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Carson City, Carson Valley, and Virginia City have been selected by Travel Nevada to pursue a shared Cultural Corridor project that will help to build our regional tourism economy and support local arts, culture, history and heritage.

Trivium Packaging - a global supplier of infinitely recyclable, metal packaging for the world's leading brands - will be interviewing job seekers to fill multiple positions available at their manufacturing plant. Offering competitive wages ranging from $21.00 to $30.00 hourly depending on experience plus a $1.00 to $2.00 shift differential.

Join the hiring event on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Fernley Branch Library, 575 Silver Lace Blvd, Fernley, NV. Walk-ins are welcome!

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The Carson City Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect who stole a wallet and used the stolen credit cards to purchase items at multiple locations.

A 33-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of misdemeanor defacing property with graffiti, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Judith Ann Elges (83) passed away on February 9, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born on December 29, 1940, to Jesse and Verda Maxsom and raised in Carson City, Nevada.

Judith attended Carson City schools and then attended the University of Nevada Reno and graduated in 1962 with a degree in Education. She continued her studies at the University, and graduated in 1982 with a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration. She was a member of the Tri Delta sorority where she developed life-long friendships.

In observance of Future Business Leaders of America Week, Feb. 12-16, 2024, Carson High School parceled-out daily activities and emphases including “Fundraising Friday” where FBLA members sold raffle tickets for a chance to pie a teacher or administrator for charity. More than $500 was raised for charity this year, which was the family of Lexi Rodriguez.

The Carson City Sheriff Office would like to remind the community about the danger of leaving vehicles running and unattended. During cold weather, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office sees an increase of people warming up their vehicles and would like residents to take precautions to prevent criminal activity.

Capital City pickle ball tournament organizers have announced that registration is open for the Spring 2024 Dinks & Drinks Tournament, happening Friday through Sunday, April 19-21 at the Carson City MAC.

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Come and enjoy an afternoon at the Odeon Saloon with His Excellency President Kevin Baugh and First Lady Adrianne Baugh who will be visiting the Odeon Saloon at 2 pm on Saturday, February 24th.

4th Annual Minden Rotary Giving Cup Golf Tournament

Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Minden Rotary Club's "Giving Cup" Golf Tournament fundraiser to be held on May 18, 2024, at Genoa Lakes Golf Course, and continues our commitment to at-risk youth in the Carson Valley.

A month away from the first day of spring, March 19, this is the time of year where I look forward to the trees budding out with light green growth, daffodils and other bulbs blooming and fruit trees bursting with flowers. Lawns will be greening up and winter will be behind us.

Carson Fly Fishing Club's first general meeting for 2024 is this Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street in the Ormsby Room. Our guest speaker is Kris Urquhart, biologist for Nevada Department of Wildlife.

Several state employees were at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City on Monday holding signs encouraging the state to reform its PERS retirement system.

The idea of “community solar” — expanding access to solar energy to people who don’t have the ability or financial means to install rooftop panels — is gaining traction nationwide. Households and businesses buy into a local, shared solar producing facility, receiving credit and cost savings on their electricity bills for their share of the power produced.

The next Coffee with Carson City Supervisor Lisa Schuette will be held April 10, 7 a.m. at the Cracker Box. Coffee with Lisa is held the second Wednesday of most months as an opportunity for community members to discuss ideas and share concerns.

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A huge shout out to Sassabration – Carson Pride – for donating funds to supplement six student tickets. Their contribution created a reduced ticket price of $10 for these folks.

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Seven Free "Social Scholarships" are still available for those who otherwise couldn't afford to attend the Saturday, Feb. 24 Luncheon Social.

Lizbeth Medina Graciano, this week’s Senior in the Spotlight, can sum up how she has earned an impressive 3.9 GPA in three words: “little by little.” Lizbeth moved to the United States when she was a sophomore, and she said she was able to face many challenges by tackling them little by little.

Join Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Refahiyat, for her talk on Women's Heart Health at the Dayton Valley Golf Course on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Carson City's Democratic men's group (of which I am currently chair) periodically presents its Golden Bowtie Award to men who have made significant contributions to the community and deserve recognition as worthy male role models. Ron Norton, founder and CEO of ComputerCorps, fits that description perfectly. That's why he is our 2024 Golden Bowtie Award honoree.

It was a surprise for many around Carson City waking up Monday, Presidents Day, to snow after a night of rainfall when forecasters had noted snow would be limited to the mountains. Surprise, surprise as the internet meme song goes.

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Saturday morning friends, family, and others gathered to celebrate the life of Lexi Rodriguez. The 14-year-old was killed when she was crossing the street in Carson City and hit by a car.

