Walter D. Ratchford, age 89, passed away peacefully at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center on March 30, 2022. He was born in Copley, Ohio, to Walter Patrick Ratchford and Eleanor Elizabeth Reese.

A fatal crash was reported Saturday afternoon in Dayton on Highway 50 near River Boat Drive. According to Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division, a male driver died in the crash and the second driver was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Just before 1 p.m. a vehicle versus horse accident was reported on Highway 50 and Flint Drive.

Injuries are reported.

The crash happened in the westbound lanes.

Just after 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nevada State Police responded to Costco on report of a vehicle versus pedestrian accident.

Pioneer Academy keeps on Growing!

When the local and regional Rotary club announced educational grants last year, Mrs. Steinkraus, Science and Engineering teacher at Pioneer Academy (Pioneer), responded by submitting an application to construct a greenhouse. And, in this, her third attempt to procure funding, she received news that Pioneer was awarded a grant that would cover the cost of the greenhouse structure.

A happy Mother's Day weekend to all our readers; it's looking to be a nice day today, so be sure to spend it doing something special!

Let's have a look at what events are scheduled this weekend in Carson City and beyond.

Don Lehr, who spent the past 20-plus years working to restore, repair and reopen the Ormsby House hotel in downtown Carson City, died March 27 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

He was 92.

Just after 5:15 p.m. Saturday evening a vehicle crash was reported at N. Park and Carson Streets.

Two vehicles are involved and at least one individual is complaining of a head injury.

First responders are enroute to the scene.

Motorists should use caution while in the area.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors approved the updates to the Fuji Park Master Plan during Thursday’s meeting.

An update was presented to the Board relating to the Fuji Park Master Plan, which discussed improvements such as expanded arenas, trails connections, a new playground, pavilion, and stage, and much more.

In March, all candidates for local and state positions filed their intention to run for office, in everything from the senate to the school board.

David Lowe, special education teacher at Fremont Elementary School in Carson City, has been chosen by the Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) as one of 50 teachers across the Silver State to be honored with a $50 Gift Card during Teacher Appreciation Week.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Tim Hanifan, primary candidate for Nevada District 2 of the United States House of Representatives. He is one of seven candidates on the Democratic side. His rivals include Joseph Afzalk, Michael Doucette, Gerold Lee Gorman, Brian Hansen, Rahu Joshi and Elizabeth Mercedes Krause. Hanifan is the only candidate in that field who hails from the Carson City area.

A traffic accident was reported shortly before 4:45 p.m. Thursday afternoon on E. William near the 99 cent store.

According to dispatch multiple vehicles were involved and will need to be towed.

There is at least one injury at this time.

First responders are enroute to the scene.

Motorists should seek alternate routes.

Following community input, the E. William Street Complete Streets project is entering its design phase.

The 25th annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony was held at the Capitol grounds in Carson City Thursday afternoon to honor the 144 Nevada Peace Officers that have died in the line of duty.

This year, four of the officers being honored died from COVID-19.

In March, all candidates for local and state positions filed their intention to run for office, in everything from the senate to the school board.

Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a presentation of the Daring and Dangerous Donner Summit.

Don Jose’s, Carson City’s newest American-Mexican restaurant, officially opened Tuesday after purchasing the business and menu from the building’s previous tenant, Carson City Joe’s.

However, the transition was not an easy one.

There is no shortage of Western Nevada College students expressing themselves through art this spring in Bristlecone Gallery on the Carson City campus. The annual Student Art Show recently opened with more than 100 pieces of artwork on display.

Carson City’s newest Thai restaurant, Pink Elephant Kitchen, will be changing their business model beginning June 1, according to owner Birdie Harthano.

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery and Barbara Prodaniuk May 21st, from 10-3 PM in the front yard for the opportunity to see Barbara's latest creations.

She creates her unique ceramic sculptures and pottery using wheel-thrown and slab construction techniques.

Sculptural pieces may include some mixed media elements. These elements are chosen with care to help make the piece resonate with a shared cultural experience and often make people laugh.

Porcelain and white stoneware are the clay bodies used and pieces are made in a traditional manner with a bit of a creative twist.

Carson City-based greenUP! received a $12,500 Community Fund grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada. greenUP! provides environmental education for businesses helping Nevada cut down on waste, reduce valuable resource consumption and fight climate change in an environmentally safe and cost-effective manner.

Come and meet many of the talented artist’s featured at Art Gallery Prism on Saturday, May 7 from 1-4pm. Featured work includes oils, acrylics, silk paintings, watercolors, photography, metal and jewelry from notable area artists. Originals, fine art prints, note cards and postcards are also available.

Victor Salazar’s health battles began at just 10 years old when he was diagnosed with keratoconus, an eye disease that affects the cornea and can result in vision blurring or loss. During his college years, Salazar’s vision worsened drastically. He also began experiencing unrelated health issues due to an under-developed kidney. Fortunately, he received two life-changing cornea transplants and a kidney transplant between 2014 and 2015.