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Earlier this week, the Douglas County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team located human remains while they were conducting trainings in the Pinenut Mountains near Lyon County.

The Carson City Host Lions celebrated the 21st Annual Crab Feed on Saturday evening, March 26th at Fuji Park with a special ceremony honoring local heroes. Four people were honored for their actions saving lives in 2021.

The Churchill County Sheriff’s Office along with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of Naomi Irion as a homicide, the exact cause of death is known however cannot be released at this time as the circumstances around that event if released would compromise the ongoing investigation.

Early morning majesty on Jacks Valley Road.

From Friday through April 11, 2022, Nevada’s law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be Joining Forces statewide and citing distracted drivers.

As validated by the International Ice Swimming Association, Carson City area native Lisa Yamamoto completed a 1.61-mile swim in 37.1F water to claim the longest “Ice Swim” in the United States, the 8th longest in the word, and the 2nd longest for a female.

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. – Carson Valley Medical Center Hospital Foundation announced its new Board of Trustees for 2022.

As federal COVID-19 funding ends, ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic actually being over, states have been left to fill the gaps on how to treat those diagnosed with COVID without bankrupting them.

The Nevada Artists Association presents featured artists William and Rosalie More for the "Spring has Sprung" show. Both William and Rosalie are photographers that highlight nature at it's finest!

Sundridge Women's Golf Club at Sunridge Golf Club in Carson City is welcoming new and returning members! Interested in joining a group of fun women playing fun golf games? Come join us. Our season starts on Tuesday, April 12, with a short meeting and continental breakfast at 9:00 a.m. and will have our shotgun at 9:30 a.m.

Come and see some beautiful artwork by several artists from the Nevada Artists Association for their newest show "Spring has Sprung" This show runs now until May 7, 2022.

Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents the Northern Nevada premiere of “Dear Edwina, Jr.” This heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up will be performed at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10.

CARSON CITY — One-dollar bills being refunded to Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles customers who paid the DMV Technology Fee between July 1, 2020 and August 31, 2021 can be collected weekdays at any DMV office starting Monday, April 4, 2022.

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.

Community partners will plant pinwheels at the legislative lawn Friday in Carson City and multiple locations in Lyon County.

Carson High School Career and Technical Education students received hands-on experience this week when they created and raced their own pinewood derby cars.

On Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Investigators from the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office along with a Detective from the Lyon County Sheriff’s office responded to a remote part of Churchill County following a tip regarding the disappearance of Naomi Irion, according to a Facebook post from the Churchill County Sheriff's Office.

Join Donor Network West on May 19, 2022 at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nevada where we will team up to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation and honor the donors who have given the gift of life. Your support directly benefits northern Nevada by aiding in funding for education, outreach and research.

The American Red Cross of Northern Nevada announced Wednesday it received a $2 million grant from the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation to support the non-profit’s disaster response mission.

Ioneer USA Corporation, an emerging lithium-boron supplier, and NexTech Batteries, the global leader in proprietary lithium-sulfur battery technology, announced Wednesday the completion of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two companies.

Happy Wednesday, Carson City! Are you feeling a little lonely today? Let me introduce you to Dana.

Dana is a four-year-old pup with a ton of personality who is currently available for adoption at Nevada Humane Society’s Carson City Shelter.

UPDATE 7 p.m.: The criminal complaint filed against suspect Troy Driver alleges that Driver "did willfully seize, confine, inveigle, entice, decoy, abduct, conceal, kidnap or carry away a person by any means whatsoever with the intent to hold or detain, or who holds or detains, the person for ransom or reward, or for the purpose of committing sexual assault, extortion, or robbery upon or from the person, or for the purpose of killing the person or inflicting substantial bodily harm upon the person (...)."

The complaint further states that Driver is accused of abducting Naomi Irion and did hold or detain her for the purpose of committing sexual assault and/or for the purpose of killing her, all of which occurred at or near 1550 E. Newlands Drive, Fernley (the address for the Walmart shopping center).

The body of missing 18-year-old Naomi Irion was found Tuesday in a remote area of Churchill County. On Wednesday the body was confirmed by the Washoe County Medical Examiners Office as Naomi Irion, according to a news release from Churchill and Lyon County Sheriff's Offices.

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On Wednesday afternoon, Troy Edward Driver of Fallon was seen in his first court appearance after being accused of kidnapping the still-missing 18-year-old Naomi Irion.

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City is adding a sculpture class to their expanding repertoire of art classes by partnering with master sculptor Debbie Corona of the Carson Valley Mobile Art Center to create a six-week sculpture workshop.

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.

The Wild Horse Children’s Theater and Empire Elementary School in Carson City have partnered to host a mini-musical production at the school Monday, April 4, at 5:30 p.m. Approximately 30 students, grades 3-5, will be performing in the play.

Carson City area casinos saw a 17 percent increase in February gaming revenue compared to February 2021. Meanwhile, casinos statewide were up 44 percent, according to a report Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

There will be a public walk-in COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinic provided through Nevada Health Centers this Wednesday in Carson City.

