Carson City man charged with 7 counts sexual assault, kidnapping with a deadly weapon

Hello Carson Now readers, January is finally winding down. Enjoy the upcoming live music, comedy, theater, fundraisers, a paint and sip and more around the area. Here's a look at what this weekend has in store. Let us know in the comments below if we've missed something.

Prepare for a night of laughs Saturday as nationally recognized funnyman Ryan Reiss takes the stage in Carson City at the Carson Nugget Grand Showroom with two shows.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in identifying suspects involved in grand larceny thefts, the most recent one happening Jan. 14, 2024 at CVS Pharmacy at 1980 N Carson St.

Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health, celebrated the arrival of a new helicopter. The new aircraft, Care Flight 1, will begin service in late winter 2024, ensuring access to life-saving emergency medical care in rural Nevada. It will replace a similar, but older model helicopter. Care Flight 1 will be based in Fallon, Nevada as one of four in Care Flight’s fleet of helicopters.

It is not uncommon that major life events can define a person’s direction. Difficult life events can derail a person or they can help shape who they are going to be. One such event has helped change the direction of this month’s Pioneer Academy Student of the Month Brooklynn Case.

Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff will recount Sunday in Minden the impressive and fascinating efforts by boosters in Eastern California and Western Nevada to promote the construction of a modern roadway Highway 395 in their region.

UPDATE 11:44AM: The witness at the scene of the fatal crash said an adult family member was present at the time of the incident. Nevada State Police said the agency will provide information into the fatality following a preliminary investigation.
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Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division is investigating a fatal crash, reportedly involving a juvenile pedestrian that happened Tuesday night on US-50 East near Red Rock.

The winter of 2022-23 highlighted the South Lake Tahoe traffic issue created by people driving to Heavenly Mountain Resort for a day on the slopes during a storm. Heavy snow, excess vehicles and a lack of visible controls led to backups and cars parked wherever they pleased. The situation has been an issue for years, but the epic winter highlighted it more.

Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom announced Tuesday that a Carson City judge determined that a proposed ballot measure seeking to protect access to abortion in the state constitution meets statutory requirements and can go before voters for signature-gathering.

Longtime Army aviator Lt. Col. Andrew Wagner’s military career path completed its transition from rotary-wing aviation to financial and logistics management Jan. 19 when he succeeded Col. Mary Devine as the U.S. Property and Fiscal Officer for Nevada. Wagner, 46, of Reno, is just the 10th USPFO officer for the Nevada Guard since the conclusion of World War II.

Looking for a unique way to treat your Valentine this year? Join us Saturday, Feb. 10 on the Virginia Truckee Railroad and immerse yourself in solving a Murder Mystery with the Fun Time Players.

The Carson City School Board meeting will take place tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 23 beginning at 6:30 p.m. inside the Bob Crowell Board Room at the Community Center.

Patchy freezing fog has developed Tuesday morning across Carson City and western Nevada causing visibility to be limited for drivers on roadways especially through Washoe Valley and Carson Valley.

The Nevada Supreme Court will not decide whether the state’s civil forfeiture system is unconstitutional after the family leading the challenge agreed to a six-figure settlement.