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Bed Bath and Beyond is closing, with up to 75 percent off merchandise, and beginning today, a 25 off sale of all their fixtures, including shelving, rolling carts, and more — all of which is commercial grade.

Liquidator Yolanda Griggs stated that some fixtures have already been purchased by other small business owners as well as residents who need fixtures for their garages, shops and homes. Residents and small business owners are encouraged to shop this weekend before all fixtures are gone.

If an adventure in Africa is on your travel bucket list you may want to consider attending the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

Rotary member Gary Ailes will share his experience on a photo safari with his fellow club members. The public is invited to attend.

The first Orthodox Christian Church in Carson City was established in 2019, and has been located at 1819 N. Carson Street to the present day. The parish had existed for two decades as Saint John the Baptist Orthodox Mission in Reno, under the Western American Diocese of the Serbian Orthodox Church, before relocating to the state capital. The first priest of this worship community, Fr.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Thursday that with just over $1 billion in the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, unemployment benefit payment reserves are continuing to build toward recommended levels. This is being accomplished without raising employers tax rates, supported by overall low levels of claims being filed.

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford found the Lyon County Board of County Commissioners to have been in violation of Nevada’s Open Meeting Laws (OML) during three meetings in 2021.

The complaint was initially filed by Tony Stephenson on behalf of the Lyon County Democratic Central Committee, who alleged that violations had taken place.

CARSON CITY — As Nevada’s policymakers convene for the 82nd Legislative Session, the legislative body also takes the opportunity to learn more about the industries and agencies that drive and support the economic engine of the state.

Dry and seasonal conditions will persist through Friday before giving way to another round of cooler weather this weekend as a quick moving storm moves into the region, according to the National Weather Service.

A glimpse into Nevada’s First Ladies Ball Gown collection is now on display in the “Nevada Stories: Objects Found In Time” Gallery at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for the Spring 2023 Citizen Academy. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the sheriff, deputies and K9s and participate in a number of learning opportunities about the function of the sheriff's office.

The Nashville Social Club has announced tickets are still available for Chuck Prophet and Mission Express, performing live in “The Swan” Music Hall on Saturday, Feb. 11.

Carson City based Redwood Materials will be expanding even further with a $2 billion investment from the Department of Energy to support their fast expanding battery recycling business.

Redwood Materials’ mission is creating a closed loop recycling system of lithium-ion batteries as part of the production chain of electric vehicles.

The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place Tuesday Feb. 14 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

Items to be discussed include how a new development could impact the district, budget violations, upcoming events and activities and more.

A decade after then-Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto led a push to ensure Nevada law outlawed sex trafficking, at least four lawmakers plan to continue the fight against illegal sex work during the upcoming legislative session.

Carson Now reader Brian Andrews submitted this wonderful photo of a herd of deer at sunrise.

Western Nevada College continued its support and respect for veterans Wednesday by introducing the first of six Purple Heart parking spaces designated for its three campuses.

In preparation for Valentine’s Day next week, local retailers in the Silver State have stocked up on chocolates, diamonds and roses to help consumers pamper loved ones this holiday. According to estimates by the Retail Association of Nevada, roughly 52 percent of adults in the Nevada are expected to celebrate the holiday this year, spending over $250 million.

The Reno-Sparks Association of Realtors and Sierra Nevada Realtors are joining forces and will now operate as a single organization, representing six northern Nevada counties. The new organization, the Sierra Nevada Realtors, will support 3,700 member-realtors with streamlined services and provide home buyers and sellers with a single place to understand how to best utilize a realtor as they navigate the rapidly evolving housing market.

New grab and go dining options are closer than ever during this legislative session thanks to the food trucks that have taken up residence at the Nevada State Capitol grounds.

The new inhabitants are thanks to the session, and the hungry law makers and staffers that come with it.

Read a good book lately? Many Nevadans are unable to read standard printed material, but you can help change that.

Nevada Talking Books, located in Carson City, is part of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped network of the Library of Congress.

The Nashville Social Club is hosting an epic BIG GAME viewing party in the “Swan Music Hall” including fabulous food, drinks, games, contests and PRIZES from kickoff to the final whistle! Tickets are now on sale!

1 in 3 teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before they become adults. To combat and prevent this, Xquisite is holding an awareness workshop for parents and teens. The goal of this workshop is to provide parents and teens with the facts and figures of what teen dating violence is, who it effects, and provide the tools of prevention.

Carson City School District students and educators helped open the first day of Nevada’s 2023 State Legislative Session Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.

The Carson City Symphony, conducted by Music Director David Bugli presents its first concert of 2023, "Three Continents," on Sunday, February 26, at 4:00 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City. The concert includes music from North America, Europe, and Asia, and features Concertmaster Brian Fox performing Rondo in A Major by Franz Schubert.

Come to Benson's Feed on Sat, February 11th between 9am and 2pm for a bake sale.

Every year, Carson City School District's 8th graders are invited to attend a trip to Washington, D.C. during Spring Break. During the chaperoned trip, students will learn about U.S. history and how it influences society today. A group of hopeful participants are holding a bake sale to raise money towards trip expenses.

On Sunday, February 12, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host a Valentine’s Fun Shoot from 9:00am to 4:30pm. The Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive - Call (775) 882-9904 for details. Target fees will be discounted all day. Everyone is invited to come!

