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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public to identify two suspects for a theft that happened Jan. 15, 2023, at approximately 1:30 p.m. at Costco, 700 Old Clear Creek Road, in Carson City.

If you've been enjoying the Brewery Art Center's presentation of the beginnings of psychedelic rock art and posters, there's an opportunity to see another piece of the era up close and live.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Insurance and the Nevada Real Estate Division want to bring public awareness and education to an increasingly prevalent real estate identity theft scam. Known as “vacant lot fraud” or “seller impersonation fraud,” bad actors impersonate the owners of a property or vacant lot and attempt to sell it for their own profit.

The Pay It Forward Project partners with local school service clubs and organizations that work to build a better community with community service projects and environmental projects that build for a better community.

While statewide casino gaming figures showed an increase in July, Carson City area casinos saw a 3 percent decrease in gaming revenue for the month, according the latest figures released Wednesday from the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit is proud to officially announce Deputy Ryan Greb and K9 Proton as our newest K9 team.

Deputy Greb has been with the Sheriff’s office for more than seven years, he is a SWAT team lead, and he’s a field training officer in the Patrol Division. His new partner, K9 Proton, is an 18-month old Belgian Malinois who’s fluent in Dutch. Proton specializes in drug detection, tracking, and apprehension.

Carson City is about to get crowned! Beauty, Brains, Glamour and Bling!

Get ready for the ultimate celebration of beauty and confidence at the National Miss Curvy Pageant 2023, where curves take center stage.

Local artist Colleen Reynolds, owner of CRME Exploring Watercolor, and Denise Mack, Director of the Capital City CIRCLES Initiative, will come together to present the donation proceeds check from the 3rd Annual Watercolor Carson City fundraising event.

A delightful staging of the ballet “Coppélia” will be performed at The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in Reno on Sept. 16-17, 2023.

Changes are afoot at the Nevada Day Parade this year, held on Saturday, Oct. 28, with one major change being highlighted: this year, the parade with be campaign-free.

“Due to the division in our political system, the last few years have brought threats that have kept officials away from the parade,” Executive Director Brooke Santina said. “We’ve seen spectators lunging at or screaming profanities at our elected officials, in front of children, which we do not condone.”

The Carson City School District will be entering a “Mass Action Lawsuit” against several social media companies, joining districts nationwide.

What the lawsuit is asking for is changes to online practices pertaining to cyberbullying and online harassment on social media platforms such as Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, Youtube and more, as well as payment to the increased expense undertaken by schools to deal with higher levels of anxiety, depression and self-harm caused, they say, by social media.

The Donovan Mill, Northern Nevada Antique Power Club and Dayton Silver n' Gold Cruisers are putting on a show at the Donovan Mill on Highway 342 in Silver City.

Muscle Powered in partnership with Western Nevada Safe Routes to School are hosting a bike rodeo on Saturday Sept. 9, 2023. In years past, Muscle Powered has hosted bike rodeos and we are excited to re-strengthen our partnership with Western Nevada Safe Routes to School to bring back events that teaches kids about bike safety.

The Carson City School District is accepting volunteer applications to fill four (4) vacancies on the district’s Family Life Advisory Committee. The four vacancies include teacher, parent, religious and counselor volunteer representatives.

NV Energy will be replacing poles, removing hazard trees, and replacing equipment along State Route 28 beginning on Sept. 5, through mid-late September 2023. This work is related to the NV Energy Resilience Corridors Project and the company's Natural Disaster Protection Plan, which is aimed at protecting the community from the increased risk of wildfires and other natural disasters.

Property Taxes

Build2Win is sponsoring a fact exploration session with City Assessor, Kimberly Adams, and City Treasurer, Andrew Rasor.

With "flowers" as its theme, the Carson City Photo Club has announced the winners of its August photo competition.

Held every month, the competition brings out some of the best photography around the Carson City area. Scroll and click on each photo to enlarge. The winners are:

Construction at the Comstock Country RV Resort, located at the corner of Carson Street and Old Clear Creek next to Bodine’s Casino, has been ongoing for several months.

