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May 2023

Deceased female found on UNR campus, police say there's no threat to the campus

University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack News is reporting that at approximately 7:10 a.m. today, May 4, the body of a deceased female was found at the north end of the Quad between the Paul Laxalt Mineral Engineering and Mackay School of Mines buildings.

Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken restaurant coming soon to Carson City and Minden

Big Chicken, the star-powered chicken concept founded by legendary basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, announced Thursday the signed leases of its two newest locations in Carson City and Minden.

4-PAWS 4-H Dog Club dog biscuit fundraiser happening Saturday at Benson's Carson City

4-PAWS 4-H Dog Club Logo A picture of a dog holding a green clover in its mouth
4-PAWS 4-H Dog Club Dog Biscuit Fundraiser Flyer with event information
Event Date: 
May 6, 2023 - 9:00am

The 4-PAWS 4-H Dog Club is holding a Dog Biscuit Fundraiser at Benson's Feed & Tack, 2750 Highway 50 East in Carson City on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 9am-1pm. Youth group members will be offering homemade dog biscuits for donation. Stop by Benson's on Saturday for all your critter needs and pick up some yummy treats for your dog!

Nevada State Police release more details in fatal Carson City crash that killed two

Preliminary investigation revealed that on April 23, 2023, at approximately 10:04 p.m., the Nevada State Police responded to a reported crash at the intersection of East William Street and North Saliman Road in Carson City, Nev.

2nd annual 4x4 Offroad Show-n-Shine this Saturday at Fuji Park, with free kids activities

Event Date: 
May 6, 2023 - 10:00am

Come one come all for the second annual 4x4 Offroad Show n Shine this Saturday at Fuji Park.

The event is free for spectators and begins at 10 a.m. with winners announced at 2 p.m.

Carson-Tahoe Home & Garden Show at Carson City Community Center just weeks away

Event Date: 
Repeats every week until Sun May 21 2023 .
May 19, 2023 (All day)

The Carson-Tahoe Home & Garden Show is just weeks away and excitement is building as vendors prepare to offer indoor and outdoor home improvement ideas, and local businesses showcase their products and services. The event will take place at the Carson City Community Center Gymnasium from Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21.

Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony honoring fallen Nevada officers happening today at capitol grounds

The Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Relay Run concludes today Thursday, with a ceremony in Carson at the State Capitol/Legislative Grounds. The service honors Nevada Peace Officers who have died in the line of duty.

Home condemned following Carson City arrest of two for drug trafficking, endangering children

On May 2nd, 2023, the Carson City Sheriff's Office investigated two residents in a home on the eastern edge of Carson City, recovering over 75 pounds of cannabis from an illegal and “clandestine” cannabis cultivation laboratory, according to law enforcement.

Carson City man sought for vehicle burglary jailed, was driving with suspended registration

A man sought for the April 23 vehicle burglary was identified and taken into custody Tuesday, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office investigator.

Carson City emergency crews called to 2 crashes at US-50 East, William and Gold Dust Way

UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a crash involving two vehicles, one being a semi and a van in the 3900 block of Highway 50 East.

Minutes later emergency responders were called to a second vehicle crash at the intersection of East William and Gold Dust Way.