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We learn from declassified documents and an excellent article in The Week magazine, that back in 1961 a brave 25-year-old leader of an Air Force ordinance disposal team got an urgent call. Lt. Jack ReVelle was assigned the daunting task of finding and disarming two hydrogen bombs that fell from a B-52 bomber seconds before crashing in North Carolina.

Do you want to know the historic town of Dayton’s best kept secrets? Dayton Museum opened for the season on March 4 at the town’s 1865 schoolhouse at 135 Shady Lane. The museum promotes the discovery of the culture, the tools used by the pioneers, their lifestyles and names of many who settled in Dayton 174 years ago.

Ask about the Genealogy research and names saved on our computers. The museum contains displays of Nevada’s earliest history, including:

The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place Tuesday March 28 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

The Nevada Artists Association Gallery in Carson City presents the Spring has Sprung Show on display until May 5 with 112 entries from Northern Nevada Artists. From birds to bears to bees, from flowers to mountains to beaches — you'll find a favorite.

In a rare move, Gov. Joe Lombardo testified before state lawmakers on Thursday in support of his bill revising a contentious 2019 restorative justice law that school districts and others have said ultimately limited teachers’ ability to deal with disruptive or violent students.

I'm so excited I can finally see the lawn after months of snow; but yikes! Throughout the lawn are dozens of brown grass trails making it look as if it is covered with dirt-colored varicose veins.

We are the Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby. Our chapter includes people from Carson City and the surrounding areas who are concerned about climate issues and want to take action to lessen the impact of climate change.

Bald Eagles return to the Carson Valley each year for calving season.

Elizeth Acuna, this week’s Senior in the Spotlight, may be speaking for all seniors when she says what she is not going to miss about high school. “I won’t miss coming in early every morning.”

Beneficial Electrification is becoming a hot topic. It’s a term for replacing fossil fuel use with electricity in an effort to reduce emissions and energy costs. Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn more about the idea at the club’s next meeting.

Small nonfarm businesses in 17 Nevada counties are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West announced last week.

Steady snow that began collecting on roadways and freezing overnight causing a number of spinouts between Reno and Washoe Valley, Carson City and surrounding counties has prompted a winter weather advisory from the National Weather Service through 11 a.m. Sunday morning.

Here is this week's road report for the week of March 27 to April 2, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations, depending on the weather, due to road and utility work:

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.

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