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Large fire reported near Speedway 95A in Lyon County

Kelsey Penrose — Fri, 31 May 2024 23:26:26 +0000

A large fire has been reported and spotted on the wildland fire cameras in Lyon County as of Friday afternoon.

Around 4 p.m. the smoke plume was first reported near Speedway 95A in Lyon County.

It is reportedly on or near a salvage yard.

First responders are on scene and multiple mutual aid resources have been called.

Updates to follow.

Carson Farmers Market Kickoff begins June 8, continues every Saturday through September

Fri, 31 May 2024 22:00:44 +0000

By Breana Coons

Experience Carson City's only farmers market, open every Saturday—rain or shine—from June 8 to September 28, 2024, at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Mills Park.

Delight in a diverse array of offerings from local farmers, ranchers, artisan bakers and crafters.

Savor a scrumptious breakfast or lunch while you shop for fresh produce, baked goods, and vibrant flowers.

All this and more await you under the shade of Mills Park's pavilion and the park's lush trees, complemented by the enchanting sounds of live music.

Join us for a unique blend of community, culture and cuisine!

Feeding Pets of the Homeless Celebrates Historic Milestone with Sierra Veterinary Hospital in Carson City, NV

Fri, 31 May 2024 19:54:39 +0000

Feeding Pets of the Homeless

Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing food and veterinary care to pets of homeless individuals, is proud to announce a momentous occasion in its history. Sierra Veterinary Hospital, located in Carson City, has been honored as the first and oldest Donation Site in the country by Feeding Pets of the Homeless.

In recognition of this remarkable achievement, Feeding Pets of the Homeless presented Sierra Veterinary Hospital with a commemorative plaque, acknowledging their unwavering commitment to supporting the organization's mission for over a decade and a half.

Laura Brown, Executive Director of Feeding Pets of the Homeless, expressed her gratitude for Sierra Veterinary Hospital's longstanding partnership, stating, "Sierra Veterinary Hospital has been instrumental in our efforts to provide essential support to homeless individuals and their beloved pets. Their dedication to our cause has been unwavering, and we are immensely grateful for their continued support over the years."

Steven Kiley, Human Resources Director at Sierra Veterinary Hospital, also shared his thoughts on this significant milestone, saying, "Being recognized as the first and oldest Donation Site by Feeding Pets of the Homeless is a tremendous honor for our team. Since becoming a donation site in 2008, we have witnessed the positive impact of Feeding Pets of the Homeless' work firsthand, and we are proud to play a role in supporting such a worthy cause."

Feeding Pets of the Homeless is committed to addressing the often-overlooked issue of pet homelessness and ensuring that pets receive the care and resources they need, regardless of their owners' circumstances. Through partnerships with compassionate businesses across the nation like Sierra Veterinary Hospital, Feeding Pets of the Homeless continues to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners across the nation.

For more information about Feeding Pets of the Homeless and how to get involved, please visit www.petsofthehomeless.org.

About Feeding Pets of the Homeless: Since its founding in 2008, Feeding Pets of the Homeless has saved thousands of pets by providing more than 2 million pounds of food and nearly $5 million in veterinary assistance. Donations to Feeding Pets have helped more than 30,000 pets nationwide, including thousands of military veteran pet owners experiencing homelessness. Feeding Pets has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, their highest rating.

Grand Opening of new Carson City trail happening Thursday, June 6

Kelsey Penrose — Fri, 31 May 2024 19:09:20 +0000

Event Date:

June 6, 2024 (All day)

Muscle Powered

Grand Opening Alert! As many of you have noticed, there has been a new trail slowly working its way up from the 5th St. Prison Hill trail up towards the North Loop.

The Desert Peach trail is nearing completion and to make it official, we will be hosting a grand opening ride and or walk on the trail. Come join us to celebrate the completion of this much needed connector trail!

Date:
Thursday June 6th,2024

Time:
6:00 PM

Meeting Place:
5th St. Prison Hill parking lot. (Corner of Carson River Park and 5th St)

What to expect:

Desert Peach is our newest non-motorized single track trail on Prison Hill. Join us for a gradual climb, starting at an elevation of 4,650, we will bike or hikearound 700 ft. up before tying into the North Loop.

