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As the week rolls along, it’s easy to get excited about the weekend. Genoa’s Cowboy Festival takes over the tiny town with music, poetry, artisans, food, and fun and the Comstock hills will roar to life with motorbikes during the annual Virginia City Grand Prix. While you’re waiting, enjoy a jaunt with Muscle Powered along the Carson River or take an Easy Walk to the Pioneer Cemetery. Tonight, songstress Canyon White will take the stage at Living the Good Life.

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An 8-7 loss to Galena put the Carson High Senators' playoff aspirations on the line Saturday during a two game double header with Bishop Manogue at Ron McNutt Field in Carson City.

Although inspired by his Paiute and Arapaho heritage, Topah Spoonhunter’s artwork is intended for a broader audience.

“The ideas passed down through tribal culture, I think a lot of people might dismiss as primitive,” he said. “But in my experience there’s a lot of knowledge that’s useful today. The spirit of my work can apply to anybody.”

Smokers in Nevada can get free medications to help them quit. Medications made available by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health include gum and/or patches, lozenges, inhaler, and/or nasal spray. Supplies may be limited.

With the regular season coming to a near end, and playoffs around the corner, the Carson High School Senators looked to finish strong down the stretch with a home game against the Galena Grizzlies.

Investigators continue to unravel the bizarre circumstances surrounding a Carson City woman who was arrested Friday after she allegedly faked her 10-year-old son's death in order to generate money through community donations and a GoFundMe account, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

The Carson City Arts Initiative (CCAI) is delighted to present High School Pic[ks] 2 in the Community Development Building (the Brick) at 108 East Proctor Street in Carson City with 50 pieces of art by 41 students from four high schools, including Carson and Pioneer high schools.

UPDATE SUNDAY: A burglary charge was dropped and charges were amended to include felony obtaining money under false pretenses, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
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A 31 year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday evening at 6:08 p.m. in the 3800 block of South Carson following an investigation into allegations that she had faked her child's death in order to profit from 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 31 year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday afternoon at 6:08 p.m. in the 3800 block of South Carson Street for felony burglary and misdemeanor obstruction, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said, following an investigation into allegations that she had faked her child's death in order to profit from it.

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.

Sierra Music Society is pleased to announce that the always popular “P’Opera!” is planning a fun-filled evening with its “P’Opera! Celebrates America!” at Napa- Sonoma South in Reno at 7671 S. Virginia Street on Sunday, May 7th.

The VC Silver Bricks FIRST Lego League 4-H club began in the Fall of 2016 under the guidance of FLL Coach and 4-H leader Nicole Frens.

A 44-year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Thursday morning for a felony escaped prisoner warrant issued through the Nevada Department of Corrections, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

After a 2-1 loss vs. North Valleys on April 8, the Carson High Senators returned home to Carson City on Tuesday seeking revenge against the Panthers.

“I made a decision that incarceration would not be my last destination. God is not done with me yet.” — Anonymous

I remember when I first met Alyssa, along with a dozen other students, in my class. As they were reading aloud, and under her breath, Alyssa politely corrected the girl reading in the chair next to her. She was shy, wise, and well-spoken.

It’s been quite the week for Nevada Humane Society as a number of injured pets are arriving at the shelter. Every story is different and every life matters, but right now Ariel and Buba need your help.

A 27-year-old man was arrested Saturday for felony suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and three misdemeanors, including a warrant out of Reno Township Court, expired registration and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Nine years ago, the Kiwanis Club of Carson City, established in 1959, were approached by the Jaycee’s of Carson City. For 30 years they had sponsored and provided the annual Easter Egg Hunt, primarily at Governor’s Field on Easter Sunday.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Monday his appointments to the Governor’s Committee on Energy Choice. Sandoval named Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison Chairman of the Committee and has brought together a broad range of energy experts, consumer advocates, and stakeholders.

I hope nobody thought Thursdays were boring: this list will prove them quite very wrong. Art Galleries galore, an author meet/greet, and book discussion, karaoke, and Bike Night at Battle Born Harley. I love Carson City for the wonderful diversity in our many varied interests. Our local game shop, Hydra’s Lair, invites you to movie night. If Star Wars III isn’t your style, then” our worst fears have been realized. We must move quickly if the Jedi Order is to survive.”

THURSDAY:

An 18-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription and other charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Come join us for a totally awesome night of dancing to your favorite tunes from the 1980s. We'll have DJ R-Styles and Father Get Down spinning all the best hits from the best decade on Saturday April 1st from 7pm-11pm.

Dust off those outfits from the back of your closet for a chance to win one of our giveaway theme prizes or a free drink! We'll have shutter shades, sunglasses, fingerless gloves, slap bracelets and jelly bracelets to go with your neon tops and acid-wash jeans.

We'll also have some great drink specials:

~ $2 16oz PBR
~ $2 Kamikaze Shots

On this past Saturday, March 25, 2017, members, families, and guests celebrated the Installation of Officers at Carson City Elks Lodge #2177. Outgoing Exalted Ruler Troy Dennis expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the members for a very successful year.

Myron Freedman’s first trip to a museum was a family outing to the Nevada State Museum in Carson City in the 1960s.

Beginning Saturday, March 25 the Carson City Fire Department will allow open burning with a permit through April 23, 2017. The purpose of the open burn period is to provide residents an opportunity to dispose of accumulated weeds and yard debris.

The CHSD Orchestra, under the direction of Brian Fox, participated in the Washoe County School District High School Orchestra Festival 2017 at UNR’s Nightingale Hall. Judges from Sacramento and the Bay Area rated this group alongside similar groups from the Reno and Sparks area.

DNA evidence that links a 74-year-old Reno man to threats made to a Carson City judge has been confirmed, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said Wednesday.

The Carson City Fire Department will allow open burning with permits from March 25 to April 23, 2017. The purpose of the open burn period is to provide residents an opportunity to dispose of accumulated weeds and yard debris.

After a crucial loss to Enterprise to conclude the Mike Bearman tournament, the Carson High Senators returned to Ron McNutt Field in Carson City Tuesday to face their formidable foe in the Reno Huskies.