Homebuyers Workshop

There will be a Homebuyers Workshop for those who want to learn about the home buying process and homebuyers assistance program. The Homebuyers Workshop is April 6th 5:30pm., 2310 S. Carson St. Ste. 7B.

Spring bear activity around the Lake Tahoe Basin will increase at higher levels than normal due to displacement from the Caldor Fire, according to the public agency partnership Lake Tahoe Interagency Bear Team.

Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary will host a wine train trip aboard the V&T Railroad on Saturday, April 30, 2022. All proceeds from this event support needed hospital equipment and continuing education for Carson Tahoe Hospital personnel.

The Carson Valley Sertoma Club is pleased to report another successful Coat Drive season with 7,344 total warm clothing items, including 3,052 coats, sweaters, and jackets, collected and distributed. We are in awe of the generosity of the Carson City and Douglas County communities.

A 45-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

CARSON CITY — The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in February 2022, a decrease of 0.1 percent from January 2022 according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s February 2022 economic report. Seasonally adjusted estimates account for regularly seen economic patterns, with the following estimates not seasonally adjusted.

Live outdoor concerts in Carson City return this summer with a lineup that's sure to sizzle Saturday nights from June through August.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection and local partners are excited to kick off the first-ever Nevada Food Waste Awareness Month this April. Throughout the month, NDEP and partner organizations will host a series of events and community outreach activities focused on best practices for buying, storing, and composing food to protect the environment while helping to reduce grocery costs for Nevada families.

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.

On March 19, the Carson City Elks held their annual dinner event to raise funds for Nevada State Elks New Major Project.

TCF Scramble Golf Tournament

Sunday, June 5th, 2022
Incline Village Championship Golf Course
Incline Village, NV
18 Hole 4 Person Scramble

Tournament entry includes lunch, drinks, green fees, shared cart, Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive competitions
Register before Wednesday, June 1st
(Early bird through April 1st)
$200 | $250 Per Person $800 | $900 Per Foursome
Mulligans Available for Purchase
Sponsorships Available
Sponsorship packages available until Sunday, May 15th.

Schedule of Events:
8:00am Check-In
9:00am Shotgun Start

Visiting Angels’ Nursing Excellence Scholarship creator Tina Holland and scholarship recipient Laina Aquino met in February on the Carson City campus. It provided them with an opportunity to get to know each other better and gave Laina, a second-year nursing student, the chance to thank her scholarship donor.

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

When entering Garibaldi’s Ristorante in the heart of downtown Carson City, diners are greeted with smiles that can light up the whole room by servers Slade Siciliano and Morgan Claypool, Since the Governor’s Feb. 10 Emergency Directive 052 lifted the mask mandate, those smiles can now be seen allowing you to return with your best smile.

For the coming 2022-2023 school year, the Carson City School District is continuing all full-time online education for elementary, middle and high school students at one consolidated site: Pioneer Academy 1-12.

Conditions and weather permitting, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team will continue burning piles this week around Lake Tahoe. Prescribed fire operations are expected to continue this spring as conditions allow to help land managers reduce hazardous fuels that can feed unwanted wildfires.

Introduction to Swing Dancing

The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum is starting the year with a pre-season event on Friday, April 29th at from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM: “Introduction to Swing Dancing.” Chris Bayer will give a short presentation of the origins of Swing music, then will continue with his band “The Honky Tonk Bums,” providing live music and raising the groove on the dance floor!

UPDATE 2:19PM: The Lyon County District Attorney's Office probable cause and bail hearing for Troy Driver will be held at the Canal Township Justice Court at 565 E. Main St, Fernley on Wednesday March 30, 2022 at noon. The Courtroom will be open to the public and is set up with a large screen to view the proceedings. Driver will be physically located at the Yerington Jail for the hearing and will appear via Zoom at the Courthouse.
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The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has released the booking photos of Troy Driver who is being held for alleged kidnapping in the disappearance of Naomi Irion who authorities say was abducted in the early morning hours of March 12 in Fernley.

The Carson City Fire Department will be conducting wildland fuels reduction prescribed burn operations beginning today, March 28, in the Lakeview area, weather permitting.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office, Fire Department, Nevada Fire Marshall, and Nevada State Police investigated a suspicious suitcase Monday morning that was left at the Nevada Division of Public Health in the 4100 block of Technology Way.

Sheriff’s Office Cadet Explorer Trinity McLaren has become the first Cadet to be assigned to the Public Safety Communications Division of the department in 32 years.

Celebrate the start of summer at the Capital City Brewfest. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, June 25 from 3 to 8 p.m. along Curry Street and McFadden Plaza in downtown Carson City. The annual event, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Carson City and The Fox Brewpub, was cancelled in 2021 due to poor air quality, and in 2020 because of COVID restrictions.

There are only a handful of counties in America with only one township, and Nevada’s Churchill County is one of them. So I was honored to be invited to speak as Mark Twain at this year’s Lincoln Day Dinner at the Fallon Convention Center, hosted by the Churchill County Republican Central Committee.

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