Life saving

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal Division is investigating the cause of a structure fire Monday in Churchill County where 2 people died and 1 person is in critical condition.

Most of California remains under the threat of unprecedented and dangerous fire conditions with a combination of extreme heat, significant wind events, dry conditions, and firefighting resources that are stretched to the limit.

Due to these conditions, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing the following temporary closures and fire restrictions to provide for public safety and reduce the potential for human caused fire starts.

UPDATE 3:19 p.m.: The Washoe Tribal Police issued the following statement:

On December 13, 2019 at approximately 0304 hours the Washoe Tribe Police and the Carson City Sheriff's Department responded to the area of Boyle St., Carson City, NV, within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Washoe Tribe for a reported Domestic Battery.

Upon arrival it was discovered that an adult victim within a residence had suffered apparent multiple gunshot wounds. The adult victim was declared deceased at the scene.

The Washoe Tribe Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are currently investigating the incident and have made an arrest of an adult individual.

Further details of the incident are being withheld at this time to ensure due process for the arrestee.

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Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the 2800 block of Boyle St. on the Washoe Tribe reservation early Friday morning to assist the Carson City Fire Department in regards to a gun shot victim call for service.

The Tribal Police were dispatched, and CCSO responded to aid first responders and the Tribe until officers could arrive on scene.

Carson City Fire Department first responders attempted to provide life saving services to the victim, but were unsuccessful.

Good morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! Get ready for a hot, sunny summer day with a high of 93. We’ve got a full day ahead of us so check out below and take your pick!

Saturday, July 27

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Carson City Fair, Karson Kruzers Run What Cha Brung car show, a fundraiser bike ride, cooking classes, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides on Saturday and much more!

Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam is praising the extraordinary efforts of several Good Samaritans and Sheriff’s Office deputies who worked together to help save the life of a near drowning victim at Thunderbird Beach in Lake Tahoe last Friday.

“A life was on the line and people stepped up,” Sheriff Balaam said.

Miranda grew up in Carson City, went to Carson High School, lived a normal childhood. She is the second oldest of four siblings, and grew up with loving parents. But her life changed forever when she became addicted to drugs.

Her mother, Kristi, has been fighting to keep her daughter alive since then, facing numerous near-death scares.

Heading into the home stretch that is Friday, March 8, 2019 we welcome you to the end of the work week. More spring-like weather is ahead, which isn't exactly all sunshine and flowers. Forecasters say they'll be some sun but also a chance for rain and even some snow showers. Stay tuned. Otherwise, read on for what's happening around the Carson City area today.

This Friday March 8, Carson High School senior Nik Hylan is motivating blood donors to put on their game face and show up for an important life saving cause. One donation can save the lives of as many as three people.

A Northern Nevada Correctional center inmate was killed Tuesday in an attack by another inmate who allegedly used a homemade weapon in the Carson City facility homicide, prison officials said.

Hello fellow anglers, it feels like spring time outside. We are having a strange and different weather pattern from last year are we not? But a reminder here that it is still winter. The weather temperatures outside may be comfortable, but the water temperatures are very frigid.

Life Saving begins at 10:30am to 3:00pm. Donate at Western Nevada College in the Aspen Building, room Nugget Hall. Schedule donation time at bloodhero.com, use sponsor code: WNC -or call us at (800) 696-4483. For questions call the ASWN 445-3323.

A man who died at Lake Tahoe on Monday, Sept. 5 while scuba diving off the shores of Lake Tahoe has been identified as a 63-year-old Sacramento man.

Find the Hero in You. Join the Carson High School National Honor Society (CHS NHS) for its annual Spring Blood Drive.
Sign up online at BloodHero.com and use code word: "Senators" on the Donate Blood Tab.
Or, drop in at the Carson High School small gym April 28, 2016, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be sure to go to the main office for entrance. From there you will be guided to the small gym.

An adult male occupant of a Tiger Drive mobile home that was destroyed in a fire Thursday afternoon has died, according to the Carson City Fire Department. A dog also died on the scene of the blaze, which is under investigation.

The Nevada Department of Corrections is investigating an apparent suicide that occurred early Saturday morning.

