When Eagle Valley Middle School English Teacher Michaela Filocamo learned her 5-year-old nephew was diagnosed with Leukemia, she felt impressed to make a bold statement in his name to honor and support him and other children battling cancer by donating her hair and funds raised (by her students, families and school colleagues) to the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation. In total, $1,520.50 was raised.

Carson Tahoe Hospital Auxiliary is holding a wine tasting event on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 5:00PM at Mayer Family Wines, 408 No Carson St., Carson City. Ticket are $40 per person and includes wine tasting and a charcuterie board.

The Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division will be joining forces with participating law enforcement agencies statewide for a Joining Forces Distracted Driver Campaign. The campaign takes place from now through April 20, 2024.

Water main flushing began Monday and will continue through April 30, 2024. The Carson City Water Division will be starting up and testing wells in anticipation of increased water demand.

Reno’s notorious mid-century divorce ranches are back in the spotlight. The Nevada Historical Society will present What Was Really Going On At Those Nevada Divorce Ranches? Fact and Fiction next month as part of its popular Writer’s Wednesday series.

Six men were arrested in an undercover operation targeting alleged human trafficking and other sex crimes in the Stateline area at Lake Tahoe, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Several classrooms at Empire and Fritsch Elementary Schools were captivated during Reading Week with virtual presentations by Nicholis Solis, an esteemed elementary school teacher and author of the latest children’s book, “My Town Mi Pueblo” (2022). The Carson City students were able to interact via Zoom during various presentations.

Mike Dzyak, Nevada State Fire Marshal, will be the featured speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting on Tuesday, April 2. The public is invited to attend. Dzyak will discuss the Fire Marshal’s role within the Nevada Department of Public Safety.

Mark Twain Days Festival is back this year, May 10-12, with some big changes. Visit Carson City approached the Brewery Arts Center and asked them to partner for the planning of the second year of the festival, which is held in honor of Mark Twain, our region’s most famous writer.

This Sunday, April 7 come to Polecat Tavern for the Sunday Unplugged Jam. Beginning at 5pm, we will sit around and play some jams.

This Friday, April 5th beginning at 7pm, Keith Alan Barnett. Keith will be performing songs from his album "Three Days out of Gerlach."

The Battle Born Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution attended the State Conference in Las Vegas last weekend and we are very proud that two of their members were elected as State Officers.

The School-Based Health Center, operated in partnership between Nevada Health Centers and the Carson City School District, will be open normal hours during spring break. The School-Based Health Center is located at 612 W. Musser Street and is set back from the street just behind the Gleason School at 604 W. Musser.

Carson City area casino gaming revenue increased by 7.20 percent in February, compared to a year ago, while casinos statewide saw an increase of 8.5 percent, according to Nevada gaming regulators.

On Thursday, March 21, the Carson City Leisure Hour Club recognized two outstanding community organizations for improving the lives of local residents. Recognized at the club’s dinner meeting were Spirit of Home, represented by founder Ellen Jackson, and English Language Learners In-Home Program, represented by founder Florence Phillips. Both groups were presented with $500 donations in support of their extraordinary work.

An early spring storm that brought snow to the Sierra and Lake Tahoe and a light dusting overnight around the Carson City area will linger this Easter Sunday morning before moving out. Drier and warmer weather is expected to start the work week, according to the National Weather Service.

Carson Now reader Took Rains captured the glow along Carson Street that came from showers Friday night in downtown Carson City.

At around 5:45 p.m. Saturday, a crash was reported in the northbound lanes of the I 580 near the Clearview overpass.

First responders are enroute to the scene.

Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport.

Have you ever wanted to learn the old art of Blacksmithing? Early smiths made wagon parts, handmade tools, shaped ornamental pieces, horseshoes, hinges and just about anything having to do with working metal into a desired shape or purpose.

Get out your hiking shoes, water bottles, backpack and sense of adventure for a Muscle Powered hike! Our first hike on the calendar is Ophir Grade Road on Wednesday, April 3rd at 8AM.

Who is that hopping into town? Why, the Easter Bunny of course! There are a number of community egg hunts and easter festivities scheduled in Carson City, Virginia City, Washoe Valley, and more!

Chromalloy, a global technology company, is seeking candidates to fill CNC Machinist openings. Multiple day and shift options available paying $25.00 per hour plus a shift differential. Enjoy employment benefits from day one! Don’t miss this opportunity to interview with this company on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the EmployNV Business/Career Hub, 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. Walk-ins are welcome!

Learn more about EmployNV job 730425 at https://tinyurl.com/ykyavewx

A total of 33 third, fourth and fifth grade students from Empire Elementary School performed a musical theater program for their peers during the school day and again in the evening for parents and families Tuesday, March 26. The production, titled "Character Matters," taught SEL-based life lessons through the lens of fairytale characters trying to find their way.