No DUI checkpoints in Carson City this New Year's Eve but heavy patrol presence guaranteed

The last Friday night of September rings its own brilliant array of fall colors over Carson City's skies in these spectacular photos courtesy of retired CCSO Sgt. Scott McDaniel. We're looking forward to what October sunsets will bring.

RENO — A total of 12 Nevada Guard Soldiers and Airmen departed Nevada on Friday morning aboard a Nevada Air Guard C-130 cargo plane and are en route to Puerto Rico to assist with the disaster relief after Hurricane Maria struck the territory last week.

Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed a proclamation declaring this Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 as Nevada’s inaugural “Public Lands Day.” Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate with a “fee-free” day at all Nevada’s State Parks. Fees, including entrance, camping, and boating will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada.

An adult male pedestrian was killed Friday morning in a vehicle accident that happened in the area of State and Long streets, according to Carson City emergency personnel on scene.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has received a $43,000 grant from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, to support the agency's participation in the Joining Forces traffic safety campaign for the coming year.

Rumble, rumble, rumble. Street Vibrations brings quite a bit of traffic to the area, so please drive safely amoungst the swarms of bikes. Battle Born Harley is hosting one heck of a party, so head down there for bikes, brews, and lots of live music. For something quieter, the final weekend of 'Nightfall with Edgar Allen Poe' at the Brewery Arts Center is a great alternative. Funny lady and local favorite, Kat Simmons, is this week's featured performer at Carson Comedy inside the Nugget - stick around downtown and enjoy Southbound Train at the Westside Pour House.

Carson City area casinos saw a gaming revenue increase of nearly 9 percent in August compared to the same time last year, according to figures released Friday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

UPDATE 655PM: KOLO Channel 8 reports the northbound lane of U.S. 395 is open in Carson Valley as forward progress on four brush fires has stopped, East Fork Fire Protection District Capt. Terry Taylor said.

Nevada Photo Source, founded by photographer Cathleen Allison in 2009, is changing its name to Nevada Momentum to more accurately reflect the diversity of its work.

The Carson City Girls Scouts will host a rummage sale this Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with proceeds to benefit Girls Scouts affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.

Clean out those closets and garages, bring them for a good cause and or stop by and pick up some bargains along the way. The sale is at 1745 Belmont Avenue in Carson City.

The Carson City District Attorney's Office will host a friendly game of dodge ball it has dubbed "Dodge for the Cause II." This event will promote domestic violence awareness along with other community organizations.

RCM Realty Group, a Carson City based, privately owned company, announced it has acquired the real estate sales operations of Bradway Properties, also in Carson City, on Sept. 26 as the latest piece in its planned expansion.

A recent string of reported stalking incidents around Reno and Sparks over the past few weeks has led to increased vigilance locally, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said, raising concerns over personal safety.

UPDATE 10:40PM: The fire has been knocked down and a fire investigator has been called to the scene.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Wednesday night to the 3500 block of Highway 50 East near the Phillips Motel and Mobile Home Park for a travel trailer on fire.