Those who are interested in continuing on and completing the North Loop are welcome to do so. The climb up is well worth the ride down!

Bikers (including class 1 e-bikes) and hikers are encouraged to join us for this approx. 2 mile up and 2 mile back ride or hike.

No RSVP required!

Crews are still actively working on the trail, please be respectful and do not ride or walk the trail prior to the grand opening.

Western Days in South Lake Tahoe the kickoff to 75th annual Wagon Train

Kelsey Penrose — Fri, 31 May 2024 18:10:47 +0000

Event Date:

June 1, 2024 (All day)

Paula Peterson, South Tahoe Now

Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for the 3rd annual Western Days on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum complex. Entry and activities are free.

There will be free tours of the museum, the 1930s log cabin, a peek into the 1860s Toll House, children's hands-on activities, horse-drawn carriage rides, craft vendors, music by the Cash Only Band and Whiskey Wolves, and western entertainment and storytelling by David and Gayle Woodruff.

Chow down on BBQ from Chicken in a Barrel and quench your thirst with a hard (or soft) beverage, or fill up your water bottles.

Schedule:

Open 10 a.m.

Performances

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Cash Only Band
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - "The Reno Cure" Chautauqua performance
2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Whiskey Wolves

Ongoing

Hangtown Marshals
Kids activities and games - learn how the younger set played along the prairie!
Free horse-drawn carriage rides

Close: 4 p.m.

Parking is available at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center and along Rufus Allen Blvd. and Lyons Avenue. The museum is on the bike trail and at a bus stop, so consider leaving the car at home or using Lake Link.

On Sunday, June 2, the 75th annual Hwy 50 Wagon Train will be making its way from Lake Tahoe to Placerville. They will be leaving from their campsite at Round Hill at approximately 9 a.m. and will be escorted to Rufus Allen Blvd. where they will lunch along the road starting at about 11:30 a.m. Unfortunately, this year they cannot stop at the museum for lunch due to construction at the adjacent ambulance station. Once they rest, its on to Meyers on Sawmill Road where they will camp overnight (sorry, this is a private event).

On Monday, June 3, the Wagon Train makes its way west over Echo Summit. For more information on the Wagon Train, visit https://www.hwy50wagontrain.com/

Celebrate the history of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra!

The museum complex is located at 3058 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe.

Remains of missing woman found, Lyon County investigating as a homicide

Kelsey Penrose — Fri, 31 May 2024 16:45:59 +0000

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office

On April 15, 2024 the Lyon County Sheriff's Office received information regarding a missing person report filed in the State of Michigan for 25 year old Sara Arlene Filiatraut.

Ms. Filiatraut was reported missing by her family, who reported her last known location to be in Lyon County on March 21, 2024.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Investigations Division, immediately began investigating this case and made locating Ms. Filiatraut their top priority. Over the course of approximately 5 weeks, Detectives followed up on numerous investigative leads, all the while hoping to find Ms. Filiatraut alive and well.

On May 22, 2024, working on information gained during the investigation, Detectives from the Lyon County Sheriff's Office, along with Detectives from the Churchill County Sheriff's Office, and members of Churchill County Search and Rescue, began a search in a remote area of Churchill County. During this search, the remains of a deceased female were located.

As the remains were located in Churchill County, the Churchill County Sheriff's Office began a death investigation.

On May 23, 2024 the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office positively identified the remains as Ms. Filiatraut. Final autopsy findings are currently pending; however, law enforcement is investigating this case as a homicide.

Both the Lyon County Sheriff's Office and Churchill County Sheriff's Office, with the assistance of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Forensic Investigation Section, are currently investigating this case. In an effort to protect the integrity of the investigation, no further information will be released at this time.

Anyone who has information regarding the above investigation may contact the Lyon County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division by email at detective@lyon-county.org or by phone at 775-
463-6600, reference Case Number 24LY01479.