At approximately 2:30 a.m., correctional officers found Inmate John Morse, 27. hanging in the bathroom area of his housing unit at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City.

A 36-year-old northern California woman who drowned earlier this summer at Topaz Lake was intoxicated with her death listed as drowning due to alcohol intoxication, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Summer is here and the need for life saving blood from donors is in big demand. There are two upcoming blood drives in Carson City where donors are encouraged to give.

The first is Tuesday, June 30, from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Carson Nugget. The event has been dubbed the Carson City Battle of the Badges blood drive, where law enforcement and fire agencies are encouraged to give as well as the general public.

A Northern California woman died of an apparent drowning after being found Wednesday afternoon face down in the water on the north shore of Topaz Lake, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities have identified the victim as Janneke Strong, 36, of Fort Bragg. The cause of death has not been determined and is pending results from an autopsy. The investigation is ongoing, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Pat Brooks.

At 1:48 p.m. a witness called authorities to report a person face down in approximately 4 feet of water along the shore.

Nevada Boy Scouts celebrated the awarding of not one but two Heroism Awards at Carson City Troop 341’s Court of Honor recently at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Carson City. Dozens of Scouts, Scouters and parents applauded Jeremiah Beauford and Eli Thomas as each young man received the Life Saving Award as each Scout had saved the life of his younger brother. On hand to make the special presentation was Nevada Area Council President Jeff Whitaker.

While first responders on a fire, accident or crime scene are deputies, ambulance and fire department personnel, it is 911 dispatch who are the lifeline between the victim and responding agencies. Tucked in a high-tech facility all their own, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Communications 911 Center responds 24-hours a day, seven days a week, day or night to crisis phone calls.

This week, emergency dispatchers are being recognized nationwide as part of National Public-Safety Telecommunications Week. For the team of 19 emergency dispatchers who work at the Carson City communications center, their work is essential to saving lives and property.

Carson City Ward 3 Supervisor John McKenna provides an update on the April 3 Board of Supervisors meeting.

He discusses amendments to development agreements at the Schulz Ranch development, capital needs expenditures for $190,000 for critical capital needs including new life saving equipment for the Carson City Fire Department.

(The following was submitted by Deputy Don Gibson who announced Tuesday that he is running for Carson City Sheriff. Gibson, who has been in law enforcement for 16 years, 13 of those assigned to the patrol division in the Carson CIty Sheriff's Office, named retiring Nevada State Trooper Michael “Sean” Giurlani as his running mate for Undersheriff.)

New sheriff, new perspective
Today, I am excited to announce my bid to be the next Sheriff of Carson City. I made the decision to enter the race because I strongly believe we need new leadership and new perspective in the Sheriff’s Office. I appreciate the encouragement I have received from so many people and I will repay that confidence by working hard to become a New Sheriff with New Perspectives.

A Carson High School senior and cadet with the Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Crops received a rare merit award Wednesday in Carson City after he applied a life saving technique he learned as a cadet three years ago.

The Nevada Rural Counties Retired Senior Volunteer Program Board of Directors has named Susan Haas as Executive Director and chief executive officer. Haas began work with the RSVP, based in Carson City, in 2007 as program director after serving for 8 years as Deputy Chief of Staff for Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt.

In 2012 she was promoted to Director of Marketing and Development.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Rural Counties Retired Senior Volunteer Program Board of Directors has appointed Susan Haas as Interim Executive Director and CEO. Haas began work with the organization in 2007 as Program Director then was promoted in 2012 to Director of Development.

The Nevada Highway Patrol has announced a number of promotions, advancements and replacements. According to Trooper Chuck Allen, NHP has promoted Joe McKay and Dave Cox to the rank of sergeant. Cox will be assigned to the Fallon area while McKay will remain in the Reno-Sparks area.

A vehicle accident this morning at Mound House east of Carson City took the life of a 66-year-old Lyon County man, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports this afternoon.

The accident happened shortly before 10 this morning in the area of Highway 50 and Mound House east of Highland Drive in Lyon County.

According to NHP Trooper Chuck Allen, a gray 1989 Chevrolet 4-door sedan was traveling eastbound on the four-lane highway at a very high rate of speed in an area where the speed zone was 45 mph.