NHP identifies Dayton man in fatal Carson City pedestrian crash at US-50 and Deer Run

The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Dayton resident who died in a pedestrian related vehicle crash on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 east of Deer Run in Carson City.

The pedestrian, Allen Lynch, a 38-year-old Dayton resident, was transported to an area hospital where he died.

At approximately 7:24 p.m., Nevada Highway Patrol Troopers responded to a vehicle vs pedestrian crash on US-50 west, east of Deer Run in Carson City.

The preliminary investigation shows that a gray 2006 Chevrolet Impala was traveling westbound on US-50 east of Deer Run. For unknown reasons, a male pedestrian was standing in the westbound travel lanes on US-50. The Impala struck the pedestrian.

This crash is being investigated by the Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Command West Multi- Disciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team (M.I.R.T.) - Case #211001000.

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UPDATE 4PM: Traffic has been released on westbound I-80 at Donner Lake Interchange, but expect long delays. Chain controls still in effect.
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UPDATE 1:47PM: From Caltrans: I-80 is closed between Kingvale and Donner Lake Road due to extremely heavy snowfall and multiple collisions. No estimated time of reopening.
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With Christmas Eve travelers going east and westbound over the Sierra along two major highways, a Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe and Winter Storm Warning along the west slope of the Sierra in California, it is almost a sure bet motorists will experience delays before reaching their final destinations.

As we look back on 2018, staff members and correspondents at Tahoe Onstage select their favorite concerts and explain why. They had a lot to choose from, as the online music publication covered more than 100 shows, providing previews and reviews alike.

UPDATE: Episodes of the new television sitcom "Casino Boss" will begin airing Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 on Charter Spectrum Cable Channel 190, the Carson Nugget said.
The program will then air daily at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. until Jan. 31, 2019.
Go to www.casinobosstv.com for more information about the series.
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UPDATE: Carson Nugget officials said Monday that the time and date for airing the TV sitcom "Casino Boss" have changed. It was to originally begin airing on Wednesday. We will update this when we have the correct start date.
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The pilot episode of “Casino Boss,” a TV sitcom filmed this summer in Carson City about the inner workings of a casino starring comedian, actor and Saturday Night Live alum Joe Piscopo will be shown on Charter cable sometime in the near future.

A 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony grand larceny of an vehicle, a sheriff’s deputy said.

The Nevada State Museum tips its hat to a seminal figure in the city’s history and continues its months-long celebration leading up to the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Carson City U.S. Branch Mint with this month’s medallion minting on Historic Coin Press No. 1.

The Nevada Humane Society in Carson City saw another success story as part of its Home 4 the Holidays Pet Adoption Drive to find homes for 1,000 homeless pets this holiday season.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. Today is Christmas Eve, where kitchens burst with delicious creations and family and friends prepare to gather in fellowship and faith. Last minute shoppers will appreciate that many retailers, including local businesses and art galleries, are open today for those zero-hour Christmas gifts.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 24-30, 2018. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Nathan Tack, a sixth grader, defended his title from last year and won the school-level competition of the National Geography Bee on Dec. 20, 2018.

Western Nevada College’s three campuses will be closed on Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25 and New Year’s Day on Tuesday, Jan. 1. WNC’s Carson City and Fallon campuses will resume regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26 and Wednesday, Jan. 2.

A 48 year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning at 12:12 a.m. in the 3500 block of Northgate Lane for suspicion of felony child abuse, a Carson City sheriff's deputy reported.

Winter weather will arrive in time for Christmas with a good chance of rain turning to light snow Monday night into Christmas morning around Carson City and valley areas and a solid chance for snow accumulation in the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service.

Let the countdown begin. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve!

This is the last day to see Santa Claus at the Carson Mall and aboard the Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum.

