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Each year, the Chamber’s Leadership Institute class embraces a class project to enhance the quality of life within our community. Some of the projects have supported the needs of our charitable nonprofits while others have benefitted the citizens-at-large through public enhancements within the cemetery, on public trails, senior center, library, children’s museum and more.

Inde the Belgian Malinois dock diving dog of Carson City is ready to make a big splash again, this time in a national favorite pet competition.

A 53-year-old woman was arrested Saturday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, DUI and reckless driving, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

State funding for free school meals including breakfast and lunch will end May 30, 2024. In an effort to support student meals in school, the Carson City School District Food and Nutrition Services department is asking parents and families to apply for free and reduced meals (educational benefits).

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday evening to a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Roop Street and College Parkway.

Kindness, perseverance, and quiet strength are the words that come to mind when thinking of Charlotte Albin. When one sees Charlotte in the halls and around campus at Carson High, they are most often met with a friendly greeting and a smile.

Keith Lewis will take the reins as the Carson Valley Visitors Authority’s third executive director leading the organization’s tourism efforts starting April 2, 2024. The CVVA’s mission is to connect and influence travelers to visit the four areas that fall within the visitors authority’s marketing region — Gardnerville, Genoa, Minden and Topaz Lake — under the forward-facing Visit Carson Valley brand.

Two juveniles were flown Saturday evening by Care Flight following a two vehicle crash on US-50 and Apache in the Stagecoach area.

A storm system passing through the region Sunday morning has brought a dusting of snow to the Carson City area overnight, with higher amounts in the foothills and around Lake Tahoe.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 25-31, 2024. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

On March 21, 2024, at 1313 hours, Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Deputies assigned to the Northern Command in Fernley were dispatched to the 100 block of Rosecrest Dr. in Fernley for a report of a domestic battery.

Just after 4 p.m. on Friday a crash was reported at Plumas Bank.

According to dispatch, a vehicle drove into the building.

Injuries are unknown.

CAPITAL CITY COOPERATION: The Nevada Guard’s 92nd Civil Support Team supported its community first-responder partners in the Carson City region Thursday by providing instruction and assistance at the Carson City Fire Department Quarterly Hazardous Materials Training near Fire Station 52.

Just before 11 a.m., a crash with unknown injuries was reported at Arrowhead and Highway 50.

First responders are enroute to the scene.

At 10 a.m. Friday a crash was reported on the I580 near Fairview in the southbound lanes.

According to dispatch a vehicle veered into the wall. Injuries are unknown at this time.

First responders are enroute to the scene and at least one lane of travel has been shut down due to the crash.

Updates to follow if available.

Lyon County Sheriff's Office has received several reports of thefts and larcenies in the Sutro area of Dayton. These particular crimes are happening in the evening hours but could happen during any time of the day.

The unknown suspects are looking for opportunity by searching unlocked vehicles and garages. They are taking anything of value to include tools, money, and other items.

Nevada’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points from January to February and now sits at 5.3 percent, according to figures released Thursday from the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners heard a presentation from University of Nevada, Reno, University Center for Economic Development on the economic impact of the 2023 Night in the Country music festival.

A Dayton man was arrested Thursday for three counts alleged sexual assault on a child under the age of 14, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

Carson High School Speech and Debate had a busy March, competing in three separate State Championships and districts, including the Sagebrush District Tournament, a national qualifier, where Reno High School hosted 16 teams, competing to earn entries to the National Speech and Debate Association Tournament this June.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 31-year-old man Wednesday for suspicion of multiple felony sex crimes with a child.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors approved a change Thursday to the city's special events policy after it was first implemented in 2023.

Without a doubt, Fallon Taylor Marie Montanucci’s life was inspirational and then some. She was patriotic, made others realize the importance of education, volunteered to feed those less fortunate and worked with children with speech impediments.


Though experts predict 2024 could finally see more stable rents after rapid cost increases in recent years, many Nevada tenants are still feeling the strain as rents continue to outpace what is affordable for a person earning the median income in Nevada.

Pioneer Academy’s March student of the month is sophomore online student Ashley Ellis. Ashley has thrived since she joined the Pioneer family mid-year of her ninth grade. She is currently taking multiple dual-credit courses while maintaining a 3.95 GPA. As Ashley tackles the daily challenges of self-motivation and striving to improve herself, she sees knowledge as her cornerstone to success.

UPDATE 1:29PM: A chicken coop fire was knocked down by firefighters Wednesday afternoon, according to Carson City Battalion Chief Micah Horton. It is undetermined at this time if there was any livestock lost. The fire did not encroach on any other structures.
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Carson City Fire Department was called Wednesday afternoon to a report of a shed on fire in the 4500 block of Ponderosa Drive near Clearview Drive.

A 35-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for alleged felony assault and domestic battery with a deadly weapon, indecent exposure in front of children and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Most residential crimes are crimes of opportunity, wherein the victims have left their homes unsecured. The opportunity for residential burglary must be curtailed individually and collectively through citizens working with local law enforcement agencies.

Carson City Public Works and the Transportation Division continues to explore financial options to fund local neighborhood road improvements and repairs throughout Carson City.

UPDATE 4:27PM: There are a total of four people who have been taken to the hospital. One person was flown by Care Flight and three others taken to the hospital via ground ambulance, according an East Fork Fire Battalion Chief. Four others were evaluated and did not require medical transport. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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Emergency crews from East Fork Fire, Tahoe Douglas and Carson City have responded to a crash Tuesday afternoon involving three vehicles near the intersection of State Route 88 and Kimmerling Road in Douglas County.