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Carson City road report for week of Jan. 11-17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/10/2021 - 12:52pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 11-17, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Carson City area road report for week of Jan. 4-10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 9:00amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 4-10, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Carson City supervisors to discuss adding shade structures downtown, motel taxes and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 10:04amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Items for discussion include new shade structures in the downtown area, grant funding for fuel reduction, surplus city funding, and more.
Project along US 50 Spooner begins wrap-up, single lane closures start Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 8:51amCARSON CITY — Single lane closures will take place on U.S. 50 between Carson City and Spooner summit beginning July 30 as the Nevada Department of Transportation wraps up a project to reduce roadside erosion and help preserve water quality.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Lane: Surviving after being flushed down a storm drain
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 11:30amI've never had to worry about illnesses, because I've always known how I was going to die. I would step into an open manhole while out running and get swept out to sea, however that's not likely to happen because I'm no longer running. But it did happen to a Brazilian girl last week, and she lived to tell about it.
South Carson Street, Carson City area road report for week of May 18-24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 12:02pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 18-24, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.
Carson City Public Works, Nevada Humane Society rescue ducklings from storm drain
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 3:16pmSouth Carson Street Project, Carson City area road report for week of May 11-17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 9:02amHere is the South Carson Street Project schedule and Carson City area road report for the week of May 11-17, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.
South Carson Street, Carson City area road report for week of May 4-10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/03/2020 - 9:40amHere is the South Carson Street and Carson City area road report for the week of May 4-10, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, please visit CarsonProud.com.
South Carson Street, Carson City road report for week of April 27 through May 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/26/2020 - 11:40amHere is the South Carson Street project and Carson City area road report for the week of April 27 to May 3, 2020. For updates on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, visit CarsonProud.com.
Carson City, South Carson Street road report for week of April 20-26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 8:21amHere is the South Carson Street project and Carson City road report for the week of April 20-26, 2020. Single lane work, closures and delays are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
South Carson Street project, Carson City road report for week of April 13-17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/12/2020 - 10:15amHere is the Carson City area and South Carson Street Project road report for the week of April 13-17, 2020. Construction is moving along and with fewer cars on the streets construction continues to make daily advancements at an accelerated rate.
Carson City area road report for week of April 6-12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 10:39amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 6 to April 12, 2020, and includes the South Carson Street Project.
Carson City area road report for week of March 30 through April 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 7:19amHere is the Carson City area and South Carson Street project road report for the week of March 30 through April 5, 2020. The following street work is scheduled for the week:
Carson City, South Carson Street road project report for March 16-22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 11:55amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 16-22, 2020. Also included is the South Carson Street Project schedule for the week. For updates or changes in the schedule, go to CarsonProud.com. Work scheduled for this week includes:
Carson City, South Carson Street road report for week of March 9-15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 1:28pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 9-15, 2020. This report also includes the South Carson Street Project. Businesses are open and accessible. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, please visit CarsonProud.com.
Carson City supervisors to tackle water rate hike, pot dispensary hours and Halloween calendar change
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 9:20amThe next meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors will take place on Thursday, March 5, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 East William Street.
Items on the docket for the meeting include an increase in water rates, proposed marijuana dispensary changes in allowed operating hours, trick-or-treating a day before Halloween, and more.
NDOT: Brief lane closures in downtown Gardnerville ahead of repaving work
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/27/2020 - 9:06amBeginning Monday, Jan. 27 through early February, drivers will see brief overnight lane closures on U.S. 395 through downtown Gardnerville as the Nevada Department of Transportation begins preliminary utility surveying in advance of a future project to repave the highway.
Carson City neighborhood has experienced flooding for 50 years, a solution is now in sight
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 1:27pmA 50-year-old flooding issue in a Carson City neighborhood could finally see a solution with the “North Carson Area Drainage Plan” proposed by Carson City Public Works.
According to Robert Fellows, P.E., Chief Stormwater Engineer for Public Works, an issue involving flooding or “ponding” in a particular Carson City neighborhood has been on the books as an issue since Carson City was still Ormsby County, going back to the 1970s.
Nevadans take home 1,517 cats and dogs during Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 9:57amMore than 50 animal shelters and rescue groups participated in Nevada’s large free pet adoption event, Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days. It was organized by Maddie's Pet Project in Nevada, a three-year campaign aimed at helping more homeless cats and dogs find good homes and creating a safety net for pets by improving access to veterinary care in the Silver State.
Plant sales, charity, trains, and more! Events and happenings for Sat. May 11
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/11/2019 - 7:03amGood morning Carson City! It's going to be another beautiful day in the capital city, with highs of 78 and lows of 44. On the docket today we've got a canned food drive to help the Ron Wood Center, a volunteer day to restore the Mills Park train, a Mother's Day Plant Sale, and more! Check out the full calendar before.
Here's what we've got going on for Saturday:
Events around Carson City for Friday, May 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 9:03pmThe weekend is at our doorstep as we head into Friday, May 10, 2019. Even though forecasters say we may have showers this weekend, the cool spring rain won't dampen the fun. We have a bevy of activities lined up Friday including the opening of the Transcontinental Railroad exhibit at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, day 1 of the two-day Mother's Day Plant Sale hosted by The Greenhouse Project, RSVP's Spring Celebration and Carnival at Mills Park, a day hike, art showings, live music and more.
Carson City area road report Sunday to May 5 include single lane closures on Highway 50
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/28/2019 - 7:48amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 28 through May 5, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Single lane closures begin Thursday between Carson City and U.S. 50 Spooner Summit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 9:11amSingle lane closures will be in place on U.S. 50 in areas between Carson City and Spooner summit beginning April 25 as the Nevada Department of Transportation enhances storm drainage to help preserve water quality and reduce erosion.
Final season of path construction along State Route 28 at Tahoe begins this month
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 11:10amCARSON CITY — Final construction of State Route 28 shared use path, water quality and traffic safety improvements will begin April 22 with single lane closures and short-term full road closures south of Incline Village at Lake Tahoe. Project completion is anticipated for early July and will be announced prior to opening.
Carson City Public Works to host May open house
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 12:01pmCarson City Public Works will host an open house Saturday, May 11 with the department pulling all the stops to make sure there's plenty of activities and fun things to do for families.
The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the public works main facility, 3505 Butti Way off of Fairview. The open house will feature equipment tours, informational displays, raffle prizes, games, bounce houses, duck races and more.
New Business Grand Opening in Sparks
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 2:52pmSurf Thru Express Car Wash is pleased to announce the opening of its newest location at 2050 Pyramid Way, Sparks. This is Surf Thru Express Car Wash’s 18th location and their third location in northern Nevada. Surf Thru Express Car Wash opened in Carson City in 2016 and in Reno the following year. In total, the three locations will employee approximately 45 people.
Rain and melting snow prompt Flood Advisory for Carson City, Carson Valley, Lyon regions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 8:40amContinued rain on melting snow has prompted the National Weather Service to issue an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory on Thursday morning for Carson City, Douglas, Southern Washoe, Northern Lyon and Storey counties.
Public Works: Moderate street flooding in Carson City due to snow and ice on storm drains
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 3:45pmCarson City Public works reports moderate flooding Wednesday afternoon over roadways where storm drains are blocked by snow and ice.
Flood advisory issued for western Carson City, Douglas County; High Wind Warning underway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 2:00pmThe National Weather Service in Reno issued a Flood Advisory on Wednesday afternoon for western Carson City, Douglas County, southern Washoe County and other areas of the region including South Lake Tahoe.