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Toxic algae suspected at Washoe Lake, Lahontan Reservoir; pets, swimmers should stay away
Washoe Lake State Park is under a HAB (harmful algae boom) watch due to the presence of what might be toxic algae. As we continue to experience these high summer heats, the bodies of water in our area are becoming primed for algae blooms. While algae often is not a concern on its own, it’s the toxic algae that can make pets, wildlife, and even humans very ill.
School districts put SB80 concussion changes into action
Nevada school districts have begun adopting policy changes regarding the management of student head injuries and concussions based on Senate Bill 80 signed into law last year. The school boards from Carson City and Lyon County school districts on June 25, during their respective board meetings, each discussed updates supporting Return to Learn recommendations from the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) and the Nevada Interscholastic Athletic Association (NIAA) to formalize plans supporting athletes who sustain head trauma during games.
Sheriff: Fire or dust devil believed to be responsible for Lyon County dispatch phone outage
UPDATE: Dispatch lines are back in service. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office reports in a social media message Sunday that its dispatch center phone lines are down due to possibly fire and a dust devil in the county. There were fires reported earlier off Dayton Valley Road and possibly one...
Everyone is welcome at Healthy Communities’ breakfast meetings
HCC's August guest speakers are from MADD and Dementia Friendly Nevada. Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties meets every other month on the second Thursday at 9am. Hot breakfast and coffee are part of the public meetings which are held in the Silver Springs Community Center at 2945 Ft Churchill Street, Silver Springs.
National Weather Service Issues Excessive Heat Warning
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning. The warning will be in effect from 10 a.m. Saturday until 10 a.m. Wednesday. The areas of northern Washoe County, Western Nevada Basin and Range, Pyramid Lake, Reno, Carson City, Minden, and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties will see temperatures near 105 degrees during the day.
Plane makes emergency landing on Highway 50 near Dayton
LYON COUNTY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A plane made an emergency landing near Dayton on Friday, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office (LCSO). Eastbound lanes are closed on Highway 50 at Pradere. Travelers in the area are asked to plan accordingly. LCOS reported the emergency...
Carson City man arrested for alleged kidnapping, attempted sexual assault, burglary and more
Justin Mills, 43, was arrested by Carson City deputies Tuesday morning following a suspicious vehicle stop conducted by Lyon County deputies. According to the arrest report, Mills was driving through Mound House when Lyon County deputies stopped his vehicle. They made contact with Mills who had an active want for...
Silver Springs Woman Arrested and Charged with Kidnapping
A Silver Springs woman was arrested and charged with kidnapping and drug possession. Around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office responded to a call on Santa Fe Trail in Stagecoach, Nevada. The call involved a report of an assault and possible kidnapping at gunpoint. When...
Suspect Arrested in June Silver Springs Double Shooting
A suspect in a par of shootings in Silver Springs has been arrested. Stephen Thomas Shytle of Silver Springs was found and arrested around 2 p.m. Monday according to a release from the Lyon County Sheriff's Office. He was located after authorities with the Sheriff's Office's Investigations Division got a...
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