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Carson High School is helping bridge the digital divide with elderly citizens by providing tech support through the school’s Interact Club. The initiative underscores the power of intergenerational solidarity by allowing local high school students to volunteer their time and expertise to help older populations navigate the complexities of modern technology.

This photo and time-lapse video is of Jobs Peak taken earlier this month by Bob Buehler. The photo was taken at around 9 a.m. at Waterloo and Mottsville Meadows Lane in Douglas County under "perfect" skies and "zero" wind.

Jobs Peak April 2 2024 from Bob Buehler on Vimeo.

UPDATE: The restaurant at Bodines has re-opened following cleanup from a small kitchen fire early Tuesday morning. The casino has remained open and was not affected.
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UPDATE 9:06AM: A small grease fire was extinguished by the casino's kitchen hood ventilation system, according to Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Micah Horton. The fire was extinguished by the time CCFD arrived. The fire department remained on scene for smoke removal.
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Carson City Fire Department responded Tuesday morning to a fire, apparently in the kitchen, at Bodines casino in south Carson City.

What do the Virginia Truckee Railroad, a crop duster, Mt. Rushmore, a cool blonde, a kidnapping, and Cary Grant all have in common? Movie buffs may recognize some of the key elements to the classic Hitchcock movie, North by Northwest.

Event flyer with image of classroom

A Quest for Proof: Spiritualism in the Victorian Area; Interactive learning event at the Fourth Ward School Museum.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is seeking public comments on fee changes at certain recreation sites across four of the Forest’s ranger districts and the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.

After a very rocky beginning to the Sierra snowpack this season, which boasted only 36 inches total by the first of the year, the recent storms have brought us into normal territory.

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around the capital city.

As Carson City Government is currently reviewing and updating the 2006 Master Plan by interviewing residents, the Chamber is concurrently planning a very important Critical Challenges Conference to be held the afternoon of Wednesday, April 24 inside the Casino Fandango Ballroom to address some of the citizen concerns being expressed.

Love books? Want to meet the people who write them? The Nevada State Museum is hosting a Spring Book Signing Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Dema Guinn Concourse at 600 N. Carson Street in Carson City.

Come to Polecat Tavern on Sunday, April 14th at 5pm and lets jam! Bring your unplugged instruments and lets make some music!

Do we have a treat for you! Bill Wharton will be at Polecat Tavern on Saturday, April 13 beginning at 7pm. Bill's style of music is that of great country/western music, tastefully balanced with a mixture of pop, blues, and a hint of jazz.

Keith Alan Barnett will be performing songs off his album "Three Days out of Gerlach" as well as many other favorites on Friday, April 12th beginning at 7pm at Polecat Tavern in Carson City.

Open Mic night beginning at 7pm on Thursday, April 11th at Polecat Tavern in Carson City.

UNR football held a practice event Saturday at Carson High School in Carson City that included events for local youth. Scroll and click on photos to enlarge.

Healthy Communities meets in Silver Springs Thursday April 11

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ April breakfast meeting is Thursday, April 11 at 9 a.m. Guest speakers will give presentations on Shriners Hospitals for Children, as well as Medicare.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

Two local venues, 1 great talent. Bill Wharton has been entertaining crowds throughout Northern Nevada for years. His diverse repertoire of music makes him a fan favorite for all ages. Whether you enjoy country (old and new), pop, rock, blues, or jazz, you will be mesmerized by his smooth, soulful sound. He will have you tapping your toes and forgetting about the unsettled weather.

Youth Photography Workshops with Lauren Casto will be held in both June and July

Lauren Casto, an experienced photographer and owner of Brick + Pine Studio, is offering two distinct photography workshops this summer for children and teenagers at her studio in Carson City.

The Kids & Horses program is so excited to announce that we have our Gold Sponsor for our 11th annual charity golf tournament on June 9th, at Incline Village Championship Golf Course. Though they have chosen to remain anonymous, their generosity speaks volumes! We could not do what we do without the support of our community, and we are so thankful to all of those who continue to help us change lives.

The Nevada Day, Inc. Board of Directors announced online applications are open for the 2024 Nevada Day Parade entries. Go to Nevadaday.com and click on Applications where you will find Parade Entry Forms.

A 37-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of domestic battery with a deadly weapon, assault with a deadly weapon and prohibited person in possession of a firearm, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Park Home Ranch Venue Open House Event. Graphics of three married couples

Join us at Park Home Ranch for an exclusive Open House event designed for couples dreaming of a rustic and barn chic wedding. Set against the stunning backdrop of pastoral lands and the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains, our 120+ year old barn venue offers the perfect canvas for your special day.

John McGrath of Silver Springs, Nev., captured this time lapse Monday of the 2024 solar eclipse. John is a professional photographer/director and enjoys amatuer astrophotography.

Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn about the latest scams and fraudulent schemes in our area at the club’s next meeting. The public is invited to attend the luncheon event which takes place Tuesday, April 9, at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

Chapter 7 of Carson City Disabled American Veterans will be holding our monthly meeting at the Carson City Airport on Monday April 15. We will have light refreshments at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin promptly at 6 p.m.