Are you in substance abuse recovery or know someone who is in recovery? Hear real life stories and learn about what recovery means at the inaugural Shane Murphy Recovery Summit happening Feb. 23-24 at Hilltop Community Church serving the Carson, Douglas area.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors met on Feb. 15 discussing an issue presented by Andrew Rasor, the treasurer to dismiss parking violations from 2010.

With recent tragic accidents involving young pedestrians in Carson City and Mound House on the minds of many, the Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization met Wednesday to discuss the long-range plans of road safety issues in Carson City and the nearby counties, including northern Douglas County and western Lyon County.

Opportunities to enroll in Spring 2024 Semester at Western Nevada College didn’t end when classes began on Jan. 22. There still are options to become a student this semester.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, February 21 at 6:30 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

NOTICE TO ALL LYON COUNTY VOTERS REGISTERED IN THE NEVADA REPUBLICAN PARTY

Notice is hereby given that the Convention of the Lyon County Republican Party will be held at the Silver Stage High School, 3755 Spruce Avenue, Silver Springs on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday evening to a vehicle crash in the 2900 block of Highway 50 East.

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Carson City area Toastmasters will host an evaluation speech contest on Tuesday, Feb. 20, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Don't miss out on the fun and mark your calendars.

The Carson City Senior Center is hosting a Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels on Monday, Feb. 19, doors open at 11 a.m. and games start at 1 p.m. Must be 21 to play. Snack bar will be open for sales. All proceeds benefit the Meals on Wheels program.

Hey friends! Look who's coming to Polecat Tavern on March 2nd at 7pm! It's Doug Sandell and Dale Poune Duo- Double D's.

A winter storm will bring heavy wet snowfall with widespread travel impacts to the Sierra from late Sunday afternoon through Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 19-25, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The Governor’s Office on Energy’s director, Dwayne McClinton will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The meeting takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at noon, in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom. The public is invited to attend.

Every Sunday, beginning at 3pm, Polecat Tavern offers a place for your acoustic jam sessions. Bring your instruments and your friends and let's make some music.

YERINGTON, NEVADA – On Thursday, Feb. 15, the Lyon County Board of County Commissioners heard a presentation from Waste Management on the new collection contract that begins March 1.

WNC’s first- and second-year nursing students, as well as nursing assistant students, will visit with representatives of hospitals, health care facilities, higher education programs and more during the Feb. 20 annual Job Fair and Professional Development event in WNC’s Carson Nugget Hall on the Carson City campus starting at noon.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Friday afternoon to a two vehicle crash at South Carson and Overland streets.

In February 2024, Youth Theatre Carson City’s Showstoppers show choir traveled to Southern California to compete in the Musical Theatre Competitions of America, a national competition against teams representing from across North America and learning from some of Broadway’s biggest and brightest stars.

Youth Theatre Carson City brought home several honors.

Carson HS Concert Orchestra Performs at Holiday Concert

The Orchestra Program of the Carson City School District wishes to thank Michael Hohl Motor Company for their generous donation of $500.

A Carson City judge ruled Thursday that a pair of proposed ballot questions seeking to establish an independent redistricting commission are legally deficient and cannot be placed on the ballot.

Meet Squeak, a cute little short-haired black cat with a tiny white patch on his chest. This 7-year-old kitty is small, with a gentle soul who retreats to avoid any conflict with the other cats.

Greater Nevada Credit Union has opened its annual scholarship program, which will award $2,000 scholarships to 37 qualifying individuals pursuing their undergraduate, technical or trade school education goals.

Local students have one month remaining to write, illustrate, and submit stories in the 2024 PBS Reno Writers Contest. This year’s theme is "wonder."

Speaking at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Carson City Clerk-Recorder Scott Hoen. The services provided by the Clerk-Recorder's Office to attorneys, government agencies, the judicial system, and the general public are mandated by the Nevada Constitution and the Nevada Revised Statutes.

Nevada Health Centers will have its Mammovan in northern Nevada at the end of February with stops in Gardnerville and Dayton.

Detectives with The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit and Special Enforcement Team conducted an investigation regarding 28 separate graffiti locations reported in the downtown area of Carson City between 2023 and 2024.

Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team arrested two Thursday at a South Nevada Street apartment complex following an investigation into a felony warrant that led to the location.

On Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m., the Galena Creek Visitor Center presents Reflections of Bonanza.

Ride back with us to those golden days of Hollywood western yesteryear, when Ben, Adam, Hoss and Little Joe stood for honesty and decency, owning about one third of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

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