Clear Creek Bowmen will be hosting Tuesday Night Shoots from now until August at the Carson City Archery Range, located (just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course.

A locally produced radio program "A Masterclass for Master Plans" featured on KNVC 95.1 FM Carson City Community Radio will feature Carson City City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ronni Hannaman this Friday, April 19 at noon.

My friend Roni and I were discussing an upcoming heavy pruning on her pine trees, which are growing into power lines.

Editor’s Note: This story is a collaboration between The Nevada Independent and Carson Now.

In May 2021, Tony Stephenson filed an open meeting law complaint against the Lyon County Commission, alleging that the board violated the state’s bedrock open government law by not fully disclosing the legislation it planned to lobby against ahead of commission meetings.

Electronic Benefits Transfer skimming and cloning is a nationwide problem that is rapidly growing, and the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services encourages Nevadans to safeguard their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from theft.

The parking lot at Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, in Carson City will be closed Monday, April 15, for resurfacing. All FISH services will remain open during regular business hours.

Local law enforcement agencies are joining forces with the U.S. Marshals Service to crack down on outstanding warrants.
High-profile cases, like sex offenders or violent felonies like robbery, home invasion and burglary will be handled by the U.S. Marshal Violent Task Force.

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of April 15-21, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Devan Doan, one of five primary candidates for Mayor of Carson City. Since graduating from UNR in 2014, Devan has made his mark in the renewable energy industry. Early voting for the June 11 primary starts on May 25th and will run through Friday, June 7th. The primary's top two will go on to the November 5th general election.

Responding to calls for service in a timely, safe and professional manner remain a focus of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. One of our 2023 Goals, and continuing goals into 2024 was to reduce response times, then sustain the lower response times. As the first quarter of the year completed, we have met both of those goals.

Co-Chairs Aaron Sims and Mark Gillard invite you to join some of our regional LGBTQ+ folks and friends for a fabulous afternoon of food, fun and community. Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City. www.nevadalgbtq.com

The $25 lunch includes food, drinks, tax, and tip. Limited seating. See menu below. For information and ticket purchases, go to nevadalgbtq.com

This time of year is always an ambivalent time for seniors. On the one hand, they’re excited about going to prom and walking across the stage in front of friends and family at graduation. On the other hand, it’s a time to say farewell to childhood and move forward on their own. Senior Valeria Vega Realivazquez, this week’s Senior in the Spotlight, is well aware of this phenomenon.

The Whisker Wednesday contest at Catmandu went to this dapper fellow. Meet Max, a long-haired 6-year-old kitty who is always dressed to impress in his handsome black and white tuxedo. He has an adorable white half-moustache and big green eyes. This special guy has a sweet and playful disposition. Everyone falls in love with him and so will you.

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners met Tuesday, April 9, 2024, to approve the 2024-2025 tentative budget. Comptroller Josh Foli presented an Executive Summary and an overview of each Department’s budgets to the Board and answered questions from Commissioners on specific budget line items. The motion to approve the tentative budget, including minor revisions, was made by Commissioner Henderson and approved unanimously. The second budget hearing will be scheduled for a Board of County Commission meeting in May.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division has continued its investigation into the attempted kidnapping which occurred on February 8, 2024. As a result of the investigation, detectives developed probable cause to arrest Richard Henley.

A big challenge for today’s teenage students is balancing going to school and doing well, maintaining a decent job and managing the many social demands of friends and family. Pioneer Academy’s Senior Spotlight and the student of the month for April, Dolce Perez, has spent the last few years perfecting this balancing act to find her ultimate happiness in life.

On March 30, 2024, at approximately 7:06 p.m., the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division responded to a crash at the location of o US95A and Lyon County mile marker 27 in Lyon County, Nevada.

On Thursday, health and wellness enthusiasts gathered at Bonaldi Aesthetics Med Spa, located at 1910 College Parkway, for an official ribbon cutting of their new business.

Using extensive research and eyewitness accounts, local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff recount the incredible, true and bizarre story of a calculating and disgruntled gambler and his attempt to extort three million dollars from the historic Harvey’s Casino at Lake Tahoe, in August of 1980.

The second annual Bow Tie Ball will dazzle your senses with live music, dancing, enthralling performances, drinks, bites, and a museum wide scavenger hunt.

Partnership Carson City puts community safety first with its bi-annual Drug Round-up scheduled for Saturday, April 27, running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the proper disposal and removal of any unused and expired prescription drugs within households.

A 54-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and reckless driving after trying to outrun a motorcycle deputy while riding an off-road four-wheeler, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The 9th annual Mother's Day Craft Fair is returning to the Carson City Community Center Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

YERINGTON — The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners met Tuesday, April 9, 2024, to approve the 2024-2025 tentative budget. Comptroller Josh Foli presented an Executive Summary and an overview of each Department’s budgets to the Board and answered questions from Commissioners on specific budget line items.