Sunday Morning

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called early Sunday morning to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 50 East near Flint Road, about 3/4 of a mile from Deer Run Road.

A hot air balloon descends to Mills Park in Carson City on this beautiful Sunday morning, March 24.

The Nevada Highway Patrol conducted a sobriety checkpoint at Clear Acre Lane and Scottsdale Road from Saturday night into early Sunday morning, 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. During that time, troopers contacted 1,247 motorists that traveled through the checkpoint.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Sunday morning to a two vehicle accident in the westbound lane intersection at I-580 and Highway 50 East.

Residents of Carson City and surrounding communities are waking up Saturday morning to a rain and snow mix with temperatures in the 30s.

We can expect wet conditions throughout the weekend, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno reports, with 100 percent chance of showers Saturday and a high temperature into the mid-40s.

A 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 9:25 p.m. for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, and three counts being in possession of a firearm while under the influence, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 38-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 300 block of East Winnie Lane on Saturday evening for suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation, felony dissuading a victim from reporting a crime, and a gross misdemeanor of false imprisonment, a sheriff's deputy said.

Considerably more snow fell in parts of Carson City overnight Saturday into Sunday morning than regional weather forecasts had estimated.

In Northwest Carson City near Western Nevada College, about 12 more inches accumulated overnight.

How much snow has fallen in your neighborhood? Share in the comments section below.

Heavy snow fell overnight in the Carson City area, resulting in more chain and traction tire requirements on local roads.

Travel restrictions are currently in place Sunday morning for Interstate 580 from about the Washoe County line through Washoe Valley to mile post 15.0 in Washoe County.

Chains or snow tires also required for Old U.S. Highway 395 Alternate from the Bowers Mansion interchange to the SR 431/341 junction in South Reno, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) said.

Chains or snow tires are required on these other area highways:

A 30 year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday morning at 8:50 a.m. in the 2000 block of West College Parkway for misdemeanor violation of a temporary protection order (TPO) and resisting an officer, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Much of Northwestern Nevada, including Carson City, is waking up Saturday morning to a steady rainfall that is forecast to stick around through the morning and afternoon hours, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno reports.

The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified a Wellington, Nev. man who died in a three-vehicle crash that happened early Sunday morning on I-580 south of Moana Lane in Reno.

An adult Bald Eagle was spotted Sunday morning eating breakfast on Silver Oak Golf Course in Northwest Carson City.

Then a golf cart came along and disturbed the bird's meal. But that's when I got these shots.

Over the span of 24 hours, I have found both Golden and Bald Eagles here around the Nevada state capital, truly capturing the namesake of the "Eagle Valley."

UPDATE SUNDAY: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has identified those involved involved in a fatal boating accident that happened Saturday at Topaz Lake. The deceased have been identified as Bert Pederson, 45, of Sparks. Jesse Gregory, 50, also of Sparks, remains missing as of late Sunday morning and is presumed to have drowned. Scott Wise was also involved in the accident, in which the boat they were in capsized, was taken Carson Valley Medical Center. Wise was released from CVMC after treatment.
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UPDATE 5:48PM: One body has been recovered from Topaz Lake following a capsized boating accident Saturday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said.
"There has been the recovery of one deceased person and their identity is pending next of kin notification," DCSO said. "This is still an active incident due to ongoing recovery efforts for the third missing boater who is believed to be drowned."
Topaz Campground and Park will be closed until further notice as soon as the investigation is completed.
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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a boating accident in the Topaz Lake area.

A boat capsized in the Topaz Lake with three people on board, currently one person has been rescued and being treated for medical needs.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office observed three separate large bands of wild horses Sunday morning, totaling close to 100 head, just north of Arrowhead Drive in Northeast Carson City.

The greater Carson City area was greeted with snow on the ground Sunday morning, with more on the way overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather outside may seem frightful, but here in Northern Nevada, storms are usually all the more reason to get out and do things.

If you do go out on the east side of town today, please be aware of the mustang herding operation being conducted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office along East College Parkway late Sunday morning into the afternoon. There may be traffic delays and detours.

The recent quiet weather will come to a rapid halt on Saturday with the first in a series of typical winter storms to hit the greater Carson City, Reno and Lake Tahoe areas, the National Weather Service in Reno said in a special weather statement.

After a few days of quiet weather for Carson City and western Nevada, a more active storm pattern is taking shape beginning as early as this Saturday and continuing well into next week, according to the National Weather Service.

A 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday morning for suspicion of giving marijuana to a person under 18-years-old, a gross misdemeanor, driving with suspended registration, driving with no insurance, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. After being arrested, he was later booked for statutory sexual seduction, a gross misdemeanor.

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A 33-year-old man was arrested Sunday in the area of Highway 50 and Fairview on multiple charges including failing to register as a sex offender, a felony and misdemeanor DUI.

Early Monday morning Daniel Nunez of Carson City was arrested on the charges of Burglary, possession of a burglary tool, and violation of a suspended sentence.

The 28-year-old was arrested after allegedly robbing a local laundromat.

Nevada Highway Patrol, along with Tahoe Douglas Fire Carson City Fire Department and Care Flight responded Sunday morning to vehicle accidents west of Carson City along Highway 50 up Spooner.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been posted by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno for the greater Reno, Carson City and Minden Area, including Sparks, Gardnerville, and Virginia City.

Finishing more than three hours ahead of schedule, at approximately 9:30 a.m. today, Sunday, Nov. 18, I-580 between Carson City and Washoe Valley reopened.

According to the Carson City Sheriff's Office, Carson City Dispatch and the Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Command, Interstate 580 at Lakeview Hill has now reopened to traffic through Washoe Valley from Carson City after a morning closure to make utility repairs of power lines near the highway Saturday morning.

The centennial anniversary of World War I Armistice was observed Sunday morning at the Nevada State Museum in downtown Carson City with a "Bells of Peace" commemoration featuring the replica Liberty Bell displayed in Loftin Park, the outdoor courtyard just east of the Dema Guinn Concourse.

TUESDAY, NOV. 13 UPDATE: The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified the victims in Saturday's fatal crash and the preliminary crash investigation. This story has been updated. Go here for the update.

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The Nevada Highway Patrol confirmed three fatalities that resulted from a vehicle crash Saturday night on Mt. Rose Highway at Thomas Creek.

Today is Armistice Day, Nov. 11, precursor to the modern Veterans Day holiday, which is observed on Monday.

On this date 100 years ago, armistice was signed ending World War I in Europe.