UPDATE: U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced they've secured $93.8 million in Community Project Funding to support 52 Nevada programs and construction projects across the state as part of the Fiscal Year 2022 omnibus appropriations package. If passed, more than $8.2 million would go to Carson City projects.

United Construction Company, a best-in-class general contractor and design-builder serving both Northern and Southern Nevada industrial and commercial markets, has named Edward “Ed” Morgan as their new Chief Financial Officer, beginning March 7, 2022. This announcement comes as UCC’s beloved CFO Brad Breach announces his retirement after 35 years of professional service to the company.

CARSON CITY — GreenUP!, an environmental education non-profit working with local businesses, announced a partnership with three local restaurants — So Juicy, Squeeze In, and The Union — to run a pilot program offering customers a reusable container option for take-out orders.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Witness for the Prosecution” (1957) on Tuesday, April 5 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 West King Street-the old Catholic church).

The Nevada Division of Child & Family Services in partnership with Prevent Child Abuse Nevada, C.A.S.A of Carson City, and Ron Wood Family Resource Center presents The Pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention (PCAP) Viewing Party & Foster Parent info session on April 1, 2022, at 6:30 PM in McFadden Plaza in Carson City.

Nevada Health Centers’ School-based Health Center, located at 618 W. Musser Street in Carson City, will offer COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to adults and children during a walk-in clinic this Wednesday, March 9, from 9 to 11 a.m.

The Carson Ranger District is doing burn pile operations this week in the Clear Creek Fuels Reduction Project area two miles south of Carson City, according to the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in a Tuesday morning Facebook post.

Looking for some friendly competition and outdoor fun? How about contributing to a great cause while doing it? Join Nation's Finest for our first ever Game of Throws Cornhole Tournament.

Carson Animal Services Initiative, also known as CASI, is helping people and pets through its low-cost voucher program, Critter Fixer, and invites pet lovers to help by purchasing tickets to its upcoming Bark, Whine and Dine in April.

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are back at the Fox Brewpub Thursday, March 17.

Each year, the Fox Brewpub goes all out in its celebrations of St. Paddy, with traditional corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew and soda bread, Irish music, green beer and much more.

A "Back Nevada Blue" rally is being held this morning at the Nevada State Capitol in Carson City. It is hosted by the Nevada Police Union, which includes state troopers, parole and probation officers, fire marshals, detectives, game wardens, park rangers, university police, capitol police, agricultural police, dispatchers, and retired state police.

Kimberly Adams officially files candidacy for Carson City Assessor. Kimberly, the current Chief Deputy Assessor has worked for the Carson City Assessor’s Office for over 20 years.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Emergency Management announced Monday the implementation of Nevada’s Geopolitical Cyber awareness efforts, including a policy group, State Emergency Operations Center and information-sharing platform for the state.

Sheriff Kenny Furlong filed for re-election this morning as the doors opened at the Recorders Office. The Sheriff stated that it was important to he and his family that the filing be done immediately on the first date for candidates, as this office is so critical to the welfare of the city.

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.

The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner said Monday that Anna Scott, 23, whose body was found inside a burned vehicle on I-580 south of Reno on the morning of Feb 3., died of a gunshot wound.

UPDATE: The ‘Kindness for Chris’ Campaign invites everyone to perform an act of service each day and take a picture, either during or after, of the service provided. Then, send pictures to @kindnessforchris on Instagram and/or post them using the hashtag #kindnessforchris on social media. And wear lime green Friday in support of Lymphoma Awareness.

Longtime Carson City resident Curtis Horton filed his candidacy today for Carson City Supervisor Ward 3. Horton retired as the Carson City Public Works Deputy Director in 2020.

UPDATE 9:34 a.m. The gas line has been clamped, according to a Carson City Fire Department battalion chief. The scene has been turned over to Southwest Gas and the area is clear.
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Carson City Fire Department was called Monday morning to a gas leak in the area of Elizabeth and West Robinson Street.
The gas leak, reported at 8:46 a.m., is from a 2-inch main, according to a CCFD battalion chief. Southwest Gas has been called. Nearby residences have been evacuated and traffic in the area has been closed. Motorists should avoid the area.

The Mile High Jazz Band will be joined by singer Jakki Ford and five award-winning poets and readers for an evening of big-band jazz and poetry on Tuesday, March 15, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at A to Zen Studio, 1803 N. Carson Street in Carson City.

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, concerns continue to grow around current and potential emergency needs of the Ukrainian people. Generous donors want to help by supporting charities that are raising funds for assistance, but times of crises often flush out fraudsters waiting in the shadows to take advantage of high emotions and emergency situations.

Better Business Bureau offers the following tips for donors to consider, along with a list of BBB Accredited Charities that have announced Ukraine-related activities or plans on their websites.

As Mark Twain tells us, “It’s the little things that smoothes people’s roads out the most.” And so it happened back in 1966 on a hellish afternoon in a Vietnam village, that a Montagnard woman handed a Marine a cube of ice.

Wilber Ernesto Martinez Guzman has been sentenced for a slew of convictions following his 2019 murder spree around northern Nevada.

Guzman was sentenced to an additional 214 years on top of his four lifetime terms last week, including 54 years related to robbery charges in Carson City stemming from the murder scenes.

The Carson City real estate market is on fire. Plus, prices are at an all time high. How long will it last? Learn more about the local real estate market by joining the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting on Tuesday, March 8.