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My first visit to a dentist here in the Lake Tahoe Village of Incline, was to see the intrepid Doctor Cherry away back in 1983. I had heard that he was very good at his craft, and that he sometimes practiced pulling teeth on iron rakes.

AmeriCorps members will teach financial literacy in Lyon County this summer

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties is recruiting for AmeriCorps members to serve part-time this summer.

Browsers Corner Celebrates 10 Years

Browsers Corner Book Store is celebrating 10 years of supporting the Carson City Library on April 6. Browsers is the main fundraising mechanism for the Friends of the Carson City Library and relies on the generosity of our community through donations that are sold at the bookstore.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday evening to a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Roop Street and College Parkway.

The Nevada Artists Association is pleased to announce the winner of the Winter Show's People's Choice Award, "Tracker", an acrylic painting by Maggie Stillwell. This painting also won 3rd place in the acrylic category and is on display and available for sale through May 3.

Mid-April is a good time to apply lawn fertilizer. The cool season grasses in Northern Nevada generally require two to five pounds of actual nitrogen (N) per 1000 square feet per year. To reduce turf maintenance, you can apply two to three pounds of actual N per 1,000 square feet per year instead. Heavily used lawns may need the higher rate than those that get little traffic.

Kindness, perseverance, and quiet strength are the words that come to mind when thinking of Charlotte Albin. When one sees Charlotte in the halls and around campus at Carson High, they are most often met with a friendly greeting and a smile.

Keith Lewis will take the reins as the Carson Valley Visitors Authority’s third executive director leading the organization’s tourism efforts starting April 2, 2024. The CVVA’s mission is to connect and influence travelers to visit the four areas that fall within the visitors authority’s marketing region — Gardnerville, Genoa, Minden and Topaz Lake — under the forward-facing Visit Carson Valley brand.

Two juveniles were flown Saturday evening by Care Flight following a two vehicle crash on US-50 and Apache in the Stagecoach area.

Eggstravaganza Details

Join Mountain Vista Baptist Church in Carson City for our Easter Eggstravaganza, March 30 from 10 a.m. to noon. We will have egg hunts broken up by age groups, popcorn, cookies, cotton candy, hot cocoa, and coffee. There will be fun crafts, bounce houses, other games, and the Easter Bunny.

A storm system passing through the region Sunday morning has brought a dusting of snow to the Carson City area overnight, with higher amounts in the foothills and around Lake Tahoe.

On Sunday, March 31, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host an Easter Fun Shoot from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 25-31, 2024. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Eagle Valley Middle School LEGO Robotics team got a big boost from the Rotary Club of Carson City this week. The team recently won the state championship and is the only team from Nevada to be invited to the World Festival in Houston, Texas. Rotary Club members donated $3,000.00 to help defray travel expenses.

On March 21, 2024, at 1313 hours, Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Deputies assigned to the Northern Command in Fernley were dispatched to the 100 block of Rosecrest Dr. in Fernley for a report of a domestic battery.

Clear Creek Bowmen Hell or High Water Shoot is this Sunday, March 24 at the Carson City Archery Range, just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course. The event is open to the public.

Carson High School Senior Michael Hughes, 18, was crowned ‘Mr. Carson High’ Friday evening at the school’s cheerleader fundraising event in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.

Using extensive research and seldom seen photos, local authors, historians, and longtime Death Valley residents David & Gayle Woodruff examine the improbable story of how a company best known for producing laundry soap,
helped turn a vast expanse of remote desert…with one of the least marketable names imaginable…into one of the crown jewels of our National Park system and a “must see” for visitors worldwide.

The sweet little girl doing a turtle imitation under her cat bed is hoping her new family will come and adopt her soon.

CASI will be hosting our annual Bark Whine & Dine Dinner, Music and Auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 27 at Casino Fandango. Proceeds to benefit spay/neuter and emergency medical outreach.

Just after 4 p.m. on Friday a crash was reported at Plumas Bank.

According to dispatch, a vehicle drove into the building.

Injuries are unknown.

Join Keep Tahoe Blue as we kickoff the 2024 volunteer season! Learn more about our programs and 2024 volunteer opportunities in an open house setting while grabbing a bite to eat, sipping on a drink, and enjoying music.

On Saturday, March 30 the Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory will be transforming into an Easter wonderland for a free community event.

Located at 611 U.S. Highway 395 in New Washoe City, the fun begins at 9 a.m. and lasts until 6 p.m. including egg hunts, Easter Bunny photos, games, and much more.

CAPITAL CITY COOPERATION: The Nevada Guard’s 92nd Civil Support Team supported its community first-responder partners in the Carson City region Thursday by providing instruction and assistance at the Carson City Fire Department Quarterly Hazardous Materials Training near Fire Station 52.

Compass Rose Relationship Award

Nevada Urban Indians, Inc. (NUI) a leading advocate for American Indian and Alaskan Natives living in urban areas, proudly announces its receipt of two Compass Rose Awards in recognition of its outstanding contributions to social work and community welfare.

Just before 11 a.m., a crash with unknown injuries was reported at Arrowhead and Highway 50.

