No DUI checkpoints in Carson City this New Year's Eve but heavy patrol presence guaranteed

A 56-year-old man was found guilty of first degree murder with use of a deadly weapon and destruction of evidence in the April 2016 murder of a Dayton woman.

Pioneer High School is the only "Alternative High School" with the Jobs for America’s Graduates program. It was reported by Dr. Cantu, Executive Director of JAG, that the state’s graduation rate reached 90 percent in 2017 for students associated in JAG programs across Nevada.

Autumn is coming. It seems our days of 80+ degree weather is over, but so are rainy days we’ve seen this week. The Carson Aquatic Center welcomes everyone to a ‘Dive-in Movie’ on their new LED screen: Finding Nemo is a perfect flick for the whole family. Funnyman Adam Stone headlines this week’s Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget for those needing a good laugh. The Carson Area Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America will gather to honor those who have given their all and have yet to come home during a POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on the Capitol Grounds.

Positive human cases of West Nile Virus continue to be reported in Carson City, Douglas and Lyon counties, health officials said Thursday.

UPDATE 335PM: Thursday's power outage was caused by an NV Energy fuse on a power line that feeds Carson High School, according to Carson City School District Spokesman Dan Davis. Wednesday's electrical storm may or may not be blamed for the equipment failure, he said.

A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for multiple charges including felony possession of stolen property, being a convicted felon with a firearm and destruction of property, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

YERINGTON — Lyon County Manager Jeff Page has announced a new initiative to address the physical and fiscal health of Lyon County. Page explained Lyon County ranks 14 out of 17 in the Health Outcome Rankings and 15 out of 17 in the Health Factor Outcomes.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong and Sheriff’s Office staff have been presented with the United States Secret Service Director’s Award. The award recognizes the many contributions in support of the Secret Service mission and the commitment to the ideals and principles of responsible law enforcement.

Carson Now Reader Brian Diiccaro submitted this lightning strike video over Carson City Wednesday afternoon:

Carson City Fire Department was called Wednesday afternoon to a small brush fire near the Snyder Avenue overpass.

The Carson City Historical Society's second and last flea market yard sale of the summer will be this Saturday at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum park.

A 50-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday in the 1800 block of North Lompa Lane for misdemeanor suspicion of driving under the influence, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Nevada’s unemployment rate in August edged up slightly to 4.9 percent, the highest it has been since February of this year but below August of 2016 where the unemployment rate was 5.5 percent, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Ready to head back to school, Carson City? The entire community is invited to attend the Open House Open Hearts Community Fair at Carson High School this evening. You’ll be treated to performances from our talented students, yummy treats created by the CHS Culinary students, and a plethora of information from community services like the library and Boys and Girls Club. Wheeled Food Wednesdays at the Brewery Arts Center is contingent on nice weather, so it’s too early to tell if the rain clouds will cooperate.