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Silver Springs woman arrested for alleged kidnapping, drug possession

Jeff Munson — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 02:35:29 +0000

Lyon County Sheriff's Office

At approximately 2:30 p.m. Saturday, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Communications Division received a 911 call reporting an assault with a deadly weapon and possible abduction at gunpoint occurring in the 8500 block of Santa Fe trail in Stagecoach.

Central Command Patrol deputies, as well as Major Crimes Detectives from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Investigations Division responded and began a search for the suspect vehicle.

After approximately 90 minutes of searching, the suspect vehicle was located in a Silver Springs Casino parking lot. Both the suspect and the victim were located inside the vehicle. The victim was unharmed.

Also located within the vehicle was the handgun described by the original caller and a small amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

As a result of this incident, 55 year old Silver Springs resident Brandy Moore was arrested and charged with the following:

— Kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon (2 counts), possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Moore is currently being held at the Lyon County Jail with a total bail of $323,640.

Lanes reduced on southbound I-580 in Carson City overnight Monday as NDOT replaces overhead sign

Jeff Munson — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:36:29 +0000

NDOT news release

Overnight lane closures will take place on southbound Interstate 580 in Carson City Monday, July 1 as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs an overhead traffic sign.

Southbound I-580 will be reduced to one lane between U.S. 50 and Fairview Drive from 8 p.m. Monday, July 1 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 2. Drivers should anticipate minor travel delays, and are advised to take other routes if possible. Brief southbound traffic stops may also take place for five to ten minutes as the sign is installed.

The work schedule is subject to change.

NDOT will replace an overhead highway sign which was struck in a vehicle crash earlier this year. The overhead sign reads “Fairview Drive One Mile Ahead.”

Additional state highway information is available at dot.nv.gov or by calling (775) 888-7000. Also follow @NevadaDOTReno on Twitter for traffic and project updates in northern Nevada, and @nevadadot on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates from across the state.

Songwriter Round happening Sunday at Nashville Social Club in Carson City

Jeff Munson — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 23:23:52 +0000

Event Date:

June 30, 2024 - 4:00pm

The first-ever Nashville Social Club Songwriter's Round is happening this Sunday inside Swan Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. bringing an incredible evening of music featuring amazing local and traveling songwriters.

Lexi Lew coming from Nashville!
Lexi Lew: A singer/songwriter based out of Nashville, Tenn., and had opened up for Martina McBride and was the featured songwriter in the 2022 Denmark Festival. She is a multi-talented, southern spitfire with an approach to performing and writing that is purposefully engaging yet organically mesmerizing. Lexi always delivers powerful and memorable experiences.

Jennifer Grant: Jennifer is a singer/songwriter who has opened for acts like Diamond Rio, Dustin Lynch, and shared the stage with Lorrie Morgan. She currently resides in Reno and travels to Nashville to record and write. Jennifer has performed at CMA Fest, Bluebird Cafe and is set to release new music this Summer.

Mark and Kate Johnson: Mark and Kate Johnson are a husband and wife who perform under the name Bitter Root Duo. Mark is a singer/song writer and Kate performs some of his homegrown creations. They were both born and raised in Montana and spent the first years of their marriage in the Bitter Root Valley/Missoula area before relocating to Carson City 30 years ago. You may catch them perform as the Bitter Root Duo or in one of two other local bands including Hick’ry Switch (bluegrass/newgrass) or Stones Throw (70’s forward soft folk/rock/country).

This special event celebrates our live music and Nashville roots, bringing the best of Carson City and beyond together for an unforgettable night, all hosted by the incredible Karrie O'Neill who has two albums and is releasing her third this summer. Has toured and played all over Washington, Maui and now Northern, NV and California.
The Songwriter's Round is a time where these talented artists will showcase their amazing songwriting abilities.

Don't miss out on this exciting debut. Nashville Social Club is located at 1105 S Carson St, Carson City.

