In observance of Future Business Leaders of America Week, Feb. 5-11, 2023, Carson High School parceled-out daily activities and emphases including “Fundraising Friday” where FBLA members sold raffle tickets for a chance to pie a teacher or administrator for charity. FBLA is the nation’s largest business career and technical student organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing community-minded business leaders.

The Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club will kick off the 2023 golfing season on Tuesday, April 4. Women golfers age 18 and over are eligible to join this friendly group of women golfers.

Nevada Rural Housing has enlisted the help of University of Nevada, Reno Extension to conduct a two-year study of the rural housing situation in every Nevada county. The study will provide detailed information about the housing challenges and needs in each community, and will help guide the agency’s decisions on how to spend federal relief funds received, as well as other agency funds.

Help support the historic Genoa Town Hall — and learn about how to pair wine and food in the process.

Foolin’ around in Genoa is a Wine and Food Pairing event catered by Sierra Chef, with all proceeds directly benefiting the Genoa Town Hall.

Are you ready to be the next Mark Twain?

In honor of Mark Twain Days, the first inaugural Mark Twain Days Writing Contest is underway, and submissions must be in by March 1, 2023.

With Carson City and surrounding counties waking Tuesday morning to sunny skies, windy conditions have returned and will bring much colder temperatures and the potential for light snow showers, according to the National Weather Service.

Come to Dayton Valley Golf Club 101 bar for a line dance lesson at 6pm on Thursday, Feb. 16. Open dance to follow the lesson. Led by professional dancer Kaytlain. Free with a drink purchase.

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. The seat was recently vacated by Tammy Hendrix following her appointment on Feb. 9, 2023 by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo to represent District Three on the Board of Commissioners.

A poll shows a plurality of Nevada registered voters — 39 percent — think Nevada is not doing enough about climate change, though 54 percent of respondents opposed banning gas stoves.

Are you interested in aviation? Have you ever dreamed of being a pilot? You can start your journey now. Benefits include: Competitive pay, travel opportunities, Government Grants for business, scholarships for college, and more.

A man and woman were arrested Saturday for multiple alleged felony offenses including child endangerment causing substantial bodily harm, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The time has come for Chef Gilles and Tina Galhaut to retire from Z Bistro in Carson City and allow Gilles the opportunity to apply his creative energy to another part of life ⎯ not a decision that was made lightly.

The Nevada Artists Association has announced the winners in the Judged Winter Show. Please visit the gallery at 449 W. King Street to see all 104 new original works of art in 10 categories. Vote for your three favorites for the People's Choice Award.

It is with great sorrow that Carson City Historical Society announces the passing of Paula D. Cannon. She passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 7, 2023. Paula was a devoted Carson City historian, philanthropist and force of nature and will be greatly missed.

I have challenges. Everyone does. Over the years, I’ve developed a tool kit that helps me get through times that feel overwhelming. It’s well stocked. There are tools that worked last year that don’t this; that helped last month that don’t ease today’s burdens.Photography has always been something that inspires me to focus on the world of beauty rather than the day’s difficulties.

Legal betting on Sunday’s Super Bowl LVII is expected to top the $1 billion mark nationally for the first time although that figure is a fraction of what experts think will be wagered through informal or illegal bets on the game.

But that record might not filter down to Nevada sportsbooks.

Beginning Monday, Feb. 13 Nevada Department of Transportation will open commute-hour, one-lane traffic on State Route 208 through the Wilson Canyon in Lyon County as repairs continue following a major landslide.

On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Department of Health and Human Services recognized 211 Day as Nevada 211 works to empower individuals in achieving optimal self-sufficiency, health and well-being.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 13-19, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations, weather permitting, due to road and utility work:

On February 9, 2023 at approximately 1524 hours, Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to the area North of Singing Waters Road on US Highway 50 Alt in Fernley, Nevada for a reported larceny.

A Fernley citizen reported seeing a bobcat tractor that had been stolen from the Nevada Cement Quarry. The citizen confronted the suspect, who punched the reporting party multiple times, starting a physical altercation.

Lyon County Sheriff's Office Message of the Week Feb. 10, 2023

In May of last year, I authored a message of the week in reference to launching the Junior Deputy program, commonly referred to as a Police Explorer program.

UPDATE Saturday: The Carson City School District issued the following statement regarding the incident:

The Carson City School District has learned that as a result of an investigation into an unrelated matter on Wednesday, Feb. 8, two individuals were arrested for allegedly possessing a firearm on school grounds on Monday, Feb. 6. The District is fully supportive of and cooperating with local law enforcement in their investigation. As ever, the District and the Sheriff’s Office keep the safety and well-being of students as the top priority. We want to assure our families and the community that we continue to be vigilant in our efforts to keep our students, staff and visitors safe.

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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office arrested two allegedly gang-related students on Wednesday, Feb. 8 for possessing a gun on school grounds.

The students were arrested at their homes following a report from the school district to the sheriff’s office.

Late Friday night, Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency to help mitigate the impact of the California fuel pipeline leak in Southern Nevada.

The Office of the Governor is actively working with Kinder Morgan, the Nevada Division of Emergency Management, and Clark County officials to monitor the situation and provide timely updates to Clark County residents.

The Nashville Social Club has announced a special dinner for two lovebirds planned for Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th.