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One of two suspects has been arrested in a case involving a series of commercial burglaries in March on East William Street, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office detective.

Burlington in south Carson City will close April 19, according to a company spokeswoman in emails.

The Carson City store, which opened in 2008, is a national off-price department store retailer.

Piers and docks around Lake Tahoe are a precious commodity, and many local fishing and boating businesses are trying to find new, and more economical, ways for their customers to board their vessels.

The Carson City Leisure Hour Club continues its 127th year with a presentation by Donna Inversin, President and Founding Board Member of the Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail. At a club dinner meeting on Thursday, April 18, Ms. Inversin will describe the nonprofit’s effort to find remaining sections of old rail beds and stitch them together to build an 80-mile Rail-Trail.

The Division of Child and Family Services, Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services, invites the community to participate in the second annual Walk Us Home 5K for Foster Homes on April 27 in Carson City.

Healthy Communities offers strategies for preventing youth vaping

DAYTON — Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties will offer a free information night for parents and other community members on the health risks of youth vaping, strategies for preventing vaping and ways to support youth in leading healthy lives.

Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play promoted by the National Parks Trust. This year, the event will be hosted on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Mills Park. Kids to Parks Day will include many outdoor activities for kids and families including the third annual Jr Park Ranger Olympics. There will also be food and music!

CONNECTIONS brings people together to share stories, engage in conversation, and learn how to strengthen and build meaningful relationships that bring more joy to ourselves and to others.

This week marks the beginning of Capitol City Gun Club’s Spring Trap, 5-Stand and Sporting Clays leagues. The Sporting Clays league begins on Wednesday, April 3 at 3 pm.

Changes in Nevada’s minimum wage will begin July 1, with the third and final incremental increase to bring the state's minimum wages to $12 an hour, the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner announced Tuesday.

EmployNV Career Hub Resume Workshop. Tuesday April 16, 2024, from 10:00am to 11:

EmployNV Resume Workshop will teach you how to prepare a resume that reflects your skills, knowledge, and education! Join us on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 10am-11am at EmployNV Career Hub, 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. Walk-ins welcome! For more information, call 775-684-0400.

When Eagle Valley Middle School English Teacher Michaela Filocamo learned her 5-year-old nephew was diagnosed with Leukemia, she felt impressed to make a bold statement in his name to honor and support him and other children battling cancer by donating her hair and funds raised (by her students, families and school colleagues) to the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation. In total, $1,520.50 was raised.

The applicant for the reinstatement of a liquor license for Remedy’s Bar in Carson City, Mary Sellars, is appealing the denial of the license to the Carson City Board of Supervisors this Thursday.

The bar has been closed since Oct. 5, 2023 after a show-cause hearing determined Remedy’s had been operating without a liquor manager and a valid business license.

Carson Tahoe Hospital Auxiliary is holding a wine tasting event on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 5:00PM at Mayer Family Wines, 408 No Carson St., Carson City. Ticket are $40 per person and includes wine tasting and a charcuterie board.

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.

The Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division will be joining forces with participating law enforcement agencies statewide for a Joining Forces Distracted Driver Campaign. The campaign takes place from now through April 20, 2024.

On Saturday, April 6, starting at 10 am, the community of Carson City is presented with a unique opportunity as the University of Nevada, Reno football team plans to host a public scrimmage at Carson High School. This event highlights UNR’s head coach, Jeff Choate's, commitment to fostering a strong bond between the team and the wider community.

Water main flushing began Monday and will continue through April 30, 2024. The Carson City Water Division will be starting up and testing wells in anticipation of increased water demand.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

Reno’s notorious mid-century divorce ranches are back in the spotlight. The Nevada Historical Society will present What Was Really Going On At Those Nevada Divorce Ranches? Fact and Fiction next month as part of its popular Writer’s Wednesday series.

UPDATE: Based on numerous tips from the public, the suspect in an alleged March 21 road rage incident was identified. The suspect was interviewed by Carson City Sheriff's Office detectives Tuesday. Detectives served a search warrant of his residence. The case remains under investigation and will be submitted to the Carson City District Attorney's Office.
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The Carson City Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help identifying a suspect involved in an alleged assault with a deadly weapon incident last month where a firearm was pointed during a road rage incident

Six men were arrested in an undercover operation targeting alleged human trafficking and other sex crimes in the Stateline area at Lake Tahoe, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

The Carson City Master Plan is a comprehensive document involving the establishment of long-term goals for the greater Carson City community.

