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Carson City sheriff's deputies investigate shots fired at North Carson RV park

Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies were called Monday morning to a report of shots fired at an RV park in the 2400 block of Carson Street.

Shortly before 8 a.m., multiple 911 calls were made to Carson City Dispatch regarding shots fired at Camp-n-Town. One person was injured, and told first responders they had been hit with the gun by the suspect and and had not been shot.

First responding deputies are investigating whether the rifle involved was loaded with blanks. No other injuries were reported.

Carson City deputies are investigating.

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New Western Nevada College Foundation Board Trustee Brook Sweeting has already helped make a difference with the college fundraising arm’s main focus: students.

I’m discouraged and upset. After using metal drums and troughs to plant vegetables in, putting down cardboard and mulch, and then framing the tubs in with fenced netting (see picture below), a dang ground squirrel still dug underneath the cardboard and fencing. He got into the pot and proceeded to dig up radishes and damage the roots of the zucchini. Fortunately, he ignored the developing squash.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office on Saturday identified a Mound House man who was found dead in the Carson River after being reported missing during a kayak trip that began July 2.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 10-16, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Volunteer Fair

Carson City Health and Human Services is hosting a Volunteer Fair July 14, 11 am- 2 pm at Mills Park Pavilion. If you are looking to make a difference in our community, come explore volunteer opportunities, meet great people, and find a meaningful way to spend your extra time.

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is scheduled to begin thinning trees by hand on Monday, July 10, 2023, on the south end of Prey Meadows north of Glenbrook on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe.

UPDATE 5:30 p.m.: The body has been tentatively identified as one of the missing kayakers. The name of the deceased is being held until next of kin are notified. The body is being transported to Washoe County for a full autopsy. The canyon is reopened to the public and the scene has been cleared.

UPDATE 5:12 p.m.: Sheriff Furlong said one deceased male was retrieved. No ID has been announced at this time.

UPDATE 3:20 p.m.: Sheriff Furlong sent a photo (seen above) of the staging area of the body where responders are working to extract it.

Please join Professional Marbler, Pietro Accardi as he shares his Marbling skills:

Date & Time: Sunday, July 30th from 1pm-5pm

On July 14, the Carson City Moose Lodge 2709 is having the second annual wine train event in Mills Park from 4:30 to 7:00. There will be three train stops for the riders get off and taste some premium wines and craft beers.

Each ticket allows for 10 samplings and only 100 tickets will be sold for the price of $20 per ticket.

Arrive a little early for the Levitt-AMP free concert tonight and catch a pre-show performance by the Sierra Alphorn Players.

Join us for a beautiful afternoon in Virginia City creating a stunning Victorian teardrop style hat perfect for a stroll on the boardwalk, party, decoration, or a gift.

Carson City Symphony Association’s “Strings in the Summer,” a program for string-instrument players of all ages and experience levels, will begin on Friday, July 14, 2023.

On Friday, the inaugural Food Truck Fridays took place at Mills Park, which included a live band, free face painting, kids activities, and much more.

The free movie of the night, The Sandlot, begins at dusk.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Ashley Bobadilla-Buguerio. Ashley is a 14-year-old Hispanic female juvenile with black hair and brown eyes.

Entrance Gate to Carson City Community Garden with green sign at left

Bring your gardening questions to Carson's Community Garden to get solutions on alternating Saturdays starting July 8, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Carson City and Storey County Extension Master Gardener interns will be available to examine plant/insect samples, discuss alternatives and provide support for area gardeners, families, and those new to gardening in the region.

Movies in the Park is back this summer beginning tonight, July 7, thanks to Garrett Lepire, who has been hosting the free family fun event for several seasons in partnership with Carson City Classic Cinema Club, Carson City Parks and Recreation, and more!

Tonight, the movie to kick off the season is The Sandlot.

A 55-year-old Carson City man was arrested after admitting to embezzling over $54,000 worth of products from his work.

Deputies were dispatched to a home improvement store on Fairview Dr. Thursday afternoon on an embezzlement report.

Open and frequent communication is a goal of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. In order to meet that goal, new forms of communication are constantly sought.

Friday morning, the final beam on the new FISH commercial and dormitory buildings went into place.

The beam was signed by over 100 individuals who were invited to leave their mark on the building they helped build through donations over the past year and a half.

In June, an appeal of a decision made by the Carson City Supervisors was struck down, reversing a permit denial of the Carson Valley Meats proposed meat processing facility.

The facility was proposed to be built in the industrial area of east Carson City, which would allow local ranchers a USDA certified location to process their animals for sale.

Nevada has reached a $285 million settlement with Walgreens over the company’s role in the opioid epidemic, bringing the state’s total recovery from drug companies and distributors to more than $1.1 billion, Attorney General Aaron Ford announced Wednesday.

Tickets are still available for this weekend’s performances of "Gaslight." The encore performance is a fundraiser for Carson City’s Meals on Wheels program.

It has been a long time coming with the day finally arriving with a celebration Saturday to officially open a trail that connects Carson City to Lake Tahoe.

A 51-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of felony property injury or destruction of property, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Polka Dot Powerhouse, Carson City Chapter, An International Women's Connection Company celebrates their members by showcasing their local businesses.

Control the Future of Carson City

Build2Win is sponsoring a discussion with a focus group to identify areas of interest to the residents of Carson City.

Employee-owned SCHEELS is proud to announce that it will partner with The Food Bank of Northern Nevada to promote the “Summer of Service” volunteer program that runs from July 15 - August 15, 2023. All participating volunteers are eligible to win a $500 SCHEELS gift card.

Polka Dot Powerhouse, Carson City Chapter, An International Women's Connection Company celebrates their members by showcasing their local businesses.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Captain America” (2011) on Thursday, July 20 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 West King Street, the old Catholic church.

Happy Thursday, Carson City. This week, Milo would love to meet you and find his fur-ever home. He wants to impress you with the tricks he knows, like sit, stay, come, roll over, and shake! Milo’s favorite toy is his Kong, and he does well in the car, although he barks only when he sees trucks.