An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspicion of five felony counts child endangerment, possession of an altered/removed serial number on a firearm and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) announced that Nevada State College will receive $1, 218,626 to train school counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other mental health professionals to provide school-based mental health services in Nevada.

Senator Cortez Masto led the effort to include these funds in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act that was signed into law last year to address the acute shortage of mental health professionals in Nevada schools.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Investigations Division continues to investigate the Christmas Eve death of 57-year-old Fernley resident Dean Sandoval.

Nevada Humanities presents a new exhibition, Lifting the Veil: Interpretations of Space in the Nevada Landscape, that allows viewers to experience Nevada through artworks focused on the diverse elements of the Nevada landscape.

With the authorization that allows federal funds to flow to the Tahoe Basin set to expire next year, Nevada’s congressional delegation and Tahoe stakeholders are hopeful they can pass a re-authorization this year.

Douglas County Democratic Women
Luncheon and Program February 6th, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Note new location: Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center
1477 Old US 395, Gardnerville
Our guest speaker is Nevada Supreme Court Justice Elissa Cadish
Topic: "Ten Things You Didn't Know About the Nevada Supreme Court"
To RSVP, email jkw@gbis.com or call Katherine at (775) 267-0539 by February 1.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong issued the following information Wednesday morning into Tuesday night's shootings. A Lyon County teen remains hospitalized after being shot in the face. Three teenagers are in custody and the investigation remains active. The updated information is in the news release below:

On Tuesday evening at 7:03 p.m., Jan. 24, 2023, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office received 911 calls of a shooting actively taking place at the 3300 block of East Carmine Street in East Carson City. At 7:06, three minutes later, the Sheriff’s Office received reports of a gunshot victim in a vehicle located near the intersection of Sherman Lane and Concord Drive, approximately one-half mile away.

UPDATE: Three teenagers are in custody and the investigation remains active, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong in a Wednesday morning news release.
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UPDATE 9:55PM: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed that both injured in Tuesday night's shooting are teenagers and that witnesses who have been detained are also juveniles from Carson City, Dayton and Lyon County. At this point in time there is not a suspect, the sheriff said.
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UPDATE 8:33PM: Carson City Sheriff's Office have secured three different scenes in the areas of Carmine Street, Sherman Street and Airport Road, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. There are two victims of gunfire with one of the shootings happening in front of a house. The condition of those injured is unknown at this time.

Elizabeth Pitcairn will perform a concerto with "attractive melodies and colorful virtuosity and orchestration" on the 'Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius' violin with the TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus on Feb. 14, 2023, 7 PM, CVIC Hall in Minden. The orchestra and chorus will perform Mendelssohn's Elijah.

4x4 Show N Shine at beautiful Fuji Park in Carson City , across from Costco. Bigger and Better than Ever!! NEW - Best Overland Rig and BadA$$ Monster Rig Categories. And everyone's favorite Best in Show, Peoples Choice and Sh*tBox category. Food truck and vendors.

And new this year, a swap meet, hosted by Nevada Four Wheel Drive Association!

See more details at https://www.775ofr.com/. Pre-registration only $10 (before April 22). Free for Spectators. Vendors welcome - only $25/space. See https://www.775ofr.com/ for more information.

A Carson City man arrested in December for alleged production of child pornography was booked Monday for an additional charge of possession of visual pornography of a child under 16, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

To kick off the new year, Prestige Senior Living is committed to helping older adults achieve their health and fitness resolutions. Prestige Senior Living invites the local community to attend a free webinar hosted by neuroscientist and aging expert Dr. Rob Winningham, on healthy brain practices and wellness in mind, body and spirit.

Ron Wood Family Resource Center in Carson City received $200,000 worth of Bombas socks to share with families in need and our non-profit partners.

Wild horses on Pheasant Drive in Carson City.

The Northern Nevada Cultural Foundation,a 501-(c-3) in partnership with the Alpha Nu Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is sponsoring a Black History Month essay contest. The contest is open to all students attending Carson City schools in grades 6-12. This year's theme is "Black Resistance: Creating Communities of Care and Collaboration."

The administrative penalties for workplace safety violations levied by the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration against employers who are not in compliance have increased effective Jan. 17.

Join the NV Dems Organizing Team for a discussion on Labor Policy! We want to talk to working Nevadans about your priorities ahead of the 2023 Legislative Session. Help us make your voice heard!

Carson Mall in Carson City is accepting auditions for our murder mystery in a 2-part event. We will be having auditions for the following roles on Feb. 10-11 starting at 6 p.m. You can book an appointment here.

Up and coming new wedding gown retail shop Blue Champagne Wedding Co is hosting a soft opening on February 4th from 11am-4pm at 1802 N Carson St. Ste 206.

The event will consist of a sale on designer gowns all $500 and under in an array of sizes. LThe event will also feature a raffle of wedding themed goodies and offers from local creators and professionals including a stunning floral arrangement, a cake tasting sample box, discount from a popular local event planner, and 50% off the dress of your choice from the shop.

A 39-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of burglary of a business and gross misdemeanor destruction of property, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

CARSON CITY — A sixth grader from Carson Middle School and a pair of Carson High School sophomore boxing athletes have punched their way to the top, winning both state (in Las Vegas, Nov. 19, 2022) and regional championships (in Compton, Calif., Jan. 6-8, 2023) and are now gearing up to compete at the national level at the Silver Gloves National Finals, hosted in Independence, Mo. Feb. 9-11, 2023.

Carson Valley Arts Council presents artist Ginger Winters at the Copeland Gallery in Minden from Feb. 2, 2023 through March 31, 2023. Ginger's work includes silk painting using fluid dye to capture movement and life and then mounted on canvas. Ginger’s subject matter is nature, whether landscape, bird or flower.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Thursday, Jan. 19 expanded efforts to reduce wildfire risk across the western U.S., directly affecting national forests here in Nevada.

It may be hard to believe, but February is just around the corner. Although there are usually storms around Presidents’ weekend, some days in February are often relatively mild. I remember temperatures in the low 70s some years. And, while those warmer days are welcome, newbies to the area often think winter is over and get anxious to start gardening again. Long-time Northern Nevada gardeners know better.