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A 64-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of DUI, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Heading into the first day of spring, sunny and warm conditions will continue around Carson City and surrounding counties through Thursday before changes come Friday and into the weekend, bringing periods of valley rain and mountain snow, according to the National Weather Service.

Sonoma Park in Carson City will be closed from March 25 to April 15 for seasonal maintenance and repairs. This closure will allow efforts to renovate the turf, address irrigation issues, and repair deficiencies related to the parks irrigation system to be made.

Carson High School’s Advanced Creative Writing Class published their 2024 issue of the Student Literary Magazine, “Bolt of Blue.” This year’s edition delves into the student-chosen theme of "Breaking Cycles."

The Sierra Nevada Forums in partnership with the American Association of University Women Capital (NV) Branch and the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada will host “The Truth About Carson City Road Funding: Straight from the Horse’s Mouth” on April 9, 2024 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street in Carson City.

A 23-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony eluding a police officer and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

An in-depth look at high-risk behavior among youth in the community will be the focus of Carson City Juvenile Services parent night this Wednesday, March 20.

With "leading lines" as its theme, Carson City Photo Club members picked their best for the March 2024 monthly photo competition judging.

Lane closures will take place on U.S. 50 in Moundhouse and Dayton beginning March 18 as the Nevada Department of Transportation replaces concrete barrier rail in the median of the roadway.

On Saturday, March 16, 2024 Carson City Special Enforcement team conducted a traffic stop yielding 119 grams of narcotics.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 18-24. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

If you watched the movie Killers of the Flower Moon, you might have recognized something from Virginia City. The Virginia and Truckee Railroad (V&T) provided a 1916 steam locomotive and three passenger cars for the film.

Community partners will plant pinwheels in the legislative lawn Friday, April 5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to symbolize every child’s right to a safe, healthy, and happy life, and to impress upon the community that child abuse and neglect are serious problems.

Around 11 a.m. on Friday, was reported at the intersection of Saliman and 5th Streets.

Injuries were reported, but were not thought to be life-threatening.

Motorists should use caution while in the area.

Western Nevada College’s tenure appointees for 2024 followed similar higher education and workplace journeys, and each has served their country.

Southwest Gas Corporation is pleased to announce its donation of a vehicle to the Carson City Sheriff's Office Volunteer In Policing program. This donation aims to support the valuable work carried out by the dedicated VIP volunteers in enhancing public safety and community engagement.

A 19-year-old Gardnerville man died early Thursday in a crash on Jacks Valley Road and Bavarian Drive in Douglas County.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Darby Beckwith, a dedicated theatre teacher at Carson High School, has been honored as the 2024 Nevada State Theatre Educator of the Year. The recognition was bestowed during the Nevada Thespians State Festival at Liberty High School in Henderson earlier this month.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division served a search warrant at a Fernley residence Wednesday as part of an on-going investigation into the possession of stolen property.

In a move that wasn't on the agenda, the Douglas County School Board voted Tuesday to offer Jeanne Dwyer the job she has been filling on an interim basis.

A Fernley man was arrested Wednesday for alleged sex crimes against children, including assault and child pornography, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

The Carson City School Board of Trustees met Tuesday and discussed new health and sex education materials, a budget update, reviewed textual updates and more.

A 59-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony making threats concerning acts of terrorism, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Nevada's adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in January 2024, unchanged from December 2023, according to the monthly economic report from the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Paul Abowd, the founder of Carson City’s Adele’s restaurant, has died according to family.

Abowd, along with his wife Adele, purchased the historic building at the corner of John and Carson streets in 1977, which would become a landmark restaurant of Carson City for decades.

Are you an avid hiker? An adventure enthusiast? Or, like Forrest Gump, do you just enjoy traversing thousands of miles to clear your head?

Visit Carson City is offering $5,000 to an adventurer willing to complete the Carson City to Canada Quest, a 1,600 mile hike that begins in Carson City, connects to the Pacific Coast Trail by way of the Capitol to Tahoe Trail, and through to Canada.

Sierra Nevada Realtors released Tuesday its February 2024 report on existing home sales in Carson City, Washoe, Storey, Lyon, Douglas, and Churchill counties. This report includes the median sales price and number of home sales in the region. SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

The Carson City Community Emergency Response Team, also known as CERT, will be offering a free Basic Training Academy in mid-May 2024 and again later in the year and is accepting applications from persons interested in volunteering.

In celebration of International Women's Day and in recognition of the remarkable achievements of women, the Carson City Chamber of Commerce honored Tasha Fuson, associate superintendent for educational services for the Carson City School District, as the “Esteemed Educator” during their “Women of Distinction” meeting Friday, March 8.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is seeking information to identify suspects involved in the recent burglaries of businesses while armed with a firearm at the 1800 block of East William Street in Carson City.