According to Planning Manager Heather Ferris, the Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit in August 2022 that reduced the number of RV spaces at Comstock from 150 to 82.

The Nevada Department of Education has recognized Luet Lobsien, a senior at Carson High School, with an award for designing the logo that will brand the NDE’s “Learning for the Future” education conference. The contest was open to all K-12 students with more than 200 student entries from across Nevada.

An Open Letter to Lyon County Republican Leadership:
As Lyon County Democrats, we get it. You are currently the majority party in a sparsely populated county in northern Nevada, and obviously proud of your ability to channel support for former president Donald J. Trump.

After all, Republicans in Lyon County claim the distinction of having renamed the justice center in Yerington after a man who is now facing multiple state and federal charges for election tampering. The irony of the Donald J. Trump Justice Center can’t be understated, so congratulations on that victory.

There will be a meeting on Buck and Summerhill Drive today 8/29/23 at 6:00 P.M. discussing the Lumber Mill.

FrauFecht, a women’s sword-fighting tournament, will be returning for its second year at the Carson City Community Center this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2-3.

Shiny Soles Boot and Shoe Shine is hosting a shoe drive for Soles4Souls, a social enterprise model that repurposes gently worn shoes by creating opportunities for people in need all around the globe.

On Monday, August 28, 2023, the Lyon County Board of County Commissioners hosted a Code Enforcement Workshop to discuss the current code enforcement process as well as hear staff recommendations and public comment on proposed improvements.

CARSON CITY — Le Visage Spa for Skincare is thrilled to announce that permanent makeup expert, Regina Wofford will be relocating her business to their Carson Mall location in Carson City. With more than 20 years of experience, Regina brings her expertise in the art of permanent makeup to Le Visage Spa, allowing clients to wake up every day looking effortlessly beautiful.

What is identified as “The Orthodox Church” today is the original Christian Church established by Jesus Christ, handed down to His Twelve Apostles, and described in the pages of the New Testament. It was one Church until a split separated Orthodox East from Latin West in the eleventh century but the Orthodox Faith and practice has continued unaltered for two thousand years.

Photo of a Jr. Ranger

Every month, the Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, events, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

When: Saturday, September 16 | Projects: 9 am - noon Lunch: 12 - 1 pm; Meeting locations: Saxon Creek and Baldwin Beach, South Lake Tahoe.

What we are doing: Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration event. By pitching in, you will help improve the ecosystem functions and wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe. Healthy streams, meadows and wetlands act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue. Volunteers do not need previous experience to participate in the projects. Help us heal the land to Keep Tahoe Blue.

Projects will include:

When: Monday, September 4, 8:30 am - 11:30 am Where: Kings Beach Recreation Area.

On holiday weekends during the summer, beaches take the brunt of the impact. The litter that gets left behind can hurt wildlife and the Lake’s clarity.

Be part of the solution!

Join the League, Tahoe residents and visitors to make a positive impact on the environment by removing litter from Lake Tahoe’s shores.

Carson City Symphony's comprehensive program of string instruction begins the last week of August at four locations in Carson City. Symphony Youth Strings provides free beginning violin lessons for students grades 2 to 5; a beginning cello program, and ensemble/orchestra experience for string students in all grades.

Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division is asking for the public's help with information and witnesses who may have seen a fatal crash Sunday in Reno involving a pedestrian and three vehicles, two of which left the scene.

Make a difference in the lives of young athletes and support a worthy cause by participating in The Adam Whitt Foundation's Golf Tournament. Register now at adamwhittfoundation.com and join us at Eagle Valley Golf Club on Sept. 23, 2023. For inquiries contact us at awhittfoundation@gmail.com.

Beginning Friday, Sept. 1, Blue Champagne Wedding Co, a Carson City local retailer of formal wear, is excited to announce a special promotion for the month of September. Customers can take advantage of the September Saturday Sales on all formal wear items and participate in the Buy One, Donate One Suit Sale.