Hard Rock Cover Band Sierra Rock to Perform at the Capital City Brewfest June 22

Kelsey Penrose — Fri, 31 May 2024 16:05:31 +0000

Event Date:

June 22, 2024 (All day)

Denise Clodjeaux

Get ready to raise your glass and start dancing when Sierra Roc takes the stage at the Capital City Brewfest. The Brewfest takes place Saturday, June 22nd in Downtown Carson City.

More than two dozen brewers and several food trucks will line Curry Street at McFadden Plaza from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sierra Roc will perform on the Plaza’s stage.

Voted one of the top 5 best local bands in a Reno News and Review poll, Sierra Roc, a classic hard rock cover band, promises a high-energy performance of chart-topping songs from 80’s and 90’s.

“We are really excited to bring our powerful vocal and guitar driven show to the Capital City Brewfest,” said band member Kevin Jones. “We think it will provide a concert like vibe to the event.”

Attendees can expect to hear songs from bands such as Bon Jovi, Guns & Roses, Journey, Aerosmith, Foreigner, Heart, Led Zeppelin, and Van Halen.

Sierra Roc is known for its talented musicians, deep set list, energetic performances and always delivering a great show and party like atmosphere.

The Capital City Brewfest is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Carson City. The annual event is the club’s major fundraiser. Proceeds help fund the club’s community and educational programs.

Jones says the band always loves to perform “This is what we love to do, but it’s even more satisfying when it benefits the community.”

Tickets to the Capital City Brewfest are $40 in advance and $45 at the door and are available at https://www.capitalcitybrewfest.com

RSVP to provide Carson City Farmers Market coupons to qualifying seniors June 4

Kelsey Penrose — Fri, 31 May 2024 15:00:13 +0000

Event Date:

June 4, 2024 (All day)

RSVP Press Release

Senior coupons have arrived! Nevada RSVP has received senior coupons for the farmers market.

They will be distributing them on June 4, 2024:

Carson City Community Center Lobby
851 E. William Street, Carson City, NV 89701
9:00 am - 12:30 pm

What are senior coupons? A booklet with $50 worth of coupons to purchase fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets. This is for qualifying low-income seniors who are 60+ years old.

The Nevada Department of Agriculture receives a federal grant for this program. You must qualify to receive the coupons.

Check here to see if you qualify.

The farmers market returns June 8 in Carson City.

Carson Antique Mall officially opens in old Grocery Outlet location

Kelsey Penrose — Thu, 30 May 2024 23:03:22 +0000

Ronni Hannaman, Carson City Chamber of Commerce

There was the grandest of grand openings on May 29th at the newly relocated Carson Antiques and Collectibles Mall. The mayor, two supervisors, Carson City Chamber officials, and many others came to tour the new store (once Grocery Outlet) located at 1831 N. Carson Street where there is plenty of parking.

Owner George Alm - in top hat and tails - presided over the event and cut the ribbon to officially introduce one of the largest such malls in Northern Nevada for those who love to browse antiques and collectibles.

Open daily 10 am - 6 pm., the mall currently features about 35 beautifully appointed stalls filled with fine collectibles and furniture.

Sassafras joins greenUP! as newest member of Green Dining Nevada

Kelsey Penrose — Thu, 30 May 2024 21:51:47 +0000

Babi Winter, Northern Nevada Green Dining Coordinator

greenUP!, an environmental education non-profit working with local businesses, announces partnership with Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint as a member of Green Dining Nevada network of sustainable restaurants.

The newest member of Green Dining Nevada, Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint will be part of greenUP!’s Green Box To-Go Nevada program. The program offers reusable takeout containers to reduce single-use materials in the food industry. Instead, Green Box To-Go creates a circular system where food containers get reused by customers and professionally sanitized by restaurants.

Sassafras owners remark: “We have always been attentive and innovative regarding sustainable practices at Sassafras. When we heard about greenUP! offering reusable takeout containers, we knew that would align with the culture we promote at the restaurant and that we share with our customers.”

Sassafras is a long-time supporter of local partners, including vendors at the farmers market, ensuring every ingredient served in its meals is sourced responsibly. Established in 2011, the restaurant prides itself for treating their staff and customers like family, with some of the members dating since its opening.

