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Sheriff Kenny Furlong filed for re-election this morning as the doors opened at the Recorders Office. The Sheriff stated that it was important to he and his family that the filing be done immediately on the first date for candidates, as this office is so critical to the welfare of the city.

Carson City Treasurer Andrew Rasor has filed to retain his position as the Carson City Treasurer. Andrew has served as the Carson City Treasurer since Monday, May 10, 2021 when the Carson City Board of Supervisors appointed him as the Treasurer of Carson City following the retirement of former Treasurer Gayle Robertson.

The Carson Intuitive Center is a branch of the Reno Psychic Institute. We are a safe place to explore your psychic abilities without having to go to Reno. Carson City Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, and readings right here in Carson City.

Yoga Nidra at Ascent Physical Therapy

Yoga Nidra is a wonderful practice of resting and relaxing to wipe out stress and anxiety and their after-effects. Not your traditional movement yoga class, in Nidra you will be lying down for the whole practice, allowing the guided meditation take you deep into relaxation.

The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner said Monday that Anna Scott, 23, whose body was found inside a burned vehicle on I-580 south of Reno on the morning of Feb 3., died of a gunshot wound.

Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies made numerous arrests over the weekend, including arrests for alleged DUI, drugs and warrant offenses.

UPDATE: The ‘Kindness for Chris’ Campaign invites everyone to perform an act of service each day and take a picture, either during or after, of the service provided. Then, send pictures to @kindnessforchris on Instagram and/or post them using the hashtag #kindnessforchris on social media. And wear lime green Friday in support of Lymphoma Awareness.

Scott Hoen, an expert with three decades of experience in public and private sector finance, as well as a depth of knowledge of government operations, filed the necessary paperwork to run for Carson City Clerk Recorder.

Longtime Carson City resident Curtis Horton filed his candidacy today for Carson City Supervisor Ward 3. Horton retired as the Carson City Public Works Deputy Director in 2020.

Carson City Ward 1 Supervisor Stacey Giomi filed for re-election Monday. Giomi was first elected in 2018.

UPDATE 9:34 a.m. The gas line has been clamped, according to a Carson City Fire Department battalion chief. The scene has been turned over to Southwest Gas and the area is clear.
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Carson City Fire Department was called Monday morning to a gas leak in the area of Elizabeth and West Robinson Street.
The gas leak, reported at 8:46 a.m., is from a 2-inch main, according to a CCFD battalion chief. Southwest Gas has been called. Nearby residences have been evacuated and traffic in the area has been closed. Motorists should avoid the area.

With golf season rapidly approaching full swing, the Carson City Sunday Men’s Club is accepting applications for those 18 and over who desire a welcoming environment to play competitively with friends, co-workers, and even family members.

The Mile High Jazz Band will be joined by singer Jakki Ford and five award-winning poets and readers for an evening of big-band jazz and poetry on Tuesday, March 15, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at A to Zen Studio, 1803 N. Carson Street in Carson City.

Western Nevada College faculty members Timothy Mayo, Martin Schmidt and Rachel Stiff reached a teaching pinnacle on Thursday when they received tenure from the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, concerns continue to grow around current and potential emergency needs of the Ukrainian people. Generous donors want to help by supporting charities that are raising funds for assistance, but times of crises often flush out fraudsters waiting in the shadows to take advantage of high emotions and emergency situations.

Better Business Bureau offers the following tips for donors to consider, along with a list of BBB Accredited Charities that have announced Ukraine-related activities or plans on their websites.

The Carson Valley Arts Council presents Tiller’s Folly, a Canadian folk band richly rooted in the Celtic tradition, at CVIC Hall in Minden on Friday, April 8, 2022.

Celebrating their 25th Anniversary west coast Celtic roots band Tiller’s Folly share tales as old as time with a modernly lyrical twist. Inspired by true heroes and villains and backed by their patent mix of acoustic Celtic-influenced roots sound, they tell stirring stories of intrigue and adventure. The music of Tiller's Folly is uniquely representative of Canada's proud Scottish heritage.

As Mark Twain tells us, “It’s the little things that smoothes people’s roads out the most.” And so it happened back in 1966 on a hellish afternoon in a Vietnam village, that a Montagnard woman handed a Marine a cube of ice.

Virginia City will once again go balls to wall nuts this Saturday, March 12 at the 31st annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Wilber Ernesto Martinez Guzman has been sentenced for a slew of convictions following his 2019 murder spree around northern Nevada.

Guzman was sentenced to an additional 214 years on top of his four lifetime terms last week, including 54 years related to robbery charges in Carson City stemming from the murder scenes.

After I raked leaves a couple of weeks ago, I noticed the robins were having a great time finding the worms I had disturbed under the leaf litter. Worms are one of nature’s mind-boggling creatures.

The Carson City real estate market is on fire. Plus, prices are at an all time high. How long will it last? Learn more about the local real estate market by joining the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting on Tuesday, March 8.

Editor’s Note: Ananda Campbell is the Carson High School Library Media Specialist and Carson City School District Library Coordinator. The following is her report.

A huge thank you to Carson City! After our call for help, local families offered to donate both the 1956 and 1958 yearbooks. We now have a complete collection of yearbooks for the Story of Carson High project.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 7-13, 2022. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The Nevada Native Seed Partnership (NNSP) will host the sixth annual Nevada Native Seed Forum on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fallon Convention Center and includes an option to attend virtually. The forum brings together growers, technical experts and land management agencies to discuss and develop strategies to increase the availability and use of native seed to support land restoration efforts.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The approved controlled methods test in the Tahoe Keys lagoons on aquatic invasive species (AIS) will affect boaters, paddlers, swimmers, pets, and other water activities this spring and summer.

