Genevieve Masters has begun her new position as deputy supervisor for the 6.3 million-acre Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, officials announced Wednesday.

Masters arrived from the Apache-Sitgreaves’ National Forest in Arizona, where she served as the ecosystem staff officer since 2009.

“I look forward to getting to know the employees and contributing to a positive and transparent work environment,” said Masters. “I also look forward to working together with employees, communities, and stakeholders to manage the natural resources of the Humboldt-Toiyabe.”

Continuing the energy of the Blinky Man Summer Solstice event, Carson City’s costumed night time bike ride with lights was at it again this Halloween. At least 30 riders participated in the first ever Blinky Man Halloween event.

The highly anticipated Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company production of Les Misérables is now underway at the Carson City Community Center with 10 performances of the famed international hit weekends through Nov. 24.

Produced and directed by Stephanie Arrigotti, choreographed by Gina Kaskie Davis and conducted by Kevin Murphy, the stage production features a cast of nearly 60 performers and is complemented by a professional orchestra.

A Carson City man was arrested and faces a felony burglary charge after a brief foot chase through a field where he was taken into custody. Edmund Adam Tyree, 25, is being held in the Carson City Jail with a bail of $20,566.

According to the arrest report, Deputy Bob Guimont was dispatched to the area of Highway 50 East and Sherman Tuesday around 4 p.m. in reference to a man who had been attempting to open doors to vehicles and homes.