Carson City School District has got to be one of the best places on earth to work, this coming from someone who has been here for 18 years. Some may call this hyperbole, but if someone actually took the time to do the research, he would find hyperbole is not the case as further evidence of this may be seen in the following letter written to all teachers within the school district by a friendly, kind, and professional Superintendent, Richard Stokes.

A partial government shutdown affects roughly a quarter of the federal employees, as the rest have funding through September. Some functions will continue. Security and safety will largely be unaffected, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. Air traffic controllers and airline safety inspectors will not be affected for holiday travel.

Nevada is home to more than 3 million people, ranking it as the fastest growing state in the nation, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's national and state population estimates released last week.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval issued the following statement Friday regarding the 2019-2021 budget building process and priorities:

Saving the Earth is a concept that proves relatively easy to sell to Nevadans when it comes to conservation ballot initiatives, since it would be difficult for any citizen to deny the damage inflicted annually by growing populations. Environmental observations and news reports cause concerned citizens to feel some responsibility and become willing to make sacrifices, but the actual amount of sacrifices are often withheld from general public knowledge.

Jordan Caroline and Caleb Martin each scored 19 points as the 12-0 Nevada Wolf Pack held on for a 68-62 victory over the Akron Zips on Saturday night in their last contest of 2018, but it wasn’t without some familiar consternation.

Akron came into Lawlor Events Center with the NCAA’s 18th ranked scoring defense, limiting opponents to 39 percent from the floor and 31 percent from distance. Their record included four losses, but only by a combined 12 points.

Photo album of Christmas decorations around the State Capitol and parts of the downtown historic district.

Carson City emergency crews are returning to the intersection of Koontz Lane and South Carson Street, responding to a second two-vehicle accident at that intersection Saturday afternoon.

According to arriving Sheriff's deputies, one vehicle appears to have T-boned another at the intersection.

Traffic on both Koontz Lane and South Carson Street are affected as Koontz is closed to southbound Carson Street traffic, which is being diverted onto South Curry Street.

No reports of any injuries at this time.

Another two-vehicle accident on South Carson Street has shut down the No. 1 and 2 southbound travel lanes just south of Clearview Drive and across from Snyder Avenue.

This is the second motor vehicle accident on South Carson Street Saturday afternoon. One female patient is being transported to Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center with unknown injuries.

Motorists should expect more traffic delays in the area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

UPDATE: 2:35PM: Care Flight did land momentarily on South Carson Street, but the patient declined air transport and instead is being transported via ground ambulance to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno.
The victim's condition and the extent of their injuries is unknown.
Meanwhile, the northbound lands of South Carson Street have been reopened. Southbound lanes remain closed between Moses and Koontz. Traffic control measures remain in place at Moses and Curry, as well as Koontz and Curry.
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A 37 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday evening at 5:49 p.m. in the area of N. Saliman Road and E. Fifth Street on multiple felony prescription drug offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including the transport and sale of them.

With the exception of "the birds and the bees," there is probably no more sensitive topic to discuss with our children than the existence of Santa Claus.

For the record, I believe in Santa Claus. Yup, I do.

Walking back to my car after shooting the full moon late Friday afternoon, a red tail hawk roosted on a power pole directly in front of me. I think the bird of prey was more curious about the camera than me.

Bid farewell to Autumn, because today is the first full day of Winter.

This is also the last weekend before Christmas Day, which means the last Santa Trains of the season at the Nevada Railroad Museum. Santa Claus also leaves his North Pole headquarters at the Carson Mall Sunday in preparation for his big night.

The shortest day of the year, the Winter Solstice, ended with a spectacular full moon, which crested over the Virginia Range around 4:30 p.m. Friday afternoon just minutes before sunset.

On Thursday December 13, 2018 at approximately 8:15 p.m., two Washoe Tribe Police Department Officers were dispatched to a domestic disturbance on the Dresslerville Community located in Douglas County.

The Carson City Senior Center kicks off 2019 by encouraging patrons to visit its new web site and asking for volunteers to submit stories to its newsletter and to help with service positions at lunchtime.