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UNR Extension Master Gardeners Present 3rd Annual Seed Swap on January 27 from 1

UNR Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas County are hosting the third annual Seed Swap. This event is to provide community members a place to share seeds, plants, and ideas.

The Carson City School Board meeting will take place tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 23 beginning at 6:30 p.m. inside the Bob Crowell Board Room at the Community Center.

The Carson City School District would like to thank all the crossing guards at the schools in Carson City for their commitment in helping keep students safe. Every school day, rain, snow, sleet or shine, these highly dedicated individuals serve as ambassadors for schools, and for many parents, the only interaction they have with their child’s school.

Patchy freezing fog has developed Tuesday morning across Carson City and western Nevada causing visibility to be limited for drivers on roadways especially through Washoe Valley and Carson Valley.

The Carson City Senior Center will host poet Kathy Nelson on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 12:30 p.m. Nelson is a poet and a 2024 Nevada Arts Council Artist Fellow. As a relative newcomer to the area, she writes poetry about the northern Nevada landscape and ecosystem in order to acquaint herself with the area’s beauty and distinct character.

The Nevada Supreme Court will not decide whether the state’s civil forfeiture system is unconstitutional after the family leading the challenge agreed to a six-figure settlement.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation has partnered with Western Nevada College and three other Silver State colleges in an effort to slow the workforce shortage for skilled childcare providers impacting communities. DETR is investing $1.4 million into creating Early Childhood Education programs.

Known for its rich history and one-of-a-kind events, Virginia City will kick off 2024 with the 11th annual Devil Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl Saturday, Feb. 10 in the heart of downtown. Attendees can bring a chosen Valentine (or find one during the event) to explore the town, sampling love-themed drinks at the historic saloons, restaurants and other participating businesses as well as tasting sweet treats.

Bella Hawkins and Taylor Blatchford crowned Miss Nevada and Miss Nevada's Teen l

The 2024 Miss Nevada Scholarship Organization is holding its 75th anniversary competition this upcoming June. Registration is now open for women ages 13-28. There are two age divisions: Teen (13-18) and Miss (19-28).

Xquisite, a local nonprofit fighting against human trafficking in our communities will hold an awareness event in Carson City on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. The theme is "From Awareness to Action: Nevada’s Commitment to Fight Against Human Trafficking.”

A 48-year-old woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Carson High School English Teacher Jason Macy has been selected by the U.S. Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association as the 2023 Girls High School Cross Country Coach of the Year for the state of Nevada.

Photo Exhibit, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Churches, Local, Art Show

Local photographer Mark Gillard’s art is featured in a one man show at DST Coffee in Gardnerville that began Jan. 15 and runs through Feb. 17. His work ranges from landscapes to flora and fauna; historic buildings to his favorite — cows.

LGBTQ+ and Allies, community event, Carson Valley events, Western Nevada, gay

Western Nevada LGBTQ+ and Friends Social on Feb. 24, 2 to 5 p.m. at Sassafras Restaurant in Carson City. Sponsored by PFLAG Carson Region and Carson Valley’s Pride Sassabration.

By the time I had reached twenty years of age, I had managed to crash a motorcycle, a car, even a friend’s hydroplane, not to mention surviving a skydiving accident and missing the pool as a clown diver. I was an accident looking for a place to happen, and did not expect to see 30. But God looks out after children and idiots, and I’m here today to talk about longevity.

The Nevada Department of Transportation and Safe Routes to School partners have placed educational banners in select school zones to remind Nevadans to be school zone safe.

Youth vaping, addiction and the short-term and long-term effects of e-cigarette use will be addressed Monday, Jan. 22 at the Carson City Juvenile Service’s next monthly Parent Education Night.

In the past week, Gov. Joe Lombardo has announced leadership changes in three state agencies without a public explanation for the decisions.

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has announced the return of Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Skiers and snowboarders are invited to Ski with a Ranger beginning Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation invites the public to a webinar to receive an update on the Department’s progress and future plans to support a collaborative and reliable statewide electric vehicle (EV) charging network.

For a group of Western Nevada College’s students there couldn’t be a better start to the new year. Financial Assistance at WNC is awarding scholarships and new laptop computers to up to 80 first-generation students this week as the start of the Spring 2024 Semester nears.

The Carson City Senior Center is seeking individuals to lead new programs in 2024.

Carson City students Tessa Payan, Olivia Croft, Nora Ahumada, and Khaia Whiteman were awarded the eighth annual Rosemary Nebesky Memorial Scholarships by the Carson City Symphony Association at the Holiday Treat concert on Dec, 10, 2023.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 22-28, 2024. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Promoting residents’ awareness of social and civic concerns in Carson City and the surrounding area is the goal behind BUILD2WIN, a newly formed nonprofit. Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn about the organization when BUILD2Win President Bepsy Strasburg speaks at the next club meeting.

UPDATE: This story has been updated to include the mug shot of Alan Burt which was not initially provided.

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On January 19, 2024, at approximately 1400 hours, the Carson City Special Enforcement Team (SET) received information in regards to 29 Heaven Hill Way in Carson City.

SET Detectives learned that Clayton Enox was living at 29 Heaven Hill Way and he was required to register as an ex-felon due to his prior 2 convicted felonies and he was not current with his address.

With the support of a generous and caring community, the Carson City Senior Center brought Christmas cheer to homebound seniors and clients of the Carson City Public Guardian this holiday season through its Adopt-A-Senior Program by delivering 990 personal gifts.

On Friday night, multiple calls came into Carson City dispatch stating that an individual had fired a weapon several times in the area of N. Stewart Street.

According to the arrest report, deputies responded to the 600 block of N. Stewart just after 7:30 p.m. to search for the suspect. Callers advised the suspect had a red hat, dark clothing and a backpack.

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners met on Thursday, January 18, 2024 and approved a purchase agreement and escrow instructions between Lyon County and Stan Lucas for the purchase of a 7.4 acre parcel in the Traditions Project for $3,991,250 for the development of the Dayton Government Complex Project.

Meet Piglet, a big, handsome neutered guy who is up-to-date on all his shots. He is short-haired, basically a tabby with lots of beautiful white fur on his chest, legs and face, and big green eyes.

Piglet is a very good-looking fella with good inside manners. He is an indoor only cat.

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