Carson City area road report for week of August 19-25

Are you passionate about nurturing young talent and building a strong foundation for the future of high school baseball? Look no further than the Carson Blue Jays C Team! Comprised of middle school players, this team is not just about winning games; it's about fostering a love for the game and instilling essential skills and values that will benefit these players on and off the field.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in locating a missing, endangered woman who was last in contact with family on March 21.

Genevieve Frederick, founder and president of Feeding Pets of the Homeless will be the featured speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

A 44-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony eluding, misdemeanor reckless driving and DUI following a vehicle pursuit, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

A locally produced radio program "A Masterclass for Master Plans" featured on KNVC 95.1 FM Carson City Community Radio will feature Carson City City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ronni Hannaman this Friday, April 19 at noon.

My friend Roni and I were discussing an upcoming heavy pruning on her pine trees, which are growing into power lines.

Electronic Benefits Transfer skimming and cloning is a nationwide problem that is rapidly growing, and the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services encourages Nevadans to safeguard their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from theft.

It is an annual summer occurrence, tens of thousands of people heading to Lake Tahoe in search of beaches to enjoy for tanning, swimming and hanging out with friends. If parking and traffic are indications of the popularity of these activities, the stretch of US-50 at Zephyr Cove is a hot spot.

Local law enforcement agencies are joining forces with the U.S. Marshals Service to crack down on outstanding warrants.
High-profile cases, like sex offenders or violent felonies like robbery, home invasion and burglary will be handled by the U.S. Marshal Violent Task Force.

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Friday the appointment of Joseph Filippi as Executive Director of the Patient Protection Commission.

“I am proud that Mr. Filippi has accepted the position to lead our Patient Protection Commission,” said Gov. Lombardo. “His understanding of State government, leadership and support of the Department of Health and Human Services will be an asset as he steps into this new role.”

Responding to calls for service in a timely, safe and professional manner remain a focus of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. One of our 2023 Goals, and continuing goals into 2024 was to reduce response times, then sustain the lower response times. As the first quarter of the year completed, we have met both of those goals.

We are NOT horsing around! The Genoa Western Heritage Days Invitational Horse Parade is going to be amazing.

Grab your spot on Genoa's Main Street and enjoy the fun beginning 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27.

All aboard for the return of the Twain Train VIP Rail Excursion to Virginia City, as it joins the festivities of the second annual Mark Twain Days Festival. Departing from the Eastgate Depot on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., passengers are in for an unforgettable journey filled with entertainment, history, and breathtaking views.

Using extensive research and eyewitness accounts, local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff recount the incredible, true and bizarre story of a calculating and disgruntled gambler and his attempt to extort three million dollars from the historic Harvey’s Casino at Lake Tahoe, in August of 1980.