Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Storey and Washoe, excluding Incline Village, counties. The report includes the median sales price and number of home sales in the region. SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

UPDATE: Power has been restored in Carson City and in the area of the Callahan Fire.
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UPDATE: NV Energy has de-activated approximately 5,500 electricity customers in Washoe County in the area of the fire at Callahan Ranch.
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NV Energy reports 2,636 customers without power Monday morning in Carson City. The outage was reported at 9:46 a.m. At this time there is not an estimated time of restoration. The cause is under investigation.

UPDATE 5PM: Fire crews will be mopping up the Callahan Fire overnight and into tomorrow. One primary residential structure was lost along with multiple outbuildings. The cause is under investigation at this time. Some fire evacuations remain in place at Callahan Rd and Fawn Lane as crews mop up hot spots. See Perimetermap.com here for evacuation updates.
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UPDATE 2:20PM: Rain supporting firefighting efforts on the Callahan Fire, according to Truckee Meadows Fire in a social media post.
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UPDATE 12:55PM: The fire is estimated at approximately 100 acres; approximately 3,000 people have been impacted by evacuations. Rain is falling on the fire scene. Additional Strike Teams totaling 10-15 engines have begun arriving to assist on the fire, according to Eastern Sierra Fire and Ice, which tracks fires in the region.
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Just before 11 a.m. on Monday, the Washoe County Alert system sent out an evacuation notice to residents in the Callahan Ranch area stating they should evacuate immediately.

The evacuation point is at South Valleys Library located at 15650A Wedge Pkwy, Reno.

Dayton Elementary students were treated Friday to a helicopter fly-in by the Nevada National Guard as part of the school's Veterans Day program.

A team from Nevada National Guard landed a helicopter on the soccer field after the school's Veterans Day assembly. Dayton Elementary is the only school in Lyon County that is a Purple Star School.

Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11 and is a federal holiday to honor all veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces. A number of events are planned in Carson City and surrounding counties.

The Carson City School District is proud to recognize Carson City Toyota as its November Community Partner of the Month as a Legacy Level partner, the highest level, for their ongoing commitment to supporting local schools and for their generous financial and in-kind contributions to enhance the educational experience for students in Carson City for more than 25 years.

Charle Abowd, a world renowned, award-winning chef and restaurateur but even more than that a philanthropist and community fixture for decades, died Saturday evening, according to longtime friends.

Abowd, 73, was a pioneer in farm to table dining, along with his wife Karen who co-owned Cafe at Adele's, he was a champion and supporter of music and the arts. He was a man who dedicated himself to lifting up others.

The Morgan Mill High-Water Mark unveiling will be held on Nov. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Morgan Mill River Access Area, 5597 Morgan Mill Road. This high-water mark project is an outreach tool designed to let people know their flood risk and to underscore how floodplains and open spaces work together to reduce their flood risk.

Leave it to Western Nevada College’s ROADS program to help a student discover the “road” to a new professional career.

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A beautiful Sunday sunrise unfolded over Carson City this Sunday morning.

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After a relatively mild weekend, another storm system is expected to arrive Monday that will bring gusty winds, mountain snow and some valley rain, according to the National Weather Service.

The Tazmanian Boxing Club from Carson City is heading to the nationals and is actively seeking sponsors to support their journey.