Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Monday afternoon to a crash involving three vehicles in the area of Research Way and College Parkway.

For the past few years, Las Vegas elementary school teacher Kristan Nigro said she has dealt with extreme, and at times violent, student behavior. In one incident, a student acted out, trashed her classroom and hit a classmate in the face with a book. That same student later threw a pair of scissors at her and just missed her face.

The Carson City Fire Department would like to announce the start of the Spring 2023 Open Burn, with burning allowed from Friday, March 24 through May 23, dependent upon permit status and daily weather conditions.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space department has been working on re-opening our parks and open spaces. There are still several closures (see below) but the following are open to the public as of Monday, March 20:

Spring blooms are always uplifting for me. Especially this year. Our harsh winter has kept folks inside way too often. That is, unless we were shoveling snow.

Just as there is a vast difference between the comedian and the humorist, there is an equally vast difference between the opinion columnist and the journalist. But let me try to make my case.

Earlier this month I wrote about planting cool season crops. In a normal year digging and preparing garden soil now would be appropriate. However, this year has been excessively wet with snow melt and rain and soil is still too soggy to work. Why is digging a saturated soil a bad idea?

Experience the rare opportunity to see the art of ballet and contemporary dance at its highest quality! Nevada Dance Company, known for putting on 'The Nutcracker' in Carson City every Thanksgiving, is offering the community a chance to see professional dancers, along with NVDC's newly created pre-professional company, dance works that have never been seen in Northern Nevada.

The annual Father-Daughter Ball at Carson High School, three-hour event that is open to all ages is a month away, with only about 1/3 of the tickets left. Organizers urge those who want to participate to get their tickets before they're gone.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 20-26, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations, weather permitting, due to road and utility work:

Marietta Sophie Paul fills her prints and recycled-material collages with repeated patterns that create active scenes and narratives.

Paul’s show will be in the Community Center’s Crowell Board Room, from March 6 through July 6, 2023. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Thursday, March 30, 5:00 – 6:30PM with an artist introduction at 5:30PM. The Community Center is located at 851 E William Street, Carson City. The Crowell Board Room is open for all the city’s public meetings.

Visiting artist Holly Gardner is widely known for her Textile Art. The owl above is made of fabric and complements the felting art of our resident artist Lisa O.

Like her namesake, Marilyn is a gorgeous girl, and she’s beautiful on the inside too. A sweet hearted kitty, this gal is looking for love and a forever home. "Sooner than later" says Marilyn, "Meow" means, thank you very much.

Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) held its 74th annual meeting virtually on Tuesday, March 14, to announce the results of its Board of Directors election, give voice to members and recognize those who have held membership at the credit union for 35 years.

At the meeting, Chairman Rob Joiner and Director Marsha Burgess were reappointed to the GNCU Board of Directors and each will serve in their respective positions for another three-year term.

The full Board of Directors are:
• Chair Rob Joiner, GNCU member since 1984
• Vice Chair Bill Arensdorf, GNCU member since 1972

With her hard hat in hand, Bethany Marcias-Cabada leaves behind her nine-to-five office workweek and heads to the Las Vegas airport. She’s on her way to install low-voltage audio/video pre-wiring in Carson City, Nevada.
Marcias-Cabada volunteered during a snowy week in January on the construction site for a new Kingdom Hall where congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses will meet in Carson City.

The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) plays a critical role in preserving Lake Tahoe’s beauty and clarity. Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City and the public can learn about the center’s ongoing research at the club’s next meeting.

TERC Education and Outreach Director Heather Segale will be the guest speaker at the March 21st meeting, which takes place at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

Each year on St. Patrick’s Day, the Carson City Fire Department raises funds for childhood cancer research with the St. Baldrick’s event at McFadden Plaza.

Bespoke Salon co-sponsored the event and provided shaves to all participants.

A crash on 5th and Stewart which occurred around 11:45 p.m. is shutting down west and eastbound traffic on 5th street.

First responders are on scene to assess if there are any injuries.

Multiple cars are involved.

Motorists must seek alternate routes.

A crash with injury was reported at 11:23 a.m. at Clear Creek and Frontage.

First responders are enroute to the scene.

Two vehicles are involved.

Motorists should avoid the area or use caution.

April is child Abuse Prevention Month, and the pinwheel is used as the symbol of the carefree and fun childhoods all children deserve to have.

On April 7 at 10 a.m. throughout Lyon County, the community is invited to join in planting pinwheels to help raise awareness.

YERINGTON — On Thursday, March 16, 2023, the Lyon County Board of County Commissioners heard a presentation from Walker River Irrigation District General Manager Bert Bryan regarding current and forecasted conditions on the Walker River.

Polka Dot Powerhouse, an International Women's Connection Group, Celebrated 11 years on March 13. This yearly event is known as "I Rock The Dot Day." Women from the Carson City Chapter gathered at La Capital Cafe and Grill to watch interactive events with the Founder and CEO Shannon Crotty from Wisconsin.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Carson City Chamber recognized a dozen extraordinary women who are making history today at a special luncheon held at the Gold Dust West on Thursday, March 15. Cliff Sorensen, Director, Campagni Auto Group, served as Master of Ceremonies and proudly posed with each honoree as they received their award.

Carson City Supervisors voted Thursday to approve the Mills Park Master Plan proposed draft, which included many additions and rehabilitations of the park including new pickle ball courts, a dog park, splash pad, and the most debated addition: a road connecting east and west sides of the park through the arboretum.