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Nevada DMV warns residents of new text message phishing scam

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is warning the public of a new text message phishing scam targeting Nevadans.

Scammers posing as the Nevada DMV are sending out text messages asking recipients to update their MyDMV profile. A link in the text leads to a web page that resembles the real MyDMV portal.

“We’ve seen scams like this before,” said Nevada DMV Director Julie Butler. “But this one specifically targets the MyDMV portal and its customers.”

Anyone receiving this or a similar message is asked not to respond or provide any personal data. The message should be deleted immediately.

The Nevada DMV never sends unsolicited text messages or emails, and the agency will not ask customers to update their MyDMV accounts. Maintaining an account is solely the customer’s responsibility. Accounts that are inactive for 18 months are automatically deactivated.

Most updates to personal information, such as name changes, must be completed in person at a DMV office.

To spot a text or email scam, officials say to look for the telltale signs of phishing: Poor spelling or grammar, forceful language or use of threats, sense of urgency, or the link provided does not match that of the legitimate agency web site.

"If the message doesn't seem right, chances are it’s not," Butler added.

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Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval visited the campus of Western Nevada College in Carson City on Wednesday and signed two education measures into law.

With the recent report of a human case of West Nile Virus in southern Nevada, the state's Department of Agriculture urges horse owners throughout the state to vaccinate against the disease. West Nile Virus can cause severe illness in a horse’s brain, spinal cord and nervous system.

A Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday morning on multiple charges including burglary and possessing five stolen firearms after he allegedly broke into the Cal-Ranch store on North Carson Street, a sheriff’s deputy said.

Soul-stirring jam band Dangermuffin, who brought last year's Levitt AMP Outdoor Concert to its feet with its groove-fueled, positive vibe music, returns this Saturday to Carson City with a performance at the Brewery Arts Center.

Memorial Day weekend is the traditional kickoff to boating season in Northern Nevada, and game wardens at the Nevada Department of Wildlife are urging boaters to take extra precautions before going on the water.

The Carson City Senior Center, Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department have officially formed the Carson City Nevada TRIAD organization, as a joint effort to provide information, education and support to Carson City seniors.

Carson City emergency crews were called Wednesday morning to the area of I-580 near the College Parkway exit for a single vehicle rollover accident.

Children have always been welcome at the Tazmanian Boxing Club, a gym founded by former professional Bantam-weight boxing champion Francisco Rodriguez, himself a father and family man.

I’m not exactly sure what a ‘cupcake war’ is, but whatever the Carson Library has planned, it sounds delicious. Just make sure you register online to participate. Today is relatively quiet around town: we always have some great art exhibits to discover, but not too many planned events. DJ Trivia Night at Westside Pour House pits your smarts against other teams while surrounded by good food and drink. Jazz at Living the Good Life will put some swing in your step for the next few days.

WEDNESDAY:

There has been a lot of inaccurate information across social media about a noxious weed known as Poison Hemlock. It grows naturally, mainly in moist areas along rivers, ditches and creeks. Like many noxious plants, all parts of the plant are poisonous upon ingestion.

Wungnema House in Mills Park

The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation will host an open house and exhibit of selected works of Native American art at the historic Wungnema House located in Mills Park, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 28.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association are co-hosting a celebration of trails on National Trail Day. The event will include: educational booths, talks relating to the outdoors, free gear demos, workshops, raffles and pictures with the TRTA mascot, McLeod the Marmot.

With less than a week until the next deadline and two weeks until the session must end, lawmakers are preparing to spend hours working diligently through floor sessions to pass hundreds of bills.

April job growth happened in all three of Nevada's metro areas with Carson City having its largest over-the-year decline of 1.5 percentage points bringing unemployment for the month to 5 percent, according to a report released Tuesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

A Small Stream Flood Advisory for snowmelt has been issued by the National Weather Service for low lying ranch land in areas south of Carson City into Carson Valley in Douglas County, Southern Washoe County and Alpine County.

CARSON CITY — Brenda Silis, Program Manager at the Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative announced Tuesday that Dr. Wirt Twitchell has joined CCCI as its coach.

Newly-retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will attempt to win his first American Century Championship golf tournament this summer, returning to the celebrity field for the first time since 2012.

A 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday in the 2000 block of Lone Mountain Drive for felony suspicion of probation violation after he was found allegedly under the influence and attempting to enter vehicles and residences, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Game wardens have closed the case of two Utah residents, sentenced for the illegal killing and possession of elk in both Nevada and Utah. The case spanned several years, three states, and a multitude of charges and poached animals.

When someone changes jobs, or retires, they need to decide whether to keep the retirement savings account they have with the old employer, commonly known as 401(k). They do have the option or ability to “roll it over” or transfer to a new or an existing IRA account.

Today has all the makings of a great day. Have lunch with the Chamber of Commerce and speaker Caren Roblin will teach you about the good, bad, and ugly sides of social media. Meet artists Gail Rappa and Elaine Parks at the Nevada Arts Council this evening. A reception in honor of their shared exhibit begins at 5 p.m. Ladies are invited to join the weekly Muscle Powered bike ride in Ash Canyon, just don’t forget your helmet and some sunscreen. Let the students of Carson High Musical Theater entertain you during their last concert of the year; general admission is only $4.00.

TUESDAY:

Casting Call for Nightfall With Edgar Allan Poe

Proscenium Players, Inc. is holding open auditions for our next production coming this fall: Nightfall With Edgar Allan Poe by Eric Coble. The play centers around Edgar as he works his way through four of his most famous stories, all while trying to convince the audience that he’s not insane.

Gov. Brian Sandoval on Monday signed into law the bill reorganizing the V&T Railroad Commission.

Classic Sea Plane over east Carson City.

The poisonous plant that killed Socrates is alive and booming along the Truckee River in Reno. But if you don’t chug a jug of hemlock tea or accidentally toss it in a salad you’ll probably be ok.

CARSON CITY — Nearly three dozen more bills were tossed to the legislative scrap heap after failing to advance beyond a do-or-die deadline in the Nevada Legislature.

CARSON CITY — Governor Brian Sandoval hosted community advocates, law enforcement officials, members of the Legislature and their invited guests in his office Monday for the signing of several bills. The Governor has signed 73 bills into law with 22 receiving final approval.

UPDATE 4:25PM: Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Dan Shirey said the fire at Fifth near Country Village and near a field across from Little Lane was approximately 15 feet by 20 feet in size in a field surrounded by graded dirt. The fire put out a lot of smoke however, there was virtually no wind to spread the fire, he said.
"The conditions ... are that there's still a lot of moisture in the ground, and limited wind today, so it was a matter of minutes before it was knocked down, contained and now mopped up," he said.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department was called Monday afternoon to a brush fire in the area of Country Village and Fifth Street. The call came into dispatch at around 3:35 p.m., and was reported to be threatening nearby structures, with flames and smoke growing, according to first responders on scene.

It is time to gather up the family and gear and head to your favorite recreation spot. Memorial Day weekend is the kick off for the summer, and traditionally it is a very busy weekend on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Forest visitors can enjoy biking, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and many more recreations activities this summer.

Pioneer High School offers the following athletic activities such as swimming, lifeguard certification, weightlifting, basketball, cross country skiing, downhill skiing at Mt. Rose, hiking, rock climbing at Rock Sport Reno, and several events through Project Discovery.
We would like to recognize the following student athletes who are supported with educational options from Pioneer High School and Carson Online: