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The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation has partnered with Western Nevada College and three other Silver State colleges in an effort to slow the workforce shortage for skilled childcare providers impacting communities. DETR is investing $1.4 million into creating Early Childhood Education programs.

Polecat Tavern in Carson City will feature up and coming country western performer Carson Chandler on Saturday evening, Jan. 27, beginning at 7 p.m. Carson is a popular entertainer in Virginia City and is currently working on his first album. No cover.

Known for its rich history and one-of-a-kind events, Virginia City will kick off 2024 with the 11th annual Devil Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl Saturday, Feb. 10 in the heart of downtown. Attendees can bring a chosen Valentine (or find one during the event) to explore the town, sampling love-themed drinks at the historic saloons, restaurants and other participating businesses as well as tasting sweet treats.

Bella Hawkins and Taylor Blatchford crowned Miss Nevada and Miss Nevada's Teen l

The 2024 Miss Nevada Scholarship Organization is holding its 75th anniversary competition this upcoming June. Registration is now open for women ages 13-28. There are two age divisions: Teen (13-18) and Miss (19-28).

Xquisite, a local nonprofit fighting against human trafficking in our communities will hold an awareness event in Carson City on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. The theme is "From Awareness to Action: Nevada’s Commitment to Fight Against Human Trafficking.”

The KRD, a Dayton based classic rock duo take the indoor patio at Bella Vita Bistro at the Carson Mall in Carson City, this Friday night Jan. 26 starting at 5:30 p.m. The KRD perform songs from the 60's to today. They have been performing for over 30 years together and call their music classic rock hits.

Bella Vita Bistro is located at the Carson Mall Shopping Center, 1304 S Stewart St, Carson City.

A 48-year-old woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Carson High School English Teacher Jason Macy has been selected by the U.S. Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association as the 2023 Girls High School Cross Country Coach of the Year for the state of Nevada.

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Local photographer Mark Gillard’s art is featured in a one man show at DST Coffee in Gardnerville that began Jan. 15 and runs through Feb. 17. His work ranges from landscapes to flora and fauna; historic buildings to his favorite — cows.

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Western Nevada LGBTQ+ and Friends Social on Feb. 24, 2 to 5 p.m. at Sassafras Restaurant in Carson City. Sponsored by PFLAG Carson Region and Carson Valley’s Pride Sassabration.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

By the time I had reached twenty years of age, I had managed to crash a motorcycle, a car, even a friend’s hydroplane, not to mention surviving a skydiving accident and missing the pool as a clown diver. I was an accident looking for a place to happen, and did not expect to see 30. But God looks out after children and idiots, and I’m here today to talk about longevity.

The Nevada Department of Transportation and Safe Routes to School partners have placed educational banners in select school zones to remind Nevadans to be school zone safe.

Youth vaping, addiction and the short-term and long-term effects of e-cigarette use will be addressed Monday, Jan. 22 at the Carson City Juvenile Service’s next monthly Parent Education Night.

Polecat Tavern welcomes Carson Chandler local Singer/Songwriter Country & Western artist on Saturday evening, January 27th, beginning at 7pm. Carson is a favorite at several venues up in Virginia City.

In the past week, Gov. Joe Lombardo has announced leadership changes in three state agencies without a public explanation for the decisions.

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has announced the return of Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Skiers and snowboarders are invited to Ski with a Ranger beginning Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation invites the public to a webinar to receive an update on the Department’s progress and future plans to support a collaborative and reliable statewide electric vehicle (EV) charging network.

For a group of Western Nevada College’s students there couldn’t be a better start to the new year. Financial Assistance at WNC is awarding scholarships and new laptop computers to up to 80 first-generation students this week as the start of the Spring 2024 Semester nears.

Carson City students Tessa Payan, Olivia Croft, Nora Ahumada, and Khaia Whiteman were awarded the eighth annual Rosemary Nebesky Memorial Scholarships by the Carson City Symphony Association at the Holiday Treat concert on Dec, 10, 2023.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 22-28, 2024. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The Carson City Senior Center is seeking individuals to lead new programs in 2024.

Promoting residents’ awareness of social and civic concerns in Carson City and the surrounding area is the goal behind BUILD2WIN, a newly formed nonprofit. Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn about the organization when BUILD2Win President Bepsy Strasburg speaks at the next club meeting.

UPDATE: This story has been updated to include the mug shot of Alan Burt which was not initially provided.

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On January 19, 2024, at approximately 1400 hours, the Carson City Special Enforcement Team (SET) received information in regards to 29 Heaven Hill Way in Carson City.

SET Detectives learned that Clayton Enox was living at 29 Heaven Hill Way and he was required to register as an ex-felon due to his prior 2 convicted felonies and he was not current with his address.

With the support of a generous and caring community, the Carson City Senior Center brought Christmas cheer to homebound seniors and clients of the Carson City Public Guardian this holiday season through its Adopt-A-Senior Program by delivering 990 personal gifts.

Robert “Bob” Sullivan passed away on January 12, 2024, following a brief battle with cancer. Born in December, 1944 in Vineburg, California to Ralph and Merle Sullivan, Bob spent his youth in the Sacramento Valley, graduating from Dixon High School in 1962.

On Friday night, multiple calls came into Carson City dispatch stating that an individual had fired a weapon several times in the area of N. Stewart Street.

According to the arrest report, deputies responded to the 600 block of N. Stewart just after 7:30 p.m. to search for the suspect. Callers advised the suspect had a red hat, dark clothing and a backpack.

