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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Carson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Carson City Catmandu is featuring Slinky, a nearly 2-year-old black and white cat, as its Cat of the Week. Slinky was surrendered by her owner and will be available for adoption this weekend at 1829 Brown Street from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (adopters are asked to arrive by 3 p.m.) CarsonNow
ACTIVE NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Carson deputies searched behind Carson High School after a 911 call reported a white male in a plaid shirt tried to shoot birds to eat in the field between the high school, freeway, and Gold Dust West between 1:40 p.m. and 2 p.m. Friday—witnesses said no one matching his description was seen. CarsonNow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Carson City School District will convert early release days on April 23, May 14 and May 28 into full school days—making up for lost time from a Feb. 13 snow day required by a Nevada Attorney General opinion—and no other end-of-year changes are planned. The Nevada Appeal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Carson City School District CFO Spencer Winward said on Tuesday that after a $2.7M transfer from Senate Bill 231 funds, the 2025-26 tentative budget still shows a $3.5M deficit even though total general fund revenue is now set at $83.5M — current expenditures have risen to $88.2M. He said the district will file its tentative budget with the Nevada Department of Taxation by April 15 and will update funding plans as capital projects progress. The Nevada Appeal
- ➤ Carson City Board of Supervisors will meet Thursday, April 17 at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room at the Community Center on 851 E. William St—where they will review award presentations, HR insurance proposals, a public works easement for NV Energy, and grant applications including a new drug incinerator for the Sheriff’s Office. The meeting will also cover a cultural update from the Carson City Cultural Commission and staff instructions on pending state legislation. CarsonNow
- ➤ On Friday, the Assembly Commerce and Labor Committee advanced the Paid Family Medical Leave Act to expand leave benefits for Nevada workers. AB 388 will lower the work requirement from 12 months to 90 days — and extend leave from eight weeks to 12 weeks — to help employees manage both family care and personal health needs. News4
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Carson High School freshman Iris Ibarra Montes used her CPR skills to help save her dad in late March when he had a medical emergency. Health science teacher Frank Sakelarios praised her clear thinking and calm action—she is now considering a nursing career. The Nevada Appeal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday evening, the Tahoe Knight Monsters clinched a playoff spot after an overtime game against Wichita Thunder—21-year-old rookie Sloan Stanick scored a goal and got two assists—and the team now prepares to use its home-ice advantage in the Kelly Cup playoffs starting April 16. The team has one of the league’s best offenses with 252 goals in 70 games during its inaugural season. The Record Courier
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Eggstravaganza 2025
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. — Nevada State Railroad Museum — $10-$26 — Celebrate Easter with egg hunts, train rides, and fun activities for all ages.
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Karaoke Night
7-11 p.m. — Polecat Tavern — Free entry — Sing your heart out with friends at a fun-filled karaoke night featuring thousands of song choices.
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Biggest Little Half Marathon
8 AM — City Plaza — Registration required — Experience one of Reno's premier running events through the heart of the Biggest Little City.
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Vinyl Pick-nic
2-4 p.m. — Brewery Arts Center — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed Sunday with vinyl records and tasty food truck options in a cozy art exhibition setting.
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AQUA V Light Certification Class
10 AM – 2 PM — Hideaway Hair Lounge — Cost varies — Become a certified expert in the latest hair extension technique with hands-on training.
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2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival
8 AM – 5 PM — Brewery Arts Center — Cost info not provided — Celebrate with tacos, margaritas, music, and more at this vibrant community festival.
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John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band Live
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Nashville Social Club Carson City — Tickets available — Experience the all-star bluegrass supergroup J2B2 as they push the boundaries of traditional bluegrass with their energetic performance.
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2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Brewery Arts Center — Free entry — Celebrate with tacos, margaritas, music, and fun activities at the festival.
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Roger Clyne Concert
5-10 p.m. — Nashville Social Club Carson City — Tickets available — Experience a night of live music with Roger Clyne and Willy Braun.
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