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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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An adult Bald Eagle was spotted Sunday morning eating breakfast on Silver Oak Golf Course in Northwest Carson City.

Then a golf cart came along and disturbed the bird's meal. But that's when I got these shots.

Over the span of 24 hours, I have found both Golden and Bald Eagles here around the Nevada state capital, truly capturing the namesake of the "Eagle Valley."

UPDATE MONDAY: A series of storms will move through the region this week with the strongest storm impacting the region late Wednesday through Thursday. Several feet of snow are possible above 8,000 feet with up to 2 feet of accumulation down to 6,000 feet in the Sierra. Periods of rain and snow are expected in the lower elevations of northeast California and western Nevada Wednesday through Thursday.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 14-20, 2019. Road closure are expected at the following location due to road and utility work:

Good morning, Carson City, and happy Sunday! Our area is always teeming with wildlife. This time of year around the Nevada state capital you will find wild horses, birds of prey and Mule deer, among others.

With mostly sunny skies today and a high temperature in the mid-to-upper 40s, you've got few excuses not to get out and see the Eagle Valley breathing with its natural life.

Decided where to go to college yet? Filled out all the applications? Been accepted? Now what? As if that was not difficult enough, now comes the time to think about moving, what to take, what not to take, whether or not it is better to live in the dorms or get an apartment. And then there is the toughest question of all: refrigeration? College life is scary at first.

The Tri-County (Lyon, Douglas, Carson City) Gang Unit conducted a traffic stop shortly before 6 p.m. on Friday in Carson City that resulted in a substantial seizure of methamphetamine, as well as items used for the trafficking and sale of drugs.

A nesting pair of Golden Eagles was spotted Saturday in the Prison Hill Recreation Area of Southeast Carson City, directly off Golden Eagle Lane and due east of the Northern Nevada Correctional Center.

The eagles had selected a smart rock outcropping about 300 yards east of Golden Eagle Lane, giving them protection and a 360-degree survey of the landscape.

After five years of leading the Carson City Library, Director Sena Loyd is closing that chapter.

She is leaving in February to take a job in the private sector.

A 34 year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday night at 8:39 p.m. at a lodging business in the 2100 block of East William Street on felony drug possession after being picked up for an outstanding bench warrant, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

American founding father Benjamin Franklin is credited with having once said, "The first mistake made in politics is getting into it."

Here in Northern Nevada, the same could be said about jumping feet first into the debate over the Silver State's population of wild horses, an emotionally-charged, hot-button topic if there ever was one.

In Carson, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties, Friends In Service Helping (FISH) is providing assistance to those impacted by the federal government shut down.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to your weekend. Weather is expected to be mild for most of this weekend, partly sunny with daytime high temperatures in the mid- to upper 40s.

Here is what's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 12:

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred on James Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos on the night of Jan. 9, 2019 or the early morning hours of Jan. 10, 2019.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department is seeking public input on naming the new disc golf facility on Flint Drive and new park in the Schulz Ranch Subdivision on Race Track Road.

Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director Richard Whitley today announced that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) February payment will be issued at the end of January to ensure recipients are not affected by the federal shutdown.

An 82 year-old Carson City woman was arrested Thursday afternoon at 2:05 p.m. in the 200 block of Allouette Way on felony battery with a deadly weapon charge, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

A social media post on Facebook stating that the historic, ill-fated Ormsby House had been sold to be turned into condos is not accurate, according to the Carson City Building Permits Office.

A discussion to bring the University of Nevada, Reno Police Department to the Carson City branch of Western Nevada College will be held at the special joint meeting of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees and the Carson City Board of Supervisors on Thursday, Jan 17.

Although no major traffic interruptions are anticipated in the coming months, motorists will see preliminary earthwork begin this week on a Nevada Department of Transportation project to widen U.S. Highway 50 in the Silver Springs area.

A new Nissan dealership, Starbucks Coffee store, and more housing developments are among the proposed building projects currently under review by the Carson City Planning Division.

This past Saturday, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department held their second Winter Wonderland Hike.

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.