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners met on Thursday, January 18, 2024 and approved a purchase agreement and escrow instructions between Lyon County and Stan Lucas for the purchase of a 7.4 acre parcel in the Traditions Project for $3,991,250 for the development of the Dayton Government Complex Project.

Meet Piglet, a big, handsome neutered guy who is up-to-date on all his shots. He is short-haired, basically a tabby with lots of beautiful white fur on his chest, legs and face, and big green eyes.

Piglet is a very good-looking fella with good inside manners. He is an indoor only cat.

UPDATE Saturday: According to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, one individual was arrested in relation to the shooting. Several shots were fired into the air, and no one was injured or threatened.

The suspect was a recently released prison inmate.

A further report will be forthcoming.

UPDATE 7:46 p.m.: Deputies have two individuals detained.

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Carson City deputies are responding to an alleged attempted shooting that occurred just after 7:30 p.m. Friday in the area of the Freedom Flats apartment complex.

Five to six witnesses called dispatch to report shots fired, stating that a man had fired a gun into the air.

On Friday, a ribbon cutting celebration was held to unveil the finished student housing project on South Carson Street, which was built to offer affordable housing to college students and their families.

The student housing project dormitories are an extension of FISH’s program FastForward4Families, which allows underemployed individuals the chance to pursue higher education through a technical training program at Western Nevada College, while assisting with rent and living expenses.

Sonoma Park will be closed January 22nd – January 26th, for fence maintenance and repairs.

During the closure, a fence contractor will be replacing fencing throughout the park. Please avoid this area and take this opportunity to visit other playgrounds and dog friendly parks throughout the city.

Ghost Tour - Gold Hill Hotel

The Gold Hill Hotel (as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada) is starting another year of Historical Ghost Tours.

These tours benefit various local charities on the Comstock. Hosted by the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters (NNGH), your evening will start with a gourmet dinner in the Crown Point restaurant (one of the best restaurants on the Comstock).

Parent Education Night, next Monday January 22nd, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at Carson City Health & Human Services main lobby, located at 900 East Long Street, Carson City, NV 89706. Please email CCHHSTobacco@carson.org or call 775-283-7201 for more information.

According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) December 2023 economic report, Nevada’s unemployment rate was unchanged from November to December with the rate staying at 5.4 percent. The labor force in the state grew by about 6,300, marking a year straight of over the month labor force growth in Nevada, and giving Nevada its largest labor force ever of over 1.62 million.

This week the spotlight shines on senior Madeline Roberts. Maddie is an outstanding student, a dedicated athlete and just an awesome young woman. Maddie’s academic accomplishments are a testament to her commitment and drive. She will earn her AP Capstone Diploma, which demands rigorous coursework and the ability to think critically.

Carson City Symphony Association invites children ages 4 to 12 to join the Symphony Youth Chorus (formerly Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir) the spring Session.

Happy Friday, Carson Now readers! Let's take a look at what this weekend has in store.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Donna Inversin, a member of the Carson City Open Space Advisory Committee since 2011. She has been a Muscle Powered board member since 2007, and in the years since has served as the group's president, secretary, treasurer, walk leader and trash mob organizer. The Muscle Powered organization works toward a community where walking and biking, for transportation or recreation, is a way of life. They promote creation of pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly infrastructure by developing and maintaining trails and resources.

Ken Ludwig's "Leading Ladies" is a comedy extravaganza where the laughs are as abundant as the costume changes.

With Ludwig's comedic prowess, the plot weaves through a maze of mistaken identities, creating a comedic symphony that'll have you gasping for breath between chuckles.

Updates to the saga of the Ormsby House in Carson City are few and far between, but recently, the sales listing of Carson City’s largest vacant gaming and hotel institution has been updated. It is being listed for $16,750,000.

Erich Obermayr, a long-time Lyon County resident, and Chair of the Comstock Democratic Club, announced this week he is running for Nevada Assembly District 39.

The campaign will kick off on Saturday, Jan. 20 with events in Douglas County Headquarters, 1758 U. S. Hwy. 395N Suite K in Minden from noon until 2 p.m. Then the campaign launch continues in Lyon County at the Silver City Community Center 385 High Street Silver City from 4-6 pm.

Every time we think we have it figured out, a new scam or marketing scheme shows up. While con-artists have been around forever, they aren’t the only ones trying to get into your bank account or pocket.

Two storm systems will move into the Carson City area and surrounding counties this weekend, bringing periods of valley rain, high elevation snow and the potential for gusty winds that will persist into early next week, according to the National Weather Service.

You can’t see radon. Or taste it or smell it. But you can die from it.

Exposure to radon, which comes from the ground and is naturally occurring, kills about 21,000 people nationally each year.

The Eagle Valley Women’s Golf Club plays 18 hole rounds on Wednesday mornings from mid-April through early October. We play both the East course and the West course at Eagle Valley Golf Course. We also have a 9-hole after work league on Thursday, with tee times available from 3:30 to 4:30. Any member of the league is entitled to play either or both.

Join us every Wednesday night at Swan Music Hall, Nashville Social Club in Carson City at 6pm for an unforgettable evening of country and line dancing hosted by the renowned Instructor/DJ Tim Renner.

Carson City Supervisors approved the final redesign of the Carson Street Roundabout sculpture, which will now move onto the next phase of completion.

There has been ongoing public comment, both for and against the art installation, but one comment continued to come up: roads.

Flooding has a widespread impact on the entire community in Douglas County, ranging from road closures and school shutdowns to delayed emergency vehicle responses. The repercussions extend beyond individual neighborhoods, affecting the entire region.

Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming production of "The Addams Family, young@part" with the final performances this weekend at the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.

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