Nevada State Parks meetings to discuss money for trail systems available through grant

CARSON CITY — In an ongoing effort to address substance use prevention and treatment in the Silver State, Gov. Brian Sandoval has launched a campaign to help Nevadans recovering from addiction and help employers looking to provide a workplace that supports recovery.

CARSON CITY — Since debuting the da Vinci Xi Surgical System in November 2017, Carson Tahoe’s expert surgeons have performed over 100 robotic-assisted surgeries.

Building upon the significant success in the implementation of this new technology for gynecological procedures, Carson Tahoe has expanded to offer general robotic surgeries and urological procedures.

Dayton Valley Days returns Sept. 15-16, and this year is celebrating the 100th year anniversary of the old Dayton High School, now known as the Dayton Community Center.

UPDATE 3:17PM: Road closures now span US 395 beginning at Holbrook Junction (north of Topaz Lake) to Bridgeport, and CA SR 108 is closed from US 395 to the Tuolumne County line. Evacuations have expanded from the Bootleg, Chris Flat and Sonora Bridge Campgrounds to now include the Leavitt Meadows Pack Station and Campground, the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center.
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UPDATE 10:15AM: The Boot Fire in Mono County that forced the closure of Highway 395 on Tuesday afternoon continues to grow with a size of 3,000 acres and zero containment, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Good Day Carson City. It is Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018. Health and wellness, art events, live jazz and “Ideas on Tap” are featured around town.

UPDATE 7:59PM: Cable and internet service in the Carson City and surrounding areas via Charter are reportedly returning with spotty reception in some areas and full service in others.
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UPDATE 6:42PM: Minden and Gardnerville Charter customers in Douglas County also report cable TV, internet and phone outage.
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UPDATE 6:10PM: Carson City and Dayton area Charter customers are reporting they are without cable TV, internet and phone.
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Charter Communications has confirmed a widespread internet outage that began at around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Carson City area.

The Nevada State Museum in Carson City is recruiting volunteers with a love of history and learning to participate in a multi-day “New Tour Guide Training” program.

CARSON CITY — The Fox Brewpub welcomes new brew master, Tim Mason, and new head chef, Tim Goodman, to the 10-year old English-style restaurant, with plans to bring new beer and food to the community staple.

In the 2006, Roger Brooks, an expert on travel, tourism, downtown branding and destination marketing, was hired by the Visitor’s Bureau to assess some of Carson City’s assets. After spending a few days here, he concluded one of our marketing assets could be our dining scene.

UPDATE 4:05PM: Two people have now been confirmed deceased after a motor-glider crashed onto Slide Mountain that sparked a brush fire on Sunday, the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office tells KRNV News 4. The names of the victims have not been released.
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The Slide Fire that started Sunday from an aircraft crash is now 64 acres and 95 percent contained as of around 8 a.m. Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Forest Service, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Smoke from California wildfires and a few thunderstorms are possible Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon and early evening, mainly in the Sierra into portions of the western Nevada Sierra front, according to the National Weather Service.

Anthony Recker hugged several of Reno Aces teammates after his special game on Sunday. The catcher had three hits, two of them doubles, to lead the team to a victory in its 71st game, guaranteeing a winning season.

The 35-year-old Recker did not play in Monday’s final game of the season, possibly the last time Recker was in a uniform as an active player. He’s played in 1,157 professional games, 206 in the major leagues.

Based on US Census data some 10,000 people live below the poverty line in Carson City, but that does not nearly account for the people squatting in motel rooms or holed up in the bushes near public buildings.

A 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Sunday at a North Carson Street bar for misdemeanor suspicion of battery, obstructing and resisting arrest, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.