Photos: Pollinator Parade was all the buzz Saturday in downtown Carson City

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 22:16:28 +0000

By Theresa Danna

Bees, bats, and butterflies oh, my! All found at the Pollinator Parade in McFadden Plaza on Saturday. Carson City is an official Bee City USA town, which means the city has committed to sustain pollinators by providing them with healthy habitats. The city’s Bee committee also sponsors educational events for the public. Saturday's parade celebrated June as Pollinator Month.

Silver Springs shooting update: White Dodge found, suspect remains at large

Jeff Munson — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 20:46:09 +0000

Lyon County Sheriff's Office

On Saturday morning, Nevada Division of State Parks Rangers located Stephen Shytle’s white Dodge truck at Lake Lahontan. Members of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Central Command, Southern Command, Western Command, Northern Command, and Investigations Division responded to the location.

It was determined the vehicle was unoccupied and after a search of the area, it was determined Stephen Shytle was not in the area.

The white Dodge truck was seized by investigators, pursuant to a search and seizure warrant.

Stephen Shytle remains at large and is wanted for multiple felony charges stemming from this investigation. Shytle should be considered armed and dangerous and the public is urged not to attempt contact with him. If Shytle or his vehicle are located, please contact law enforcement immediately.

Also, an update on the victims of this shooting: one victim was treated and released from the hospital on June 26, 2024. The other victim remains hospitalized with serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone who has information regarding the whereabouts of Stephen Thomas Shytle is urged to contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division by email at detective@lyon-county.org or by phone at 775-463-6600, reference Case Number 24LY02608.

Historic tours of Nevada State Prison in Carson City offered in August, signups underway

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 19:46:05 +0000

Nevada State Prison Preservation Society

August tours at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City are filling up for the summer, and tours are opening soon for the fall.

The Nevada State Prison has an extensive history within Carson City, beginning as the site of the first meetings of the Territorial Legislature, and quickly becoming the Territorial Prison in 1862. With statehood in 1864, it became the Nevada State Prison, and was the only state prison in Nevada until the late 1950s. Until its closing in 2012, Nevada State Prison was one of the oldest prisons still operating in the entire country.

Tours are 90 minutes in duration and include a tour of the death chamber. Tickets are $20 per person. The last tours for 2024 will be in October.

See the link here to purchase tickets.

Urban Renewal Project headlines Saturday's Carson City summer outdoor concert series

Jeff Munson — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 16:26:15 +0000

Event Date:

June 29, 2024 - 7:00pm

The Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor concert series continues Saturday with Urban Renewal Project, a 16-piece collective that combines elements of jazz, hiphop and vintage soul that will bring genre-bending music to the Connections Central stage at the Brewery Arts Center.

Their explosive live performances have captivated audiences from SXSW to the Java Jazz Festival. Building off the success of recent singles “Will to Survive” featuring Vic Mensa & “Don’t Ask Y” featuring Camp Lo the group is putting the finishing touches on its fourth album, set for release later this year.

Check out the band in the video below.

Opening act Lily Baran will kick things off at 7 p.m. with Urban Renewal Project taking the stage at 8 p.m. For additional fun the BAC campus will have a kids area, family games, 4 food trucks, and 2 bars. Lawn chairs are welcome but folding chairs will be available for those that prefer to travel light. Well behaved pets on leashes are welcome too! This week's artist sponsor is The Fire Circle.

The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation. In 2024, the national Levitt network of music venues and concert sites is presenting 650-plus free concerts in 45 towns and cities, with audiences over 750,000. In addition to supporting free concerts, the Levitt Foundation is dedicated to advancing equitable music ecosystems through research and partnerships.

Other major sponsors include Connections Central (Presenting sponsor), Kilpatrick Bullentini Law (Lawn Sponsor), Visit Carson City (Destination Sponsor), PBS Reno (Stage Sponsor), Hampton Inn & Suites (Hotel Sponsor) and Mangia Tuto (Greenroom Sponsor).

Brewery Arts Center is housed by two historic buildings and encompasses two city blocks on the historic West Side of Nevada’s Capital, Carson City. Each space on the campus delivers multi-generational and multi-cultural art experiences and opportunities for personal and community growth through entertainment, education, and enrichment.

Go here for the full Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series lineup. For more information on the Motimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation. Go here and here for more information on headlining act Urban Renewal Project.

