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Lyon County Sheriff's Office: Disabled woman reported missing, endangered found safe

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was contacted Wednesday by the Sacramento Police Department advising that Amber Rupp, who had been missing since April 24, 2021, was found alive and safe in Sacramento, Calif.

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PBS Reno President and CEO Kurt Mische will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The public is invited to attend the event which takes place on Tuesday, December 5, at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

On November 16th, Carson City Elks Lodge #2177 held a dinner for fellow Elks, and dignitaries, who came to Carson City for their mid-term convention.

Happy Saturday Carson City and say hello to our newest pet of the week, Ace!

He’s a nine-month-old large lad who has been with us since the beginning of October. He’s a good boy who’s a bit shy; however, he becomes very social once he spends a few minutes with someone and gets to know them a bit.

This Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, award winning country artist Lacy J. Dalton will be joining local songwriter, musician Canyon White for the Canyon Club radio show from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at A to Zen in Carson City.

On Monday, December 4, 2023, a heavy concrete pouring project is planned between 5:00 AM and 2:00 PM as part of the Rolling A Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase Four Expansion project in Dayton, Nevada.

During this period, heavy concrete truck traffic (up to 10 trucks every hour) is expected in the Riverview neighborhood area.

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this past October, Carson High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets sold pink aiguillettes to wear on their uniforms with all proceeds donated to the Carson Tahoe Health Cancer Resource Center.

UPDATE: The Carson City Fire Department reported the following:

Just after 11am your Carson City Fire Department responded to a house on fire in West Carson City. Firefighters were confronted with a heavily involved garage fire. Firefighters quick actions prevented the fire from spreading into the main house. A total of 23 Firefighters responded to the blaze. One firefighter suffered a minor injury. The cause of the fire is under investigation. East Fork Fire assisted in extinguishing the fire.

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It’s that time of year again to arrange a visit by Santa on Christmas Eve. Good cheer and the handing out of presents will be the order of this special evening, thanks to the Carson City Sheriff's Office Uniform Reserve Unit, Search & Rescue, and Mounted Unit Volunteers. This special visit has been a Carson City tradition for 30 years now.

The Carson City Community Emergency Response Team will be offering a free Basic Training Academy in mid-January 2024, and is accepting applications from persons interested in volunteering.

For many years, local children and teens in need have been able to receive Christmas gifts through a shopping experience. However, this year, due to the number of qualifying children, teenagers in transition will not be able to participate. 

On learning this, one local business decided to step in to fill the gap. 

The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol identified two State Troopers who died in the line of duty Thursday, Nov. 30 after being struck by a vehicle on I-15 in Las Vegas.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office announced Thursday it has arrested a 36-year-old man for suspected sexual assault of a minor under 14.

Beginning Saturday, Santa will make appearances over the next three weekends at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, which is hosting holiday train rides for families featuring the big man with the long beard, happily decked out in red.

Take nine 5th grade Carson City music teachers, add two invaluable State Buildings and Grounds crew, stir in the two Carson City Chamber staff, and you’ve got the basic recipe of what it takes to pull off the beloved holiday event known as Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights.

Hello Carson City! Let's take a look to see what the weekend has in store for us.

When local teacher and Carson High alumni Molly Otto attended The Price is Right showcase, she had no idea she’d be winning big. She attended with her fiancé and his parents, and was dreaming of scoring a honeymoon trip.

But she won much more than that.

UPDATE: The following is from Las Vegas Metro Police Undersheriff Andrew Walsh.
On Thursday, Nov. 30, at approximately 3:23 a.m., two Nevada State Police Troopers were making contact with a motorist who appeared to be sleeping behind the wheel and was pulled over to the side of the road in the area of Interstate-15 and D Street.

This upcoming Saturday, Dec. 2 at Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City will have Santa in the House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa loves everyone, so come share your wishes with him.

Clear Creek Bowmen Holiday with A Hero Shoot is this Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Carson City Archery Range, just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course. The event is open to the public.

October gambling revenue from casinos in Carson City and Carson Valley fell 5.45 percent over October 2022 figures, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board in a report released Thursday.
Historical Society presents "A Sugar Plum Victorian Christmas Tour"

The Carson City Historical Society presents, "A Sugar Plum Victorian Christmas Tour" on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, with seven locations open for tours. Tours start at 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. at the Carriage House, behind the Foreman Roberts House at 1207 North Carson St., Carson City.

The Silver City Preservation Society welcomes everyone for a day of holiday revelry and shopping on the Comstock! On Saturday, Dec. 2, 12 local and regional fine artists and artisans will show and sell their handmade wares in the beautiful, festively decorated historic Silver City Schoolhouse in Silver City, the heart of the Comstock. Admission is free.

Thanks to Mother Nature and a strong push from its dedicated snowmaking team, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is scheduled to open this Friday, Dec., 1 for the 2023/24 ski and snowboarding season.

Looking for a fun alternative to the standard holiday photo card? Santa invites you and your furry friends to get their pictures taken with him this Saturday at Benson’s Feed in Carson City.

Since Monday, our wonderful Carson City Public Works crews have busily been attaching the snowflakes on light posts and placing the snowmen and penguin photo op cutout characters strategically about so you can take your Christmas shot!

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing local man.

Two days before his 21 birthday, Jan. 20, 2020, Carson City local Jake Sullivan Roman died from injuries he suffered in a tragic accident. As a registered organ donor, his liver and both kidneys saved three people.

A delicious and savory start into the holiday giving season while recognizing local hunger and food insecurity needs, an annual tradition returns to Carson City with the Empty Bowls project Friday, Dec. 1 at the Carson Mall.

From 4 to 8 p.m. this local's favorite holiday food event brings together Carson City restaurants and the community to share delicious soups and dishes and raise money and awareness to the area's local need providing nourishment for the hungry and helping families who struggle to afford healthy meals.

KNVC 95.1 FM Carson City invites the community to an open house Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 4:30 p.m. Come visit your community radio station. Enjoy refreshments, take part in raffles, tours and more.

The Carson City area Toys for Tots program kicks off the 2023 season with hotlines open from Tuesday, Dec. 5 to Friday, Dec. 22. Families that are in need of toys are encouraged to call Toys for Tots can begin calling on these dates, daily starting at 9 a.m.