First responders are enroute to the scene.

At 10 a.m. Friday a crash was reported on the I580 near Fairview in the southbound lanes.

According to dispatch a vehicle veered into the wall. Injuries are unknown at this time.

First responders are enroute to the scene and at least one lane of travel has been shut down due to the crash.

Updates to follow if available.

Lyon County Sheriff's Office has received several reports of thefts and larcenies in the Sutro area of Dayton. These particular crimes are happening in the evening hours but could happen during any time of the day.

The unknown suspects are looking for opportunity by searching unlocked vehicles and garages. They are taking anything of value to include tools, money, and other items.

Nevada’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points from January to February and now sits at 5.3 percent, according to figures released Thursday from the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

The annual Eggstravaganza is back at the Nevada State Railroad Museum Saturday March 30 and Sunday March 31.

The fun begins both days at 9 a.m. and continues through 4:30 p.m.

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners heard a presentation from University of Nevada, Reno, University Center for Economic Development on the economic impact of the 2023 Night in the Country music festival.

A Dayton man was arrested Thursday for three counts alleged sexual assault on a child under the age of 14, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

ServPro Hiring Event happening on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 10am-1pm at the

ServPro is seeking applicants to fill open positions at the Stateline, NV location including Commercial Sales & Marketing Representative, Receptionist, Restoration Technician, and Warehouse Facilities Manager. Wages range from $18.00 to $30.00 hourly. Interview at the hiring event happening on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the EmployNV Business/Career Hub, 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. Walk-ins are welcome!

Available EmployNV job numbers:
•730200 Commercial Sales & Marketing Representative $50,000/year
•730225 Receptionist $18.00-$20.00/hour

Carson High School Speech and Debate had a busy March, competing in three separate State Championships and districts, including the Sagebrush District Tournament, a national qualifier, where Reno High School hosted 16 teams, competing to earn entries to the National Speech and Debate Association Tournament this June.

The Carson Valley Arts Council is pleased to present an evening with Quarteto Nuevo. The band will perform at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024.

The annual Underwater Egg Hunt at the Carson City Aquatic Facility is back for another year Saturday, March 30.

CARSON CITY — In case you missed it, last week, the Office of Governor Joe Lombardo hosted 14 Nevada mayors with the League of Cities at the Nevada State Capitol to discuss key issues facing local government, including affordable housing, infrastructure improvement, and licensing reciprocity.

Tyson League for Carson City Justice of the Peace

Please join us April 10th at 5:30pm to meet Tyson League as he seeks to continue the quality service provided to Carson City as our next Justice of the Peace in Department 2. Tyson would love for members of the community to come ask questions and learn about the work done in the Justice Court.

Brewery Arts Center, in partnership with Visit Carson City, is excited to be hosting the 2nd Annual Mark Twain Days, May 10-12. We will be hosting an art fair in the BAC parking lot (449 W. King Street) on Saturday, May 11 from 10 am to 3 pm as part of the celebrations and we would love to have you join us.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 31-year-old man Wednesday for suspicion of multiple felony sex crimes with a child.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors approved a change Thursday to the city's special events policy after it was first implemented in 2023.

Without a doubt, Fallon Taylor Marie Montanucci’s life was inspirational and then some. She was patriotic, made others realize the importance of education, volunteered to feed those less fortunate and worked with children with speech impediments.


Though experts predict 2024 could finally see more stable rents after rapid cost increases in recent years, many Nevada tenants are still feeling the strain as rents continue to outpace what is affordable for a person earning the median income in Nevada.

The community is invited to join state officials, Carson City elected officials, the Carson City Fire Department and other city staff as they break ground on a new fire station and emergency operations center Monday, March 25, 2024, at 11 a.m.

Pioneer Academy’s March student of the month is sophomore online student Ashley Ellis. Ashley has thrived since she joined the Pioneer family mid-year of her ninth grade. She is currently taking multiple dual-credit courses while maintaining a 3.95 GPA. As Ashley tackles the daily challenges of self-motivation and striving to improve herself, she sees knowledge as her cornerstone to success.

Please join us for our 2nd annual golf tournament to support Carson High School's wrestling program. In addition to the tournament, we are seeking hole sponsors and raffle prize donations.

Join Will Houk from 95.1FM KNVC for a lazy Sunday as the Brewery Arts Center Exhibition Hall in Carson City is turned into a listening lounge. Will is bringing a crate of vinyl records and guests are encouraged to bring records of their own that they would like to share for a spin on the provided turntables.

Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff assume the characters of “Snowshoe” Thompson and his wife Agnes in this 55 minute Chautauqua performance Saturday, March 23 at the Odeon Saloon in Dayton.

St. Marys Art Center in Virginia City

Join us on March 31st at 1 p.m. for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on The Lawn and Art for Kids Event. Kids and their families are welcome to continue the tradition of hunting Easter Eggs on our front lawn! Our 3rd-floor art studio will be set up with fun stations and kids and their families to create art after the hunt. Please arrive by 12:45 p.m., as the hunt begins promptly at 1 p.m. Bring your Easter baskets and get ready to hunt!

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