The Connections Central stage is at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W King St, Carson City.

Chrome classics shine today in Carson City at inaugural Nevada State Museum Car Show

Jeff Munson — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:39:39 +0000

Event Date:

June 29, 2024 - 9:00am

Classic car shows highlight summers for chrome buffs throughout northern Nevada. A new show has been added to the mix, arriving Saturday, June 29 at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

Complete with showings, live music, food trucks, auto-related vendors and, of course, hot cars, the Nevada State Museum Car Show will be one for the ages, museum organizers said. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the museum parking lots off Curry Street.

In partnership with Visit Carson City and Silver State Industries, the Nevada State Museum introduces what organizers say will be an exciting new show as a fundraiser benefit for the restoration of its classic 1967 Chevrolet C-10 Stepside Pickup.

Cost to reserve a space for your showpiece starts at $25. At the time of this writing, eight spots remain and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Email c.weislow@nevadaculture.org for registration. Complementary vendor space awarded with a raffle prize donation.

The Nevada State Museum is located at 600 N. Carson Street. Its parking lots are located one block west on N. Curry Street. The car show is free to attend for visitors. Admission into the Museum is $10 for adults, while members and individuals 17 and under are free.

Meanwhile, Carson City area car buffs are getting ready for Karson Kruzer's 37th Year Run What Cha Brung. Registration is Friday, July 19 at Gold Dust West Casino, east parking lot, 5-7 p.m.

On Saturday, July 20, the show will be at Mills Park, enter from Saliman Road. Registration begins at 8-9:30 a.m. Raffles and silent auction. Cost $40. The show is open to all vehicles and years. Awards around 3:30 p.m. The grass area is for the paid participants.

Karson Kruzers is a non-profit organization, open to all vehicles and years. Information: 775-883-0927. The event is free to the public.

Capitol City Gun Club hosts Independence Day Fun Shoot

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:30:48 +0000

By Jay Smith

On Saturday, July 6, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host an Independence Day Fun Shoot. All facilities at the Club will be open to members and the public with discounted target fees all day. The Club is a shotgun only facility, offering Trap, Skeet, Five Stand, and Sporting Clays and is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive. For more information call (775) 882-9904.

Fishing report: Sierra lakes and flowing rivers bring catch opportunities across region

Jeff Munson — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:07:21 +0000

By Doug Busey

Hello fellow anglers. Yes, I have been missing for a few weeks. Renee and I just returned from a trip up to Oregon. Now boy did we have perfect timing, as we arrived the salmon bite shut down on the Rogue River.

We ventured 6 to 8 miles out into the ocean out of Gold Beach, Oregon for ling and black cod, and were very successful with the average ling in the 15 to 25 pound class.

A little note of interest, As we all know, salmon fillets have a dark red rich color. We were catching mostly green lingcod. Which when filleted, have a lime green color, and are as delicious as halibut in my book. We tried to get out for halibut. But Mother Nature decided to bring in some 15 to 25 knot winds.

So we headed home, just in time for the 4th of July big weekend celebration. It took a little getting used to the weather change. Grants Pass and the coast temps averaged in the 50s to 70s, we come back to the mid to high 90s. That my fellow anglers is a typical Nevada summer day though.

As we get to the holiday weekend a reminder that campfires and charcoal barbecues are prohibited in most areas of our forested areas, except in a designated campground. When you extinguish a campfire, use water and not dirt. Dirt will not extinguish the coals fully, and can reignite 24 to 72 hours later.

Let us all be fire wise this season. Before your fishing report, a reminder that July 6th is one of the California free fishing days this year. You must abide by all rules and regulations for the body of water to fish. But a license is not required.

Here is this week's report:

CAPLES LAKE: The water level is still up and the fishing has been good for shore and boaters. The CDFW planted the lake recently with catchable rainbow trout. Ania Nawara from Caples Lake caught a nice rainbow from the shore using a white Rooster Tail spinner.

Another angler caught a nice 14.5 pound mackinaw while trolling. The EID day use area and launch is open at 6 a.m. each morning. The Caple Lake Resort is open for boat launching as well, I would advise calling for available times. They also have fishing boat and kayak rentals available. For more information, stop by the Caples Lake Resort.

