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There are growing questions about what exactly has been happening inside a Carson City counseling center. Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed to News 4 on Tuesday that his department has launched a criminal investigation into what he called allegations of "unwanted behavior."

This Mystery Dinner Show, “Murder on the Lust Boat” is sponsored by the Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary and presented by the Proscenium Players, Inc.

The Murder Mystery Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 5th in The Nevada Room at the Governor’s Mansion. The Dinner starts at 4:00PM and cost is $45.00 per person, which includes: Dinner, Dessert, Coffee, Tea and an Evening of Mystery and fun! ‘No Host’ wine and beer will be available.

Carson City’s rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in our seasonal Ghost Walking Tours. The Carson City Ghost Walk is a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse past.

Hear about lingering spirits of the past, haunted and paranormal stories. This is a spirit lead, guided walking tour of the downtown district’s historic homes. This is a 90-minute guided walking tour leaves rain or shine. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk begins. The next walk is Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m.

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Cody J. Dobson, the 31-year-old Carson CIty man who was stuck by a motor vehicle on Highway 50 near Stateline at Lake Tahoe last month, has died. He passed away from injuries on Friday, Aug. 23, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

On the morning of Aug. 10, NHP troopers were dispatched to a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian who was struck just east of the casino corridor near Lake Parkway in Douglas County, said Trooper Chuck Allen.

Mary Fischer will present a free lecture called "Carson City's History in Motion" on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at BRIC (Business Resource Innovation Center) at 108 East Proctor Street. Mrs. Fisher is from GROW (Gardeners Reclaiming Our Waysides).

Here is the Carson City road construction and maintenance report for the week of Sept. 2-8. Beginning September 3, the following roads may be temporarily closed due to repaving:

Roland Street between Bigelow Drive and Ponderosa Drive.
Bigelow Drive between Roland Street and Appion Way.
Center Drive south of Roland Street.
Silver Sage Drive between Roland Street and Snyder Avenue.
The Silver Sage Drive cul-de-sac south of the freeway alignment.

UPDATE: Out of an abundance of caution, the steam trains will not run at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City for Labor Day weekend due to unhealthful air quality, museum officials announced Thursday.

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Climb aboard and take a 30-minute train ride back in time this holiday weekend in Carson City, where the labor of the day was cast in hot iron grit and the Old West churned and turned the wheels of locomotive steam engines along the Virginia and Truckee Railroad line.

The inaugural Fight Hunger Show and Shine Car Show to benefit Meals on Wheels rolls through Carson City this Labor Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday at Mills Park.

Hosted by the Carson City Senior Center, the event features classic cars, music, raffles, food and trophies. The show runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Mills Park is located at 1111 E. Williams St. (US Hwy 50 E) in Carson City.

CARSON CITY — Currently, Carson Tahoe Health has experienced only a slight increase in patient volumes due to respiratory concerns linked to the “Hazardous” air quality caused by the Rim Fire.

Carson Tahoe Health has taken steps to proactively prepare and protect patients within CTH facilities. Precautions include consolidating entrances at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center and Carson Tahoe Specialty Medical Center. These inpatient care areas have been equipped with air scrubbers and fans which have effectively maintained good air quality within the facilities.

Shirley Valentine: Fall in With the Idea of Living returns to the stage after a popular run this summer at Brüka Theatre with two performances in Carson City at the Brewery Arts Center, Saturday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m.

Carson City businessman Steve Browne is a successful professional who has written several books for the gaming industry. But perhaps the most memorable words he has written are those that tell the story of his amazing daughter, Katie May. Browne’s memoir, “How to Raise a Rocket Scientist,” will appear in a free lecture on Friday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-noon, at Western Nevada College.

The Nevada Arts Council has hired Mary Works Covington of Carson City as its community arts development program coordinator. A native Nevadan, Covington grew up in Silver City and has traveled to every corner of the state. Well-versed in the history of Nevada, she has connections with a number of the state's arts and cultural organizations as a consultant, program specialist and artist.

A Carson City man faces a felony drug charge and seven misdemeanor charges. Randy Paul Warstler, 29, was arrested at 1:47 a.m. early Sunday, at the intersection of Telegraph and Curry.

According to the arrest report, officers responded to the area of North Carson Street and Winnie Lane for a report of a DUI driver in a vehicle with stolen license plates.

Carson Now has removed this letter due to several questions about its authenticity and that Mr. Javanovich doesn't appear to have ever been a resident of Carson City. Carson Now has asked Mr. Javanovich a second time for authenticity of the letter in which we have not had a reply. If Mr. Javanovich steps forward with legal documents saying who he is, including a Nevada driver's license or state ID card, we will put the letter back online.

The Legacy Conference for women is once again coming to Northern Nevada. Capital Christian Center in Carson City is hosting this one-of-a-kind event that will focus on inspiring and empowering women to achieve their God-given dreams.

The Legacy Conference is partnering with many local businesses such as James Gaskets, DeBug Computer and the Sausage Factory to provide amazing music and incredible speakers.

Carson City fire department, sheriff's office and search and rescue responded Friday night to an injured 23-year-old Lake Tahoe climber in Clear Creek Canyon. The climber was stuck hanging from rocks in the canyon and may have compound fractures, said Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Care Flight was ordered to respond to the scene however the smoke was too thick for a helicopter to land. The climber was taken to Renown Medical Center in Reno.

The HopeFest Benefit Concert at the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center has been canceled due to hazardous air quality from Rim Fire smoke. Carson Tahoe Health Foundation had net proceeds of over $50,000 for their 2012 2nd Annual Carson City HopeFest fundraiser. The CTH Foundation is the only non-profit organization focused on supporting Carson area cancer patients with living expenses. PLEASE HELP FILL the Hope Chest with your generous donation.

Carson City residents interested in naming two open space acquisitions are invited by the Open Space Program to submit a written proposal.

The two properties are located on Golden Eagle Lane in the southeast area of Carson City, near the southeast corner of the Prison Hill Recreation Area, according to a news release.

The policies and procedures, property descriptions, and application can be found on the Parks and Recreation Department’s website here.

On recess from Washington and now fully engaged at home in Northern Nevada, Congressman Mark Amodei appeared before a packed house at the Carson City Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Thursday.

Amodei spoke to issues regarding the national budget, healthcare and immigration reform at the Silver Oak Golf and Event Center.

A wildfire burning in Tuolumne County near Yosemite National Park is causing much of the smoke seen Thursday in Carson City and Carson Valley, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center. The Rim Fire burning in the Stanislaus National Forest is 2 percent contained and has burned nearly 53,000 acres since August 17. Around 2,500 structures are threatened in the Pine Mountain Lake area. The smoke from the fire has pushed north filling much of the valley areas around Carson City and into the Lake Tahoe Basin, said Sierra Front spokesman Mark Struble.

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Carson City resident died Monday in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on the roadway of Brown Drive and Industrial Parkway in Mound House.

Anthony Laffoon, 26, died of injuries from the crash, which was reported at 6:21 p.m. Monday. He was taken by Care Flight. Family members said he died while he was en route to Renown Medical Center in Reno. Family members say he was not wearing a motorcycle helmet at the time of the crash.

UPDATE: A 15-year-old boy was injured after colliding with a car in the area of Saliman Road and Fifth Street Wednesday afternoon, the Carson City Sheriff's Office confirms.

The accident investigation shows the vehicle, a Honda Civic, was traveling eastbound through the intersection on a green light, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Deputy Matt Smith.

The main mass of a rare meteorite observed in the skies over Carson City, Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe that exploded over California’s Sierra foothills in April 2012 will be preserved for current and future scientific discoveries, thanks to the collaborative efforts of five U.S. academic institutions.

U.S. Representative Mark Amodei will address the citizens of Carson City on Thursday, August 22 at 8 a.m. at the Silver Oak Executive Conference Center.

The event is being sponsored by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce and is open to all interested voters. Cost is $15 per person with advance reservations by calling (775) 882-1565.

During his vacation break from Congress, Amodei has been traveling northern Nevada to address his constituents and to bring them up-to-date on what is or is not happening in Washington, D.C.

In the throes of a sun-drenched late Lake Tahoe summer day, MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa will bite the head, pinch the tail and build the body Aug. 24 in a daylong feast and flex protein fest for the eyes, abs and everything in between.

Louisiana will have nothing on Lake Tahoe when it's over.

The inaugural Boil 'n Fry Day Festival is Lake Tahoe's version of an old fashioned New Orleans crawdad feed, complete with live music at the MontBleu Outdoor Event Center, carnival games, hot wings, cold beer and all the fried, boiled or barbecued fresh water crustaceans partygoers.

Here is the Carson City road construction and maintenance report for the week of Aug. 19-25. The long line striping project will continue at various locations throughout the city during the night hours of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Minor delays are possible in the areas of striping activity.

Due to continued construction of the Carson City Freeway project the following road closures are in effect: (Detours are signed).

— Roland Street is expected to close for 1 to 2 weekdays between Bigelow Drive and Ponderosa Drive for repaving.

It has been 17 years since President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore stood on the shores of Lake Tahoe and issued a challenge. They urged the frequently fractious perspectives in the region to come together in support of the restoration of Lake Tahoe.

UPDATE: Out of an abundance of caution, the trains will not run at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City for Labor Day weekend due to unhealthful air quality.

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Family fun is just around the bend as Labor Day approaches in the Reno-Tahoe territory.

Featured Band: Coming together from a variety of local projects and backgrounds, the five members of UNDER THE RADAR have created a composite tone that provides a niche sound of Jazz/Funk/Rock/Blues.

Plans for a new Sportsman's Warehouse store at the Carson Mall have been submitted to the Carson City Building Department.

The outdoor retailer will become the new anchor tenant for the mall and take over 47,713 square feet of space that was previously vacated by Gottschalk's five years ago.

Sportsman's Warehouse had previously tried to open a store in the Southgate Center in Carson City in 2009. But financial difficulties with the parent company at the time shuttered that effort just short of it opening to the public.