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A 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of felony third offense domestic battery after allegedly punching his brother repeatedly, sending him to the hospital emergency room, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 27-year-old man allegedly shot his mother dead during a domestic dispute early Tuesday morning at a Gardnerville home, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

The investigation has identified the suspect as Jarek Kozlowski, 27. The victim, Michelle Kozlowski, was found fatally shot in the street near the Manhattan Way home.

UPDATE 2:25PM: Douglas County authorities have identified Michelle Kozlowski as the Gardnerville woman fatally shot during a domestic dispute involving her 27-year-old son, Jarek Kozlowski. Go here for the latest developments to this story.

UPDATE: A woman was found fatally shot early this morning on a street in Gardnerville. The suspect in the shooting is in custody after he was also shot and was taken to the hospital, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies responded to 1200 block of Manhattan Way for reported domestic violence call with shots fired. At approximately 1:24 am, Douglas County deputies responded to the residence on Manhattan Way.

Two people died when a plane crashed into a home in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday. The identities of the victims will be released by the coroner sometime this week, according to Lt. Bryan Golmitz of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.

The Bureau of Land Management Carson City District is continuing to sell firewood cutting permits at multiple locations. Pinyon pine and Utah Juniper permits are $10 a cord. People may purchase up to ten cords before a commercial firewood cutting permit is required. Only dead trees — standing or down — may be cut.

Community flu vaccination events are being held in October and November in Carson City and Douglas County.
Each fall, the flu returns and brings with it the fever, cough, sore throat, congestion, muscle aches and fatigue that many of us dread.

The Nevada Division of State Lands acquired nearly 3,000 acres of federal land in eastern Nevada, formerly administered by the U.S. Forest Service, that will be added to Cave Lake State Park, officials announced Friday.

Lake Tahoe’s fire departments are reminding people that it’s dangerous to dispose of fireplace, wood stove or barbecue ashes in improper containers and locations. Embers, often concealed in what appears to be cold ashes, can remain hot enough to kindle a fire for several days. It is recommended to wait at least 96 hours and/or 4 days before disposing ashes.
To safely dispose of ashes:

• Put discarded ashes in a heavy metal container, douse with water, and cover with fitted metal lid.

Anybody out there dabbling in the stock market? Do you own any qualified dividend producing stock? Here are some thoughts on how to maximize your tax savings.

First, you need to know the "rules" of the game. Basically if your tax bracket is no higher than 15 percent then any income earned on Capital Gains and/or Qualified Dividends is taxed at ZERO percent until such income pushes you into the 25 percent tax bracket.

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, which includes numerous fire and land management agencies in the Lake Tahoe Basin, will begin fall prescribed fire operations as soon as weather conditions are favorable, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

A lot of people are asking themselves and the society in which we live this question hours after a fatal mass killing at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon.

I’m a native Oregonian, born and raised just an hour or two north of Roseburg. My parents called this mill city, situated between the North and South branches of the Umpqua River, home for a few years a decade back. I know the area fairly well. One of my favorite places to visit was Wildlife Safari just a few miles down the road in Winston.

During the Nevada Firefighters’ Memorial on Saturday, October 10, 2015, at 10 a.m. in Carson City, a plaque bearing the name of Clark County Firefighter, Darnell Brown will be added to those of other Nevada firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

In a training exercise Wednesday, seasonal firefighters joined with recruits and veteran firefighters from the Carson City Fire Department to practice extinguishing wildfire and discouraging its spread.

“By training, we can hone our skills. We work together more efficiently,” said Rodd Rummel, wildland fuels management officer. “Even for seasoned veterans, training is always key to efficient and effective work.”
Crews spent the day at a north Carson home practicing different maneuvers, such as creating defensible space, thinning brush and extending the fire hose.

