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Law enforcement and public safety issues associated with Nevada Day in Carson City have been "unusually tasking" this weekend, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. While the parade itself was calm for the most part, there was a significant uptick in alcohol and drug related arrests after the parade ended and when afternoon turned to evening.

A husband and wife were arrested Tuesday and face charges of gross misdemeanor child endangerment and misdemeanor domestic violence charges after an incident inside a Agate Drive home.

Arrested were a 43-year-old woman and 45-year-old man. According to the arrest report, officers were called at 8:05 p.m. to a residence on Agate Drive for a report of a domestic battery in progress.

Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki invites fellow Nevadans to join him, Gov. Brian Sandoval and the Nevada 150 Commission for #NevadaSings, a state-wide simultaneous sing along of “Home Means Nevada.” On Thursday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m., Nevadans will join together to demonstrate their state pride by singing a rendition of “Home Means Nevada” in an attempt to set the record for the most people in an American state to sing their state song at the same time.

Concerned about the recent uptick in wild horses in and around the Virginia Range south of Reno, state agriculture officials say they want the horses to remain in the wild as long as they aren't presenting a public risk. If there are problems, officials say they will gather the horses for adoption.

In a released statement, the Nevada Department of Agriculture says it receives complaints almost daily about horses in neighborhoods in and around the Virginia Range.

A Wadsworth, Nev., couple were arrested Sunday and charged with felony burglary charges after attempting to steal merchandise from Walmart, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Arrested were James William Thomas Jr., 42, on suspicion of felony shoplifting, and two misdemeanor warrants. Also arrested was Julia Anissa Burns, 43. She faces a felony charge of being an accessory and a misdemeanor warrant charge.

A 29-year-old Carson City man, DeWayne Rey, was arrested Friday, 10:34 p.m. in the area of Woodside and Stanton on a felony charge of violation of probation conditions. According to the arrest report, deputies with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team were in the area and observed a dark color sedan with nonfunctioning license plate lights.

Caden Lehman, a senior at Carson High School, an officer for the Capitol FFA program, and an officer in the Douglas-Carson High School Rodeo Club, recently had his biggest win doing what he loves. He is involved in Team Roping and Calf Roping and is a member of the American Cowboys Team Roping Association. 

Recently at the ACTRA National Finals in Reno at the Livestock Events Center, Caden won the Super 7 National Championship, landing him and his partner, Jack Curry of Gardnerville, each new Royal T 3-horse trailers, buckles, and $10,000 cash. 

A Carson City man was arrested earlier this week after officers found his vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway, with the intoxicated driver insisting that he was parked at a brothel, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The 41-year-old man was arrested Monday, Oct. 20, 11:43 p.m. in the area of Imperial and Applegate on a misdemeanor charge, suspicion of DUI first offense.

September brought the reality of wildfires to the forefront in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The King Fire came within 8 air miles of the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit boundary, and as we all anxiously awaited its containment, the Cascade Fire broke out in the Desolation Wilderness.

Four adults and one juvenile were arrested this weekend on felony drug charges following an investigation through the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team that led to a home on Bryan Circle where methamphetamine and other narcotics were allegedly sold, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Arrested were Ezekial O’Kelly, 21, Christian Kai Minter, 19, Megan Kassandra Cleveland, 36, and James Stogner.

Those new blue license plates with the battle born emblem seem to be a more common site in parking lots in in Carson City these days. That’s no surprise to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles which is reporting nearly 11,000 sold since July 2013.

The commemorative plates were designed to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Nevada statehood and have generated more than $320,000 in revenue to help support the yearlong sesquicentennial celebration.

Library Director Sena Loyd announces the grand re-opening of the Carson City Library and its newly repurposed auditorium, now known as The Digitorium. The event will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, from noon to 7 p.m. The public is invited to explore reconfigured spaces at the library’s 900 North Roop Street main branch.

John Ellis of San Jose, Calif. fired a 6-under par 66 to take sole possession of the 36-hole lead at 13-under par 131 in the Web.com Tour Qualifying Tournament at Dayton Valley Golf Club. Canadians Darren Wallace and Cory Renfrew, who played in the same threesome, are two shots back at 11-under 133 after carding 66 and 67 respectively.

Sean Einhaus of Germany and Erick Justesen of San Jose, Calif. are tied for fourth at 10-under 134. First round co-leader Dusty Fielding shot 1-under 71 and is sixth at 8-under 136.

Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge hosts Nevada Day staging with food, drink specials
Nevada Day will be celebrated at Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge with early morning Nevada style breakfast burritos, doughnuts and drink specials, including Irish coffee and its famous bacon Bloody Mary, served up beginning at 7 a.m. in the parking lot, adjacent to the staging area for the Nevada Day Parade.

With more than $100 million in revitalization efforts this year, a mountain of changes are underway at Tahoe South, the “No. 1 Ski Destination” (USA Today 2014), providing more upscale lodging, entertainment, shopping, skiing and outdoor recreation for the 2014-15 winter season.