Barbara Winter, Northern Nevada Green Dining Coordinator said, “This partnership marks a
significant milestone in our journey, expanding beyond our roots in the Carson City Downtown Green Dining District to embrace the vibrant flavors of Sassafras. Our community of green diners has been asking us to partner with Sassafras, a well-known local experience to all Carson residents. From their globally inspired, sustainable dishes to their unwavering commitment to giving back, Sassafras is truly an embodiment of the sustainability ethos.”

We invite all who are interested to try Green Box To-Go and see how simple sustainable dining can be. Download the GreenBox To-Go APP from Google Play or Apple Store.

For more information: https://greenupnv.org/green-box-to-go/

greenUP! is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides environmental education for businesses helping Nevada cut down on waste, reduce valuable resource consumption, and fight climate change in an environmentally safe and cost-effective manner. The Carson Street Green Dining district is a greenUP! project that began in 2019. In 2022, greenUP! worked together with several Northern Nevada sustainability organizations to form the Green Dining Nevada which is now a statewide initiative.

Comma Coffee to host Jazz nights Wednesdays beginning June 5

Kelsey Penrose — Thu, 30 May 2024 21:46:52 +0000

Event Date:

June 5, 2024 (All day)

Press Release

Comma Coffee will be hosting a Jazz night on Wednesday nights beginning June 5.

The initial Trio for June 5 and 12 will be Cherie Shipley vocals, Ron Savage-keys/vocals, Eric Finkelstein-drums/vocals. Three groups will rotate. The other two are Tom Stryker-harmonica/vocals with Jimmy Vermillion-keys/vocals, Neil Strocchio-drums, and then Carolyn Dolan-vocals/harmonica with Peter Supersano-keys, Joe Dolister-upright bass.

It will also be a jam, inviting musicians and singers to sit in with the house Trio.

Opening night is Wednesday June 5 and will continue weekly every Wednesday.
Comma Coffee closes daily at 2:00pm, (closed Sundays) but will be re-opening at 6:00pm on Wednesdays. Music plays 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Welcome to Carson’s “coolest” Jazz room!

4-H invites you to Summer Camp in Carson City June 12 - 14

Thu, 30 May 2024 21:45:56 +0000

UNR Extension - Carson/Storey County

Carson County 4-H would like to invite you to Summer Camp!

Three days of day camp take place in June here in Carson City.

Camp dates are June 12, 13, 14, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Signing up your kiddos is easy. Enrollment is only $15.00 for the three days and snacks will be provided.

For enrollment and more information, please email Kristina Williams at KristinaWilliams@unr.edu

REMSA Health Safety Seats offers carseat inspections to keep families safe on the road

Thu, 30 May 2024 21:24:32 +0000

Established in 1998, REMSA Health’s Point of Impact program offers car seat safety inspections for local families. Now, the program is under a new name, “REMSA Health Safety Seats,” to help community members connect with the program’s purpose to educate families and keep children safe.

The REMSA Health Safety Seats program provides a critical service, ensuring families are safe while traveling. Led by nationally certified, volunteer child safety technicians, the program offers car seat inspections and education to families on proper car seat installation and which car seat to use for children based on their height and weight.

“Renaming our car seat safety program more effectively highlights how it benefits our community,” said Jennifer Walters, director of REMSA Health’s Center for Integrated Health and Community Education. “The REMSA Health education team looks forward to continuing to offer safety resources and education to help the region’s families and children get safely to where they’re going.”

The program completed 835 car seat installations and educated 708 adults about car seat safety in 2023. REMSA Health certified 16 Child Passenger Safety Technicians through the National Child Passenger Safety Certification, a program of Safe Kids Worldwide. Car seats are also available to Washoe County residents – nearly 600 free car seats were provided to families through the program in 2023. Residents who demonstrate a need are eligible to receive a car seat per child, which is made possible with support from Health Plan of Nevada (HPN), a UnitedHealthcare company.