It seems like Mother Nature knows that a cloudy rainy day is perfect for celebrating National Homemade Cookies Day. If baking isn’t on your to-do list, check out Country Night at Living the Good Life, or learn to line dance at BeerCade. Spice up Thursday with Salsa dance at El Charro’s. Ladies will love the specials just for them at Tahoe Ridge Winery.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Sept. 30, 2015 and beyond. Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included as their reports have not been updated

Carson City Emergency Management and the Carson City Fire Department will host a planning and community hazard mitigation open house and workshop Thursday, marking the 100th anniversary of the historic 1915 Nevada Pleasant Valley earthquake that happened 50 miles south of Winnemucca and considered the strongest earthquake ever recorded in Nevada.

This is Ginger, the 2015 Barn Hunt Association's National Games Champion! The competition was held just a few weeks ago at Purina Farms, near St. Louis, MO. The second place team is from Gardnerville and the Grand Champion is from Elko! Only the top dogs out of 15,000 registered were eligible to compete. Ginger also holds a Flyball Master title. I rescued her 4 years ago from the Carson City shelter, where she had been returned twice.

Embracing the area's design and manufacturing community, the Capital City Arts Initiative's [CCAI] exhibition, Industrial Art, is now at the Carson City Library. The show, previously at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery, will be available at the Library through November 19.

The Library will host a public reception for Industrial Art on Friday, October 2, 3:30-5pm in honor of Manufacturer's Month [October]. The Library’s MT1 training room and the Digitorium will also feature students’ manufacturing activities during the open house event.

A 62-year-old Carson City man was booked into jail early Monday on suspicion of gross misdemeanor abuse of a vulnerable person and misdemeanor domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The first week of October marks the official start of flu season in the United States. Beginning in October and lasting through May, flu season is the period when flu germs are most likely to be circulating and to make people sick.

A school bus and pickup collided Friday afternoon on Highway 50 East near Airport Road in Carson City, sending the driver of the pickup to the hospital. The driver of the bus and two children aboard were not injured, said Carson City Fire Chief Bob Schreihans.

Be smart before choosing a home to rent to save money — and improve peace of mind down the road. With Northern Nevada’s housing market tightening up, and rents rising, it’s going to become even more critical to be strategic when looking for a House to rent in Carson City, Minden or Dayton.
Here are just a few items to consider in your search for a house to rent.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency this week announced and recognized award recipients for its 25th annual Best in the Basin program. The agency created the recognition program to showcase projects that demonstrate exceptional planning, design, and compatibility with Lake Tahoe’s environment and communities.

Carson High homecoming activities will continue Thursday night with a bonfire behind the football and soccer fields. The bonfire will be supervised by Carson High staff, Carson City sheriff’s Deputy Jessica Dickey and the Carson City Fire Department. Smoke will be visible in the area. The event begins around 6:30 p.m.
The fire department will notify dispatch when the bonfire begins and ends.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the first week of fall beginning Sept. 23, 2015 and beyond. Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included.

UPDATE 5:53PM: A fire caused major damage to a West Long Street home on Monday afternoon burning into the attic, interior and exterior of the home, said Carson City Fire Chief Robert Schreihans. No one was injured.

The blaze produced flames outside the home that were fueled by winds that ignited nearby trees and shrubs, forcing the evacuation of two nearby homes. The neighboring homes were not damaged.

Firefighters were able to get a handle on the blaze within 15 minutes, said Schreihans.

CARSON CITY - Two Nevada Army Guard helicopters and flight crews that were stationed in Mather Air Force Base near Sacramento, Calif., this week have returned to the Army Aviation Support Facility in Reno without incident.

Carson City fire and rescue crews are at the scene of a vehicle accident this afternoon in the southbound lane of South Carson Street and Old Clear Creek. The Nevada Highway and Carson City sheriff's deputies were also called.

A 71-year-old man died Thursday night after he was struck by a pickup earlier in the afternoon, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Carson City Emergency Management and the Carson City Fire Department will be hosting an Open House to review City Hazard Mitigation planning efforts.Please join us on the 100th anniversary of the largest Earthquake ever recorded in Nevada History and hear Craig DePolo tell us about the possible threat facing Carson City. Experts will also talk briefly about floods and fires.