Carson City Sheriff's Office asks for public's help locating missing man

Six men were arrested in an undercover operation targeting alleged human trafficking and other sex crimes in the Stateline area at Lake Tahoe, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Several classrooms at Empire and Fritsch Elementary Schools were captivated during Reading Week with virtual presentations by Nicholis Solis, an esteemed elementary school teacher and author of the latest children’s book, “My Town Mi Pueblo” (2022). The Carson City students were able to interact via Zoom during various presentations.

Mike Dzyak, Nevada State Fire Marshal, will be the featured speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting on Tuesday, April 2. The public is invited to attend. Dzyak will discuss the Fire Marshal’s role within the Nevada Department of Public Safety.

Mark Twain Days Festival is back this year, May 10-12, with some big changes. Visit Carson City approached the Brewery Arts Center and asked them to partner for the planning of the second year of the festival, which is held in honor of Mark Twain, our region’s most famous writer.

The Battle Born Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution attended the State Conference in Las Vegas last weekend and we are very proud that two of their members were elected as State Officers.

When I have a question about the validity of a horticultural practice, I check out what Linda Chalker-Scott, Ph.D., horticulture professor with Washington State University, has to say on the topic.

The Carson Chamber Singers, a performing group of the Carson City Symphony Association, is beginning rehearsals on Tuesday, April 9, for concerts on June 9 and July 4.

Carson Now reader Took Rains captured the glow along Carson Street that came from showers Friday night in downtown Carson City.

On Thursday, March 21, the Carson City Leisure Hour Club recognized two outstanding community organizations for improving the lives of local residents. Recognized at the club’s dinner meeting were Spirit of Home, represented by founder Ellen Jackson, and English Language Learners In-Home Program, represented by founder Florence Phillips. Both groups were presented with $500 donations in support of their extraordinary work.

Two Sparks Police Department officers and one Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputy were shot early Friday afternoon, the Sparks Police Department said Saturday morning.

Have you ever wanted to learn the old art of Blacksmithing? Early smiths made wagon parts, handmade tools, shaped ornamental pieces, horseshoes, hinges and just about anything having to do with working metal into a desired shape or purpose.

Double the love! Double the fun! This week’s cat of the week is not one, but two sweet short-haired black brothers who are looking for a new home together.

In a heartwarming display of compassion and community spirit, students at Carson Middle School have chosen Feeding Pets of the Homeless as the beneficiary of their recent Miracle Minute donation.