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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.

Public speech and leadership skill program

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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Eight Free "Social Scholarships" are left for those who otherwise couldn't afford to attend the Feb. 24 Social, 2-5PM at Sassafras in Carson City.

A winter storm will arrive for the holiday weekend, bringing brief periods of valley rain to the Carson City area and snow to the Sierra by Saturday with a more potent system arriving Monday and extending into early next week, according to the National Weather Service.

Meet with a Career Coach to discuss your professional background and goals to enhance your career through our Employment and Training Event on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lyon County Human Services Office located at 5 Pine Cone Rd, Dayton.

The Nevada Humane Society's Pet of the Week is Mademoiselle, an affectionate and gentle 16-year-old, who is up for adoption at the Carson City shelter.

The EmployNV Business Hub invites job seekers to attend the Northern Nevada Healthcare Job Fair happening Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 11am-1pm inside the Reno Town Mall, 4001 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV. Walk-ins are welcome!

March 12, 2024 at BAC

The Sierra Nevada Forums in partnership with the American Association of University Women Capital Branch and the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada will host “Aging: Everybody’s Doing It: Resources and Creative Ideas for Healthy Aging” on March 12, 2024 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street in Carson City.

The Savvy Caregiver Training, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association is being offered in Carson City and Gardnerville starting in March.

Family friendly free 180 Show with hiphop music happening this Saturday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Presented by the Potter’s House, 410 East John Street in Carson City. See flyer above for information. Call 775-386-5576 to details.

What started out as a road rage incident led to one man being run over by another man’s vehicle, the Carson City Sheriff's Office reports.

There was another passionate packed house on Tuesday to hear the Douglas County School Board (DCSB) vote on its candidate for superintendent, John A. Ramirez, Jr. Many of those in attendance wore the familiar red shirts and carried signs including those that stated "My Voice Doesn't Matter" and "Don't hire a liar."

The Carson Valley Arts Council is pleased to present an evening with Dirty Cello. The band will perform at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden, at 7 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2024.

Residents of the south Reno area have likely noticed a few earthquakes in the last couple weeks. The Nevada Seismological Laboratory, a unit within the University of Nevada, Reno, has identified and located over 270 small magnitude earthquakes in the last 30 days so far.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded early Wednesday evening to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Roop and William streets.

The Carson City EmployNV Career Hub is hosting a Mock Interview Workshop on Wednesday February 28, 2024, from 10:00am to 11:00am at 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. Learn how to present your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a professional manner. Walk-ins are welcome! For more information, please call 775-684-0400.

Are you left asking, “Why didn’t I get that job?! Join us for our Mock Interview Workshop to learn valuable tips on how to give yourself the best chance to get the job offer!

Prompted by a tragic pedestrian crash in January that killed a 10-year-old girl, an online petition is open for Lyon County citizens that is asking for a pedestrian crossing signal on US-50 in Mound House.

United States Postal Service is hiring full time and part time Postal Carriers to work in Reno, Sparks, and surrounding areas! Earn $19.33 to $20.38 per hour plus health benefits from day one, fast track career path options, and day and night shift availability. Interview at the upcoming hiring event on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 10am to 2pm at the EmployNV Business Hub, 4001 S. Virginia St. Suite 11, Reno, NV.

Sweet 16 Donation Drop-Off Announcement

Help us celebrate Bella Hansen’s Sweet 16 Birthday! When Bella’s family asked her how she wanted to celebrate her sweet sixteen birthday, they were blown away by her response.

The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting the public to provide feedback on the draft US-50 Tahoe East Shore Corridor Management Plan. The plan establishes a blueprint for potential future improvements to U.S. 50 on Tahoe’s east shore between the US-50 and State Route 28 junction and the Nevada-California state line. Study recommendations do NOT include reduction of the number of highway lanes.

Saturday - March 16, 2024
10am to 12pm
Greenhouse Garden Center, 2450 S Curry St, Carson City
Annual Pruning Clinic
With David Ruf & Tom Wion from Capital Tree Service
Cost is $5 per person

Saturday - March 16, 2024
9am to 12pm
Greenhouse Garden Center welcomes
Old School Sharpening
Bring your shovels, swords, hedge trimmers, or even your pizza cutter, etc.

Nasia Perkins, a sophomore at Carson High School, won the Carson City Host Lions Club Student Speaker Contest on February 12th held at La Capital Cafe and Grill in Carson City. She was awarded a stipend of $75. Ms. Perkins is a member of the Carson High Speech and Debate Team coached by Patrick Mobley.

Two men were arrested early Tuesday morning for suspicion of disorderly conduct, obstructing and trespassing, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Carson City School District will host a Community Connections K-12 Career Quest event next week, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Carson High School. Dinner will be provided by Chartwells. There is no cost for the event.

At Polecat Tavern, the stage and mic are always open anytime there is not a scheduled event. BUT! On Thursday evenings beginning at 7pm, we have a structured Open Mic. Come on by and sign up and show us your stuff. Or, just come and have a listen to some of the incredible local talent.

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