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Once upon a time, the American Dream for older Baby Boomers was to retire at age 65. That dream was not to come true for many who had been working since high school and surviving several depressions that kept them worrying about keeping a stable roof over their head and food on the table.

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series about Stacia Nepper, the new deputy director for Partnership Carson City. She hopes her story of overcoming addiction will inspire others to seek help. Reach her or find additional resources at pcccarson.org. See Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

In the chaos of jolting awake to the crunch of metal, Stacia Nepper was sure she saw her 2-year-old baby fly past her. She froze in panic.

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series about Stacia Nepper, the new deputy director for Partnership Carson City. She hopes her story of overcoming addiction will inspire others to seek help. See the first story in the series here.

Once the funeral was over and family members had all gone back home, Stacia Nepper knew it was time to deal with her cousin’s death.

This Friday night, Comedian Rodger Lizaola will be headlining The Carson Comedy Club. Rodger has opened up for comedy legend David Brenner, Eddie Brill, Louis CK, Theo Von, and Mike Epps! He's also opened for some musical acts such as, The Black Eyed Peas, Pussycat Dolls, Baby Bash, & Rhianna!

UPDATE: The Bureau of Land Management says it has deployed six from Nevada who are helping with firefighting efforts in Australia. Two are already there, with four on the way including a Fuels Program Manager from Carson City who is serving as a plans chief. Other personnel are from the Battle Mountain District, an assistant Superintendent for the Silver State Hotshots, a helicopter supervisor from the Elko District and an Engine Captain from Southern Nevada.
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — We are proud to share that USDA Forest Service Fire Captain, Dave Soldavini, from the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is currently assigned to Australia as part of an interagency group helping with fire suppression efforts.

CARSON CITY — Royce Ponton gave birth to a new baby boy, Leviathan Wayne Ponton at 12:53 AM on Jan. 1, the first baby of 2020 at Carson Tahoe; he also achieved the title of first Northern Nevada baby born in 2020! But, unbeknownst to Royce, she had even more to celebrate!

Happy Christmas Eve Carson City! This is a special, Christmas Pet of the Week, featuring a little sweet baby angel named Brenda who needs to find a forever home.

The Nevada Talk Network brings a huge Christmas Wish to the state beginning at noon Christmas Eve until 8 p.m. Christmas night.

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: How many songs can a choir sing about snow? Quite a few, considering the metaphorical gold mine that is snow! It is the blanket the Earth pulls over herself as she slumbers, hushed and still. It hides the uneven and flawed places of the ground, it ushers in the holiday; we play in it. It is the beginning or the ending of life, depending on the composer.

Fall is bulb planting time. Most people are familiar with the basic bulbs such as daffodils and tulips, but what about some of the plants commonly called bulbs that are actually corms, rhizomes, tubers or tuberous roots? All of these terms refer to the specialized underground structures that are storage organs for many of our spring blooming plants.

Many types of people make up the fabric of Carson City and in my quest to learn why people are CarsonProud, I enjoy going to the many wonderful events that seem to be held every weekend. I recently attended the the 50th Anniversary of the Nevada Historical Society where time stood still for a moment or two as artists came together at the historical Foreman-Roberts House to showcase talents that have withstood the test of time.

Ameriwade Liquidations of Carson City is doing final preparations for the grand opening of a Liquidation Outlet at 3579 Highway 50 E., Suite 207 in Carson City. Initial sale dates are Sept. 27-29, 2019 in the industrial park next to Classy Seconds and across from the Goodwill.

A 26-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 800 block of N. Carson Street for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and child endangerment.

According to the police report, two teenagers were arrested in a store parking lot in the 1900 block of N. Carson Street for engaging in a physical altercation while a two-month-old infant between them.

A 19-year-old transient man and an 18-year-old transient woman were booked on child neglect/endangerment and domestic battery first after several concerned citizens called deputies to respond to a fight. The reporting parties stated there was a man and a woman physically fighting in the parking lot and pulling an infant from each other during the fight.

