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CARSON CITY — State Route 208 will be closed to traffic through the Wilson Canyon on Monday, March 27 as crews place permanent roadway paving as the last phase of major landslide repairs.

Hummingbird made of fabric

Two visiting artists will demonstrate their art forms and raffle four pieces of their work during the reception April 2, 11 to 3, in Gardnerville. Their work will be at the gallery all during April for the Spring Spruce Up event.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department is partnering with the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts to bring a free educational performance series to the Carson City Community Center.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) held a press conference a short time ago to provide updates on today's shooting at the Hard Rock Hotel in Stateline, Nev. According to DCSO Sheriff Dan Coverly, his department was called to the hotel just after 8 a.m. on a report of an active shooter.

UPDATE 9:59 a.m.: After nearby Dotty's asked if they could open for business, it was confirmed that nearby businesses could open; however, guests of the Hard Rock are being told to continue sheltering in place until law enforcement can finish sweeping the building.

Law enforcement pulled over a white Toyota 4-Runner with two occupants on US50 west of Sierra-at-Tahoe which is believed to contain the suspect.

UPDATE 9:39 a.m.: Additional SWAT units from Carson are inbound. SR338 to Stateline remains closed.

During its meeting on Wednesday, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board unanimously approved a 33-room, 100-bed dormitory for Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) in South Lake Tahoe.

The dorms will be deed-restricted for low-income LTCC students from the Lake Tahoe region and California only. The target date for opening is July 1, 2025.

Help fight hunger in our city! Due to rising food costs and availability of resources, our food banks are having to work harder to provide for food-insecure families in our city, and we want to help.

Are you lonesome for a furry feline friend, or better yet, two? Meet Sakka and Katarra, a sweet bonded pair of young girl kitties. This dynamic duo is composed of 1-year old Sakka, a short-haired black female; and Katarra, a one-and-a-half-year-old long haired brown tabby. While they are both sweet and social, they have their own unique personalities and preferences.

Starting April 1, all Nevadans on Medicaid will start to have their accounts redetermined on an annual basis for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, causing many Nevadans to potentially lose their health care coverage. Nevada Health Link is helping to coordinate the transfer of qualifying applications to NevadaHealthLink.com to ensure Nevadans stay covered.

Greenhouse Garden Center will host a fruit tree seminar on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. hosted by owner David Ruf.

Are you interested in growing your own food right in your backyard, but not sure where to start? The fruit tree seminar will be able to answer all your questions regarding getting started in fruit trees!

The Hard Rock in Lake Tahoe will soon be a Golden Nugget, according to an announcement today from Fertitta Entertainment, LLC.

The company, which also owns the Chart House chain and the Houston Rockets, announced they signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe in Stateline, Nevada, including land and business situated on twenty-four acres from Paragon Gaming for an undisclosed price.

The transaction is expected to close within the next seven to twelve months, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance in identifying two individuals suspected of armed robbery at the Home Depot located at 921 Jacks Valley Road on March 9, 2023.

The suspects left in a silver 2017 Ford Fusion with California license plate 9BBS792.

Carson City School District hosted Band-O-Rama, an admission-free music event, Thursday, March 23 at Carson High School. The concert celebrated instrumental and music education throughout the district and featured bands from all age levels, including elementary, middle and high school.

April 1st – Saturday
Bonsai Club meeting with Ken Jones
11am to 12pm
-Bonsai club meets the first Saturday of every month thru October

On Thursday, March 30 at 4:30 p.m. the Nevada State Board of Education will be hosting the first of two upcoming workshops to explore the topic of high school start times.

Noah Giron, a 2018 Carson High graduate who is on the US Ski Team as a Ski Cross competitor, is currently in Canada, competing and promoting goodwill with potential future skiers.

The Carson City Linux Users Group will be meeting on Saturday, April 15 at the Carson City Public Library. Upstairs in Collaboration Room 1, at 10:00 AM.

The Nevada Division of Emergency Management, Homeland Security has formally requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a joint federal and state preliminary damage assessment team in the following counties: Churchill County, Douglas County, Eureka County, Lyon County, Lincoln County, Storey County, and the Yomba Shoshone Tribe.

Job Fair

Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City will be having a “Dirty Job” Fair on Friday, March 31, from 1pm to 5pm (day 1 of 2).

We're hiring! Visit us March 31st, 2023 1pm-5pm or April 1st, 2023 8am-12pm. Bring a resume' and a filled out application.

With this year boasting the most snow water equivalent in decades, it lends to the question, how will this affect the Carson River?

CARSON CITY — According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s February 2023 economic report, Nevada gained 7,000 jobs over the month, seasonally adjusted.

There will be two ceremonies Saturday, March 25, one at Mills Park in Carson City and the other in Sparks, to recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

A 66-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Sunday, March 26 at noon, Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its local history series with a 50-minute slide show, “Going for the Gold-Lake Tahoe and the Olympics."

Carson City Fire Department, Nevada State Police and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a crash involving multiple vehicle in the area of US-50 East and Fairview Drive.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to the area of the Fifth Street overpass for a crash involving three vehicles.

With spring having arrived Monday, forecasters looking ahead say the weather pattern of rain, wind, snow and below average temperatures will persist at least through the end of the month.

Come one, come all for the inaugural Mark Twain Days multi-day festival in Carson City! Live as Mark Twain did throughout the festival in Downtown Carson City with events such as costumed balls, family picnics, trains rides, and much more.