REMSA Health Safety Seats offers private appointments and regular community events for car seat inspections. Parents and guardians interested in a car seat safety inspection may register for an appointment online at REMSAHealth.com/outreach/safety-seats. Parents and guardians must bring their child's current height and weight and may bring their child to the appointment, although not required. Appointments are held at the REMSA Health Center for Integrated Health and Community Education located at 400 Edison Way, Suite B, Reno, Nevada.

In partnership with the State of Nevada Office of Traffic Safety and HPN, the REMSA Health Safety Seat service fee is also currently waived. REMSA Health’s certified child safety technicians offer appointments in both English and Spanish.

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About REMSA Health
REMSA Health is a private, non-profit community organization which provides a full range of innovative healthcare services outside of the hospital setting. We are funded only by user fees, with no local tax subsidies. REMSA Health provides Washoe County’s 420,000+ residents with 24/7 ambulance services. Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health, provides critical care transport services via ground and air ambulance across the western United States. REMSA Health includes an internationally accredited Regional Emergency Communications Center, a Nevada-licensed Center for Integrated Health and Community Education, an accredited Nurse Health Line, and special operations and special events teams. REMSA Health: Care. Community. Innovation. For more information, visit www.remsahealth.com.

How Carson City Schools are dealing with behavioral issues, supporting students in transition and more

Kelsey Penrose — Thu, 30 May 2024 19:43:10 +0000

by Kelsey Penrose

Carson City School Board Trustees heard an update regarding the districts Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) program, and how it is working to help students achieve goals on social/emotional, academic, and behavioral levels.

During this school year there are nearly 260 McKinney-Vento students in transition, which means that they do not have a fixed, regular, adequate plan to sleep at night. This includes children living in motels, cars, shelters, campgrounds, public places, or those who are “doubling up” and sharing housing with others due to loss of housing from economic hardship.

The majority fall into the latter category of doubling up with 207 students sharing housing. Nearly 30 students are living in hotels or motels, eight are in shelters or transitional housing, and 13 students are unsheltered.

According to Christie Perkins, director of grants and special projects,, there are also currently 22 students actively in foster care placements, the majority of which are in elementary school.

The district provides transportation to their school of origin or gas reimbursement for foster families if students are able to stay at their original school even if moving over county lines.

The McKinney-Vento program provides services for all age levels, including everything from coats during the annual coat drive, to new shoes, weekly food bags on Fridays from Food for Thought, cap and gown, yearbook and prom help for seniors, therapy coverage for those uninsured, enrollment in Boys and Girls Club, a new laptop for college and much more.

Combating behavior issues

The district has taken a number of steps to reduce behavioral issues within schools.

One new approach is through the District Intervention Assistance Team (DIAT).

Essentially DIAT comes into play when a student is referred to the program for major behavioral issues that cannot be dealt with by site staff alone. They can be referred by a principal, social worker, counselor, teacher, or any other staff member on site.

This year, 35 students were referred to the DIAT program, and now, there are only eight currently active cases: four at the elementary school level, two at the middle school level, and two at the high school level.

“We’ve heard from our schools and from the community: ‘We need help. We don’t have the tools in our toolbox to manage some of these extreme behaviors,’” Perkins said.

When sites have exhausted everything they know how to do, the DIAT team is brought in. Team members include everything from social workers to counselors, law enforcement to McKinney-Vento representatives, and everything in between.

After learning about the student, the team comes up with an individualized plan for each student whether it’s partnering with different resources, or simply having the student check in every morning with a counselor as soon as school begins to start their day off right.

So far, the program has been a success.

“As a district, before, we may have just said you’re suspended, you’re expelled, you’re out,” Perkins said. “We can’t do that now. The laws have changed, it’s not best practice, and typically it doesn’t change the behaviors.”

Beside the eight active cases, the rest of the cases have been closed and students are reportedly engaging back in school and behavior issues have decreased according to Perkins.

Behavioral issues will also seem to trend down due to how the district will categorize issues moving forward.

Specifically, the district will categorize issues based on major and minor behavioral concerns.

For example, Perkins said, a student could have been sent to the office to speak to a dean for a minor behavioral problem such as forgetting a pencil. This could lead to a major classroom disruption and loss of instructional time.