Happy Wednesday, Carson City. It's going to be a beautiful day, and I know a way to make it even nicer: A brand new friend!

Carson City’s Pet of the Week is none other than Sasha, a 13-year-old Chow-Chow mixed breed.

A 23-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of gross misdemeanor destruction of property and misdemeanor harassment following an incident at Carson Tahoe Hospital, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

CARSON CITY — In its first full month of operation in January, a new automated chat feature on the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles website assisted more than 90,000 customers with basic DMV information.

HCC's February speakers will discuss Nevada PEP and clean air policies

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ February meeting is Thursday, Feb. 9 at 9 a.m., via Zoom (connection details below). The public meeting includes coalition and group partner updates and introductions, discussion of matters of regional importance to health and wellness, plus presentations by guest speakers.

On Jan. 27 Carson City Elks Lodge No. 2177 hosted a fundraiser for Night Off The Streets, Inc. warming shelter. Ticket sales and all proceeds from the silent auction and raffle garnered $7,411 from this worthwhile event.

This was augmented by a Community Investment Program (CIP) grant from the State and National Elks Foundation of $1,548. A local Elk donated an additional $52 to round the grant up to an even $1,600 check as shown in the picture. Total raised was $9,011.

The Board of Directors of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce met on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 at the Odeon Saloon for their Annual Leadership Retreat. Please welcome the 2023 Executive Board and Board of Directors:

UPDATE 10:24PM: The Carson City Sheriff's Office tactical team has left after the search warrant was executed, said Sheriff Ken Furlong. The scene has been turned over to Carson City Sheriff's Office detectives. The 2600 block of Carmine Street is expected to remain closed for the next couple of hours.
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The Carson City Sheriff's Office tactical team is executing a search warrant Tuesday night in the 2600 block of Carmine Street, said Sheriff Ken Furlong. The area is temporarily closed to traffic.

Western Nevada College has scheduled a Purple Heart ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. to honor United States veterans who have lost life or limb serving their country.

Gov. Joe Lombardo plans to propose lifting a cap on wages for state employees and creating new cabinet-level secretary positions within the governor’s office to coordinate with executive branch departments, the governor’s chief of staff Ben Kieckhefer told The Nevada Independent Tuesday.

Carson City’s Friends In Service Helping, also known as FISH, had a busy year providing meals, housing services, showers, laundry and more to the community in 2022.

FISH has been operating as a non-profit in Carson City since May 1979, with 90 percent of their funding coming through community support and donations.

Progress is being made to remove several thousand cubic yards of boulders and rock debris from the Jan. 10 landslide and rockfall on State Route 208 through Wilson Canyon in Lyon County.

Carson City will host an informational meeting tonight, Tuesday to update the community on 60 percent design concepts and receive input for the East William Complete Streets Project. The city held a preliminary design meeting in May 2022.

A report from the USDA Forest Service reveals about 36.3 million trees across 2.6 million acres of federal, state and private land died in California in 2022.

The Douglas County Clerk-Treasurer’s Office is pleased to announce the debut of its new online presence: https://cltr.douglascountynv.gov. Note that this is a different URL from the old site, please update your browser bookmarks accordingly.

In partnership with iteachNEVADA, a national licensing provider, the Carson City School District has created a “Grow Your Own” educator preparation program designed to help the school district hire more certified teachers amid continued teacher shortages.

Spend a fast-and-furious two hours with America’s drive-in movie critic as he uses over 200 clips and stills to review the history of rednecks in America as told through the classics of both grindhouse and mainstream movies.

Mardu Lydick and Bob Horrell, co-founders of the Military Animal Project will be speaking at the Ormsby Republican Women's Club February meeting. Come out and enjoy the canines they will be introducing, which are a part of their program.

Mardu Lydick and Bob Horrell, co-founders of the Military Animal Project will be speaking at the Ormsby Republican Women's Club February meeting. Come out and enjoy the canines they will be introducing, which are a part of their program.

CARSON CITY — Announced publicly Monday, Gov. Joe Lombardo signed Executive Order 2023-005, which directs the Division of Internal Audits in the Governor’s Finance Office to review Nevada’s 17 public school districts and the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority.

Attention Lady Golfers! Eagle Valley Women's Golf Club is currently accepting applications to join our league. We play each Wednesday morning from mid April through September, with a few special tournament dates. We also have an after work group that plays 9 holes on Thursdays. Visit the Eagle Valley Golf Course and grab an application from the bulletin board. Fore!

The Carson City School District is pleased to honor school counselors during National School Counseling Week, Feb. 6-10, 2023.

Planning for the 2023 Carson City Open Studios Tour has begun. The 2023 OST will be held on May 13-14. Applications and fees will be accepted until February 27. Photos of artwork must also be received by February 27. Go to here for the application and further details.

The Division of Child and Family Services Victim Services Unit would like to invite all Nevada schools to participate in Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The Division is asking teens to share what healthy love means to them by writing a message or posting a video on social media with the hashtag #NoTeenDVinNV which stands for “No teen dating violence in Nevada.”

Need a new furry companion for Valentines Day and/or want to learn more about Dog related resources in Carson City? The Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space department, along with the Nevada Humane Society, will be hosting Tails and Trails Dog Adoption Event this Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Riverview Park.

The annual Classical Tahoe Summer Gala features lakefront cocktails, a live auction, gourmet dinner, and special one-night only performances.

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