Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 18 new cases, 12 recoveries

The Carson City Symphony’s Youth Strings Ensemble takes to the stage today for their spring concert, Music is for Life (Goes to the Movies), where you will hear them perform selected scores from our favorite cinema classics like James Bond and the Sound of Music. Teens can learn more about Geology during today’s STEM program at the Carson City Library, and those with a Sewing Certification can join in today’s workshop and walk away with a handy zippered bag.

UPDATE: 6:19PM: The fire has been extinguished, according to a Carson City Fire Department battalion chief on scene.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Wednesday evening to a double-wide trailer fire in the area of Bunch Way and Nye Lane.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday afternoon to a barbecue fire that began to spread and was thought to threatened a nearby structure in area of Harbin and Musser streets.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Wednesday afternoon to a report of a structure fire at a home on Glenbrook Circle.

Joanna Kaiser, 3rd grade teacher at Bordewich Bray Elementary School, was honored Tuesday as the Carson City School District’s Educator of the Year. Additionally, Franceska Quintana, para professional IV at Carson Middle School, was recognized as the Classified Employee of the Year for the district.

A 43-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday on felony drug trafficking and conspiracy charges after a warrant was issued for her arrest.

It’s Denim Day in Nevada, which is just a way to show support for the survivors of sexual assault and bring awareness to the issue. Your early morning coffee might even come with a specially made heat sleeve in honor of the occasion. The Carson City Library is continually bringing something new to our community. Today, you can get certified to use their laser cutter and engraver in the new Maker Space, or you can get a dose of some international flavor. Their Diversity in Action program features Peruvian and Latin American Folkloric music, and is suitable for all ages.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday sent out a public warning regarding a person who is identifying themselves as a law enforcement officer and is telling victims to provide money to pay the sheriff’s office or go to jail.

CARSON CITY — Beginning Monday, April 30 through late fall, day and night single lane closures will take place on State Route 28 at Lake Tahoe from the southern end of Incline Village to three miles south of Sand Harbor State Park for construction of a shared use path and water quality and traffic safety improvements.

Curious about the stone house on the east side of Mills Park across from Carson High School? It's the historic Wungnema House.

Want to learn something about the Hopi stonemasons who built the house, and other distinctive homes and structures around the Carson City area, including at least one church at Lake Tahoe? Just want a look inside?

A 70-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery after allegedly slapping his wife during an argument, a sheriff’s deputy said.

Three finalists for the presidency of Western Nevada College were named Tuesday by Chancellor Thom Reilly, in consultation with Regent Rick Trachok, chair of the WNC President Search Committee.

Spiridon Spireas is a pharmaceutical scientist who invented some drug delivery techniques. He signed a licensing agreement with Mutual Pharmaceutical Company in 1998 so he did not have to develop the technology alone.

The Senior Center recently hosted ‘Carson’s Got Talent,’ so they know the caliber of performers hidden in our midst. Auditions for their annual show, Senior Follies, continue this evening and are open to all ages. CCAI’s art exhibit in the Community Development Building on E. Proctor features work from several high school artists. Join them in celebrating this young talent at a reception tonight. The day should be gorgeous; a hike with Muscle Powered is the perfect way to embrace the spring.