Several classrooms at Empire and Fritsch Elementary Schools were captivated during Reading Week with virtual presentations by Nicholis Solis, an esteemed elementary school teacher and author of the latest children’s book, “My Town Mi Pueblo” (2022). The Carson City students were able to interact via Zoom during various presentations.

Although the weekend snow in Carson City belies the fact that spring has sprung, this male Cooper's Hawk is bedecked in his best breeding plumage! He's on the lookout for the gal of his dreams: the female of his species that has also been soaring around our yard in search of cottontails and small birds.

Mike Dzyak, Nevada State Fire Marshal, will be the featured speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting on Tuesday, April 2. The public is invited to attend. Dzyak will discuss the Fire Marshal’s role within the Nevada Department of Public Safety.

A 29-year-old Mound House woman was arrested Friday for alleged misdemeanor obstruction, a criminal contempt warrant and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Mark Twain Days Festival is back this year, May 10-12, with some big changes. Visit Carson City approached the Brewery Arts Center and asked them to partner for the planning of the second year of the festival, which is held in honor of Mark Twain, our region’s most famous writer.

After 10 days in the saddle, Josh Dini, Gary McKinney and Rusty Brady rode horses along the southern rim of the McDermitt Caldera in northern Humboldt County to Sentinel Rock, where more than three dozen supporters greeted them on Tuesday afternoon.

This Sunday, April 7 come to Polecat Tavern for the Sunday Unplugged Jam. Beginning at 5pm, we will sit around and play some jams.

This Saturday evening April 6th, we have Sweet Decay. This new duo is going somewhere. CJ Davis and Autumn Rose are so in sync, their voices sound like one, with some of the tightest harmonies we ever heard bringing soulful vocals together with a folk rock vibe. You don’t want to miss this duo.

This Friday, April 5th beginning at 7pm, Keith Alan Barnett. Keith will be performing songs from his album "Three Days out of Gerlach."

This Thursday, April 4th beginning at 7pm, join us at Polecat Tavern for Open Mic. Come play us your tunes, tell us your jokes, recite your poetry, or whatever is your thing.

The Battle Born Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution attended the State Conference in Las Vegas last weekend and we are very proud that two of their members were elected as State Officers.

The Battle Born Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is a women's volunteer service organization, promoting Patriotism, Education, and Historic Preservation.

The School-Based Health Center, operated in partnership between Nevada Health Centers and the Carson City School District, will be open normal hours during spring break. The School-Based Health Center is located at 612 W. Musser Street and is set back from the street just behind the Gleason School at 604 W. Musser.

When I have a question about the validity of a horticultural practice, I check out what Linda Chalker-Scott, Ph.D., horticulture professor with Washington State University, has to say on the topic.

Carson City area casino gaming revenue increased by 7.20 percent in February, compared to a year ago, while casinos statewide saw an increase of 8.5 percent, according to Nevada gaming regulators.

The Carson Chamber Singers, a performing group of the Carson City Symphony Association, is beginning rehearsals on Tuesday, April 9, for concerts on June 9 and July 4.

On Thursday, March 21, the Carson City Leisure Hour Club recognized two outstanding community organizations for improving the lives of local residents. Recognized at the club’s dinner meeting were Spirit of Home, represented by founder Ellen Jackson, and English Language Learners In-Home Program, represented by founder Florence Phillips. Both groups were presented with $500 donations in support of their extraordinary work.

March snowstorms have helped push the Sierra snowpack to just around average, allowing the ski resorts to keep operations open for the next few weeks.

An early spring storm that brought snow to the Sierra and Lake Tahoe and a light dusting overnight around the Carson City area will linger this Easter Sunday morning before moving out. Drier and warmer weather is expected to start the work week, according to the National Weather Service.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 1-7, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson Now reader Took Rains captured the glow along Carson Street that came from showers Friday night in downtown Carson City.

Two Sparks Police Department officers and one Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputy were shot early Friday afternoon, the Sparks Police Department said Saturday morning.

At around 5:45 p.m. Saturday, a crash was reported in the northbound lanes of the I 580 near the Clearview overpass.

First responders are enroute to the scene.

Every month, the Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, and exciting adventures.

Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport.

It might be cold and drizzly outside, but it’s toasty warm at the Carson City Aquatic Center!

Have you ever wanted to learn the old art of Blacksmithing? Early smiths made wagon parts, handmade tools, shaped ornamental pieces, horseshoes, hinges and just about anything having to do with working metal into a desired shape or purpose.

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