An inmate who walked away from Stewart Conservation Camp in south Carson City on Friday morning was captured less than an hour later near Topsy Lane, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections.

Every spring my planting urges kick in, even though the maturity and size of the plants in my landscape limit available planting room — too many roots or no access to irrigation. And yet, when my friend Peggy gave me an oregano plant from her garden, I was excited to hear it’s not only hardy, but that it also spreads easily.

CARSON CITY — With major highway improvement projects across northwestern Nevada, the Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Highway Patrol are reminding motorists to drive safely in road work zones, including during National Work Zone Awareness Week held April 26-30.

A blast of winter weather expected in the Sierra has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a winter weather advisory for the Lake Tahoe Basin and a winter storm warning along the west slope of the Sierra. For western Nevada, forecasters say we can expect rain showers.

Editor’s Note: Allison Gill is both a Carson High School senior and the senior editor of this year’s Carneta yearbook. A photography student, Gill made many sacrifices to ensure this book was finished on time, but she would do it all over again because of the thrill of it. She plans on majoring in English at Portland State University.

The idea of creating a yearbook for the 2020-2021 school year was exhausting to say the least. COVID-19 changed everything.

For grades K-3: Join us for monthly Science Storytimes! We'll read a science-themed book, and do experiements while we read!

One-third of fatal crashes nationwide involve speeding, a statistic that is prompting law enforcement to crack down on aggressive drivers and speeders. The Nevada Highway Patrol is joining forces to increase high-visibility patrols from April 30 through May 10, 2021.

Back in February, Governor Steve Sisolak increased capacity restrictions to 35 percent or 100 individuals for public gatherings and events in Nevada. Included in these public gatherings and events were live theater performances.

Diverse Business Connections in Carson City is having its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony along with its monthly Meet Mingle Networking Event on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 4 to 7 p.m.

On Monday, April 12, 2021 at approximately 3:36 a.m., Nevada Highway Patrol Troopers responded to a fatal crash involving a motorcycle on IR-80 and Prater Way in Reno.

Carson City deputies arrested three individuals Thursday morning for drug charges and felony child endangerment after allegedly possessing heroin while in the presence of a 4-month-old baby, amidst other crimes.

Carson City Assemblyman P.K. O’Neill represented Carson City from 2014 until 2016, and has now served again beginning in 2020. He took some time to discuss legislation that is important to Carson City, being back in session during a pandemic, and more.

One bill that O’Neill feels is especially important to Carson City is a bill he is proposing himself, Assembly Bill (AB) 270.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, April 22, 2021 that there are 28 new cases and 28 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 12,346, with 11,684 recoveries and 225 deaths; 437 cases remain active.

Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske’s office has finished its review of the Nevada Republican Party’s alleged evidence of massive voter fraud in the 2020 election and found the concerns “do not amount to evidentiary support for the contention that the 2020 general election was plagued by widespread voter fraud.”

In celebration of Earth Day and Earth Week 2021, and in partnership with Envirolution, Empire Elementary School in Carson City hosted a STEM focused site-wide cleanup Thursday, with a focus on reducing the use of single-use plastic bags. Students also wrote letters to local stores and city government officials. #EarthDay

Western Nevada College Education Instructor Sarah Lobsinger is co-leading the first Future Nevada Educators Summit on April 27.

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension Office is hosting a Grow Your Own, Nevada! workshop series covering the basics of gardening in the Silver State with a variety of topics.

The eight “Grow Your Own, Nevada!” classes being offered in spring statewide will help Nevadans who want to get on a path to more sustainable, local, healthy living by growing and preserving more of their own food.

The chances of a late season storm are looking better, with National Weather Service forecasters saying we can expect windy conditions, rain showers across the Carson City region and anywhere from 6 inches to a foot of snow in the higher elevations of the Sierra by Sunday into Monday.

KNVC is excited to announce the premiere of season two of Secrets of Harridge House on Sunday, April 25, at 9 p.m. following Pop Culture Kaboom.

Carson City Emergency Management will host a planning and community hazard mitigation workshop on Friday, May 7 beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Ormsby Room, 911 E. Musser St. The workshop will feature subject matter experts and presentations addressing several of the key hazards identified.

Beginning Monday, May 3, KNVC, Carson City community radio will start carrying Native America Calling, a nationwide call-in show created by the Native Voice One network.

The one-hour show will air at 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and feature discussions of issues affecting Native Americans.

A two-month-long investigation led to the arrest of a woman at a Fallon residence for suspicion of possession of 26 grams of methamphetamine, multiple prescription drugs, fentanyl patches and a firearm, according to the Nevada Department of Public Safety.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle crash and rollover at William Street across from Gold Dust West.

The March Campagni Cares' recipient has been announced and it is the popular Carson City cat rescue center, Catmandu.