For every suit purchased, Blue Champagne Wedding Co will donate a suit to FISH, Friends In Service Helping. This initiative aims to empower and support individuals who are seeking to re-enter the workforce or make a positive impression during important life events.

An aerial/circus cabaret will be featured on Friday, Sept. 29, at the CVIC Hall in Minden. All are invited to dive into the universe of dreams. Through aerial/circus acts featuring 13 performers aged between 8 and 58 years old, the audience will meet different characters and travel through beautiful and bad dreams. Enjoy a family evening with signature drinks for adults and kids in a unique and intimate setting.

Carson City’s oldest continuously meeting social organization, the Leisure Hour Club, installed new officers for the 2023-24 year. Sworn in during the organization’s May meeting by past president Sharron Brewer are:

Carson City Elks is a proud sponsor of this year's Stand Down event happening Oct. 7. This is an event to help Veterans in need, by providing resources and services.

Battle Born Chapter Daughters of American Revolution

The Battle Born Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is a women’s volunteer service organization, promoting Patriotism, Education and Historic Preservation. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month at noon for one hour, starting September through May, at the Staybridge Inn & Suites, 972 Retail Ct, Carson City.

To learn more about our organization join us at our monthly meeting, or email arkndar@icloud.com. Please visit our website at www.battleborndar.org.

Western Nevada College is delighted to recognize 101 students on the Summer 2023 Dean’s List.
To earn this distinction during the college’s summer session, these outstanding students attained a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and completed six units of classes or more.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northern Nevada plays an important role in the lives of hundreds of local children. The non-profit focuses on mentoring young people who face challenges in their daily lives.

A 36-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI, wrong way driving and having an open container, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

On Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a Club-wide Fun Shoot with discounted target fees from 9:00am to 4:30pm. The Club offers trap, skeet, 5-stand, and sporting clays and is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive. For more information call (775) 882-9904.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board recently approved the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit Chimney Beach Trailhead parking improvement project on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore. The project will help improve safety, reduce roadside parking, and enhance recreation in the popular state Route 28 corridor, the agencies said.

I was harvesting tomatoes on my friend’s plants, with her permission of course, when I noticed there were many stems with no leaves. I immediately thought “Hornworms!”

Sure enough, as I started inspecting the plant closely, I found a three-inch bright green worm clinging to a defoliated stem.

The Nevada Department of Transportation is advising Mt. Rose Highway commuters to anticipate upcoming brief traffic delays and stoppages as the avalanche control system located at the Mt. Rose Highway (State Route 431) summit is replaced.

Fall golf tourney will add support to three food pantries across Lyon County

Help “drive out hunger” at the fourth annual Fall Harvest Golf Classic Golf Tournament. The event takes place Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Dayton Valley Golf Club, an Arnold Palmer designed facility. All proceeds benefit Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ food pantries in Yerington, Silver Springs and Dayton.

UPDATE: The fire at the landfill Sunday afternoon has been extinguished, said Carson City Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini. There were no threats to structures or nearby wildland. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. It started in an area of the landfill where household items are disposed, Pedrini said.
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Carson City Fire Department responded Sunday afternoon to a fire reported at the city's landfill in east Carson City.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday afternoon shortly before 1:30 p.m. to a vehicle crash in the area of College Parkway and Lompa Lane.

A bird’s eye view of the diverse, contrasting landscapes and wildlife habitat across the State of Nevada reveals wild rugged terrain — deep canyons, snowy mountaintops, dry riverbeds, and seemingly endless miles of sagebrush.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office made an arrest after an investigation into a wife who shot her husband at a Fernley residence on Saturday.

KNVC GM, Steve Funk, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Williams as the new Music Director for the station. Brad was formerly a regular disc jockey with the “Brad Again” Jazz Fusion program on Thursday afternoons.

After several years in the disc jockey chair, Brad wanted to find other ways to support the community radio station.

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