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The Carson City School Board of Trustees met Tuesday and discussed new health and sex education materials, a budget update, reviewed textual updates and more.

A 59-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony making threats concerning acts of terrorism, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Carson City School District is set to host two admission-free music events that will not only weave an aural tapestry for the listening pleasure of those in attendance but also strike all the right notes and showcase student talent and refined skill.

Lucia Maloney filed Wednesday for Candidacy for Carson City Supervisor Ward 4. Mrs. Maloney, a seasoned leader committed to transparency and practicality, brings a resume of over 20 years of transportation and regional policymaking experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

A number of gardening seminars are planned through 2024 at Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City. Seminar cost is $5 per person. See Greenhouse Garden Center in the link here for information. The gardening center is located at 2450 South Curry Street. Here's what's on tap:

Nevada's adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in January 2024, unchanged from December 2023, according to the monthly economic report from the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week in the capital city.

Paul Abowd, the founder of Carson City’s Adele’s restaurant, has died according to family.

Abowd, along with his wife Adele, purchased the historic building at the corner of John and Carson streets in 1977, which would become a landmark restaurant of Carson City for decades.

An English Class

Partnership Carson City. Tiene Clases de Inglés por las Manañas y por las Tardes.

Partnership Carson City ofrece clases gratuitas de Inglés como Segundo Idioma. Las clases son gratis.

Are you an avid hiker? An adventure enthusiast? Or, like Forrest Gump, do you just enjoy traversing thousands of miles to clear your head?

Visit Carson City is offering $5,000 to an adventurer willing to complete the Carson City to Canada Quest, a 1,600 mile hike that begins in Carson City, connects to the Pacific Coast Trail by way of the Capitol to Tahoe Trail, and through to Canada.

Last month, 85 students and one teacher from Carson High School were presented with prestigious awards at the 2024 Scholastic Art and Writing Contest awards ceremony in the Nightingale Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Reno.

On Saturday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. head down to C-A-L Ranch in Carson City to support youth in agriculture with a hot dog fundraiser.

The fundraiser benefits the Stockton Well Keystones, based in Lyon County, which is a member of the Keystone Agricultural Society.

Sierra Nevada Realtors released Tuesday its February 2024 report on existing home sales in Carson City, Washoe, Storey, Lyon, Douglas, and Churchill counties. This report includes the median sales price and number of home sales in the region. SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

Community input on Carson City Master Plan

Build2Win is sponsoring a workshop to understand the current Carson City Master Plan (adopted in 2006) and the revision process currently underway.

LifeChurch NV’s annual Great Egg Race is perfect for the whole family! We have individualized time slots for ages 0-18 years to gather over 50,000 candy and prize-stuffed eggs on the green, grassy field of LifeChurch Reno. We are so excited this year for our first ever Egg Race at our new Carson City campus.

CARSON CITY — Nevadans interested in training to become foster parents in rural Nevada have an opportunity to join a free four-session virtual training beginning March 19.

The Carson City Community Emergency Response Team, also known as CERT, will be offering a free Basic Training Academy in mid-May 2024 and again later in the year and is accepting applications from persons interested in volunteering.

The Silver City Preservation Society hosts the 3rd annual Silver City Pi Day Pie Auction on Thursday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m., at the Silver City Schoolhouse, 385 High Street in Silver City.

The Capital City Community Band will present its annual “Salute To Young Musicians” concert on Sunday, March 24, 2024, 2 p.m. in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.

In celebration of International Women's Day and in recognition of the remarkable achievements of women, the Carson City Chamber of Commerce honored Tasha Fuson, associate superintendent for educational services for the Carson City School District, as the “Esteemed Educator” during their “Women of Distinction” meeting Friday, March 8.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is seeking information to identify suspects involved in the recent burglaries of businesses while armed with a firearm at the 1800 block of East William Street in Carson City.

A 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI second and using a cell phone while driving, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Nevada will be going green for St. Patrick’s Day this year. A record number of people are expected to participate in the traditional Irish celebration, bringing all-time high spending with them.

Douglas County has set a new date for the Board of County Commissioners special meeting to discuss public feedback on the strategic plan. The meeting takes place Monday, March 18 at 10 a.m. at the Historic Courthouse in Minden, located at 1616 8th St., Minden.

Come to a free Self Care Wellness Fair at the new Grassroots Yoga Center (formerly Hot Spot Yoga), between 8 am and 2 pm, Saturday, March 16. The center is located at 195 E. Winnie Lane in Carson City.

Yet again, Switzerland is rated as the best country in the world to live. You might want to challenge that ranking, and ask, “Why? In all her years of neutrality all she has given us is a coocoo clock.”

​I’ve only been there once myself, and only briefly to ski in the shadow of the Matterhorn at Zermatt, where I fell in love with the top of Europe, the Virgin, the Jungfrau.

​Mark Twain had a similar love affair upon his 1891 encounter with the Jungfrau…

NovatechFS President and CEO Rafael Cappucci will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

Cappucci will discuss “My Emergency Network,” a new app developed by his company. The public is invited to attend the meeting which takes place Tuesday, March 12 at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

I’m a fan of Farmer Debs, of Urban Roots, a teaching farm for children and adults in Reno. I listen to her short gardening lectures on Wednesdays on KUNR. Her timely topics are always presented in a clear, concise, and friendly way.

Today’s topic was “Starting Seeds.”

Reno Tahoe Comedy announced Kevin Farley will be performing a live stand up comedy show on Saturday, March 16 at 7 p.m. at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City. The show will also feature guest comedian, writer and actor Camilla Cleese.

The Carson City School District Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 12 beginning at 6:30 p.m. inside the Bob Crowell Board Room at the Community Center.

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