Gardnerville

Lynn A. Adams, 51, passed away Jan. 8, 2013 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This mater...

William E. Eakle 88, of Minden, Nevada passed away on January 10, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements entrusted to Walton's Funerals & Cremations Gardnerville, Nevada.Copyright 2013 -. All ri...

With widespread flu being reported around the nation, Carson City and Douglas County health officials say they have large supplies of flu vaccine.

Based on recent reports from the CDC, the flu has started to peak nearly 5 weeks early this year, with significant activity reported in over 41 states with 18 deaths reported in children thus far. The predominant current flu strain that is being reported with widespread activity, H3N2 (Influenza A), appears to have good match to the flu strains in this year’s vaccine, according to a news release.

Nevada's gaming figures for November show overall casino "win" down 11.08 percent, with South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos at Stateline performing the best, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports today.

November figures for South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos show the largest spike statewide in earnings or "win" at 26.63 percent over November 2011 profits, according to the board. South Lake Tahoe casinos took in $17,734,866 in November 2012 compared to $14,005,506 in 2011.

A 31-year-old Carson City man, Jaron W. Malone, has been identified as the victim in a two-vehicle crash Monday on Highway 395 at Riverview Drive south of Gardnerville in Douglas County, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

Alcohol is suspected as a factor in a fatal crash Monday night on Highway 395 three miles south of Gardnerville in Douglas County that killed a 31-year-old Carson City man, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

The crash was reported at 10:05 p.m. The preliminary crash investigation details a blue 1995 Ford 4-door sedan, driven by the Carson City man, was pulling out from the driveway of the 7-Eleven store near Riverview Drive and Highway 395, said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen.

Vivian E. Carlson, 87, passed away Dec. 31, 2012 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This m...

A traffic accident this morning on Highway 395 at Airport Road north of Minden in Douglas County resulted in serious injuries to a motorist who was flown to Renown Medical Center in Reno, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports.

Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies dealt with a number of misdemeanor-related crimes in the days leading up to the New Year's holiday period, with several arrests made for domestic abuse, fighting and driving under the influence. Here are some of those arrests:

Vernal E. Jones, 89, passed away Dec. 24, 2012 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This mate...

A 63-year-old Carson City man was arrested Dec. 22 after allegedly pushing and punching his roommate, a senior citizen, to the ground in an argument over a computer issue.
The victim, said to be at least 65 years of age, went to the Carson City Sheriff's Office at 5:53 p.m. to report the battery. He told authorities that his roommate broke his cell phone in half when he attempted to call police for help.

Yvonne Kazen, 61, of Gardnerville, Nevada passed away on Dec. 14, 2012 in Gardnerville. Arrangements were entrusted to Walton's Funerals & Cremations Gardnerville, Nevada.Copyright 2012 -. All rig...

A 52-year-old Carson City man faces a gross misdemeanor charge of violating a restraining order after a complaint from a woman concerned about her 14-year-old daughter whom the man had made frequent attempts at contacting, authorities report.

Ardelle Nadine Stevenson, 71 of Wellington, Nevada, passed away on Dec. 14, 2012 in Wellington, Nevada. Arrangements entrusted to Walton's Funerals & Cremations Gardnerville, Nevada.Copyright 2012...

A drop in temperatures and a cold front pushing through the region means snow accumulations for Carson City into Tuesday morning, prompting the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a Winter Weather Advisory.

Snow will develop overnight with the heaviest expected to arrive between 4 and 8 a.m. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible in Carson City with the locally higher amounts above 5,000 feet that will likely impact the drive up Spooner Summit to Lake Tahoe.

Andrew Patrick Costa, Jr passed away on December 11, 2012 after enduring several challenging months of recovery from major surgeries. Andy lived in Gardnerville, Nev. since 1972 and his love f...

Gale Maynor, of Gardnerville, passed away Sunday from complications related to leukemia. He was born to the late Bob and Geraldine Maynor, Aug. 28, 1946 in Albuquerque, N. M. Gale grew up in Long ...

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Christmas tree permits are sold out but tree cutting permits remain available on BLM lands in the Pinenut Mountains between Carson City and Yerington, the Clan Alpine and Desatoya mountains east of Fallon, and the Excelsior Mountains southeast of Hawthorne.

Joanne V. Slater passed away Dec. 4, 2012 in Gardnerville, Nev. after a valiant fight with brain cancer. Joanne was born in Oakland, Calif. to James V. and Peggy Schramm Oct. 4, 1955. Joanne was pr...

Frank J. Sanchez, 85, passed away Dec. 6, 2012 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766.Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This ma...

A Gardnerville woman is recovering from mild frostbite at a Carson City hospital after spending six nights in Hope Valley.
Gardnerville resident Paula Lane, 46, and boyfriend Roderick Paul Clifton, 44, were reported missing after they left Citrus Heights, Calif., on the afternoon of Nov. 29.

A woman was found injured in Alpine County after she and her boyfriend car got stuck in the snow for nearly a week. The body of her boyfriend was found nearby. The couple The couple, Roderick Paul Clifton and Paula Lane, was last seen leaving Citrus Heights for Gardnerville, Nev. on Thursday, Nov. 29. They were reported missing by relatives when they didn't answer their cell phones.

Rose Venard, 87, of Gardnerville passed away Nov. 30, 2012 in Gardnerville, Nev. Arrangements entrusted to Walton's Funerals & Cremations Gardnerville, Nev.Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. T...

UPDATE 1:45PM: Eagle Valley Creek in Carson City went above its flood stage just before 1 pm this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. A flood warning remains in effect until 6:15 p.m. for urban areas and small streams in Carson City and western Douglas County.

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A powerful winter storm continues to move through Carson City this morning bringing wind and rain and assorted localized power outages to the area.
Carson City remains under a Flood Warning as is much of western Nevada from Reno to Douglas County, Lake Tahoe, Virginia City and Storey County. Anywhere from 2 to 3 inches of rain is possible for the foothills and valley floors.

The Douglas County Emergency Management has implemented a precautionary action plan for this weekend’s weather event. The plan has identified two potential weather events for this evening, Saturday, Dec. 1, through Sunday, De. 2. The first is going to be extreme winds, followed by potential heavy rains.

Locals may not know about the new bar in Carson City, Remedy’s, but they certainly remember the bar’s predecessor. Toad’s had a reputation for extreme late nights, bar fights, assault and other crimes.

However, once Toad’s ceased operations, two local business women, Lisa Tucker of Gardnerville and Megan Torres of Carson City, decided to make some changes for the better, take matters into their own hands, and create the relaxing and fun environment they envision at Remedy’s.

Donald L. Gomes, 77, passed away Nov. 24, 2012 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766.Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This mat...

Gardnerville - The passing of an honorable man. Ronald L. Crowe, Sr. crossed over Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012 at Tamuning hospital in Guam. His journey started June 29, 1929 in San Diego, Calif. Afte...

It was a happy, hearty Thanksgiving in Carson City for hundreds of Carson Nugget guests who arrived for the 58th annual free community dinner. Volunteers by the dozens served everyone who walked in the door — from young families to senior citizens and all ages in between.

Les C. Koenig, 74, of Gardnerville, passed away Nov. 16th, 2012 at his home. He leaves behind his long time companion, Donna Hartley "Pookie"; her daughter, Kindal Hartley; and his dog, Zander....