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Fire season is still in full swing, regardless of clouds in the sky and a few rain drops; Carson City is at risk, just one spark away from a major fire. Weather conditions play a very integral part in the daily planning and readiness level for fire agencies.

Gusty winds and low humidity expected Tuesday has prompted the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a Red Flag Warning for the Sierra Front including Carson City.

Heading “back to school” will mean something very different to the Carson City area high school students who participate in the New Entrepreneurship Network (NewE) this school year.

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - More than 200 soldiers participated today in a memorial run here to honor three Nevada guardsmen and one civilian killed five years ago in the Carson City IHOP shooting.

On Sept. 6, 2011, Nevada Guardsmen Lt. Col. Heath Kelly, 35, Master Sgt. Christian Riege, 38, Sgt. 1st Class Miranda McElhiney, 31, and Florence Donovan-Gunderson, 67, were killed in the shooting.

Runners and walkers gathered at IHOP in Carson City early Tuesday morning to commemorate the victims of the IHOP mass shooting that happened five years ago today in Carson City.

On Sept. 6, 2011, Nevada Guardsmen Lt. Col. Heath Kelly, 35, Master Sgt. Christian Riege, 38, Sgt. 1st Class Miranda McElhiney, 31, and civilian Florence Donovan-Gunderson, 67, of South Lake Tahoe, were killed in the shooting rampage, in which a mentally ill gunman took his own life. Two other soldiers and seven patrons were injured.

It’s back to school and back to work after a long weekend, but don’t let the day feel like a Monday. Join the Classic Cinema Club for Whistle Stop, a love triangle starring Ava Gardner. Bring something for the ducks if you join in the Easy Walk at Ross Gold Park. Five years ago, our community suffered a great shock when four people, including three National Guardsmen, were the victims of a shooting attack at IHOP. The annual remembrance run begins at 7 a.m., so please be cautious when driving along Fairview this morning.

TUESDAY:

Nevada Guard Soldiers and Airmen from Carson City to Kuwait will participate in a memorial walk/run this Tuesday, Sept. 6, to commemorate the victims of the IHOP shooting that occurred five years ago in Carson City.

In many ways Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton could be considered much alike. Those two would dispute that opinion vigorously. But the American voting public might be interested in the following:

1. Both have low scores with the American public concerning trust and honesty when it comes to many polls.

Two people were taken to the hospital with minor gunshot injuries Tuesday night from an alleged accidental shooting, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

At around 8:35 p.m. Carson City dispatch received a 911 call reporting two people who were "accidentally shot" while handling a gun.

UPDATE 11AM: The Shooting Fire is now 80 percent contained and remains non-threatening to structures with a total of 252 acres burned, SFIDC spokeswoman Shannon Brophy said.
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The Shooting Fire, which started late Sunday morning behind C Hill and spread quickly near the Carson Colony Indian reservation off South Curry Street, is currently 30 percent contained this morning after having burned 250 acres of sagebrush and grass, said Shannon Brophy of Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center in Minden.

Air drops continue on the Shooting Fire, which started at around 11 a.m. Sunday in southwest Carson City above the Carson Colony area along Curry Street, which had forced evacuations of several homes in the area. Those evacuations have since been lifted and Curry Street is now open.

UPDATE 8PM: The Shooting Fire is 40 percent contained with eyes on all fire lines from multiple fire agencies, said Carson City Fire Department spokeswoman Stacey Belt. Mapping has the fire size to be between 200 to 300 acres, she said. Several fire crews will remain on scene to close the containment gap.
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UPDATE 4:33PM: Curry Street is now open. Firefighters continue to attack the Shooting Fire via helicopters. The fire has quieted down since it became active earlier this afternoon, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch. So far around 200 acres have burned. The fire is moving in a southerly direction.
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UPDATE 4:05PM: Carson City Fire Department reports that evacuations have been lifted for the Shooting Fire in the Carson Colony area west of Curry Street in southwest Carson City. The fire is at around 200 acres in size and is burning away from structure, according to Stacey Belt, public information officer for Carson City Fire Department. No structures were burned however a fence was destroyed. No injuries have been reported.
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UPDATE: 3:10PM: The Shooting Fire is now at around 100 acres, and no structures have been damaged or destroyed, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center. As of around 3 p.m. the fire was moving away from the threatened neighborhoods along the Carson Colony area west of Curry Street. No injuries have been reported. The air attack on the fire continues.

