Virginia Truckee Railroad opens its 2021 season Memorial Day weekend

A 28-year-old former Carson City resident was booked into jail Wednesday after being extradited for felony and misdemeanor warrants from 2013, a sheriff's deputy said.

Elementary schools in the Carson City School District will host individual school site welcome events for all transitioning preschoolers and incoming kindergarteners. The events are designed for students and parents to tour their new school, meet teachers and administrators and build on the fun and excitement about going to school.

Phyllis Ray celebrated her 100th birthday at the Carson City Senior Center this Monday, May 13, 2019 during the Center's congregate lunch. Phyllis, who regularly plays bridge at the center, was surrounded by senior center clients and staff, Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell and 18 of her family and friends.

Two sweeping health-care bills that would prevent patients from getting hit with surprise emergency room bills and protect Nevadans with pre-existing conditions were signed into law by Gov. Steve Sisolak on Wednesday.

Cowboys Liquor in Carson City has partnered with Tito's Hand Made Vodka for a tasting event fundraiser this Friday to raise money for the MPS Society, which supports families and provides research to find a cure for the hereditary disease.

Everyone say hello to Bram! Bram is a two-year-old terrier-bull mix, and has the biggest case of puppy eyes I myself have ever seen.

CARSON CITY — Employment in Nevada increased by 2,800 jobs in April and is up 49,600 over the year. The state’s unemployment rate decreased over the month by 0.2 percent to 4 percent and is down half a percent compared to April 2018, according to figures released Wednesday from the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

So Juicy is Downtown Carson City's newest juice and salad bar, which will soon be serving up all things healthy and delicious once construction on their interior is completed, anticipated to be in early June.

The Carson City School District took time at the School Board meeting Tuesday night to recognize 22 students with the “Distinguished Student Award.” The student winners were selected by administrators and recognized in pairs from their respective schools as having specific qualities, skills and characteristics that distinguished them.

As we head into the middle of the month many of us haven't turned on the air conditioner because the weather outside has been comfortably, pleasantly air conditioned these past few weeks. And now with valley rain, wind and Sierra snow on the way, we tip our hat to one Carson Now reader, LaNair, who pledged he wouldn't turn on their heater these next few days because, well, it is May after all. Enjoy as we roll with the changes ahead. Here's what's happening around Carson City this Wednesday, May 15, 2019.

Mark Twain Elementary School students from Ms. Jen Allen's third grade class received some real-world instruction outside the classroom Tuesday as the Carson City Public Works Streets Division began filling potholes on the street across from the school.

An unusual and persistent weather pattern will send cold Pacific storms into the Carson City region Wednesday through early next week, a pattern that is more typical of early March rather than late May.

For Carson City and throughout western Nevada we can expect periods of rain and strong gusty winds and for the Sierra, heavy wet snow starting at around 8,000 feet and dropping to 6,000 feet, according to the National Weather Service.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in locating a suspect who attempted to cash a fraudulent check using fake identification.

The Nevada Highway Patrol was contacted regarding a police impersonation phone call scam. An individual in the Reno area had received a phone call from a number that matched the NHP Reno Office.