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Two days of performances with three shows in the mix will highlight Carson City Vagina Monologues 2017, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. and Feb. 11, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center.

Carson City Sheriff's Office detectives served a felony warrant Saturday morning at 8:10 a.m. on 44 year-old Carson City resident Barrak Lauderbaugh at his residence in the 3700 block of Woodside Drive, according to the report by a Carson City Sheriff's detective.

A 74-year-old Nevada Department of Corrections inmate died Thursday at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in in Carson City. Prison officials say after an exhaustive search, they're unable to the contact or notify next of kin.

A 33 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday night on suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation and for child endangerment, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy arrest report said.

Denim is now the state’s official fabric to recognize its role in California history, and every autographed collectible sold in California must come with a certificate that verifies it's not a forgery. Those are just two of 898 new laws facing Californians in 2017.

Since taking over Partnership Carson City’s youth group One Up in September, Brooklyn Maw has seen it grow from seven members to 55.

The Nevada Department of Corrections reports the deaths of two inmates, one in Carson City and one near Las Vegas. The prisoners were each serving life terms for sexual assault of victims under 16 years of age.

Local restaurants and eateries fed thousands at the 2016 Taste of Downtown event held July 23 in downtown Carson City, generating tens of thousands of dollars for Advocates to End Domestic Violence (AEDV) and its shelter.

A 34-year-old Dayton man was convicted and sentenced for a child molestation case, Lyon County District Attorney Stephen B. Rye said Wednesday.

A 39-year-old man was booked into Carson City Jail on Saturday for a felony warrant issued more than 16 years ago from Carson City Justice Court on an allegation of sexual assault of a child under the age of 16, a Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy said.

A strong desire at Western Nevada College to restore nursing classes at the Fallon campus is coming to fruition, thanks to a partnership between Churchill County, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the college.

The partnership with Churchill County provides WNC with the use of a 2,500-square-foot laboratory space located one mile from the Fallon campus.

WNC will be able to provide nursing coursework to students from the Fallon region.

Carson City Victim Services Administrator Frankee Haynes has received top certification as a national advocate for victims of violent crimes, Carson City District Attorney Jason Woodbury announced Thursday.

The National Organization for Victim Assistance highest recognition was awarded to Haynes, noting her extensive training in multiple advocacy categories, including domestic violence, homicide, sexual assault, and child abuse.

On July 25, a woman visiting South Lake Tahoe reported a robbery and attempted sexual assault in a laundry room at Lakeland Village on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.

Over the past year, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department has received at least three such reports and believe they may be related due to similarities in the subject's description and method of operation, said Lt. Brian Williams.

The Health & Wellness Institute (HWI) at Carson Tahoe Health offers a six-week program for women of all ages, whether you're looking to improve your sexual function, increase bladder and bowel control or help prevent the need for future surgeries. Mondays & Thursday beginning Monday, August 22, 2016 from 4:00pm-5:00pm at Carson Tahoe HWI, located at 1470 Medical Parkway-Suite 250; Carson City, NV. Cost is $50. Please register at carsontahoe.com/wellness. Contact (775) 445-5169 for more information.

There’s a reason that “Taste of Downtown” holds true to its name. Dozens of Carson City restaurants will participate in this evening event, giving residents and visitors alike the chance to sample food, dig into unique dishes and get a feel for the vibe of the local cuisine.

Whether it’s burgers, nachos, tamales, or Thai food, participants are likely to find it in downtown Carson City on July 23, the date that “Taste” is scheduled in honor of its 23rd year. Restaurants like “The Thick Slice Pizza,” “Red’s Old 395 Grill,” and “Yang’s Kitchen” are taking part.

We were again reminded this week that ignorance can breed misunderstanding and occasionally violence.

We were deeply saddened by the senseless murder of five police officers in Dallas. The young shooter, an African-American, claimed outrage over several earlier shootings of black men by police officers elsewhere. He had no known connections to these men, nor to the police officers he shot.

His motive was based on a logical fallacy to which too many people fall prey.

