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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.

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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

We are NOT horsing around! The Genoa Western Heritage Days Invitational Horse Parade is going to be amazing.

Grab your spot on Genoa's Main Street and enjoy the fun beginning 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27.

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.

All aboard for the return of the Twain Train VIP Rail Excursion to Virginia City, as it joins the festivities of the second annual Mark Twain Days Festival. Departing from the Eastgate Depot on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., passengers are in for an unforgettable journey filled with entertainment, history, and breathtaking views.

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.

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 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.

The Carson Valley Arts Council is pleased to present an evening with singer songwriter and prodigious slide guitarist David Jacobs-Strain who will be accompanied by his longtime musical partner Bob Beach.

The duo will perform at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden, at 7 p.m. Friday,
May 10, 2024.

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

The Douglas County School District Board of Trustees continued its 4-3 divisive vote this week as has been commonplace on many agenda items. The trustees had two items on the agenda that addressed the job of the superintendent, one was to hire interim Superintendent Jeanne Dwyer, and the other was to not hire her for the permanent spot and instead go through a process to evaluate the 13 applications they received after the previous deadline.

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.

Like a carbon copy of last weekend but not as cold, another storm system will move into the Carson City area and surrounding counties this weekend, bringing breezy conditions, cooler temperatures, and periods of valley rain and mountain snow to the region, according to the National Weather Service.

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.

Please join us Saturday, April 20 at the Carson City Community Garden for an Earth Day event. We will have a seed/seedling swap table for all who want to participate.

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.

To honor Rafe Harvey, the family is inviting friends, students, teachers and community members to attend a Celebration of Life Saturday, April 13 at 1 p.m. at Life Church Carson City, 1600 Snyder Ave., in Carson City.

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.

With "Reflections, Not Water" as this month's theme, Carson City area photographers took to their imaginations to come up with multiple entries and five winning photos.

Carson City Fly Fishing Club welcomes fisheries biologist Sam Sedillo from the Nevada Department of Wildlife at its Tuesday, April 16 meeting.

On Tuesday, April 9, Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the 400 Block of Six Mile Canyon Road in Dayton to assist the Grass Valley Police Department in an active investigation involving a stolen travel trailer.

Carson City School District Trustees approved a request Tuesday to designate a number of positions within the critical labor shortages category to help fill vacancies.

Sierra Nevada Realtors released its March 2024 report Wednesday on existing home sales in Carson City, Washoe, Storey, Lyon, Douglas, and Churchill counties. This report includes the median sales price and number of home sales in the region. SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

The Tahoe Chamber, a bi-state membership organization has announced the launch of recruitment efforts for a new President & CEO.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department will be coordinating the annual Fuel Reduction Program using sheep starting April 13. This project is also in coordination with the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada Division of State Lands, the Washoe Tribe and Carson Community Council, and private property owners.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit is proud to announce the retirement of K9 Blue. Blue is nearing nine years old and has retired after five years of service.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch's pet of the week is Trico, a friendly 1-year-old shepherd mix who came to us as a stray in February.

A 39-year-old man was booked into jail Tuesday for a felony warrant alleging battery resulting in substantial bodily harm following an incident at a local bar in March, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Two major issues in the region are: 1) a lack of trained workforce and 2) the lack of affordable housing. Nearly two years ago, Friends In Service Helping, also known as FISH, demolished a crumbling motel and began building new Student Housing to improve these two issues.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.