Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at South Carson Street and Old Clear Creek

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded early Wednesday evening to a vehicle crash in the northbound lane of South Carson Street at Old Clear Creek Road.

The crash, reported shortly before 5:30 p.m., involves three vehicles and is blocking traffic. Paramedics evaluated three people on scene, all declining medical attention via ambulance.

The northbound lane of South Carson Street is blocked. Motorists can expect delays.

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At 9:10 a.m. a vehicle accident involving two vehicles was reported at the intersection of E. William and Stewart.

The vehicles are currently blocking traffic.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) Rehabilitation Division announced that due to the pandemic, the 2021 Nevada Shadow Day was held virtually on Tuesday, February 2nd and was a great success.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 20 new cases and 19 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Thanks to recent winter storms, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Spooner Lake has the snowpack needed to groom cross-country ski trails. The 5 km system of meandering trails wind through dense forest, across an open meadow and along the banks of Spooner Lake.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mark Amodei (NV-02) released the following statement, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021.

“Any individual who holds public office has a responsibility to be thoughtful with their words and hold themselves to a higher standard. Of course, the ultimate decision makers in determining the appropriateness of an elected official’s statements are the voters of that official’s district.

Join the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada for a night of food, wine, treats and celebration with the ones you love! On Saturday, Feb. 13, from 5 to 6 p.m. BGCWN is hosting a Galentine’s Event in conjunction with their virtual Youth of the Year recognition.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Transportation is accepting public feedback and hosting a Feb. 16 virtual rail summit to finalize the Nevada State Rail Plan outlining potential new and enhanced railroad facilities to create a more efficient and sustainable statewide transportation network.

Super Bowl LV will pit the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs against the surging Tampa Bay Buccaneers. When the two teams meet Sunday, Feb. 7 in Tampa, Florida, 1.8 million Nevadans are expected to watch the big game to see if Tom Brady can return to the mountain top in the first year with his new team, according to the Retail Association of Nevada.

The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada will continue with their lease at the location they’ve held for the last two decades, at least for the next three years.

CARSON CITY — The Aging and Disability Services Division of the Department of Health and Human Services release its Elders Count Nevada on Thursday, a comprehensive document that includes data and recommendations to support state and local decision-making.

A proposal created by Blockchains LLC and circulated in the Legislature describes the fantastical contours of a plan to create a semi-autonomous county that slowly assumes powers of the county it’s based in and is supported by a cryptocurrency known as “stablecoin.”

Prescribed pile burning will take place on Thursday west of Genoa, according to the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Smoke will be visible throughout the Carson Valley along Highway 395 and in the town of Genoa. Local fire departments are aware of this project.

CARSON CITY — Over a decade ago, Partnership Carson City started as an effort to fight the spread of methamphetamine. Now, it has taken on the role of a coalition to support and organize a variety of services throughout Carson City, including educational sessions on how to use naloxone, commonly known as NARCAN, for the treatment of known or suspected opioid overdoses.

The Nevada Tobacco Prevention Coalition brought together experts from throughout the state last month to discuss the dangers of youth vaping, and what parents and other adults can do to protect them from this dangerous and addictive substance.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 that there are 18 new cases and 12 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 10,816, with 7,375 recoveries and 191 deaths; 3,250 cases remain active.

Snow removal around Carson City is always a challenge, as some areas of the city get more snow than others. For plow drivers the challenge is a three-way street operation. Remove the snow off the heavily trafficked main city roads first, then the less traveled roads and finally local neighborhoods.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is joining forces with other Nevada law enforcement agencies from Feb. 4 through Feb. 13 to enforce impaired driving laws and keep impaired drivers off of Nevada roadways.

More than 140,000 people registered as new voters through Nevada’s automatic voter registration (AVR) system since it took effect in January last year, according to a new report.

Nevada Republican National Committeeman Jim DeGraffenreid will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Carson City Republican Women's Club on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting will take place Thursday, Feb. 4 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room in the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Among agenda items for discussion include a new or improved Juvenile Detention Center, a lease for the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, whether or not to sell delinquent properties and more.

A 20-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday for a felony warrant alleging grand theft auto, a Carson City Sheriff's Office report states.

Storm clouds hug the mountains Wednesday morning over Carson City, making way for a weak weather system that will move through the region bringing another round of light snow showers to the Sierra.

It’s February and that means Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. This is one of those holidays where it doesn’t take men much thought as to what to give, but we think the best gift of all to show love is a box of fine candy made locally using tried and true family recipes taste-tested for more than 100 years.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 that there is 1 additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad County region. CCHHS is also reporting 12 new cases and 93 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.

A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail carrier pleaded guilty Tuesday to allegedly stealing packages and selling the contents in California.

As part of a continuing series of profiles, Soroptimist International of Carson City is pleased to introduce our next 2021 “Women Helping Women” honoree Suzanne Crawford, who is among eight Carson City area women to be honored at our Feb. 18 virtual event.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Tuesday highlighted the State’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts, based on the latest federal and local data.

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Nevada State Assembly’s Sergeant at Arms passed away from COVID-19 Monday evening surrounded by his wife and two sons.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Rural Housing Authority announced its Housing Choice Voucher, also known as Section 8, wait list will open on Feb. 10, 2021 at 9 a.m. and will remain open until further notice.

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, which consists of federal, local, state and tribal land managers, will continue prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be visible.