March

April is a beautiful and busy month for CHS as the high school put on The Friendship Ball on April 5, Under the Sea Father Daughter Ball on April 6, and Prom on April 7.

Pioneer High School's Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Chapter participated in the HOSA 2018 State Leadership Conference in Reno March 19-21.

A former Silver Springs man was sentenced last month to life in prison with parole eligibility in a 2015 molestation case, according to the Lyon County District Attorney's Office.

UPDATE: A Flood Warning has been issued along the East and West Forks of the Carson River in Douglas County including the main stem of the Carson River from the confluence to the Cradlebaugh Bridge on Highway 395 in western Nevada. See the National Weather Service flood warning here.
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A strong atmospheric river storm will impact the Carson City region, western Nevada and Sierra from Friday afternoon into Saturday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Flood Watch for much of the area.

A 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday in the 3300 block of Desatoya Drive for misdemeanor suspicion of second offense DUI and domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The thrust behind a cluster of residential construction projects around Carson City appears to be job growth in the area, local development experts say.

A 46-year-old man and an inmate at Carson City Jail was booked on a felony failure to appear warrant, a sheriff’s deputy said.

David Bruner and Eneas Kaner were equal partners in a partnership in Arizona. They had an original partnership agreement that had been amended five times over the years.

Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Jim Primka, who has been with the agency for 21 years, graduated March 16 from the FBI National Academy, Class 271, in Quantico, Virginia.

UPDATE: On Tuesday morning the National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for much of the region including the greater Reno area, Carson City, Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe. Go here for the Flood Watch information.
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With March now a memory, all attention weather wise this first week of April turns to a spring storm expected to arrive in the Carson City and Sierra region Friday that forecasters say will bring gusty winds, heavy rain and the potential for flooding along creeks, streams and rivers.

A Carson City man was arrested early Monday morning for suspicion of felony indecent exposure, misdemeanor public nuisance and resisting arrest, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

BRIDGEPORT, Calif. — Four people died in a two vehicle collision on U.S. 395 south of Bridgeport on Friday, March 30, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The Blue Thunder Marching Band placed 2nd out of 10 participating bands in the 2018 Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco, Calif.

We’ve got a beautiful spring weekend to enjoy. I’d like to make this easy on you: if you are only looking for Easter-related fun, you’ll find it all HERE in my list of everything Easter. Those events are also included in this list, but there is so much more going on. Take a hike with Muscle Powered, get down to some live music, or cheer on your favorite roller derby girl.

On Thursday, March 29 at approximately 4:50 p.m., deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Tahoe Rim Trail at Spooner Summit for a reported missing person.

A pair of convicted felons were arrested late Thursday night at 11:40 p.m. for multiple felony offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including firearm and drug possession.

Easter weekend is just hours away. If you haven’t yet decided on an egg hunt or celebration, check out my list of everything Easter HERE; I’ve included events in Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton, and of course, the Virginia City Parade. Start today out with some Dutch Bros. coffee for a good cause.

CARSON CITY, Nev.– Joe Covington and his wife Sheila Covington, both 83, have been Carson City Meals on Wheels clients for almost five years. Covington said both of them love the program, but Sheila Covington said she worries about the funding.

RENO, Nev. – The search for answers to protect Central American frogs from extinction is also giving scientists clues on how to predict and respond to emerging diseases and epidemics in humans, plants and other wildlife.

Hello fellow anglers. I have some great news for Nevada anglers. This year the Nevada Department of Wildlife has restructured their licensing. There is no need to get a second rod stamp or purchase a trout stamp when purchasing your 2018 fishing license.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — For the first time in a decade, Nevada casinos reported winning more than $1 billion in two consecutive months in February. The last time casinos recorded consecutive billion dollar months was in March and April 2008. Total win for the month was up 7.68 percent or $72.6 milli ...

Let’s get a jump on Easter weekend. Head down to McFadden Plaza this afternoon for kids activities, an egg hunt, and a special showing of the classic movie ‘Easter Parade.’ The beautiful weather is just begging to be celebrated, so join up with Muscle Powered for a hike up to Timberline. Bring a camera, the views of the valley will be spectacular. Happy birthday to everyone that was born in March. The Carson Cigar Company holds their monthly Birthday Thursday celebration tonight with live music featuring the Trippin King Snakes. If you’re in Dayton, swing by 1st and 10 Sports Bar tonight.

Join Earl Dutton & Friends for a night of fun, food, and music at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, Saturday March, 31, 2018 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Join local favorites such as: CW & Mr. Spitmore, Canyon White, Makayla Taylor, Giants of Zen, Harmony Pines, with many more, plus a few surprises perhaps.

This concert is free but Earl is asking for donations to help support cancer research. So please dig deep and bring a donation of how much you can afford or maybe even a little more.

Sassafras is at 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd., Carson City, Nevada 89706

A 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for felony suspicion of preventing a victim from reporting a crime and misdemeanor domestic battery, a sheriff’s deputy said.

March came in like a lion, and it is going out as a sweet, fluffy lamb. Easter is just a few days away and the fun times and activities for the little ones don’t seem to be in danger of getting snowed out. Find the right egg hunt for your family in my Easter Fun list HERE.

Three egg hunts highlight Western Nevada College’s annual Easter Fiesta on Saturday, March 31.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation will host public information meetings through Thursday, March 29 to gather feedback on the future Interstate 11 corridor connecting the Las Vegas valley and northwestern Nevada.

A 34-year-old man was arrested Monday after he was seen exiting a Jeep on Bryan Circle that was reported stolen, then eluding police by going into a church and later catching a cab, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Tuesday that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, recently accounted-for from World War II, are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

As the days get longer and warmer, it’s worth it to check out the many trails and paths throughout the valley. Muscle Powered, our local hiking, biking, and trail-building group, leads guided hikes and walks a few times every week, including two on Tuesdays. Don’t let spring break be an excuse not to use your noggin. Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz at Sassafras and DJ Trivia at Fox Brewpub are both open to all ages and free to play. You’ve only got a few days to see the Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artist Association Gallery; their new show, ‘Spring has Sprung,’ will open Sunday.