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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday night to a vehicle crash involving a juvenile that happened in the area of Fifth and Saliman streets.

The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office has identified a Carson City man who died in a vehicle crash Sunday near Gerlach.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were dispatched late Sunday afternoon to a vehicle accident in the area of Highway 50 East near Sherman Lane.

Dispatch advised two vehicles were involved in an accident near the 3300 block of S. Carson Street just after 3 p.m. on Friday. Injuries were reported.

All three northbound lanes are blocked and NV Energy advised they had one of their employees directing traffic.

Sheriff's Office deputies and first responders are currently en route.

Motorists should avoid the area if possible. Traffic delays are to be expected. All traffic northbound is currently blocked as of 3:09 p.m.

A 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of Alouette Thursday evening for felony possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and two counts of child endangerment or neglect.

UPDATE 10:40 a.m.: A tow was called for two vehicles at the scene.

According to dispatch, first responders were called to the area of Nye and College Parkway just before 10:30 a.m. on Friday on reports of a vehicle crash.

Carson City sheriff's deputies were called to a vehicle crash late Monday morning in the area of North Carson Street and Rice streets.

UPDATE: An arrest has been made in connection to the Thursday morning hit and run pedestrian crash that killed a 59-year-old Dayton man, identified as Michael Kuntz, and his 5 dogs, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol and Lyon County Sheriff's Office. James Parisi, a 39-year-old Dayton resident, has been arrested in connection to the crime, according to NHP. Go here for the full story.
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The following images released Thursday afternoon by the Lyon County Sheriff's Office are of a "vehicle of interest" in the hit and run vehicular homicide that occurred on Six Mile Canyon Road in the Dayton area on Thursday morning, in which an adult male pedestrian and five dogs died.

Local law enforcement and participants gathered Thursday at the Carson City Sheriff's Office to honor fallen Carson City officers during a wreath laying ceremony.

Mayor Bob Crowell gave the opening statement and spoke on the loss of Deputy Carl Howell on August 15, 2015. He and Carson City Undersheriff Ken Sandage offered words and tribute to Howell and the four other law enforcement officers who lost their lives while in the line of duty in the city.

Heading into Thursday, August 15, 2019 we can expect hot weather to continue with high temperatures near 100. Among events for the day, there will be a wreath remembrance ceremony for fallen Carson City law enforcement officers at the sheriff's office, a Muscle Powered morning hike, art showings, and a meeting of the Status of Women in Nevada group at the Carson Nugget. As part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival, there will be an outdoor "Woodstock Remembered" concert at Comma Coffee and a music presentation, "All About that Bass" by Scot Marshall and Friends at the Nevada State Museum.

A Carson City man was arrested Tuesday evening for suspicion of felony third DUI, according a Carson City sheriff's deputy report.

Please join the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard and Carson City Sheriff’s Office staff for a moment of remembrance honoring Carson City’s fallen law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice.

A 40-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 2400 block of Silver Sage Drive early Saturday morning on five charges including DUI second and leaving the scene of an accident.

The man was arrested after deputies were dispatched to the location on report of an accident with unknown injuries. Dispatch advised the vehicle left the scene after knowing down a resident’s fence

Carson City and Douglas County emergency crews were called Tuesday evening to a 2-vehicle crash near the intersection of Topsy Lane and Highway 395.

Happy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be a hot, sunny summer day in the capital city with a high of 94. We’ve got a ton of great events to attend, so make sure to bring some sunscreen!

Here’s what we have planned for the rest of the weekend:

Saturday, August 3

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including Hot August Nights Kickoff Rallies in Virginia City, history walks at Mormon Station Park, pickleball at the Carson City MAC, concerts at the Brewery Arts Center and TJ’s Corral, a Muscle Powered Sunday morning bike ride and more!

Carson City emergency crews were called Thursday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the area of North Carson Street and Medical Parkway.

Flavors of India restaurant in Carson City will host a fundraiser Saturday for a local barber who was critically injured in a vehicle accident last month.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle accident involving a a juvenile on a scooter in the area of Roop and Second streets.

Two were arrested Sunday for felony and misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery that the vehicle stopped not only had drugs and paraphernalia inside but had been reported stolen, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report said.

A fundraiser is being held for local Carson City man John "JT" Tomaroy, who was involved in a head-on collision while coming home from Las Vegas, and he is now in critical condition at Renown.

A "Show and Shine" fundraiser will be held to raise funds for JT and his family on Sunday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Seeley Loop of Mills Park, located at 1111 East Williams Street.

There will be raffles, food and music and awards for the top five. Registration is $20, and all proceeds will be given to the family.

A correctional officer with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office in the San Francisco Bay Area has been identified as the man who died of an apparent drowning at Lake Tahoe's Zephyr Cove on Tuesday.

A local barber, Brandon Baxter, who is training at Carson City’s Cipriani’s downtown barber shop was involved in a car accident last Tuesday, and a gofundme has been set up for his family while he is in critical care at UC Davis. He was returning home from barber school when the incident occurred.

UPDATE 5:21PM: A motorcycle rider injured in a crash late Wednesday afternoon on Highway 50 East has been flown to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center in Reno. Their condition is unknown at this time. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The road was closed briefly to allow for the helicopter to land.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in the area of Highway 50 East.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday morning to two vehicle accidents. One on North Carson Street and the other in the area of Emerson and Arrowhead.

UPDATE 5:00 p.m.: Officials are now calling it a “mechanical failure.” Crews continue to search the wreckage for anyone who may be trapped. All streets within a half mile of the campus are closed. Major damage is being reported at Argenta Hall; however, they believe the building was mostly unoccupied at the time of the explosion.

UPDATE 4:00 p.m.: So far, reports of 8 people were injured and two have been transferred to the hospital. All classes for the rest of the day have been cancelled.

UPDATE 4:24PM: The Nevada Highway Patrol is reporting a fatality in the rollover that happened Sunday afternoon near Dayton. The single occupant was ejected from the vehicle and later died, according to NHP.
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Lyon County and Carson City emergency crews were called Sunday afternoon to a single vehicle rollover accident on Highway 50 East near Santa Maria Ranch in the Dayton area.

Happy Saturday, Carson City! There are a ton of events going on in our beautiful capital city today as we officially head into summer following yesterday's solstice. On the docket today we have the first of the Levitt-AMP Concert Series at the Brewery Arts Center, a charity poker run, a street food fest, and more! Check below to see whats happening this weekend.

Saturday, June 22

A Family Bingo Night fundraiser for a local boy, Bryar Phelps, who was injured in a vehicle accident and is now in critical care, is scheduled for Saturday, June 22 at 5 p.m. in the Carson Mall Shopping Center.

All proceeds from the event will go toward Bryar and his family.

Heading into the weekend, there's a bevy of events around the Carson City region that brings a cool breeze to the first three days of summer. The 16th Motor Officer Challenge kicks off Friday at 7 a.m. at Mills Park. Lace up the shoes for a Friday morning walk at East Silver Saddle Ranch hosted by Muscle Powered.