• Carson Now on Facebook
  • Follow Carson Now on Twitter
  • Follow Carson Now by RSS
  • Follow Carson Now by Email

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.

Top Stories

... or see all stories

Eagle Valley Middle School (EVMS) collected the most canned goods of any school in Carson City during the 2018 Canned Food Drive for Friends in Service Helping (FISH).

Hello and good day Carson City. We are headed into the end of the work week, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. We're looking at partly sunny skies ahead into the weekend, with a chance of rain or snow showers to round out Sunday. Stay tuned. Here's what's happening around Carson City today:

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Triple-A affiliate Reno Aces signed 30-year-old outfielder Travis Snider to a 1-year minor league contract Wednesday. With the left and center field jobs wide open, Snider, a former first-round pick, will look to compete for a spot on the Dbacks’ 25-man roster in spring training.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau asked for the public's help on Thursday in locating a Dayton man who has been missing since October.

The Carson Water Subconservancy District announced this week the selection of Lynn Zonge to receive the 2019 Andy Aldax Carson River Watershed Award for Exemplary Service in Conservation and Protection of the Carson River Watershed.

Carson City Nevada Triad presents Myths and Facts of Hospice a presentation designed to help people become more aware about the many resources, programs and services offered and debunk any myths previously heard.

Virginia City is known for two things: mining history and quirky, off-the-wall events. In 2019, those two things are joined together with the announcement of the historic Nevada town’s annual special events lineup and online ticket sales.

A Lyon County jury returned verdicts of two counts assault with a deadly weapon on a Silver Springs man who attempted to run over deputies with a car last year.

Hello fellow anglers, Fishing at Topaz Lake is off to a good start for 2019. The weather cooperated, with the only drawback was that the morning temperature on Jan. 1 was 9 degrees at 6:30 a.m. But warmed up to a nice 38 for a high.

The Carson City School District welcomes two new school board members: Lupe Ramirez, District 1, and Richard Varner, District 4. Ramirez and Varner were accompanied by Stacie Wilke-McCulloch, District 3, and Don Carine, District 6, at the Carson City Court House Monday, Jan. 7, as all four took their oaths of office and were sworn in as elected city officials.

A 53-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday in the 600 block of College Parkway for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery, a sheriff’s deputy said.

Hello and good day Carson City. It is Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Here's what's happening around town:

In January 2013, 19-year-old Desiree Bragg and her boyfriend were on their way home when Leo Cardoza followed them from the Carson City freeway to her mother’s front door.

What happened next is debated, but the end result cannot be argued: Desiree Bragg, as she attempted to exit her car and get into her mother’s house, was crushed against the garage door by Cardoza’s car, and killed.

The Nevada Wolf Pack overcame another sluggish first half and improved their record to 15-1 (2-1 MW) with a 92-53 blowout of the San Jose State Spartans at Lawlor Events Center Wednesday night.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is looking to expand its Volunteers in Partnership program and is looking for citizens to assist and participate. Also known as VIPS, the sheriff's office is looking for persons to assist in citizen patrol, administrative support, front counter reception and the jail visitation program.

The first Carson City Cultural Commission meeting of the new year will take place on Monday, Jan 14 in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called late Wednesday morning to a motor vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Lompa Lane and Highway 50.

Carson City Parks and Recreation staff met Tuesday with the Eagle Valley Disc Golf Association to identify the remaining work tasks to complete the Disc Golf Course Complex Project, according to Vern Krahn, senior park planner.

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony probation and parole violation and misdemeanor domestic battery, a sheriff's deputy said.

CARSON CITY — The 3rd & Curry Street Farmers Market is kicking off 2019 with some new and exciting changes. Breana Coons has stepped up as the new Market Manager. She has helped behind the scenes for the past 7 years. Coons encourages everyone to check out the Market’s new name, new look and new website.

Join the Nevada State Museum in Carson City for Family Fun Saturday as it explores the theme Beastly Encounters.

4-H volunteers at last year's 4-H Fabric and Rummage sale. Photo credit: C Stark

The popular 4-H Fabric and Rummage sale returns to Carson City’s Fuji Park Exhibit Hall Saturday, Feb. 2 and Sunday, Feb. 3. Shop on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday shopping hours will be 9 a.m. to noon.

Visit the sale days for great bargains; with most fabric starting at a dollar per yard. Residents still have opportunities to donate unwanted, clean rummage items and fabric to 4-H for the sale.

Northern Nevada lecturer Mike Thomas will kick off the new year with free talks on Friday, Jan. 11 and Saturday, Jan. 12 at Jack C. Davis Observatory on the Western Nevada College campus in Carson City.

Weather permitting, California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, and Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in multiple locations around Lake Tahoe.

Welcome to the middle of the work week Carson City. Today is Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Expect mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 51. Rain is possible this morning, especially before 10 a.m., and then a slight chance of showers after 10 a.m. Here's what's happening around town:

Western Nevada College is proud to announce one of its largest dean’s lists in years. The Fall 2018 Dean’s List includes 373 students, accounting for 31.1 percent of the college’s full-time students.

To earn the distinction of making WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. 
Honorees include:

More snow accumulation is expected around Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory.

CARSON CITY — The construction of the Transcontinental Railroad is one of American’s milestone achievements, but it took a multinational workforce to get it done.

The Reno Aces and big league affiliate Arizona Diamondbacks named Chris Cron as manager for the 2019 MiLB season. Rounding out the rest of the staff will be pitching coach Jeff Bajenaru, hitting coach Jason Camilli and bench coach Greg Gross, who served as the Aces manager for the past two seasons.