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Three people were taken into custody Friday morning at 7:45 a.m. in the 1000 block of South Carson Street, Carson City Sheriff's deputies said, each charged with felony possession of methamphetamine.

A Carson City man was arrested Thursday evening for suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon and reckless driving, a sheriff's deputy said.

CARSON CITY — June marked the 90th straight month of year-over-year job gains in Nevada, with job growth continuing to hover near 40,000 jobs per month on a year-over-year basis, according to stats released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

A 33 year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Saturday morning in the 300 block of North Carson Street for misdemeanor disorderly conduct and obstructing an officer after disturbing on officer who was interviewing subjects, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

With an event-filled weekend ahead across the Carson City region, skies will be mostly clear and sunny, however it will be especially windy Saturday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a red flag fire weather warning for the Western Nevada Sierra Front below 5,000 feet.

Two were arrested Tuesday and face multiple felony charges including child neglect and the use of heroin in the presence of child, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

(Editor’s Note: Chowanski is one of three CHS Carneta editors)

Success, lifestyle, memories: All these describe yearbook.

For the 2017-2018 school year, a staff of 47 was dedicated to making a memorable book for others to keep throughout their lives and be passed down through generations; and again the book received the Gallery of Excellence Award, in which the book is used as an example of a successful yearbook in schools and at conferences across the country.

It seems somehow appropriate that snow was falling in Virginia City on the morning of Monday, April 16, as crews from the Nevada State Railroad Museum and Comstock Historic Center prepared the Virginia & Truckee Railroad locomotive “Dayton” for its return trip to Carson City.

his is the second column based on the Controller’s Annual Report for fiscal year 2017 (FY17). Here we disclose where the state spends its money.

Total state spending for FY17 was $12.29 billion: $11.033 billion (90 percent) from regular state accounts, including pass-through federal funds; $1.211 billion (ten percent) from tuition, fees, contracts, grants and other service charges by higher education; and $46 million in two other areas. The total was 74 percent higher than in FY06, or 17 percent more in real per-person terms.

A 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday at 6:13 a.m. near the intersection of Silver Oak and North Carson Street for misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol, expired registration, no proof of insurance, driving left of center, and driving on the sidewalk, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

The Nevada men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Thursday after falling short to Loyola-Chicago.

After Friday's storm brought as much as 13 inches of snow to Carson City, the next storm to arrive this week is likely to produce rain in the valleys with heavy snow to stay in the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service.

Snowfall continues in Carson City Friday morning, keeping residents on their toes as they try to keep up with added accumulation from the winter storm.

The Nevada Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal reminds residents that when setting clocks forward one hour for Daylight Savings Time, which occurs at 2 a.m. this Sunday morning, March 11, it is also a good time to check smoke alarms and change their batteries.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office consistently sees reports of people of all ages falling for scams that affect them financially. We are asking for the public’s assistance to better educate themselves so they do not become a victim of these scams. The majority of these crimes are not something we can solve.

In an effort to showcase the value of coming to school and being on time, Carson Middle School administrators, social workers and safe school professionals have taken a positive approach to motivate students. On Monday, Jan. 8, the first day back from the holidays, students were welcomed by school officials dressed in dinosaur suits holding giant banners and delivering cheers and “High Fives.”

A suspected drunk driver who collided with two vehicles Thursday morning at the intersection of Roop and William Street and then drove away after witnesses attempted to stop her, faces several charges including gross misdemeanor second DUI and leaving the scene of an accident, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Winter is settling in, even if our mountains are lacking their snowy blanket. It’s chilly out there, but the members of Muscle Powered head out for a walk and a hike every Tuesday unless the rain or snow is falling. Join them tonight for a walk around downtown Carson City to take in the twinkling lights and decorations; there will even be a stop afterward for a warm beverage. If you’d rather exercise your brain, the Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz at Sassafras and DJ Trivia at the Fox Brewpub are your choices.

A strong cold front will move through the Carson City region and Sierra from Tuesday night into Wednesday bringing the potential for damaging winds, widespread snow down to all valley floors and very cold temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.

The Silver State maintained the highest private sector job growth in the United States through the first half of 2017, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Friday.

The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation is holding an Open House at the Wungnema House in Mills Park Sunday, Dec. 17 from 2 to 5 p.m.

A 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday in the area of Fifth and Allouette Way for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Sign up now to participate in The Great Nevada ShakeOut, the annual public earthquake drill that promotes earthquake awareness and safety. Join 600,000 Nevadans and 52 million people worldwide on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 10:19 a.m. who are practicing how to react in an earthquake.

Carson City Nevada TRIAD presents “Tripping Into Fall,” a fall risk and prevention workshop sponsored by Carson Tahoe Health at the Carson City Senior Center Friday, Oct. 13, at 11:45 a.m.

It might be a blustery Sunday, but the snow isn’t falling yet so enjoy what’s left of our Indian Summer. Whatever you couldn’t cram into Saturday is probably still around: the Aviation Round-up, Italian Festival, and the Outhouse races are still going strong. The Carson City BMX season is coming to an end soon, go check out their races at Livermore Sports Complex. Find some inner peace in the newly renovated Comma Coffee with Community Yoga or a Heart-ful Gong Meditation session. See the full listing below.

Some weekends are pretty cut and dry, just a few things to choose among. This, however, is not one of those weekends. High-flying, death-defying action takes over the Minden Airport as the Aviation Roundup Air Show takes to the skies. Pasta-lovers won’t want to miss the Eldorado Great Italian Festival in downtown Reno. Carson City’s monthly Downtown Wine Walk gets a dose of nostalgia as the Western Airstream Convention sets up shop and welcomes the curious.

A 48-year-old Carson City man was booked into jail for suspected misdemeanor domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Western Nevada Futbol Club and its “Fast and Furious” brand of futbol have qualified to participate in the 2018 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The team will have the opportunity to play against professional teams in the USL and MLS. WNFC is also the first amateur club from Northern Nevada to ever play in the 105-year history of the country’s “Tournament of Tournaments.”

Driver Education courses are available in three separate sessions at Western Nevada College in Carson City before the end of the year.

Teens age 15 and older can choose between Saturday sessions that begin on Sept. 10 and Oct. 15, or a daily session starting on Tuesday, Dec. 27.

Each session includes four days of instruction, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $100.

In addition to Nevada driving regulations, the course covers how to handle distractions and peer pressure, and how to prevent falling asleep at the wheel or driving under the influence.

Dawn Rickabaugh is the founder of NQ Capital, Inc., a Carson City-based, family-operated investment company that focuses on building wealth through real estate. She has been buying owner-financed notes since 2009, developing a unique expertise in this poorly-understood investment vehicle. Dawn brings the Property and Paper Summit to South Lake Tahoe October 9-10, and hosts a monthly Meetup in Carson City.