On May 15, the Nevada Humane Society, which also serves as animal control for Carson City, hired Jerleen Bryant as interim CEO following a number of complaints alleging prior leadership failures.

More than 60 Carson High School (CHS) seniors were recognized Thursday night for collectively earning more than $7 million in scholarships (a number that will continue to rise).

Their accomplishments, which highlighted the academic success of the Class of 2023, were celebrated in an awards ceremony Thursday, May 18, at the Carson City Community Center.

The 5th annual Kids to Parks Day celebration featured music, food, outdoor activities from local organizations, educational booths, the Junior Park Ranger Olympics, and Junior Park Ranger Bike Races.

The whole community is invited to join in on this fun day of outdoor play.

UPDATE 6:20 p.m.: The initial call was for a welfare check on an elderly citizen. No other information is being provided at this time, and the FBI will be taking over.

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Several police and fire units from multiple agencies were called to a residence on Wialaki St. and an officer involved shooting has been reported.

The officer is reported to not be injured. One individual is dead.

According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) April 2023 economic report, Nevada lost 2,900 jobs over the month.

Employment is up 61,600 jobs since April 2022, an annual increase of 4.2 percent. The total employment level in the state is 1,540,300. The state’s unemployment rate in April is 5.4 percent, decreased by 0.1 percentage point from 5.5 percent in March and increased by 0.2 percentage points when compared to April 2022.

Nevada Sagebrush League Pop Warner and the Pacific Northwest Region Pop Warner issued a joint statement regarding the recent reveal that a cheer coach’s husband is a registered sex offender who was allowed to participate in what Pop Warner calls an “unofficial” capacity.

The joint release stated that an investigation has been opened which will be “thorough, objective and urgent.”

In attempts to mitigate potential impacts from spring runoff, Douglas County has deployed several proactive efforts and messaging ahead of the hazardous conditions expected through May 22.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be biologist Craig Downer, who will explain with specificity why he strongly supports SB90, a bill which designates the wild mustang as the official state horse of the State of Nevada.

The Legislative Counsel’s digest of SB90 states: "Existing law designates numerous state emblems, including, without limitation, a state bird, state insect, state reptile, state animal, state fish and others. This bill designates the wild mustang as the official state horse of the State of Nevada."

The body of the bill reads as follows:

As a result of warm temperatures and increased snowmelt throughout the region, the California Nevada River Forecast Center is forecasting the Walker River in Mason Valley and Yerington to rise near moderate flood stage by this Sunday, May 21, 2023.

The community should prepare for high flows to continue on both forks and mainstem of the Walker River for several weeks.

Movies in the Park is back this summer beginning July 7 thanks to Garrett Lepire, who has been hosting the free family fun event for several seasons in partnership with Carson City Classic Cinema Club, Carson City Parks and Recreation, and more!

This year, get ready for the new addition of Food Truck Fridays, which will take place alongside the movie in Mills Park.

The Lone Mountain Cemetery is getting greener with help from two local Rotary Clubs.

The Rotary Club of Carson City and the Cap City Passport Rotary Club teamed up with the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department on a beautification project at the cemetery.

Wednesday evening deputies were dispatched to the Carson City Airport on report of a man “running around the airport” inside the secured gates. Upon arrival, deputies learned the man had acquired a golf cart and was driving around in the area.

Every Thursday this summer, starting tonight, join us for great live music and zesty Italian cuisine at Mangia Tutto located on the corner of Stewart and Musser streets.
Brian Lester and Buster Chops perform from 6:30 - 8:30pm

Carson City teachers and educators protested Wednesday in front of the Nevada state capitol for a twenty percent raise increase, a $20 minimum wage in schools and average class sizes of 20 students. Their slogan: "Time for 20."

Our monthly meetings offer opportunities to meet interesting people during our half-hour social time from 6:30 to 7 P.M. During our meeting; we deliver the promise of an exciting speaker. We strive to invite speakers relative to the times who provide information, as knowledge is power. This month we will have Frasier Anning, a Senator who left his country of Austria. He will share his experience of why he and his wife needed to leave their homeland and with a warning for America. Please join us, learn how to get involved, and make new friends. We hope to see you there.

Carson City's Thursday Nite Cruisers are back for another season of car appreciation, warm weather, and summer vibes.

Each Thursday, join the cruisers throughout Carson City from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an evening of fun, which includes raffle drawings, a 50/50 at each show, as well as a Best of Show award selected by each hosting business.

Several Carson City Pop Warner parents and former coaches are calling for the resignation of a cheer coach — and the board president — after the sex offender status of the coach’s husband was revealed, and parents learned the board was well aware but chose not to alert parents.

Tonight and next week, elementary schools in the Carson City School District will host Parent Information Nights for “Ready to Rock Kinder,” an information night for parents of all students planning to attend Kindergarten this fall. The parent nights will include information on how to help your child this summer as well as provide some activities, skills and resources to help make practicing for kindergarten fun. Information will be available about summer school as well.

Please help us identify the subject in the photos.

Dayton deputies responded to the Moundhouse area for reports of vandalism and burglaries.

After 35 years as an integral part of Carson City’s medical community, providing compassionate care and expertise as a trusted advisor, healer, and friend, Dr. Christopher Forman retired in April from the Carson Tahoe Medical Group as an internist and primary care provider.

Empire Elementary, Fremont Elementary, Fritsch Elementary and Mark Twain Elementary were four of 300 schools from 36 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries.

The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded $1.5 million in library grants this year. Many of the libraries will use the funds to update and diversify their collections.

Putting on your face, or applying makeup, is an activity most women and some men do daily. Nevada State Museum Clothing and Textiles Curator Jan Loverin explores a brief history of this ritual and its meanings — from protecting our eyes from sun glare, to understanding the significance of “lip candy,” to disparate challenges due to skin color — makeup is an integral part of culture and society.

This Saturday, May 20, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office is will host its annual Cops and Kids Open House event. The event is free for all and will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.

Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church will host a Family Movie Night as a fun and a family friendly event Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., movie starting at 6:30, location 3680 U.S. Highway 395, Carson City, Nevada.