The solar eclipse as seen in Carson City, Nev., April 8, 2024. The partial eclipse began at 10:19 a.m. and was at maximum at 11:19 a.m.

UPDATE: Hannah Nemirow, reported as a runaway was located in Las Vegas and is safe, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office. She will be returning home to her family.
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The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a runaway teen from the Dayton area.

The Nevada Department of Transportation will host a virtual meeting and in-person public meetings to gather public feedback on proposed options for improving U.S. 395 between southern Carson City and the Nevada-California border at Topaz Lake.

Get ready for an electrifying night of Americana music as Idaho-based singer-songwriter Eilen Jewell takes the stage at the Nashville Social Club on Sunday, April 28th at 7:30 pm. Nestled in the heart of Carson City, this Best of Carson City nominated restaurant and bar will host Jewell's thrilling performance on the Swan Music Hall stage.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's help in locating and identifying a driver involved in a hit and run crash that happened Thursday, April 4 around 2:20 p.m. at the roundabout of South Carson Street and South Stewart Street.

Veterans Healing Camp is thrilled to announce its upcoming, “back to nostalgic Fabulous 50's” themed for 8th Annual Nowruz “New day” and new year Celebration Feast happening Saturday, April 13. All are cordially invited to a night filled with nostalgia and joy.

Explaining Marty O’Reilly’s music is like describing a dream. It feels familiar, but at the same time unchartered. His songs sound bluesy but not blues, folk but not folk, soulful but not soul.

My father was an optometrist, and everybody knew it because I was always making a spectacle of myself. Dear Old Dad had a collection of glass eyes that he kept in a drawer in his shop, and I purloined one of those glass eyes to showoff to my girlfriend when we were in 7th grade.

As I wrote last week, there are biological, chemical, and physical advantages and disadvantages to growing certain plants together. I had excellent tomato and lemon cucumber yields last year. Many factors may have contributed to that success: optimal temperatures, good soil, sufficient amount and timing of water, and abundant pollination.

Join us for "April in Carson," an evening of. big-band music by the Mile High Jazz Band with singer Jakki Ford, on Tuesday, April 9, 2023, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson Street inside the Carson Nugget. The music is free, donations are welcome. Gina's also has a well-stocked bar.

Rising health care and pharmacy costs mean current and retired state employees will face health insurance rate hikes ranging from 8 percent to 25 percent beginning July 1, leading to monthly premium increases of $8 to $53 depending on the number of dependents and the plan type.

UPDATE: Carson Now reader Zachary Lucas took these outstanding photos Sunday morning of a large bird, possibly a vulture according to Carson Now reader feedback or, a hawk, perched atop the St. Peter's Episcopal Church steeple at the corner of Division and Telegraph streets in Carson City.

Forty students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Whittell high schools have their work in the "Spring Forward 2024" art exhibition at the Brick. This delightful exhibit presents an array of imaginative projects based on students’ years of classroom study and their amazing craftsmanship.

Here's your calendar of events for Polecat Tavern for the weekend beginning April 11 thru April 14. If you haven't checked us out yet, we hope you will make it by.

The Carson City Fire Department would like to announce the start of the Spring 2024 Open Burn, with burning allowed from April 5 through May 26, dependent upon permit status and daily weather conditions.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 8-14, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Qualities of your elected Officials

Build2Win invites the public to attend an April 27 workshop that discusses the "Qualities for an Effective Elected Official."

MINDEN – The Safety Consultation and Training Section of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations recognizes Maxton Manufacturing Company in Minden, Nevada, for the successful renewal of the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). Maxton has consistently earned this recognition since 2013, continuing its legacy of dedication to employee safety and going above and beyond on compliance.

In 1974, there was a dramatic breakthrough of the so-called stained glass ceiling that gave hope to Christian women everywhere. At a church in Philadelphia, a group of eleven women were ordained to the Episcopal priesthood in violation of the constitution and canons of the Episcopal Church — which at the time stated that only men were eligible for ordination. This story is told in a compelling new documentary The Philadelphia Eleven.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Lisa Schuette, who has held the Ward 4 seat on the Carson City Board of Supervisors since 2021. She is currently seeking reelection to another four year term. In addition to her service on the board, Lisa is also a member of the Audit Committee, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), the Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), the Board of Health, the Redevelopment Authority, the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee, and the Parks and Recreation Commission.

On Saturday, April 13, The Nature Conservancy in Nevada will be hosting an open house at River Fork Ranch Preserve at 381 Genoa Lane, Minden. The event is free and open to the public.

April is National Autism Awareness month, and to raise awareness, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is displaying its annual wrapped vehicle with colorful puzzle pieces for the fifth year in a row.

For the past eight years, Campagni Auto Group’s Carson City Toyota has been a consistent supporter of local students' pursuit of higher education. This commitment to the community shines through in Campagni Auto Group's ongoing scholarship initiatives, which provide vital financial assistance to deserving students year after year.

Night in the Country moves to its new home The Grange July 25-27, 2024 with performances by Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Randy Houser, and much, much more!

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