Going with a "pets" theme, the Carson City Photo Club announced the winners of its March photo competition. Scroll through and click on each photo to enlarge. The winners are:

The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, continues its 38th season on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at 4 p.m., with “LatinXpressions IV” at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City. The concert highlights music of Latin America as well as classical compositions.

Easter Bunny Pictures will be available at Carson Mall April 8, 9, 10, and April 15 and 16. Pictures printed on site. Friday, 5:30-7:30; Saturday & Sunday 9AM-5PM. Closed for Lunch 12-1PM

Appointments are encouraged & will be taken before walk-ins, $25 minimum order is required

To book an appointment please visit:

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The Nevada Department of Corrections announced Monday, April 11, 2022, it will resume approved-physical-contact visits and will suspend most other COVID-19 protocols related to visitation. Visitors will still be medically screened upon entering. All other provisions will be suspended, including:

A 58-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of felony possession of a stolen vehicle and a lesser offense, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

In collaboration with the Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority and the Carson City Redevelopment Authority, the Carson City Cultural Commission is accepting applications for the Redevelopment District Arts and Culture Grants for fiscal year 2022-2023.

The runaway teen has been reported to be located and safe, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

You are cordially invited to a Victorian Tea Party hosted by Spirit of Hope, Inc. Two sessions of tea served: 11:00-1:00 pm and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m,. Call 775-461-3331 to reserve your seating now! Click on flier for details.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit would like to thank the citizens of Carson City for their help in locating a suspect in the March 26 hit and run crash that injured a moped rider.

Have you ever seen a beautiful glass piece at an art fair and wondered to yourself “How did they do that?”. In this workshop students will be introduced to the properties and uniqueness of designing with glass and then move on to making a project of their own.

The candleholder they will design can be used for a myriad of purposes – key holder, candy dish, housewarming or holiday gift, etc.

It’s not too soon to prepare for your next semester or session at Western Nevada College. Students new to WNC began registering for Summer and Fall 2022 classes on Monday, April 11.

A beautiful rainbow over Carson City from Monday morning showers.

RENO — In the tradition of Noble Deeds Day, created by Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve in 2019, Noble Studios’ philanthropic program, Noble Deeds, is excited to announce that Communities In Schools of Nevada (CIS) will receive nearly $200,000 of pro bono digital marketing services in 2022. CIS of Nevada was selected from more than 50 applications submitted by Nevada nonprofits.

The Silver City Volunteer Library and the Silver City Preservation Society is hosting the First Annual Memorial Day Book Sale on Monday, May 30. A huge variety of genres and titles will be available including art books, cook books, fiction, non fiction, children's and young adult books, DIY, field guides, history, biographies and much more. Refreshments will also be served.

UPDATE 3:11PM: As of Monday afternoon, snow is beginning to fall on city streets and has begun to accumulate in the foothills above Carson City. NVroads.com reports chain controls on US-50 from Glenbrook to mile post 1.0 in Carson City; SR-207 from US-50 Junction to Dagget Pass; SR-28 from US-50 Junction to Crystal Bay and SR-431 from State Route 28 to Douglas Fir Drive. Also, vehicles over 9 feet high are prohibited on Old US-395 from Davis Creek Park to Eastlake Boulevard (South) and on I-580 from Old US-395 (Exit 16) to Mt Rose Highway (Exit 24) in Washoe County.
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High winds barreled through the Carson City area Monday morning and will continue through the day, with gusts of 60 mph to 70 mph possible in wind prone areas from Reno to Carson Valley and even higher along Sierra ridges.

Locals paid their respects to a tribute to the Forgotten Civil War Soldiers Project in Carson City on Sunday. The tribute-organized by the Nevada State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) pays homage to those who have served and are currently serving our country.

Hello Carson City and surrounding area women. We invite you to learn, network be inspired, and meet other professional business owners, entrepreneurs, and women supporting women. If you are looking for more positive interactions that will propel you forward, this is a fantastic place to be.

They're back! The Sierra-Tahoe Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve No. 137 is excited to once again offer their annual Carson City rummage sale, April 30 to May 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Veteran's Hall at 2nd and Curry streets.

In March the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team received a 2022 National Wildfire Mitigation Award for innovation and leadership in wildfire mitigation. The award recognizes outstanding service at the federal, state, local, and tribal levels of government and at the community level. It is the highest national honor an organization can receive for exceptional work and significant program impact in wildfire preparedness and mitigation.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — As snow is melting off the trails and the days are getting warmer, for the most part, many recreationists are ready to get outside on foot and on bikes. One of those ways to enjoy the outside at Lake Tahoe that is gaining in popularity is on an electric bicycle, also known as an e-bike. Where one can take an e-bike is often confusing.

The Carson Valley Art Association announces the opening of their art show April 6, at the Copeland Gallery, 1572 US Hwy 395 in Minden. The show runs April 6 through May 30. Hours at 10 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday.

Artists showing their work include: John Warden – Photography, Pat Jordan – Jewelry, Carolynn Denning – Painting, LaVonne Vasick – Watercolor, and Kristy Dial – Gourds.

A dramatic shift in the weather and a sharp return to winter conditions is expected beginning Monday for the Carson City and Sierra region with damaging winds probable, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a High Wind Warning.

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of April 11-17, 2022. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

State lawmakers have allocated a quarter of a billion federal aid dollars to build, preserve and develop affordable housing, the largest state investment in affordable housing infrastructure aimed at alleviating Nevada’s skyrocketing rents and home prices.