It was a day like any other when ShaRae Staley woke on August 3 in her home on N. Edmonds Street in Carson City. She received a message from her husband, who she had separated from six weeks previous, that he wanted to come over and make their children breakfast and take them to the park. ShaRae agreed, as any mother would.

When her husband, Cortney Staley, arrived, nothing seemed amiss. He came and made their children breakfast, and she went to work.

Happy Saturday, Carson City! We have a beautiful, hot labor day weekend ahead of us with highs of 93 and lows in the mid 50s through Monday. There are tons of great summer-time events this weekend, and enjoy them while you can because Fall is just around the corner!

Check below to see the events through the weekend in Carson City and our surrounding area:

Saturday, August 31

Heading into Labor Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next four days, which include guided tours at the Nevada State Museum, movie showings at Mills and Schulz Ranch Park, a school supply car cruise and Bingo fundraiser at the Carson Mall, trash pickup at Lake Tahoe, a Rolling Stones tribute band at Carson Nugget, Virginia City’s Labor Day Parade and more!

On Sunday, July 14 the Jimenez brothers were involved in a head-on collision with other friends. This occurred during a return trip from Las Vegas. Alberto Jimenez surfed a broken femur along with a serious facial laceration. His brother Alejandro Jimenez will need physical therapy to strengthen his body after the crash.

While in a wistful mood of late, I've been listening to the music of Miss Dinah Washington, who was on her seventh husband when she died of an overdose of alcohol and weight reduction pills at age 39, so young.

Dinah had a soft as cotton, tough as leather sound of someone who had seen more in her 39 years than you or I will ever see.

UPDATE 8:59 p.m.: The baby has been rescued with no injuries and the man is no longer a threat, according to law enforcement on scene. N. Edmonds is still closed for traffic but residents should be allowed back into their homes shortly

UPDATE 8:45 p.m.: Several series of gunfire could be heard as well as shouting from law enforcement on scene.

UPDATE 7:54 p.m.: Another gun shot.

UPDATE 7:06 p.m.: Another gun shot, followed by more shouting.

UPDATE 7:03 p.m.: A large commotion followed by shouting could be heard coming from the residence.

Happy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be a hot, sunny summer day in the capital city with a high of 94. We’ve got a ton of great events to attend, so make sure to bring some sunscreen!

Here’s what we have planned for the rest of the weekend:

Saturday, August 3

Carson Tahoe Health has introduced their new MOM's Clinic, an extension of their MOM's Program (Maternal Obstetrical Management) to provide pre- and postnatal care to Carson City residents.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including Hot August Nights Kickoff Rallies in Virginia City, history walks at Mormon Station Park, pickleball at the Carson City MAC, concerts at the Brewery Arts Center and TJ’s Corral, a Muscle Powered Sunday morning bike ride and more!

Flavors of India restaurant in Carson City will host a fundraiser Saturday for a local barber who was critically injured in a vehicle accident last month.

August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants. It has nearly perfect mix of vitamins, protein and fat — everything your baby needs to grow. Breast milk contains antibodies that help your baby fight off viruses and bacteria. Come join us in Carson City this Friday, August 2, for the 10th annual LATCH ON Breastfeeding event.

Good morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! Get ready for a hot, sunny summer day with a high of 93. We’ve got a full day ahead of us so check out below and take your pick!

Saturday, July 27

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Carson City Fair, Karson Kruzers Run What Cha Brung car show, a fundraiser bike ride, cooking classes, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides on Saturday and much more!

A local barber, Brandon Baxter, who is training at Carson City’s Cipriani’s downtown barber shop was involved in a car accident last Tuesday, and a gofundme has been set up for his family while he is in critical care at UC Davis. He was returning home from barber school when the incident occurred.

On Saturday, July 6 the Carson City Elks Lodge No. 2177 held a Veteran’s fundraiser grilling demonstration with Chef Sparky. Al Bergstrom, Elks officer and a veteran, chaired the event. Sean “Sparky” Walsh of 9 Dots Creative Kitchens, also a veteran, donated his time when presenting his skills and tips on how to grill various meats successfully. Donations were accepted for our area veterans programs.