Mark Twain was a resident of Carson City on and off for three years and left just before Nevada became a state. Of course, when he arrived here with his brother Orion Clemens, he was known then as Samuel Langhorne Clemens. It was on February 3, 1863 that he became Mark Twain - thus the writer Mark Twain could be considered as born here.

A variety of bird life in the early morning light at the marsh behind Buzzy's Ranch in Carson City.

The suspect in the kidnapping and murder of 18-year-old Naomi Irion was formally charged with murder Friday morning in court.

Troy Driver, 41, remained in the Yerington jail and appeared virtually in Judge Lori Matheus’s courtroom in Fernley.

The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place next Tuesday April 12 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

In March, all candidates for local and state positions filed their intention to run for office, in everything from the senate to the school board.

The 2022 Nevada Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 14.

If you missed this week’s concert and introduction to the Andean pan flute (zampoña), do not despair. There will be another concert and introduction Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 4:30pm at the Silver City Schoolhouse.

Margaret Mello, Ward 3 candidate for the Carson City Board of Supervisors, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Area residents for over 50 years, Margaret and husband Bob are well known for the many years they served the community as concrete contractors.

Helen Keller said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Instructors at Western Nevada College and Pioneer Academy are beginning to embrace this sentiment by collaborating on a new course for Pioneer students.

The Nevada Day Board of Directors announces the theme for the 2022 Nevada Day Parade. The Board feels communities across the state need a reason to celebrate so the parade theme this year will be, ”Carnivál On The Comstock."

“Carnivál represents colorful floats, upbeat music, it’s a reason to dress up and have fun!” stated the President of the Nevada Day Board of Directors, Bobby Bean.

Grab your friends and join us! The CMS PTO is hosting the Get Your Boots On Fundraiser on April 29th from 6-8pm at the Governor's Mansion. This adult-only event features live music from local band Time Served and drinks by Capital Beverages. Buy your admission tickets now before they are gone!

A discussion was held Thursday by the Board of Supervisors regarding the potential disposal of the city-owned property at 2621 Northgate Lane.

At the meeting, supervisors tabled the decision until language could be updated, but agreed that the sale of the building will begin in early July.

Western Nevada Development District Executive Director, Sheryl Gonzales, has announced her retirement effective June 30, 2022. She joined the organization in 2013 as a Project Manager and has served in the capacity of Executive Director since 2020. The announcement has prompted WNDD to launch a nation-wide search for a new Executive Director.

The Carson City Fire Department announced recent promotions and retirements in March.

There was an incident Wednesday morning at Carson Middle School in which a student brought a toy airsoft gun to class, Carson City School District officials confirmed.

I recently walked into Flavors of India unannounced to interview owner Dolly Kaur. The first thing I heard was a customer bidding farewell to Dolly stating, “The food was fantastic!”

UPDATE 2:37 p.m.: According to an article by the Associated Press, the couple was found with their car. It appears that after the RV became stuck, the couple set out in their vehicle heading deeper into the mountains and the car unfortunately also became stuck appropriately two miles away from the RV.

The article also stated that Beverly melted snow for water and the car provided shelter at night, and that she was in “good condition” when located but authorities chose to airlift her to a Reno hospital to be assessed.

At this time, it is unknown why the couple was in the mountains. Beverly is said to be recovering.

This is a developing story.

***

On March 26, Ronnie and Beverley Barker left Oregon in their 2015 Forest River Sunseeker RV headed south. Their destination was set for Tuscon, Ariz.

A day later on March 27, the couple were seen getting gas in Stagecoach that evening, and later that night, they were spotted in Coledale and Dyer.

The Nashville Social Club in Carson City aims to earn top billing as Northern Nevada’s premiere live music venue. Opening in late spring, the new club and restaurant is unlike anything else in the area and will offer locals and visitors first rate performances.

On Saturday, April 9, 2022, history buffs, community leaders, and preservationists will aid in the maintenance and restoration of numerous sites as part of Park Day, the American Battlefield Trust’s annual hands-on preservation event. Thousands of volunteers across the country will participate as Park Day celebrates its 25th year.

Troopers with the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol are seeking the public’s help with information about a shooting that was reported Saturday, April 2, 2022. The incident occurred between 3 to 4 pm on I-80 eastbound between Wells Avenue and Pyramid Way.

CASA of Carson City is actively seeking 25 new volunteers to join our ranks! Are you interested in advocating for children in foster care? Do you enjoy seeing families thrive and flourish? Would you like to give back to your community? Then perhaps being a CASA volunteer is for you.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in locating and identifying a driver in a hit and run crash that happened Saturday, March 26, 2022 at approximately 6:55 p.m.

Letter from a human being to an essential McDonalds Worker:
I apologize for this letter being soaked and illegible but it is soaked in the tears of every dead American and every living species on the planet that we call home. I apologize that I cannot give you more than what you receive from me today as this is the rest of what I have after my budget for the month as I am a disabled veteran and live on a limited income.

Xquisite is inviting our community to our Open House and Awareness event tonight, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 5:30 pm at our new location at 310 N. Stewart Street, in Carson City. Xquisite is a nonprofit dedicated to bringing freedom and empowerment for sexually exploited women, youth and survivors of sex trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence to live healthy, flourishing lives.

Troy Driver, the man arrested last week for the suspected murder and kidnapping of 18-year-old Fernley woman Naomi Irion, was meant to have his pre-trial court hearing today in Fernley, but his case has been pushed back until May 10.