In the world premiere of Constant Coogan's "Bury Me Alive" music video, fans are immediately met with the soaring melodies and stunning vocals that Constant Coogan has become so well known for since the release of their July 1st album of the same name. The video is a true work of art, featuring talent from the dance students at Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company.

LAS VEGAS — A former Nevada state prison guard trainee accused of killing of an inmate with shotgun blasts is talking with the state attorney general’s office about resolving the criminal involuntary manslaughter ...

The "Shooting Range" fire burning in Storey County east of Reno has burned more than 1,100 acres as of Thursday morning and is about 40 percent contained, according to Storey County Manager Pat Whitten.

UPDATE 9:20PM: The New Shooting Range Fire has grown to about 800 acres in size as of last report, Storey County Manager Pat Whitten said Wednesday night.

Like many who learned of the rumor of a so-called “Day of Rage” civil disobedience protest to take place in 37 U.S. cities including Carson City, there was a deep concern for the safety of local law enforcement after the July 7 shooting in Dallas that left five officers dead.

The internet based, anonymous source, advertisement promoting the Nevada State Capital grounds as a location for a “Day of Rage” protest failed to attract any protesters. The event was set to take place at 4 p.m. Friday on the Capital Complex and Carson City was the only designated Nevada location for the protest.

Larry Ford will present “Virgil Earp: The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 20, at 6:30 pm.

Gusty conditions and low humidity have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for much of western Nevada Sierra front, including Carson City, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Tuesday as gusty winds and low humidity are expected to develop throughout the western Nevada Sierra front region, including Carson City.
The winds are also expected to bring widespread haze over the region due to the Trailhead Fire burning in northern California.

A man who crashed a van into a booth at a downtown Reno event Sunday afternoon died after an officer-involved shooting, according to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.

1. Tactical Rifle Shoot. Targets at 100 yards, 200 yards and 300 yards.
2. Multiple Target type course of fire, semi-automatic, pistol or revolver.
3. Carson City Sheriff's Office and S.W.A.T. Team. Test your shooting skills against the pros.
4. Bragging Rights, pistol shoot
5. Moving Target Shoot A variety of moving targets to test your skills.
Tickets $5.00 for each event or 5 event's ticket for $20.00.
6. Franklin Armory, will have their rifles, full auto rifles and their Birnary Trigger System available to try
7. 50/50 Poker Shoot, $5.00 per hand.

Everytown for Gun Safety founded by (ex-NYC Mayor) Bloomberg, contributed $3,263,759.17 in cash and $488,346.66 worth of in-kind donations in support of this initiative.
Sheriff Allen of Washoe County has said/written “Question 1 would mean more gun restrictions on law-abiding Nevadans.” “…while doing nothing to stop criminals or make us any safer.”
Read the full text of Question 1 for yourself. The actual text would constitute the law, if passed, not the incorrect assertions by its supporters, some are quoted below.

The Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Nevada Division of Forestry have announced the implementation of fire restrictions for all state and federally owned lands. In addition, the Carson City Fire Department has now implemented fire restrictions on city and privately owned lands within Carson City.

During the Comstock Lode stamp mills dotted the landscape along the Carson River east of Carson City. Ore from nearby mines were brought to the stamp mills to be processed and have the gold and silver removed from the rock before it was sent off to San Francisco.

A viral video circulating since Tuesday that purports to be illegal chemical waste dumping is being investigated by Nevada environmental health officials. A Mound House company acknowledge to the Reno Gazette-Journal that it is the company depicted in the video.

The 1 minute, 51 second video has appeared on Reddit and other social media channels. it was posted by a person with the name of Luke Murray and has generated nearly 500,000 views.

Blustery Nevada winds tested the mettle of temporary shelters set up on the tarmac at the Carson City Airport's annual Open House event Saturday, but they did not deter a large crowd of morning visitors who came to partake in the festivities.

Do you have skills, a hobby, special abilities? Are you looking for an audience to share them with? Look no further. Carson City’s University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is looking for adults to share their knowledge with 4-H youth ages 9 – 19.