Now, the district is working with teachers on how to differentiate between major and minor behavioral instances, and when students should be removed from the classroom.

This way of categorizing has already begun at Carson Middle School, and Perkins said they are already seeing significant decreases in referrals to the office, and they are increasing the amount of time students spend in class learning.

Project AWARE

Thanks to community partnerships, the Carson City School District is currently leading the state compared to both urban and rural districts with how it has taken on mental health issues according to Stephanie Keating, the MTSS coordinator for the district.

This is thanks to Project AWARE, the purpose of which is to develop sustainable infrastructure for school-based mental health services.

This includes building partnerships with the State Education Agency (SEA), Local Education Agency (LEA), the State Mental Health Agency (SMHA), community based providers of behavioral health care services, school personnel, community organizes, families, and students.

“Currently the district is one of the leading districts in our state that has been able to do this, and we have out surpassed multiple other districts both urban and rural,” Keating said.

Through the program, students are connected to “appropriate and effective” behavioral health services.

For next year, the district will also be bringing in “Harmony,” an evidence-based social emotional learning curriculum from Stanford University that is free for districts to implement. This will be rolled out in elementary schools first.

Among other initiatives, the district will also utilize MTSS teams and school social workers to provide universal screeners to support early detection of mental health issue. The screeners will be issued three times per year.

The full presentation can be viewed here.

Carson High students win Nevada Day Contest

Kelsey Penrose — Thu, 30 May 2024 17:56:27 +0000

by Brooke Santina

Three fourth year students from Carson High School won the Nevada Day poster competition and were recognized by the Nevada Day, Inc. board Thursday morning.

Audrey Wood took first place for her design featuring this year’s parade theme and Nevada State Motto “All for our Country,” and her work will be featured on this year’s parade poster, program and button.

Cynthia Vargas won second place for 2024 and her design will be used for other Nevada Day promotions such as store merchandise available at the Nevada Gift Shop.

First place for the 2025 poster is Maddie Lind Smith.

Nevada Day, Inc. Board President Jennell Peck and Vice President Elizabeth Sevier stopped by the school to present a certificate to honor each student and a check for $100 for first and $50 for second place winners. The board hopes to stay one year ahead with parade planning which is why they chose next year's winner this year.

“We are interested in getting more community involvement in the Nevada Day celebration and this contest was a great way to do that. ” Stated Peck, “We are so happy to have these students designs for this year and the next. They bring a youthful perspective which is important to the future of Nevada Day, and we appreciate their great work.”

The contest was open to a number of high schools in northern Nevada. Patricia Ababio, M.Ed, the Carson High School student’s graphic design teacher, said it was not a simple assignment.

“The challenge was to marry the idea of Nevada Day with the theme All for our Country. To make those two mesh together was a real challenge for the kids and they wanted Battle Born in there too. But they were super enthused about it and are really proud that their work was selected.”

The 2024 winners work will be displayed later in the year when the Nevada Day posters and buttons are unveiled. Stay tuned!

Carson City area photographers go 'macro' for May photo competition

Jeff Munson — Thu, 30 May 2024 17:10:15 +0000

With the theme "macro" as a the point of entry, local photographers took to their creativity, lenses and view finders to come up with several pictures for May's monthly photo competition.

Here are the winners for the competition. There were ties for 2nd and 3rd places. Scroll and double click on photos to enlarge.

First Place: "Bud and Reflection” Beth Breton

2nd Place: “ReBirth” MaryLou Schindler

2nd Place: “Spotted Moth” Beth Matheus

3rd Place: “Dancing on the Sun” Jeanne Phelps

3rd Place: “Painted Daisy” Shirley Rash

3rd Place: “Cat Eye“ Tina (photo not available)

Winner's Choice: “Purple Rain” Jim Donato

The Carson City Photo Club meets at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month (except December) at the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street. Use west entrance.

The theme for June is “Intentional Camera Movement, also known as ICM.

Become a member and submit your photo. All levels of photographers are welcome. See the photo club's Facebook page here for more information. Your photo must have been taken within the last year.