Light snow and cold temperatures won’t stop Carson City residents, who were determined to brave the cold to enjoy the wine walk Saturday in downtown Carson City.

To understand other cultures, many of us choose to travel to gain a snapshot of how people live and to learn how their worldviews are shaped, but there’s nothing like complete cultural immersion to completely understand a country and its people.

Dr. Rebecca Bevans has been a faculty member at Western Nevada College since 2017, and it hasn’t taken long for her to be recognized with one of the most prestigious higher education honors in the state.

As of Saturday morning, there are several chain controls ordered throughout the sierra region following Friday's storm.

According to California Highway Patrol (CHP) of South Lake Tahoe, just after 4:30 p.m. Friday afternoon, another large boulder came crashing onto Highway 50, striking a vehicle.

No injuries were reported, but while on scene, deputies stated that a second "huge" boulder came down, without incident.

Each March, the National Association of Social Work recognizes how social workers and case managers have enriched our society and how their services continue to be needed today.

Carson Now reader Edward Howell sent in these great photos taken along the Carson River. There’s always much to see in the morning along the river.

On February 24, 2022, I grumbled because I had to pay $3.659/per gallon to fill my fuel tank in my pickup, then on March 2nd, I was even more disgusted at having to pay $3.749/per gallon to top fill up again. Now today, March 4th, - just 2 days later - I am angry that the price of fuel has jumped more to more than $4.799 for fuel.

Melissa and Blane Cox celebrated the opening of their second furniture store within the Carson Mall on March 4.

The 12,500 square Carson Home Furnishings Outlet store will complement Carson Home Furnishing located at the opposite end of the mall and will feature furniture at lower prices.

On Thursday March 3rd, a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) School Resource Officer began an investigation at a local Middle School after a 12-year-old student came to the office claiming she felt very strange.

UPDATE 4:30 p.m.: U.S. Highway 50 has reopened both ways through Echo Summit.

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Caltrans District 3 has been working through the night after a giant boulder crashed down upon US Highway 50 Thursday evening near Echo Summit.

As of 12:22 p.m., the highway is still closed as rubble continues to be cleared.

UPDATE 11:21 a.m.: According to Carson City Dispatch the driver of the bulldozer is being reported as deceased.

OSHA is being contacted as the victim was on a job site at the time of the accident.

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Just after 11 a.m. on Friday, Care Flight was ordered to respond to an accident off Brunswick Canyon near Deer Run Road.

Dr. Edmond Pierczynski, long-time Washoe Valley resident, passed away at the age of 86, at his home on March 2, 2022, with his family by his side.

Known affectionately as ‘Dr. Ed’ or ‘Dr. P.,’ Ed spent 26 years serving his community as a Family Practice physician. He was a member of the charter class of the University of Nevada, Reno, Medical School, and upon completing his internship and residency, he returned to Carson City to practice in 1976. Ed’s exceptional skill and empathy left an indelible impression on countless families in the area.

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested on a felony charge of possession of a dangerous weapon by an incarcerated person after allegedly making a shank to protect himself while in custody at the Carson City Jail.

Jon Edmondo and Bruce Robertson have been re-elected to the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people, including residents of Carson City, explore businesses and technology.

The Ideas on Tap scheduled for Wednesday, March 9th is cancelled, we will resume on Wednesday, April 19 at 6 pm at our new location Old World Coffee, which is directly behind our former venue the Union Eatery and Brewery. You still will be able to order food and beverages from the Union's menu.

After being forced to cancel the Taste of Downtown for the past two years due to the pandemic, Advocates to End Domestic Violence is excited to announce its return.

Mark your calendars for a night of food, dancing and fun, all to support the worthy cause of ending domestic violence within our community.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Nevada Indian Commission Executive Director Stacey Montooth. She has served in that position since her appointment by Governor Steve Sisolak on September 1, 2019. As a member of the governor's cabinet, Montooth serves as the administration's liaison with the 27 Nevada tribes, bands, colonies, and 62,000 urban Indians who have chosen Nevada as their second home.

UPDATE Friday 9:45 a.m.: Echo Summit is still closed, and crews are working diligently to drill and blast the massive boulder that slid onto the road Thursday evening.

Teams have been working through the night, according to Caltrans District 3.

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Both lanes of US-50 over Echo Summit are closed Thursday night after a massive section of rock fell onto the roadway.

Mile High Band Association’s 2022 Jazz & Beyond Festival Committee is sponsoring an art contest for northern Nevada artists, including teachers and students.

The former owner of the Lake Tahoe Brewing Company in Carson City, which closed down in January 2016, was sentenced Thursday for felony attempted theft after pleading guilty.

The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents voted today to appoint Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe as interim president at WNC. Dalpe will serve as the ninth president of the college.

The annual Father-Daughter Ball is back this year in Carson City after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The ball will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM in the Morse Burley Gymnasium at Carson High School and is a community-wide event open to all ages of father-daughter duos.

This March, the Carson City Senior Center joins the Administration for Community Living and senior nutrition service providers across the country to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the national Senior Nutrition Program.

During Thursday's Board of Supervisors meeting, a special dedication plaque was unveiled to honor the Mayors who have served Carson City since its consolidation in April, 1969.

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