The resort-to-recreation renaissance includes the planned winter opening of the $60 million remodel of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe, $24 million remodel of MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, $3 million at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel and $15 million for the Château shopping center across from Heavenly Village.

Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki announced Wednesday one of the final Sesquicentennial initiatives and invited fellow Nevadans to join him, Gov. Brian Sandoval and the Nevada 150 Commission for NevadaSings, a statewide simultaneous sing-along of “Home Means Nevada.”

On Thursday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m., Nevadans will join together to demonstrate their state pride by singing a rendition of “Home Means Nevada” in an attempt to set a record for the most people in an American state to sing their state song at the same time.

Looking for a 2015 calendar that will help you plan your year, offer cool pet tips, and of course, benefit homeless pets? You can purchase the inaugural 2015 Pets on Patrol Calendar featuring beloved pets around the community and esteemed Reno Police Officers for just $12 through Nov. 15. Calendar proceeds benefit homeless pets at Nevada Humane Society.

Neil Rombardo, the outgoing district attorney, submitted an opinion letter to Carson Now on October 10, supporting the candidacy of his assistant, Mark Krueger, for D.A. in Carson City. His letter briefly praises Krueger for his work experience and attention to crime victims. He then proceeds to criticize the other candidate for D.A., Jason Woodbury, through ad hominem attacks upon the people who support his election.

The first round of high school tennis regionals in the North began Tuesday. The contests included all of the seeded teams (1-16) who squared off against all of the unseeded in teams at Bishop Manogue's brand new $808,000 nine-court complex. The new facility was state of the art and very classy, but what else would you expect from a school like Bishop Mangoue?

In order to better serve Northern Nevada communities, SpineNevada Minimally Invasive Spine Institute recently opened a new spine center office in Carson City.

The new office is located at 1470 Medical Parkway, Suite 220 in Carson City, on the campus of Carson Tahoe Health.

“We receive some of the most complex spine cases in the region and already have had many patients from this area,” explains Dr. Lynch, the founder of SpineNevada. “Our providers also have hospital privileges with Carson Tahoe Health and Sierra Surgery Hospital — it was a natural fit to open a Carson office.”

Energy sipping LED lights, along with an abundance of skylights and motion sensors that automatically switch off the lights when they aren't needed — referred to in the energy industry as "daylight harvesting" — are expected to reduce annual energy costs by about $110,700 at one of the newest warehouses in the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center east of Sparks.

Love her or hate her, Rupaul has some wise words when it comes to loving yourself. “If you don’t love yourself, how the hell are you going to love someone else?” The wisest example I have found on loving myself came from a set of airplane instructions. “Put your own oxygen mask on first before you attempt to help someone with theirs.”

The annual tradition of Homecoming is upon us. There are many activities taking place this week, both athletic and non-athletic. Each day has a particular dress-up theme, a lunch time activity, and an evening time activity that students can participate. Tuesday’s dress up day is “crazy hat” day.

As the lead prosecutor, a District Attorney’s priorities are two: 1) justice and 2) victims. Only one candidate for District Attorney understands this, Mark Krueger. Mr. Krueger has experience. He successfully prosecuted dozens of jury trials involving the family of murder victims, sexual assault victims, and children victims.

A 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly threatening his mother with a machete and blow torch, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Nathan Scott Chavez was arrested at 9:21 p.m. in the 1500 block of North Edmonds after attempting to flee officers. He is being held on $50,412 bail.

Nevada businesses and destinations attending the Governor’s Conference on Tourism, Oct. 27-29, will have the opportunity to meet with nearly 40 tour operators, receptive operators, wholesalers, and airlines from around the world at the conference’s ever-popular sales marketplace.

The 2014 Nevada State Swimming Championships are returning to northern Nevada following a two-year rotation in southern Nevada. The championship meet is scheduled to begin on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014, and continues through Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, at the Carson Aquatic Facility in Carson City.

Here is the Carson City sheriff’s arrest report for Monday. Go here for felony arrests made during the weekend.

A 63-year-old transient, Evencio Gutierrez, was booked Monday, 5:25 p.m. into Carson City Jail on a felony warrant, violation of parole, issued July 5, 2006. He is being held without bail pending a hearing.

Currently playing at the Carson City Community Center is the "House of Bernalda Alba" performed by CHS Theater students. The dramatic play had its first show this past weekend. It will continue this coming weekend with performances on Oct. 9, 10, 11 at 7p.m. and again at 2 p.m. on Oct. 11. General admission prices are $10 at the door, $5 for students. Seating is limited, so come early. For more information, contact Ms. Dana Fleming at dfleming@carson.k12.nv.us.

Three people were arrested Thursday, each facing felony charges related to a burglary that happened at the site of a fifth wheel travel trailer located off of Brunswick Canyon, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Arrested were Michelle Rene Salas, 40, Danielle Marie Abella, 33, each facing charges of burglary and possession of stolen property, and Brandon Arlo Johnson, 35, who was arrested on suspicion of possession of stolen property.