Kelly Ranasinghe, JD, senior program attorney for the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges will speak on the important issues of domestic child sex trafficking, trauma and victimization at the Soroptimist International Sierra Nevada Region’s Annual Development Retreat to approximately 150 members from Nevada and northern California on July 9th at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.

Significant changes to Nevada’s sex offender registration system are finally happening. Assembly Bill 579 (AB 579) aligns Nevada sex offender registration laws with the federal requirements of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.

A 21-year-old Carson City man turned himself into sheriff’s deputies Thursday on a felony warrant alleging statutory sexual seduction, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 27-year-old Carson City man identified as the person who allegedly robbed a Carson City convenience store early Thursday morning then jumped into a patrol car, crashing it and another police vehicle has been arrested on suspicion of multiple felony sexual assault and child pornography charges, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

Participants walk along College Parkway from the north Carson City shopping center to Western Nevada College during the Sexual Assault Awareness Walk event hosted by the Associated Students of Western Nevada on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Photo by Shannon Litz/Nevada Photo Source.

Justine Hernandez, University of Nevada, Reno violence prevention education and outreach specialist speaks during the Western Nevada College Sexual Assault Awareness Walk event hosted by the Associated Students of Western Nevada on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Photo by Shannon Litz/Nevada Photo Source.

More than 15 people gathered Saturday morning in the Bully's parking lot off West College Parkway, braving overcast skies and a crisp spring chill to participate in the Sexual Assault Awareness Walk hosted by the Associated Students of Western Nevada.

The changing of the monthly guard is happening. The first of May is Sunday and Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Music, theater, sports, shopping and more will be abundant in the valley this weekend, so make sure to take a good look at this weekend’s list for all of your fun options.

SATURDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bill Migan and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)

Western Nevada College student leaders are serious about preventing sexual assault in our society. To bring awareness to the problem, they will lead a free public Sexual Assault Awareness Walk on Saturday, April 30, 10 am.

The 2.3 mile round-trip walk will begin in the parking lot just south of the Bully’s Restaurant at 3530 N. Carson St, at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 395 and West College Parkway in Carson City.

Join the Associated Students of Western Nevada during a Sexual Assault Awareness Walk Saturday, April 30. The walk begins at 10 a.m.

We will meet and begin on the side of the Bully's parking lot (3530 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89706) and then continue to walk up W. College Parkway all the way up to Western Nevada College (1.5 miles) where we will have speakers along with refreshments for all who attend.

This six-week program for women of all ages will be offered at the Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute located at 1470 Medical Parkway, Suite 250; Carson City, NV. Whether you're looking to improve your sexual function, increase bladder and bowel control or help prevent the need for future surgeries, register or call (7750 445-5169 for further information.
Classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 11:30am-12:30pm beginning May 16th.

Register at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=payzagab&oeidk=a07e...

Military veterans who have difficulty traveling outside of Carson City for Veterans Administration (VA) services have the benefit of some of those resources coming to them.

Perfecto Manuta, a Readjustment Counseling Technician with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, coordinates the Mobile Vet Center, an outreach on wheels for the Reno Vet Center.

Pursuing an education in nursing has taken Diana Meza Cabrera on a lengthy road of challenges, experiences and rewards.

Since graduating from high school in 2006, Meza Cabrera consistently found ways to help others. As an outreach educator for the Live Violence Free program in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., she has assisted domestic violence, child abuse and sexual abuse victims. She also been a student assistant at the Humboldt State University Health Center, and has participated in blood and toothbrush drives while attending WNC.

UPDATE 4:35PM: The following is from Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong regarding the vehicle pursuit and crash that happened Tuesday afternoon on North Roop Street:

At approximately 12:45 p.m., the Carson City Sheriff’s Office attempted to serve a warrant on Jose Alberto Garcia-Perez, 24, for Luring a Child to Engage in Sexual Conduct (Felony), Open and Gross Lewdness with a Child (Gross Misdemeanor), and Statutory Sexual Seduction (Felony). The warrant carried with it a bail of $40,000.

Thursday marks the start of our drive to purchase a diaper changing station for our shelter office. We need your help to raise $350 before the end of this week.