Attention ladies: are you looking for a super-handsome and very affectionate guy? Meet Leon. This black medium-haired ex-lothario seeks a long-term committed relationship with the right person or family.

When Brynlee Peters, a fifth grader at Edith W. Fritsch Elementary in Carson City, began working on her entry for this year’s Free Fishing Day Poster Contest, she was inspired by a fishing trip to Lake Tahoe she took with her family.

“I remembered the last time we went on a fishing trip and all the things about it that made it fun were about being with family,” she said. “I thought about all the things my family would enjoy, like the fresh air and the memories we would make together.”

On Friday, several school districts in Northern Nevada including Washoe, Carson and Lyon became aware of a threat being circulating threatening a school shooting, with no specific school indicated. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the reports, and Lyon County issued a statement that the threats are not credible.

Veterans taking their lives continues to be a sad and unfortunate trend in the United States. Nevada has also experienced the same alarming suicide rates for veterans.

To help alert more people about the need to take necessary steps to prevent the tragic losses of these lives, Western Nevada College’s Veterans Resource Center is holding a Veterans Suicide Prevention and Awareness March on Saturday, May 6.

Three fifth graders from Fritsch Elementary School in Carson City competed in the National Archery Tournament at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy, Utah last weekend, April 28-29, 2023. Out of nearly 3,000 participants from more than 200 schools nationwide, Teddy Hohl shot a 241, Finn Russell shot a 199 and Wyatt Valentine shot a 160, earning them an overall ranking of 83, 186 and 211 respectively.

Rain and thunderstorms with some hail have moved into the greater Carson City, Carson Valley areas and surrounding counties Thursday as a weather system has reached western Nevada and Sierra.

University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack News is reporting that at approximately 7:10 a.m. today, May 4, the body of a deceased female was found at the north end of the Quad between the Paul Laxalt Mineral Engineering and Mackay School of Mines buildings.

The 4-PAWS 4-H Dog Club is holding a Dog Biscuit Fundraiser at Benson's Feed & Tack, 2750 Highway 50 East in Carson City on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 9am-1pm. Youth group members will be offering homemade dog biscuits for donation. Stop by Benson's on Saturday for all your critter needs and pick up some yummy treats for your dog!

Come one come all for the second annual 4x4 Offroad Show n Shine this Saturday at Fuji Park.

The event is free for spectators and begins at 10 a.m. with winners announced at 2 p.m.

The Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Relay Run concludes today Thursday, with a ceremony in Carson at the State Capitol/Legislative Grounds. The service honors Nevada Peace Officers who have died in the line of duty.

A man sought for the April 23 vehicle burglary was identified and taken into custody Tuesday, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office investigator.

Many small businesses had a tough time during the mandated Covid shutdown and had to survive the best they could and, fortunately for Carson City, many were able to withstand the economic downturn though most will tell you it hasn’t been easy.

Last year, Travis Legatzke and Shannon Cord unveiled the Downtown Vintage Market on Stewart Street to great success.

Tucked away in historic downtown Carson City, the market offers everything from antiques, to arts and crafts, collectibles to furniture. The pair have also obtained the first-ever mobile-only liquor license in the city, according to Shannon, for use in their market beer garden.

“Art is a universal language and through it each nation makes its own unique contribution to the culture of mankind.” - Dwight D. Eisenhower 34th President of the United States.

Earlier in the month, select world history/art students from Pioneer Academy were treated with a field trip to the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno to attend the beginning of a new exhibit.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of State Lands is excited to announce that it will receive nearly $1.4 million for hazardous fuels reduction at Marlette Lake. This project will help protect the area from the threat of wildfire, ensuring visitors to the area can continue to enjoy this beautiful alpine lake.

The Silver-Stage Library in Silver Springs in hosting a book sale on Saturday, May 6 from 10 am to 2 pm. Books are on sale for $3 a bag. We hope to see you there!

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Overboard” (1987) on Thursday, May 18th at the Brewery Arts Center (449 West King Street).

Doors open at 6:00 pm; film trivia and discussion will begin at 6:30.

…NOTE NEW START TIME FOR MOVIES….

General admission is $5 at the door. Students of any age are free with ID. You do not need to be a club member to watch this movie.

Popcorn $1.

The Carson City School District’s Nutrition Services is reminding students and families that in order to be eligible for the Summer Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Card Meal Program, all Free and Reduced Lunch status applications must be turned in and on file before the end of the school year, Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Local medical student Alyssa Woodward will host the 4th Annual Suicide Awareness Race this Saturday, May 6. This will be held at McFadden Plaza in Carson City. Registration is available online, the evening before and race morning.

A 47-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, driving on a revoked license and drug paraphernalia, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

Conditions and weather permitting, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team will conduct prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit are scheduled to continue burning piles along the East Shore beginning Monday, May 1.

Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division has identified a Dayton woman who died in a fatal pedestrian crash April 13 on US-50 and Ft. Churchill Road in Lyon County.

The Carson City School District is asking local community members to attend the quarterly Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, at 6 p.m. inside the Carson High School Library.

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Thursday afternoon, The Professional Firefighters of Nevada (PFFN) held a dedication ceremony for a new firefighter memorial on the Capital Complex grounds in Carson City.