Competition winners and other submissions are located at the Nevada State Museum.

April casino gaming revenue flat in Carson City, up 31.59 percent at south shore Lake Tahoe

Jeff Munson — Thu, 30 May 2024 15:51:58 +0000

Carson City area casino gaming revenue was flat in April while south shore Lake Tahoe was up more than 31 percent, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

Casinos in Carson City, Gardnerville, Minden and all other areas of Douglas County except for south shore Lake Tahoe generated $11,243,104 in "gaming win" for April 2024, down 0.99 percent from April 2023.

Meanwhile, casinos at Lake Tahoe's south shore took in gaming revenue of $17,994,339, up 31.59 percent from April 2023. Casinos at North Lake Tahoe also did well, up 15.55 percent compared to April 2023.

Elsewhere, casinos in Reno, Sparks and other areas of Washoe County were down in gaming generated revenue for April.

Statewide, Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of $1,240,195,370 for the month of April 2024. This amounts to a 6.95 percent increase compared to April 2023, when licensees reported a gaming win of $1,159,587,987.

See the full report below.

Nevada casino gaming revenue report for April 2024 by Carson Now on Scribd

C-Hill changes overnight. Congratulations Class of 2024

Jeff Munson — Thu, 30 May 2024 14:20:32 +0000

As the tradition goes, the senior class at Carson High School changes C-Hill annually to reflect the year's graduating class. Congratulations Class of 2024.

Carson High's graduation is Saturday, 9 a.m. at the Carson High School athletic field. Pioneer held its graduation ceremony Wednesday evening.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pet of the Week: Godfrey

Kelsey Penrose — Wed, 29 May 2024 23:41:19 +0000

Nevada Humane Society

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week is Godfrey, one of our longest-term dogs, who has been with us since August 2023. This energetic boy thrives on his walks and relishes any chance to stretch his legs and run around.

Fairly social, Godfrey excels when he has plenty of time to spend with his people, making him a delightful companion for anyone who can match his lively spirit.

Exciting news: his adoption fee is waived, so come meet Godfrey and give him the loving home he deserves!

Here is what Godfrey has to say: “Hi, I’m Godfrey! I've been here for quite a while, and I’m really looking forward to finding my forever home. I love hanging out with my people and spending lots of time together. If you have other dogs, I’ll need to meet them first, and it may take a little while to warm up to new doggy friends. No one knows yet how I feel about cats, but I’m sure we can figure that out together. I can't wait to meet you!”

Godfrey’s adoption fee is waived! You can meet him at the Carson City Nevada Humane Society at 549 Airport Road, Carson City, Nev., or by calling (775) 887-2171 to learn more. We are open every day from 11 am to 6:30 pm.

Silver Springs man identified in fatal crash on US-50 in Lyon County

Jeff Munson — Wed, 29 May 2024 22:08:12 +0000

Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division has identified a Silver Springs, Nev., man who died in a crash last month at the intersection of US95A and US-50 in Lyon County.

Rogers Heinrichs Jr., 84, from Silver Springs died from injuries sustained in the April 24 crash after being transported to the hospital. He died later on May 7, according to NHP in a news release.

On April 24, 2024, at approximately 11:02 p.m., the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division responded to a crash at the location of US95A at the intersection of US-50 in Lyon County.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a silver 2009 Ford Fusion was traveling northbound on US95A approaching the roundabout that intersects US50.

The Ford Fusion was traveling too fast for conditions and the front of the vehicle struck the decorative rocks in the center of the roundabout. The Ford continued across the opposite travel lane of the roundabout and the US-50 west to go US95A north travel lane, then rotated and came to rest facing south, northeast of the roundabout.

The driver of the Ford, Heinrichs Jr., was transported by Care Flight to an area hospital.

Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Northern Command West M.I.R.T (Multidisciplinary Investigation & Reconstruction Team) is investigating this crash.

The Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Command West has investigated 10 fatal crashes resulting in 12 fatalities thus far in 2024. The fatalities data is preliminary and may change/be updated based on final investigation and coroner reports.