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Join us to explore the Carson River Watershed on a two-day bus tour. The Carson Water Subconservancy District is offering a bus tour of the Carson River Watershed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 6 and 7, 2017.

The Carson River Watershed "Get on the Bus" tour will cover a variety of watershed topics and locations from the headwaters in Alpine County, CA to the terminus at the Carson Sink near Fallon.

Lyon County Sheriff's Office is looking for two men who shot and seriously injured a person Thursday night in an apparent robbery at the Wigwam Restaurant Casino in Fernley.

Driver Education
Offers thirty hours of new driver education in a classroom setting. Meets requirements to obtain a Nevada driver's license. Uses lectures, interactive CD's, videos and on occasion guest speakers: Auto Insurance, Accident Victims, DMV Examiner, Department of Public Safety, Law Enforcement, and our WNC Auto Instructor to give vehicle & engine component identification. Class instruction will cover Nevada driving regulations, basic vehicle control, and challenging situations. Open to students ages 15 and above. Please Note: Driver Education class fees are non-refundable.

A short cinematic video I put together the other day. I always thought Wilson Canyon was one of most beautiful areas we have and I think lots of folks don't actually get to see it end to end from the air.

May is a month to celebrate historic preservation and archaeology in Nevada.

Nevada agencies and organizations have worked to spread awareness of archaeological and historic preservation efforts throughout the state, encouraging both residents and visitors to explore and learn about Nevada’s significant archaeological and historical treasures.

The following are scheduled events throughout Nevada:

The Lyon County Republican Central Committee will hold its next meeting on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Smith Library, 22 Day Lane, Smith Valley, Nevada. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend and learn more about grassroots politics. It is also an opportunity to meet with Republican officials.
For more information, please contact Scott at Chairman-keller@hsne50.com or check our website at http://lyoncountynvrepublicans.com.

Lyon County and the City of Yerington have been inundated with complaints about the Gnats. A quick check with Mason Valley Mosquito Abatement and we learned the following:

A structure fire destroyed a Comstock Road home in Dayton on Friday afternoon, according to Central Lyon County Fire District dispatch.

Driver Education offers 30 hours of new driver education in a classroom setting and meets requirements to obtain a Nevada driver's license.

The course uses lectures, interactive CD's, videos and on occasion guest speakers:

YERINGTON — Lyon County Manager Jeff Page announced that Lyon County will be hosting a Town Hall meeting to inform the public of the flood potential on the Walker River system.

YERINGTON, Nev. — As Lyon County continues to recover from the January and February flood events, agencies, leaders and department heads continue to plan for the upcoming spring and summer runoff and the subsequent flooding that is expected.

In tense situations, they are the voice of clarity. Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, public safety dispatchers are the lifeline between those who need help and those who mobilize to provide it.

Lyon County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of a reported suicidal subject in the 100 block of Fireman Row in Dayton Friday night at about 8:30 p.m., the Lyon County Sheriff's Office said Saturday.

A 56-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday for felony suspicion of elderly abuse in which the victim said the man grabbed and pushed her, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Northern Nevada Development Authority announced Tuesday the accreditation of Comstock Mining Inc.’s 98-acre property in Silver Springs, Nev., as the second Certified Site through the Nevada Certified Site Program.

A 49-year-old Dayton man was charged Tuesday with open murder and is being held at the Lyon County Jail following the Monday night shooting death of a man at a Dayton Valley Road residence, sheriff's officials said.

Lyon County is actively preparing for a high spring and summer runoff on the Carson and Walker rivers, including personnel exercises Wednesday designed to respond to and recover from various flooding scenarios.

UPDATE: A 49-year-old Dayton man was charged Tuesday with open murder and is being held at the Lyon County Jail following the Monday night shooting death of a man at a Dayton Valley Road residence, sheriff's officials said. Go here for the full story.
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April showers are bringing some unusual blooms to the Legislative lawn. Join Prevent Child Abuse Nevada and Advocates to End Domestic Violence in the annual planting of the pinwheels. We should have a break from the rain by then, but it’ll still be a windy day. Stick around downtown for a special tour of our historic Capitol with Muscle Powered. The storm won’t stop the fun to be found in the valley tonight. Read on to see all your nightlife options, including a free concert at the Sierra at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church and two performances by comedian Kevin Farley at the Nugget.

