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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday night to a traffic accident with injuries at Silver Sage and Tuscarora Way.
According to dispatch the crash involved a red sedan and a silver minivan. The accident was called into dispatch at around 6:20 p.m. Traffic in the area has been interrupted and motorists can expect delays.

Happy Tuesday, Carson City. Enjoy the nice weather with an easy walk along the Carson River. Give a helping hand to the Jazz and Beyond planning committee: weeks of free music return to Carson City in August. Take a spin around the dance floor at El Charro Avita or at Carson Lanes. Swing dance lessons and country dance lessons are available every Tuesday.

TUESDAY:

• Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)

UPDATE 4:32 PM: Carson City emergency crews reported that the accident has been cleared up and all lanes are open now. The No. 1 northbound lane had originally been re-routed because of the accident. Minor injuries were reported.
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Carson City Sheriff's deputies and Carson City Fire Department crews responded to a three-vehicle accident and vehicle fire reported at the intersection of Eagle Station and South Carson Street Monday afternoon, according to emergency dispatch.

James Brown brought his funk to America with his hit Cold Sweat and the Reno Jazz Orchestra (RJO) brings the funk to the Nugget’s Celebrity Showroom, Saturday, February 27th, to celebrate their new CD “Bring Me The Funk of James Brown”.

This high energy night on the town will feature the Reno Jazz Orchestra’s 18 piece big band and special guest stars performing James Brown hits such as Living in America, The Big Payback, and Cold Sweat, as well as other funk greats such as Tower of Power’s What is Hip and Soul Vaccination.

Carson City resident John Barrette announced that he will run for Carson City Supervisor Ward 4. The former reporter says helping to drive a robust future for the city’s residents is his top priority.

East Fork Fire and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office were on scene of an incident this afternoon at Walmart on Topsy Lane south of Carson City involving a woman who used a pepper spray substance on customers. The store was temporarily evacuated and is now reopened, officials said.

UPDATE: 3:10PM: FAA is en route to investigate Saturday afternoon's helicopter crash at the Carson City Airport that injured a pilot and passenger.
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UPDATE: 2:26PM: From Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong: At approximately 1:51, a small helicopter crashed along the north taxiway at the airport. Two minor injuries were sustained: both transported to Renown. The airport was shut down briefly but is open now.
FAA Will be responding to the crash scene.
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UPDATE: 310PM: FAA is en route to investigate Saturday afternoon's helicopter crash at the Carson City Airport that injured a pilot and passenger.
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UPDATE: 2:26PM: From Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong: At approximately 1:51, a small helicopter crashed along the north taxiway at the airport. Two minor injuries were sustained: both transported to Renown. The airport was shut down briefly but is open now.
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UPDATE 9:42PM: Carson City fire and rescue crews have cleared the scene and Highway 50 East is now open in both directions, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
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Carson City fire department and sheriff's deputies were called to a two vehicle crash Friday night at Highway 50 East and Deer Run Road. The crash, involving two pickups, was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m. Arriving Carson City firefighters report there were no injuries.

The westbound, lakeside Cave Rock tunnel entrance will get a makeover this summer, one that will stop rocks from falling onto Highway 50, add lighting to the inside of the tunnel as well as adding water quality improvements.

The Carson City Fire Department has requested that the Board of Supervisors apply for a grant that would pay for a new ladder truck and a new ambulance for the department’s new Community Paramedicine Program concept.

Carson City Fire Department was called Friday morning to a small brush fire in the area of Arrowhead and Carson Street. Arriving firefighters located the small warming fire in a field and it has been extinguished, according to dispatch.
Meanwhile, Empire Ranch Golf Course is doing open burning Friday morning and it is sending up a smoke column. The golf course advised dispatch that it was doing the burning.

Responding to years of complaints about certain Carson City area motels that attract crime, have poor exterior, maintenance and provide unsafe living conditions for its occupants, the city’s redevelopment arm is proposing a motel safety program to address building code compliance issues.

Hello fellow anglers, a lot of fishing going on around our area. But a word to this wise. Although we have had nice weather this last week, the higher mountain roads can be very dangerous if you are not paying attention. Just last week I drove up to Caples Lake to do some ice fishing and got caught ahead of a multi-vehicle crash near Kirkwood.

