Polar Express Train aboard the V&T returns to Carson City for the 2022 holiday season (2024)

DJ Trivia every Monday at the HomeGrown Bar

Arts and Entertainment - Saturday, April 13, 2024 - 6:11pm

DJ Trivia is every Monday at the Homegrown Bar. Check in is at 7PM and the game starts at 7:30 PM! Join us for some friendly competition, good food, and drinks while earning points and win prizes.

Around 500 Carson City residents without power as of 3 p.m. Saturday

Lyon County Sheriff’s Message of the Week: Response times remain low

Responding to calls for service in a timely, safe and professional manner remain a focus of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. One of our 2023 Goals, and continuing goals into 2024 was to reduce response times, then sustain the lower response times. As the first quarter of the year completed, we have met both of those goals.

Western Nevada LGBTQ+ and Friends Social on Saturday, April 27th, 2-5pm at Sassafras Restaurant in Carson City

The Genoa Western Heritage Days Invitational Horse Parade returns Saturday, April 27

Senior Spotlight: Carson High’s Valeria Vega

This time of year is always an ambivalent time for seniors. On the one hand, they’re excited about going to prom and walking across the stage in front of friends and family at graduation. On the other hand, it’s a time to say farewell to childhood and move forward on their own. Senior Valeria Vega Realivazquez, this week’s Senior in the Spotlight, is well aware of this phenomenon.

Twain Train VIP Rail Excursion to Virginia City returns for Mark Twain Days Festival May 10

All aboard for the return of the Twain Train VIP Rail Excursion to Virginia City, as it joins the festivities of the second annual Mark Twain Days Festival. Departing from the Eastgate Depot on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., passengers are in for an unforgettable journey filled with entertainment, history, and breathtaking views.

Carson City's Catmandu introduces their Cat of the Week: Max

The Whisker Wednesday contest at Catmandu went to this dapper fellow. Meet Max, a long-haired 6-year-old kitty who is always dressed to impress in his handsome black and white tuxedo. He has an adorable white half-moustache and big green eyes. This special guy has a sweet and playful disposition. Everyone falls in love with him and so will you.

History Slide Show, ‘The Big Bang’ at Gold Hill Hotel

Arts and Entertainment - Friday, April 12, 2024 - 4:55pm

Using extensive research and eyewitness accounts, local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff recount the incredible, true and bizarre story of a calculating and disgruntled gambler and his attempt to extort three million dollars from the historic Harvey’s Casino at Lake Tahoe, in August of 1980.

Second suspect arrested in February attempted kidnapping case

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division has continued its investigation into the attempted kidnapping which occurred on February 8, 2024. As a result of the investigation, detectives developed probable cause to arrest Richard Henley.

Senior Spotlight: Pioneer Academy’s Dolce Perez

A big challenge for today’s teenage students is balancing going to school and doing well, maintaining a decent job and managing the many social demands of friends and family. Pioneer Academy’s Senior Spotlight and the student of the month for April, Dolce Perez, has spent the last few years perfecting this balancing act to find her ultimate happiness in life.

Lyon County woman dies in fatal crash

On March 30, 2024, at approximately 7:06 p.m., the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division responded to a crash at the location of o US95A and Lyon County mile marker 27 in Lyon County, Nevada.

Bonaldi Aesthetic Med Spa hosts grand opening, ribbon cutting Thursday in Carson City

On Thursday, health and wellness enthusiasts gathered at Bonaldi Aesthetics Med Spa, located at 1910 College Parkway, for an official ribbon cutting of their new business.

Slide Guitarist David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach Come to Minden May 10

Arts and Entertainment - Friday, April 12, 2024 - 9:06am

Tickets on sale for Mark Twain Days’ Bow Tie Ball

The second annual Bow Tie Ball will dazzle your senses with live music, dancing, enthralling performances, drinks, bites, and a museum wide scavenger hunt.

Douglas County School Board fails to offer interim superintendent the permanent spot

Nevada Politics - Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 6:25pm

The Douglas County School District Board of Trustees continued its 4-3 divisive vote this week as has been commonplace on many agenda items. The trustees had two items on the agenda that addressed the job of the superintendent, one was to hire interim Superintendent Jeanne Dwyer, and the other was to not hire her for the permanent spot and instead go through a process to evaluate the 13 applications they received after the previous deadline.

Partnership Carson City’s drug round-up for safe medication disposal returns

- Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 5:33pm

Partnership Carson City puts community safety first with its bi-annual Drug Round-up scheduled for Saturday, April 27, running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the proper disposal and removal of any unused and expired prescription drugs within households.

Carson City area weather: Windy, valley rain and mountain snow possible this weekend

Like a carbon copy of last weekend but not as cold, another storm system will move into the Carson City area and surrounding counties this weekend, bringing breezy conditions, cooler temperatures, and periods of valley rain and mountain snow to the region, according to the National Weather Service.

Man on off-road vehicle arrested for DUI after trying to outrun Carson City sheriff's deputy

A 54-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and reckless driving after trying to outrun a motorcycle deputy while riding an off-road four-wheeler, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Earth Day work day and seed swap April 20 at Carson City Community Garden

Please join us Saturday, April 20 at the Carson City Community Garden for an Earth Day event. We will have a seed/seedling swap table for all who want to participate.

9th annual Carson City Mother's Day Craft Fair returns Saturday, May 4

The 9th annual Mother's Day Craft Fair is returning to the Carson City Community Center Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Celebration of Life for Carson High student Rafe Harvey is Saturday

To honor Rafe Harvey, the family is inviting friends, students, teachers and community members to attend a Celebration of Life Saturday, April 13 at 1 p.m. at Life Church Carson City, 1600 Snyder Ave., in Carson City.

Lyon County Commissioners approve 2024-2025 tentative budget

YERINGTON — The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners met Tuesday, April 9, 2024, to approve the 2024-2025 tentative budget. Comptroller Josh Foli presented an Executive Summary and an overview of each Department’s budgets to the Board and answered questions from Commissioners on specific budget line items.

Carson City Photo Club members chase reflections for monthly competition

Arts and Entertainment - Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 9:17am

With "Reflections, Not Water" as this month's theme, Carson City area photographers took to their imaginations to come up with multiple entries and five winning photos.

Carson Fly Fishing Club meeting to feature NDOW fisheries biologist

Carson City Fly Fishing Club welcomes fisheries biologist Sam Sedillo from the Nevada Department of Wildlife at its Tuesday, April 16 meeting.

Lyon County Sheriff: Two jailed in multi-state stolen vehicle investigation

On Tuesday, April 9, Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the 400 Block of Six Mile Canyon Road in Dayton to assist the Grass Valley Police Department in an active investigation involving a stolen travel trailer.

Carson City school trustees OK critical labor shortage designation, discuss end of free school lunches

Carson City School District Trustees approved a request Tuesday to designate a number of positions within the critical labor shortages category to help fill vacancies.

March home sales report: Carson City up 8.3 percent at $585K; Douglas down 20.8 percent at $590K and Lyon up 3.7 percent at $391K

Sierra Nevada Realtors released its March 2024 report Wednesday 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.

Tahoe Chamber launches CEO search

The Tahoe Chamber, a bi-state membership organization has announced the launch of recruitment efforts for a new President & CEO.

Sheep to return Saturday for Carson City fire fuel reduction program

The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department will be coordinating the annual Fuel Reduction Program using sheep starting April 13. This project is also in coordination with the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada Division of State Lands, the Washoe Tribe and Carson Community Council, and private property owners.