Law enforcement conducts sex offender checks in Carson City, 2 out of 158 not in compliance

This snowman was spotted on the corner of Combs Canyon and Lakeview Road on Monday morning. It looks to be about 16-feet tall with spooky eyes that appear to be 6-inch reflectors.

The 2019 Legislative Session is in full-swing, and during week 3 we’ll see numerous, important bills, budget considerations and presentations in committees and around the legislative campus in Carson City.

A perennial measure to implement an automated system of traffic enforcement at select intersections will be heard this week. Lawmakers will hear a measure regarding collective bargaining, the New Nevada Education Funding Plan, Medicaid coverage for donor breast milk, cannabis drug screening for employment, sexual assault screening, a Working Families rally and lobbying day on Monday and much more.

Although I have never tried Epsom salts, named for a town in England, in my landscape or garden, I have heard many gardeners rave about what they call a miracle cure for plants. Whenever I wonder about whether something is a horticulture myth, I turn to Linda Chalker-Scott, Ph.D., a well-respected horticulture researcher at Washington State University.

The winners of the 2019 Nevada Artists Association Winter Show have been announced. The public is invited to visit the gallery at the Brewery Arts Center now through March 22 see all the submitted pieces. The winners are:

Another round of moderate snowfall around Carson City, Carson Valley and Reno this Sunday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory for the region.

Western Nevada College’s Continuing Education department will be offering a free demo day for its R.I.P.P.E.D. fitness class on Wednesday, Feb. 20. R.I.P.P.E.D. combines resistance and cardio training for a total body workout, and is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

A lone coyote was spotted Saturday afternoon in the fields west of N. Ormsby Blvd, site of the former Anderson Ranch property, searching the frozen, snow-covered landscape for a fresh, warm meal to take back to her den.

Celtic music trio Tres Noctambule has cancelled this evening's performance as the current weather conditions made it difficult for the musicians travel to Carson City. We will notify everyone of the new date as soon as it settled. We will honor all tickets purchased to tonight's show and also give refunds if any ticket holders have a conflict for the new date. The Brewery Arts Center thanks the public for your understanding and continued support.

A 42 year-old Dayton man was arrested early Friday morning at 1:37 a.m. in the 2200 block of E. William Street for a pair of felony offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including methamphetamine trafficking and drug possession for sales.

Residents of Richards Crossing Apartments in Carson City gathered to enjoy a variety of homemade soups, breads, salads and desserts presented by the Sierra Tahoe Branch and Auxiliary No. 137 of the Fleet Reserve Association.

This event was held on a snowy and cold Thursday evening, February 7, 2019. It has become an annual event enjoyed by all.

Hello fellow anglers, Not really the right weather to go fishing recently. But us die hards will get out there no matter what. Before we get to some reports, I would like to put a few rumors and report to rest.

A man and woman were arrested Thursday afternoon on multiple felony offenses, including child abuse, drug possession and prohibited person possessing a firearm, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Lyon County crews have been working around the clock addressing flash flooding and snow removal. The area of east Dayton known as the Ranchos still has standing water in many locations.

According to the Carson City Board of Supervisors and Board of Health agenda for the upcoming Feb. 21 meeting, the University of Nevada, Reno Police will begin staffing the Western Nevada Campus by July 1, 2019 in an Interlocal Agreement for operational support between the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and the University of Nevada, Reno Police Services.