UPDATE: 11:48PM: At least one person inside an apartment was injured after being struck by a vehicle the caused a gas leak in the 600 block of Old Hot Spring Road. The crash forced the evacuation of 15 to 20 people before the broken gas lines were sealed.
The male adult victim was taken to the hospital with unspecified injuries, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Scott McDaniel.
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UPDATE: The crash at Sherman and Lompa involves two vehicles, a black Chrysler and a white Dodge pickup. Two children and an adult have been taken to the hospital for injuries, said Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Scott McDaniel. Traffic is being directed from Sherman onto Nye street.
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Carson City sheriff's deputies and Carson City Fire Department are responding Wednesday night to a head-on crash with injuries at the intersection of Lompa and Sherman. The call came into dispatch at 6:55 p.m.

Senior Airman Michael Anthony Beaton, 26, a member of the 152nd Maintenance Squadron, Nevada Air National Guard, died this week in a boating accident at Pyramid Lake.

Happy Tuesday, Carson City. Enjoy the nice weather with an easy walk along the Carson River. This evening, take your sweetheart to Comma Coffee for some warm drinks and cool jazz. Learn about smart cities at the Brewery Arts Center; the Sierra Nevada Forums have a great line-up of speakers. Take a spin around the dance floor at El Charro Avita or at Carson Lanes. Swing dance lessons and country dance lessons are available each Tuesday.

TUESDAY: Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday

A fireworks event that happened Saturday night at the Carson City Airport caught many by surprise, including Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Much of Carson High Schools’ success flows from the voluntary assistance of individuals and businesses selflessly giving of their time, their effort, and their resources to the advancement of Carson City’s youth and local community.

A Carson City man is in custody after a hit and run pedestrian crash last week on Highway 50 and Brown Street that resulted in the death of the victim, said Carson City sheriff Ken Furlong.

Juan Pablo Rios, 37, was charged with felony failure to stop at the scene of an accident involving personal Injury or death, a category B felony. Bail was set at $50,000. Rios was booked Tuesday into the Carson City Jail. The victim, Gustova Garcia-Valdes, 52, died as a result of injuries.

Heard about the Godzilla El Niño? Wondering what it means for us here in the northern Great Basin and the northern Sierra? We’ll examine what El Niño is, how and why those conditions occur in the tropical Pacific and how they influence weather outside of the tropics.

I’m a sucker for old movies. Give me some Garbo, Monroe, Gene Kelly, or comedic Danny Kay and I’m a happy girl. The Carson City Classic Cinema Club brings a different old movie to a big screen once a month and raises money to bring the arts to kids. Check out this month’s selection ‘Penny Serenade’ in the comfy chairs of the Brewery Art Center’s Performance Hall.

TUESDAY:
•*Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)

UPDATE: 4:40PM: Power lines reported down at King Street near Carson Middle School. Motorists should avoid the area.
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UPDATE 2:50PM: Power lines are reportedly down at 5th and Saliman. Avoid the area.
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UPDATE 1:52 PM: Carson City Fire Department and Public Works were called to the area of North Carson Street at Arrowhead where a tree has fallen and was blocking lanes of traffic and power lines on the road. Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies were called to assist and redirect traffic. All motorists should avoid the area.
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High winds have whipped through Carson City this afternoon knocking down trees, snapping limbs, and dropping fences.

The tree is the first photo fell at around 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Nevada and Seventh Street blocking both lanes of traffic. In the second photo, this tree fell on King street near Tacoma at around 12:15 p.m., bringing down a large pine and reducing traffic to one lane across from Carson Middle School.

While many pets only stay at Nevada Humane Society for a short time, some are overlooked and will reside here longer than others. They may be shy or overly energetic, older, a bit sassy, or have a special need, such as a diet restriction or perhaps missing an eye. These pets may be considered Less-Adoptable to some, but to us, and fellow animal lovers, they are considered still lovable! Wouldn’t you agree?

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late this afternoon to a rollover crash in the area of Goni Road and Maxwell.
According to dispatch the vehicle was a SUV that overturned several times. Arriving fire department personnel said the driver was not injured.

Here's the speech made Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell at the 2016 Chamber of Commerce State of the City address held at Gold Dust West:

Multiple fire agencies are holding training exercises Wednesday at the old Kinkead Building in Carson City. There are at least three ladder trucks that are fully extended as part of the exercises.

Carson High stayed undefeated Tuesday night, winning handily, 64-50, over the visiting Douglas Tigers to remain alone atop the Sierra League boys basketball standings. The victory is Carson's 11th straight in league play.

We have some incredibly talented kids here in Carson City. The jazzier ones will be performing at the Community Center tonight with the Mile High Jazz Band in an extravaganza of music. Enjoy some of our valley’s views with the Parks and Rec Easy Walk along the freeway multi-use path. Dinner plans are easy; Mystique is holding a grand opening tonight downtown, so go see what deliciousness they have to offer.

TUESDAY:

• Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)