The fun begins Friday, April 21. Let’s take a look at the full schedule of events. Some events require the purchase of a ticket, but many are free for the public to enjoy.

Girls on the Run Sierras is a local social emotional learning program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade. We teach lessons about the importance of friendship, kindness and emotional intelligence, while creatively integrating physical activity.

Camp GOTR is coming to Carson City August 7-11 for girls ages 8-12. This will be a half day from 8am to noon.

Speaking with Confidence Series for Youth. Don’t miss this opportunity for your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or any interested youth, ages 9-19, to participate in the 11- week series, Speaking with Confidence. During these sessions, they will learn important communication skills with an emphasis on public speaking.

If you are a teen or you have a teen, now is a great time to start preparing to find that fun summer job.

Camp Carson, the Carson City Aquatics Center, Carson City Parks and Recreation and more are hiring for summer jobs, many of which are geared toward students.

Happy Wednesday, Carson City! I hope you're enjoying the bit of sun this morning, and one way to make it even better is a new friend!

Say hello to Velcro.

A 33-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of DUI, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Le Visage Spa for Skincare in Carson City is pleased to announce that Abby Dore has joined their team as a lash specialist. Abby is an experienced cosmetologist who graduated the Milan Institute of Cosmetology in 2019. While she initially focused on hair, Abby decided to pursue her passion for skin care when she joined Le Visage Spa.

Community Invited to 4th Annual SVP in Midtown Celebration Artown Event
Media photo, video and interview opportunity:
When: Thursday July 6th, 2023 4p-9p
Where: South Virginia Plaza, located at the southwest corner of Virginia Street and Mt. Rose Street in Midtown, Reno before Plumb

Reno, Nevada (July 6th,2023) – Beautiful Nails Midtown Reno is bringing the community together with its 4th Annual Artown event and fundraiser in collaboration with Reno Outdoor Marketplace, Nevada Humane Society, and Future Kind.

Are you interested in applying yoga and mindful movement as a form of trauma healing modality to your students, clients, family members or yourself?

Believe it or not, there's more to it than you think.

On Monday, March 20, the Carson City Chamber held a welcome reception at Duke’s Steakhouse inside the Casino Fandango for Gov. Joe Lombardo to meet and greet Chamber business members.

Soroptimist International of Carson City is proud to present the LUNAFEST fundraiser with our Partnership Sponsor, the Law Offices of Allison Mackenzie Ltd. Founded in 1968, the law firm of Allison MacKenzie serves clients throughout the state of Nevada and on a national level.

Donna Kapala never expected to be a complete match but, after a series of tests, she learned that one of her kidneys could save the life of someone she met 41 years prior on a teaching assignment to Australia. Her friend Sheila Hoban, one of the “six amigas,” was on the national waiting list and thanks to Kapala’s life-saving gift, she is alive and healthy today.

Western Nevada College nursing student Taylor O’Daye envisions making a difference in the health and safety for her people on the Walker River Indian Reservation.

As a member of the Walker River Paiute Tribe, O’Daye aspires to improve health care on the reservation and serve as a role model for Native American children.

Nevada State Police and the Carson City Fire Department were called Tuesday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the northbound lane of South Carson Street and Old Clear Creek.

On Saturday the Carson City Office K-9 Unit will host an introductory Barks and Bandages event to train pet owners the dos and don'ts when responding to a pet emergency.

The topics will include recognizing symptoms of internal bleeding, heatstroke, toxin ingestion, allergic reactions, rattlesnake bites, and gastric dilatation-volvulus or “bloat.”

Ruthlee Caloiaro, 63, of Carson City, unexpectedly passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 17, 2023, and while she will be missed tremendously, she now is in Heaven for eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

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 Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, and readings right here in Carson City.

Before Tim Curry dressed in drag to play mad scientist and seduce Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick in the Rocky Horror Picture Show, there was the Rocky Horror Show stage play.

This year marks the cult classic’s 50th year since its stage debut in 1973, which was quickly followed by the famous Rocky Horror Picture Show movie in 1975.

A 24-year-old was arrested Monday for a misdemeanor court warrant and for being a drunken pedestrian, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Carson High School students Gabriel Brackin, 17-year-old senior, Wyatt Johnson,16-year-old freshman, Dameon Lister, 15-year-old freshman, and Daniel Novoa, 18-year-old senior were recently recognized with “Outstanding Citizen Awards” for the aide and unsolicited assistance they provided to a stranded community member on a snowy day last month. Additional aid came from Carson High alumni John Campbell, 19, who was traveling with the high school students.

Line Dancing at the Dayton Valley Golf Club is set for March 30th at 6 pm.

$15 per person, includes a drink ticket.

All ages welcome

Will include two to three lessons and open dance

101 Palmer Dr, Dayton.

The Capital City Community Band will present its annual “Salute To Young Musicians” concert on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. in the Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center.

One of the featured soloists is CHS senior, Alex Garcia Perez. He started his band education on Alto Saxophone but he found the low, rich sound of the Bassoon very enticing. He began studying the bassoon in the eighth grade. After a year of lots and lots of practice, he was selected to perform with the CHS Wind Ensemble.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Lilies of the Field” (1963) on Tuesday, April 4 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 West King Street, the old Catholic church).

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