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Fresh off of his homecoming victory in Stockton on May 4, lightweight Gabriel Flores Jr. returns to Reno on Saturday, June 8, at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center. Reno has been like a second home for Flores in his young career and coming back so quickly is a testament of his dedication to the the sport.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile female. Goldie Consalvi, age 17, was last seen on May 1, 2019 in Carson City. Information received is that Goldie may be in Carson City or the Reno, Sparks area.

CARSON CITY — A concerned motorist notified Nevada Highway Patrol troopers Thursday, May 9 that a white Nissan Frontier pick-up truck was operating with red and blue flashing lights and using the lights to move vehicles over and out of the way.

CARSON CITY — Carson High School senior sprinter and long jumper Ben Granados signed his letter of intent this morning to run Track and Field for the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, North Dakota.

He was supported by his father and mother Emiliano and Rhaechul and two sisters Abby and Izzy Granados.

A 33-year-old Carson City man was taken into custody Tuesday for a felony warrant and, subsequently, providing false information to avoid being arrested for the warrant, a sheriff's deputy said.

Three people were arrested by Special Enforcement Team after robbing a local hardware store.

A 31-year-old Hayward, Calif. man was arrested in the area of I-580 and Highway 50 for driving with a license revoked due to DUI, driving without a valid driver’s license, driving without insurance, and speeding 11-15 mph over the posted limit.

With him were three passengers, one a 27-year-old Reno woman named Maggie Marie Giles, the second a 30-year-old Reno man named Mark Lynn Jones, who were both arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of burglary tools, and possession of stolen property. The third passenger was not arrest.

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Gaming revenue for Carson City area casinos was flat for the month of March, while south shore Lake Tahoe was up 9.16 percent compared to March of last year, according to figures released Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

— A 68-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 1000 block of S. Carson Street for felony assault with a deadly weapon after attempting to stab a man at a local motel. Deputies were forced to hold him at gunpoint and tase him in order to take him into custody.

Both Nevada State Assembly and Senate in capital Carson City started their sessions on April 22 with ancient Hindu prayers; containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered these invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Assembly and Senate. After Sanskrit delivery, he then read the English interpretation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

A 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 700 block of Silver Oak Drive Friday afternoon for two counts of battering a peace officer, two counts of unlawful acts related to bodily fluids, and one count of disorderly conduct after allegedly drinking formaldehyde, spitting on neighbors and attempting to fight multiple people.

A 36-year-old transient man was arrested at the Carson City Aquatic Center after throwing rocks through the windows. He was arrested for failing to register as an ex-felon, destruction of city property, and disorderly conduct.

Deputies responded to the Aquatic Center Thursday just after 5 pm for a report of a man throwing rocks through the windows of the center.

A 53-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Wednesday at a William Street casino for misdemeanor disorderly conduct, a sheriff's deputy said.

Two were arrested Monday in the area of Imperial Way and West Nye Lane for drug possession and other charges, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Three Carson City residents were arrested Friday at their residence in the 2300 block of Columbia Way on several charges including: suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failing to register.

A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 900 block of Carson Street for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of a suspended sentence and battery, a sheriff's deputy said.

Hello fellow anglers. Hard to believe that opening day fishing season in California is only four weeks away. One thing we can all plan on is, all the back country lakes and roads will not be open until June or July. The one thing we can count on is the Carson River and a few of the lakes in the Inyo and Mono County area.

Opening day will be on April 27th this year, and with our rain and snow totals, there will be plenty of water everywhere.

People across Nevada nominated exceptional individuals and organizations for the 2019 Nevada Humanities Awards. These awards are for outstanding achievements in, and contributions to, the humanities, conferred bi-annually by Nevada Humanities.

Casinos in the Carson City area saw their gaming revenue decline by 5.8 percent in February compared the same month in 2018, according figures released Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

A new movie that was filmed at the historic state prison in Carson City “The Mustang” starring veteran actor Bruce Dern and Matthias Schoenaerts, known for the Academy Award winning film “The Danish Girl” and Jennifer Lawrence’s “Red Sparrow,” will premiere in Carson City on April 11 at the Galaxy Fandango Theaters with the first showing at 7 p.m.

A 40 year-old Sparks woman was arrested Friday night for suspicion of felony drug possession and a lesser charge after the vehicle she was driving had been stopped for impeding traffic, a Carson City sheriff's deputy reported.

Every other year, Nevada Humanities honors the achievements of individuals and organizations from across the Silver State that foster cultural enrichment and deepen our understanding of the of the human experience by facilitating opportunities for Nevadan’s to engage with the humanities.

Carson City-based Mission Senior Living celebrated the groundbreaking of Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Community, located off of South Meadows Parkway, just past Sprouts, in Reno. Upon completion in the spring of 2020, the 121,000 square-feet, four-story building will offer 130 apartment homes for active adults 55 and better.

On Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 6 p.m., Battle Born Progress will host its biennial Northern Nevada fundraising event, Celebrate Progress, in Carson City. The event recognizes the outstanding work of Northern Nevada’s progressive leaders, activists, volunteers, and organizations for their nonstop commitment to progressive values.

CARSON CITY — Vanessa Aponte, a senior at Legacy High School in Las Vegas, is the 2019 Nevada State champion of Poetry Out Loud. The statewide competition for high school students started in the fall with more than 3,500 participants and narrowed to nine regional finalists for Saturday’s championships at the studios of KNPB Channel 5 Public Broadcasting in Reno.

A man was arrested Saturday for gross misdemeanor possession of a dangerous weapon and three misdemeanors: A failure to comply warrant, driving without a valid license and speeding, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Uncovering Nevada’s past is the topic for the Carson City Leisure Hour Club on Wednesday, March 20. Presented by Dennis Casinelli, club members will learn about artifacts that he discovered while growing up in Nevada and during his long career as a highway engineer for the Nevada Department of Transportation. He also founded Cassinelli Landscaping and Construction, which still serves Northern Nevada today.

Following the Arts Advocacy Day at the Nevada Legislature, a post-party hosted by the Carson City Department of Arts and Culture will happen Friday, March 15 from noon to 5 p.m.

Nine high school poets from across the state will take center stage at the 14th annual Nevada Poetry Out Loud State Finals on Saturday, March 16 in Reno.

Have a great family fun-filled evening while making a BIG impact on the lives of endangered species. Northern Nevada Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers presents its third annual "Reno Bowls for Rhinos" Saturday April 27 at the Coconut Bowl in Wild Islands, Sparks, Nev.