WOODS LAKE: The lake is now open and was recently planted with catchable rainbow trout from CDFW. They have primitive camping available and a day use area. With plenty of hiking trails up to Winnemucca , Round top and Frog Lake. The CDFW recently planted Frog Lake and Woods Lake.

RED LAKE: The lake level is up and the fishing has been slow. There is no camping allowed by the dam area. But if you don't mind a million mosquitoes and very primitive camping, you can camp on the west side of the lake.

BLUE LAKES: The road is open only to the lower lake as of this week. The lake level is up and the fishing has been fair for shore anglers using salmon eggs or inflated crawlers. Some anglers have launched their small boats by the dam and have done fair with trolling blades and a night crawler, or a gold Kastmaster. The evening bite has been good for fly anglers. My favorite flies have been a yellow humpy or a black gnat.

BURNSIDE LAKE: The road is open and has primitive camping available. I have not been up to the lake yet and have not received any reports. No campfires allowed.

INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR: The campground is closed for the season still due to the Tamarack fire. The fishing has been fair to good. But the lake also has been rated at a cautio level for blue green algae. Advisory Recommendations: Stay away from algae and scum in the water. Do NOT let pets go in the water, drink the water, or eat scum on the shore. Keep Children away from algae.

WEST FORK CARSON RIVER, ALPINE COUNTY: The river is running low at 315 to 350 CFM. The CDFW recently planted the river with catchable rainbow trout. The Alpine F&G will be planting the river next week with larger rainbows. Fishing has been good for anglers using half a crawler or a salmon egg and a split shot. Special note. The tributary that comes into the west fork by Picketts Jct called Willow Creek, is open to catch and release only with artificial lures or flys only.

EAST FORK CARSON RIVER, ALPINE COUNTY: The river is running great at 315 to 370 CFM. The CDFW planted the river this week with catchable trout, and the Alpine County F&G has planted the river the last two weeks and is scheduled to plant next week with larger rainbow trout. Fishing has been off the hook you might say. The Carson River Resort will start its 5th annual fishing derby on July 4th and run until 6pm on the 6th.

The largest fish weighed in will win a free night stay at the resort. Second and third place prizes will also be awarded at that time. Any fish weighed in can be kept or donated to the Tahoe Wildlife Care to feed their resident Bald Eagle. Each night between 5 and 8 PM will be live entertainment by local bands.

On July 5-6 there will be an all American barbecue starting at 1 p.m. and going all day for a cost of $12 per person. What more could you ask for? A river full of fish, a barbecue and live entertainment, plus a chance to win a free night in one of their cabins. For more information, or to get your picture taken with your catch, stop by the Carson River Resort.

MARKLEEVILLE CREEK: The river is running perfectly and clear. Fishing has been very good. Deanna Ness from Minden caught a couple 3 pound rainbows last week using salmon peach Powerbait. The Alpine County F&G is scheduled to plant next week with 2 to 5 pound rainbow trout.

SILVER CREEK: The water is low but very fishable. I would take a short walk down steam to a few deeper holes. Salmon eggs or power eggs have been productive. The Alpine County F&G is scheduled to plant the river next week.

LOOPE CANYON ROAD, TAMARACK LAKE, UPPER AND LOWER SUNSET LAKES: The road is open.

HIGHLAND LAKES: The road is open to both lakes. The lake is located off of highway 88 just over Ebbetts Pass. They have primitive camping available. The road in from 88 is about a 7 mile dirt road, but is accessible to all vehicles. The first lake has good brook trout and the second lake has small brookies. Salmon eggs or flys is my only recommendation. And don't forget your camera. The views are spectacular from ground level. If you decide to take a day hike. The entrance to the Mokelumne wilderness starts right there.

Good luck on your next fishing adventure. Please leave the fireworks at home! We do not need a wildfire, and you do not need a $5000 fine for having them. If you get a picture of your catch. Send it to editor@carsonnow.org. I hope to see you on the waters soon. Good fishin' and tight lines.