CARSON CITY — Greater Nevada Credit Union held its 72nd annual meeting virtually on Tuesday, March 9, to commemorate an historic year for the credit union, announce the results of their Board of Directors election, give voice to members and recognize those who have held membership at the credit union for 35 years.

The floating dock in Baily Fishing Pond at Fuji Park and Fairgrounds in Carson City has broken free from its concrete anchors and sustained further damage where the dock attaches to the shoreline.

A 29-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff's booking report states.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Tuesday that unemployment insurance and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claimants may see extended benefits through week ending September 4, 2021 under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 provisions relating to unemployment benefits. The bill was signed by the President on March 11, 2021.

RENO — Plumas Bancorp (Nasdaq:PLBC), the parent company of Plumas Bank, today announced the relocation of its corporate office to 5525 Kietzke Ln., Reno, Nev.

The move by Plumas Bancorp demonstrates its ongoing commitment to increase services for businesses based in the Northern Nevada region. Plumas Bank first opened a loan production office in Reno in 2006 followed by branches in Reno and Carson City in 2015 and 2018, respectively.

We miss the stage, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make theater. Wild Horse Children’s Theater is looking for young actors, singers, and dancers, ages 10 to 21, for our second virtual Broadway workshop.

Spring is here and nature’s classroom awaits. Are those birds locals or tourists? Questions are the basis of understanding and the philosophy of HS Voyager is to nurture the natural curiosity of every child and encourage them to pursue a path of questioning that will help them understand the subjects and answer the questions that they find the most interesting.

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team will continue prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be visible.

For middle school ages, join us in the Library's Digitorium. Face masks are required.
Are you interested in bionics and STEM? Excited about robotics? Are you a Carson City student? Then join us for Think Bionics Camp! In this multi-day camp, you'll learn how a fish swims, how an elephant uses its trunk, and how a chameleon uses its tongue to grab items. Registration is required. Lunch and snacks will be provided.

After one year's absence from the wreck center I was a wreck, a mere shadow of my original self. I was convinced, if the pandemic didn't kill me, it would make me wish I was dead, or at least cramp my style to the point where I wouldn't recognize myself in the mirror, even when that mirror was fogged-up. But then along came Stumpy's.

The Nevada Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal Division investigation into the fire that occurred on November 17, 2019, in downtown Lovelock and the subsequent trial concluded on Jan. 22, 2021.

Clouds and cool temperatures bring wildlife and more to the Carson River this weekend.

After ground squirrels, the other problem rodents I deal with yearly are voles, otherwise known as meadow mice. The first signs of these destructive critters are golf ball-size holes that are the entrances to their underground tunnels. There are dozens of holes throughout our yard in the lawn, flower and shrub beds. Voles also make shallow, cut-grass covered runways through the lawn. These runways connect many shallow burrows.

The COVID-19 pandemic has left people without many activities outside of their homes in the past year. Since March 2020, folks have been under social distancing guidelines and capacity restrictions, forcing a work-from-home status quo for many. On the upside, the pandemic has also brought more pet adoptions and people wanting to foster animals without permanent homes.

With the first day of spring less than a week away, winter weather will return over the next couple days, with snow possible for western Nevada valleys, the Carson City area and Sierra as well as cold temperatures.

Soroptimist International of Carson City is now accepting applications from non-profit and not-for-profit organizations in the Carson City community for funding grants. Projects involving the health, education, economic and/or social development of women or girls will be considered for cash grant awards.

For PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families: Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.

Register here to receive a Zoom link for this program.

Carson City Sheriff’s Search And Rescue (SAR) is recruiting! If you have a desire to serve your community while working in the great outdoors, Carson City Sheriff’s SAR might be the place for you!

This Sunday, March 14, Flatbed Concerts return with Moxy Ruckus cruising through the Long Ranch Park neighborhood between 3pm and 5pm.

The Carson City Historical Society will be unveiling a new exhibit called, “Notable Women of Eagle Valley” on Saturday, March 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Carriage House (behind the Foreman/Roberts House), 1207 North Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada.

The Desert Research Institute Foundation presents the 31st Nevada Medal honoring world-renowned astronaut and explorer Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan.
Titled “Sea, Earth & Sky: Celebrating the Spirit of Scientific Exploration, Discovery & Innovation,” the special, hour-long program highlights Dr. Sullivan’s remarkable career as an oceanographer, NASA astronaut, and administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

A non-injury accident was reported at 1:16 p.m. Friday afternoon near Hot Springs and Goni involving two vehicles.

The vehicles are currently blocking traffic in the southbound lane.

Motorists should use caution in the area.

Just after 1 p.m. a vehicle accident with injury was reported in the southbound lanes of I-580.

The accident occurred just north of the North Carson exit in which a vehicle appears to have lost control and hit a guard rail.

We heard you wanted another Lego Day, well, it's happening!