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A 21-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday for felony suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 39-year-old woman was arrested on multiple charges including drug trafficking, conspiracy, furnishing drugs to a prisoner and burglary, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A Carson City man wanted on multiple felony warrants including allegations of robbery and assault with a deadly weapon was arrested Wednesday by the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team.

This Golden Circle trade area is comprised of Reno and Sparks on the West, Carson City, Dayton, Silver Springs and Yerington on the South, and ...

So much is happening this weekend, that breaking my weekend list up seemed like the only thing to do. Eggs galore, brunches, and family friendly fun is what you’ll find here. Whether you’re in Carson, Douglas, Dayton, or Virginia City – there’s something fun just around the corner. For all the other things going on around town, head to my weekly weekend event summary HERE.

With Easter just days away, the bonnets, baskets, eggs, and bunnies are about to descend. Here is a sneak peek at where to find the fun in Carson City, Douglas, Dayton, and Virginia City. Most all of the egg hunts are free, but I've made sure to include an entry price if one exists. I’ve listed them by start time, and have the town listed first to make an event near you easy to locate.

SATURDAY, April 15:

As Thursday evening sets in, with its mix of rain and snow, cloud cover will diminish allowing frigid temperatures to infiltrate throughout the Carson City region, according to the National Weather Service.

Northern Nevada Development Authority announced Tuesday the accreditation of Comstock Mining Inc.’s 98-acre property in Silver Springs, Nev., as the second Certified Site through the Nevada Certified Site Program.

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. – Fort Churchill State Historic Park is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of April. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.

Gusty winds, valley rain and mountain snow will move into the Carson City region tonight through Saturday morning bringing a potential for some flooding along small creeks and streams, according to the National Weather Service.

Silver Springs, NV. – Lahontan State Recreation Area is proud to host its 22nd annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15. This popular family event includes candy, prizes and photos with the Easter Bunny. Due to generous donations from local businesses and residents, the park plans to hide several thousand eggs this year.

A 20-year-old Gardnerville man was arrested Saturday for multiple drug charges including suspicion of trafficking meth and possession with intent to sell, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A California man who pled guilty to DUI drugs causing the death of a Silver Springs man in a Dec. 14, 2016 fatal crash on US 95 in Lyon County has been sentenced to prison, Lyon County District Attorney Stephen B. Rye said Tuesday.

Silver City, Nevada - On Sunday, March 19th at 2pm, Danish journalist Peter Krogh Andersen will offer a talk at the Silver City School House (385 High Street) with a slide show from his trips, followed by a question and answer session with the audience. The event, which includes light refreshments, is being hosted by the Resident Artist Program in Silver City. The public is cordially invited to attend this free event.

Get your tickets now for the Annual Nowruz “New Year” Celebration Feast to benefit Veterans Healing Camp on Tuesday, March 21 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Casino Fandango Buffet Banquet Room in Carson City.

This casual and festive fundraiser features great food, music, dancing, silent auction and door prize. Nowruz is the ancient Persian “New Year” celebrated since 1700 B.C. that occurs on the first day of spring at the vernal equinox. Please treat your favorite veteran to a night on the town and support this great cause.

Two were arrested Wednesday on felony fraud charges after allegedly using a debit card to steal cash from their roommate’s SSI automatic deposit account, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Silver Springs, Nevada - The featured speaker for the March 9th Healthy Communities Coalition meeting will be Pediatric Thanatologist Emilio Parga, Founder and Executive Director of Solace Tree. He will speak about creating “grief friendly schools” that are equipped to be supportive of children and teens who are dealing with loss.

The public is invited to attend the breakfast meeting, which begins at 9am at the Silver Springs Community Center.

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. – J.N.J Home Works is a residential, commercial, and junk removal cleaning company since 2014 that has teamed up with Cleaning For A Reason, an international nonprofit serving women with cancer. The company focuses on providing a variety of home services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Silver Springs, Nevada - Patty Sanborn, one of Healthy Communities Coalition’s school-based resource coordinators, is working with Big Brothers Big Sisters Northern Nevada (BBBSNN) to find mentors for children in the Silver Springs/Stagecoach region. The mission of BBBSNN is “to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.” If you’d like to participate in this rewarding volunteer program, please call Patty at 721-8676. Below is a description of how it all works:

Silver City, Nevada - The Resident Artist Program in Silver City is happy to announce that in March we’ll have a visit from journalist Peter Krogh Andersen of Denmark. This is Peter’s 4th time crossing the U.S. Last year, he traveled across the U.S. interviewing people about the Presidential election, American health care, and other issues and publishing a number of features based on the interviews (find those articles in the Danish newspaper Kristeligt Dagblad and on his own site, A Dane Passed By.)

A pair from Pioneer, Calif., were booked Sunday into Carson City jail for felony warrants that allege obtaining money by false pretenses among other charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputies said.

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties sponsors Stand Tall teams in four high schools and one middle school in the Lyon County School District.

The public is warmly invited to join guest Chef Cynthia Kroon for a healthy cooking demonstration, followed by dinner, on Monday Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Dayton Valley Community Center, 170 Pike Street.

A 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for felony suspicion of hit and run causing injury to the victim, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

UPDATE 3:42PM: Opal Avenue, Topaz Avenue and Tahoe Avenue in Silver Springs are currently impassible. Crews cannot do any repair work until the water stops flowing.
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Lyon County is experiencing localized flooding ​throughout Central Lyon County. The following roads are closed by Lyon County:

​— River Road at Cardelli Road
— Fort Churchill Road from Riverview Elementary School to the Nevada Automotive Test Center
— Break-A-Heart from Highway 50 to Fort Churchill Road

Carson City Public Works crews are mitigating flood prone areas Tuesday and will address concerns accordingly. The storm drain system is operating at capacity, resulting in water in roadways and localized intersection flooding. When the storm drains are at maximum capacity water can be observed flowing outwardly.

This is a normal response. All personnel are at their full ability assisting citizens.

A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 7:19 p.m. in the 3600 block of North Carson Street for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, hit and run causing property damage and failure to maintain a lane of traffic, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The Lyon County Republican Central Committee (LCRCC) will hold its next meeting on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Senior Center, 2945 Fort Churchill Road, Silver Springs, NV. The meeting will being promptly at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend and learn more about grassroots politics and meet with Republican officials.
For more information about the LCRCC, call Dave at 775-772-2364 or check their website at www.lyoncountynvrepublicans.org.

The Nevada Department of Transportation has reached a milestone 50 percent completion of construction of the USA Parkway extension connecting Interstate 80 and U.S. 50 in Storey and Lyon counties.

A Dayton man was arrested Wednesday for felony warrants alleging sexual assault of a child and lewdness with a child under age of 16, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.