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Carson City area road report for week of Nov. 23-29

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 23-29, 2020. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

— 5th Street will be closed in both directions between Marsh Road and Roundup Road, Monday through Wednesday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm for relocation of a waterline. Detours will be in place and residential access will be allowed.

— Little Lane will be closed in the westbound direction, Monday through Sunday, all day, for construction of a development project. Eastbound traffic will remain open but may experience temporary delays.

— Overland Street will be closed between Cochise Street and Voltaire Street, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

— Retail Court will be closed east of College Parkway, Monday through Friday, all day. Access to the businesses will be maintained. There may also be periodic closures and detours to the multi-use path between Emerson Drive and Retail Court.

— Robinson Street will be closed to all traffic except school buses from Saliman Road to the east end, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm for construction associated with new development.

— Sherman Lane will have periodic closures between Airport Road and College Parkway, Monday through Wednesday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm for replacement of the waterlines. Local access will be provided.

Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
— Airport Road will have flagger controls between US 50 and Minonee Drive, Tuesday through Wednesday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm for striping. Please don’t drive in wet paint.

— Viking Way will have lane restrictions and flagger controls between Sherman Lane and Nye Lane, Monday through Wednesday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm for ongoing waterline work. Local access will be provided.

For other information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, please visit CarsonProud.com.

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A crowd of more than 100 people gathered Saturday evening along North Carson Street in front of the Nevada State Capitol, holding a candlelight vigil for an estimated 3,000 Virginia Range wild horses currently under state of Nevada jurisdiction.

A new restaurant opened this week at the Carson Mall bringing classic American fare, a comfortable vibe, and grab-and-go breakfast to Carson City.

Carson City Emergency Dispatch is reporting a three-vehicle motor vehicle accident at Roop Street and East Winnie Lane.

The accident is blocking traffic, dispatch reports. Emergency crews are en route to the scene.

One person is complaining of back pain, dispatch said, so paramedics have been called to the scene.

Motorists in the area can expect delays and should avoid the intersection.

The V&T Flea Market has arrived for a weekend stay Saturday in the Carson Colony Gym in Carson City.

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, vending tables full jewelry, a tools, crafts, collectibles, antiques, and souvenirs caught the eyes of many spectators and customers in attendance.

Brownies and cookies were also up for sale, filling hungry stomachs throughout the event.

The event continues Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dozens of kids gathered at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) Saturday to participate in the 58th annual Elks Hoop Shoot Contest in Carson City.

A Carson City couple was arrested Friday afternoon in the area of Washington Street and Ormsby Boulevard for a pair of felony violations, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said, including public sexual activity and indecent/obscene exposure.

To all of our family, friends and community:

Thank you for your generosity. This was the fifth year and still as strong as ever.

Local citizens will gather Saturday afternoon for a candlelight vigil calling on Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval to reverse the Nevada Department of Agriculture’s cancellation of the humane management cooperative agreements and current plan to sell the estimated 3,000 Virginia Range wild horses who fall under the state of Nevada’s jurisdiction to a private entity, according to a press release from local wild horse advocacy groups.

A motor vehicle crash with injuries has been reported at the intersection of Koontz Lane and South Carson Street, affecting multiple travel lanes.

A second ambulance has been ordered and two Care Flight helicopters have been called to the scene.

Traffic is affected, especially the southbound lanes of South Carson Street.

Drivers are advised to avoid area and seek alternate routes of travel.

A GoFundMe account has been created for a 16 year-old Carson City teenager who was involved in vehicle rollover crash early Wednesday morning along U.S. Highway 395 in Northeastern California near Susanville.

After back to back three-day weekends, this one may feel a little short. Grab onto the hours allotted and have a good time. The monthly downtown wine walk is a great way to catch up with friends after the bustle of the holiday season. The annual Be Bold, Run in the Cold Winter Trail Series offers the Winter Round-up 5 or 10K. If staying active is a resolution, then a brisk run in our hills fits the bill. For something less strenuous, you can join our Parks and Recreation Department for a Winter Wonderland Walk along the Carson River.

The Nevada Highway Patrol attempted to pull over a vehicle in Carson City Thursday night, but the driver refused to stop and led officers on a chase until the car crashed in the El Dorado County portion of the South Shore, over 35 miles away.

RSVP Presents "Reaching For Zero", A Veteran Appreciation and Veteran Suicide Awareness Brunch. The event will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nevada Governor’s Mansion Nevada Room.

Friends in Service Helping (FISH) and the Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative (CIRCLES) are excited to announce a more formal relationship and an expanded collaboration.

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Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong announced his bid for re-election Friday. Furlong has served as the 27th Carson City Sheriff since 2003.

Equine enthusiasts in Nevada will soon have a new resource for information about what is happening around the state. Sagebrush Rider is a new monthly magazine launching in March 2018.

A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday, 11:39 p.m., at 3879 Highway 50 East for suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance along with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and two misdemeanor failure to appear warrants issued in Carson City.

A Carson City District Court judge has ruled that a proposed ballot question that aims to make sanctuary cities unconstitutional isn’t suitable for a statewide vote.

As we head into the weekend, there's a chance of rain showers in the valleys and high elevation snow showers in the Sierra Friday into Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting a significant increase of positive flu cases in the region. Overall, Carson City, Douglas and Lyon counties have experienced many more cases of influenza this year than the same time last year.

We have survived the first week of 2018, and that deserves some celebration. Put a smile on your face at the Brewery Arts Center: their monthly improv night will have you in stitches. Ev Musselman of the Trippin King Snakes takes the stage at Living the Good Life and will have you on the dance floor. Meet artist Carrie White at the Carson City Art Gallery. Her bright abstract-impressionistic work will be showcased throughout the month. Read on for all of Friday’s fun stuff.

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WASHOE VALLEY, Nev. — With close to 3,000 dead trees now removed, Nevada Division of Forestry crews have begun the lengthy process of planting trees and grasses on the Little Valley Fire burn scar.

Customers can sip on a drink, or enjoy lunch while local musicians create a relaxing, yet productive ambiance. Often completely acoustic, customers find the music lifts the mood and adds productivity for those typing away on laptops.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval responded to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions decision Thursday to rescind the Obama-era directive that allowed states to make decisions regarding federal enforcement of marijuana laws.

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