* Alcohol is believed to be involved in a fatal accident, that killed a Carson boy, 25 miles north of Fallon early Saturday morning. The Highway Patrol says driver Alex Parker, 18 of Carson City, lost control of his compact car, went off Highway 95 and rolled over, throwing him out. Two other passengers were injured, William Dowdie, 18 of Sparks was airlifted to the regional trauma center in Reno with severe injuries. James Bradshaw, 18 of Sparks was treated for minor injuries at the scene.
The NHP says alcohol is suspected as a contributing cause in the accident.
* As a cost saving move, NV Energy has announced it will close its Carson City office on Long Street effective next Friday. NV Energy said in a news release that it’s regular operations and maintenance crew will remain. But they won’t be accepting any payments for energy bills. NV Energy says customers can still pay by mail or automatic checking account deductions. They can also pay by credit or debit card by phone by calling 800-809-1013. If customers still insist on paying in person they can still do that by paying at local grocery stores, including Raley’s, Sak n’ Save, and Smith’s. For those who want to pay on line, they can do so at www.NVEnergy.com.
* Capital Ford said they raised $6,000 for Carson High School Girls Basketball Saturday, in their first ever “Drive 4 Ur School” program. Those showing up to test drive a new Ford vehicle had $20 donated on their behalf by Ford into the basketball fund. The fund pays for uniforms, transportation and other “on the road” expenses for the team. Capital Ford employees got the chance to interest drivers in purchasing new Ford vehicles. And from overhearing a few conversations, they probably sold more than just a few. A Win-Win for CHS Girls Basketball and Capital Ford.