As part of the ongoing Nevada Humanities Exhibition Series, a new exhibition, Along the Colorado opens at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery on August 4, 2022, and will be on display online at nevadahumanities.org. Along the Colorado, produced by Nevada Humanities and curated by Nevada artist Sapira Cheuk, includes paintings, mixed media, and video works that explore the water crisis faced by the desert Southwest, the nation, and the planet.

CARSON CITY — Last year in the U.S. more than 20,000 teens aged out of foster care without a permanent home. In Nevada, the Division of Child and Family Services and our partner agencies are working to change that and recently two adoption program Youth Connections Managers were honored for their work to provide permanency for youth through reunification, guardianship and adoption.

Pillar Income Asset Management has requested a one-year time extension to December 2023 in regards to the previously approved five-story downtown Carson City apartment complex.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Pollution Control has entered the public notice period for the new Class II Air Quality Operating Permit for Redwood Materials, Inc.

A whopping 1 in 3 people in the United States will develop cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. At Eyemart Express, the Carson City community can support Stand Up To Cancer’s research efforts by purchasing new glasses.

Nevada’s “red flag” law that allows police and family members to petition a court to temporarily take away an individual’s firearms has been used just over a dozen times over the last two years.

Western Nevada College’s 2022 emeritus appointments clearly share two common denominators: their dedication and long-term commitment to Western. The six appointments collectively combined for 135-plus years of service to WNC and its students during their employment at the higher institution of learning.

CARSON CITY — Redwood Materials, Inc., continuing its progress toward the first U.S. production of lithium-ion battery cathodes and anode components, acquired nearly 74 acres of land at Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC) in Northern Nevada to expand their Battery Materials Campus 1.

A 37-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Nevada Division of State Lands is excited to announce it has acquired 10.6 acres of land located in the upper Kingsbury area to ensure the long-term management and protection of natural habitat for native plant and wildlife species in Lake Tahoe, and to help reduce wildfire risks. This new conservation area was funded by Tahoe Regional Planning Agency mitigation funds.

Monday, July 25, host Brother Dan Palmer welcomes troubadour Alex “Muddy” Smith for an afternoon of music and chat, at the Bank Saloon in Carson City. Smith has entertained Northern Nevada audiences for many years, in addition to appearances throughout the western US.

Employment in Nevada continues its growing trend in June 2022, adding 7,600 jobs over the month. The education and health industry added 2,700 jobs, followed by professional and business services with 2,400 jobs.

My husband recently increased the time on each irrigation station to compensate for the hotter windier days. This was essential for the 50-year-old trees, mostly cottonwoods and pines, which were started when the lawns were put in decades ago. Since tree roots grow where water is, all these old trees have roots throughout the lawns.

CARSON CITY — With 187 fatalities on Nevada roads this year, the Nevada Department of Transportation is boosting existing traffic safety messaging on electronic highway signs with “Friday Focus” messages.

A 61-year-old man was arrested Thursday for suspicion of misdemeanor disorderly conduct and four counts alternative sentencing violation, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Drift smoke from the Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County moved into the Sierra Front and western Nevada overnight. The fire remains active with smoke impacts likely to continue. As of Sunday morning, both Gardnerville and Minden's air quality was in the "unhealthy range," according to airnow.gov.

Carson City’s Newest K-8th Grade Christian School, 1600 Snyder Avenue, Building B is having an Open House this Sunday, July 24th from 1-3. Come join us for a BBQ lunch, outdoor games, face painting, dunk tank, raffle prizes, and meet Lewis the Legacy Lion! You will be able to see our campus, meet our staff, check out our curriculum, and find out about enrollment. School starts September 6th. We look forward to seeing you!

Cheer on your friends and neighbors as they read poetry they’ve written this summer! On Monday July 25 at 6pm, participants who have been in a Creative Aging poetry writing series with Nevada Poet Laureate Gailmarie Pahmeier will read from work generated in their month-long workshop experience.

Fire season is year-round. In the past, wildfires normally occurred in late summer and early fall when temperatures were high, humidity was low and vegetation extremely dry. Local, state, and federal fire managers now know that devastating wildfires can occur any time of year. Over 90 percent of wildfires are caused by people and are completely preventable.

UPDATE 9:22 p.m.: It was determined that the victim of the gun shot was also the suspect -- as he was getting out of a car, he accidentally shot himself in the leg with his own shotgun before he was taken to the hospital.

Nothing further at this time.

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A suspect is at large following a shooting that occurred this evening in the area of Sherman Lane and Kit Sierra.

One male victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, but they do not appear to be life threatening, according to Sheriff Ken Furlong.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help Identifying a Burglary Suspect.

On Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at approximately 3:00 AM a suspect wearing a long sleeve shirt (possibly with the Carhartt logo and lettering down the sleeve), jeans, white shoes, a dark colored backpack with writing on upper portion near a Jan sport logo and a white bandana over his face entered Wing Stop.

UPDATE: According to a Facebook post posted by Myesha’s aunt, Myesha has been found safe in San Francisco.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating Myesha Gaines. Myesha was last seen in the area of Zephyr Cove on 7/20/22.

She is possibly in the Carson City or Lake Tahoe area. Myesha’s current whereabouts are unknown. Myesha is 5’5" and weighs approximately 105 pounds.

Happy Friday Carson City! Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region this weekend!