Gusty winds, valley rain and mountain snow will move into the Carson City region tonight through Saturday morning bringing a potential for some flooding along small creeks and streams, according to the National Weather Service.

The Littlest Things in Carson City is more than a petting zoo, it’s a refuge. You’ll find ponies, goats, puppies, ducks, and more at this great non-profit rescue and they are always looking for animal-loving volunteers. Stop by their open house/volunteer orientation this afternoon to check it out. It’s Tartan Day at the Legislature, so don’t be alarmed if you see a few kilts around town. Karaoke at Jimmy G’s, live music at Glen Eagles and Living the Good Life, and Bike Night at Battle Born Harley are just a sample of tonight’s offerings. Read on and you’ll know all that Carson has to offer.

Welcome to Wednesday, Carson City. No reason to wait for the weekend, there’s always something happening around town. Sip and paint for a good cause at Van Gogh and Vino. You’ll need to head to their website to sign up for the special Cold Nose Rescue fundraiser. See what funny-lady Kat Simmons has taught her comedy students at a their debut Showcase tonight. Aspiring cosmetologists have a new local option. Sierra Academy of Style welcomes you to an open house today to meet the owners and instructors.

WEDNESDAY:

Healthy Communities Coalition’s Stand Tall youth leadership teams were one of just 9 groups across the U.S. awarded a Cardinal Health Foundation funded opportunity for training in peer to peer presentations and education about the harmful effects of prescription drug misuse and its tie to heroin abuse.

You’ll want to read today’s list, fun stuff all over and something for everyone. Psst… Daytonites… Your kids are on spring break right now, and Carson has some great ways to keep them entertained. Younger ones will enjoy a trip to the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada; Tuesdays feature a story and craft activity that’s included with admission. A quick trip to the Galaxy Theater website gets you a rewards card good for Tuesday discount tickets. The Deputy Howell Memorial Musical Festival is holding a volunteer organization meeting tonight at Battle Born Harley.

March Madness spills into April with the NCAA Championship Game final showdown. Watch the Gonzaga Bulldogs take on the UNC Tar Heels tonight at 6 p.m. If you find yourself at the Fox Brewpub you may be one of the two lucky people with a chance at free beer for a year. Find out what the city has planned as they walk you through the upcoming budget offered at two public open house presentations. It’s a firefighter kind of day. Not only will they be honored at today’s Legislative Session, Firehouse Subs is hosting a fundraiser for the Fritch Elementary School’s PTA.

MONDAY:

The Micromanipulator Company recently hosted the award-winning 2016-17 Eagle Valley Middle School Jedi Engineers of Carson City, along with school district officials, local businesses, families and friends.

During the Thursday, March 16 event at the company’s facility, the Jedi Engineers were presented with a proclamation from the Western Manufacturing Alliance naming them the first “WMA Junior Technology Advancement Partners” in recognition of their robotics achievements.

A 20-year-old Gardnerville man was arrested Saturday for multiple drug charges including suspicion of trafficking meth and possession with intent to sell, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The Lyon County Republican Central Committee will hold its next meeting on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Utilities Building, 34 Lakes Blvd., Dayton, NV. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend and learn more about grassroots politics and meet with Republican officials.

For more information, call Scott at 775-691-0173 or check our website at http://www.lyoncountynvrepublicans.com.

A California man who pled guilty to DUI drugs causing the death of a Silver Springs man in a Dec. 14, 2016 fatal crash on US 95 in Lyon County has been sentenced to prison, Lyon County District Attorney Stephen B. Rye said Tuesday.

A 50-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Monday morning for felony suspicion of possession of a stolen firearm and other charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.