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Even superheroes take a little time for themselves.

The Amazing Spider-Man, who has been spotted around Carson City over the past several months, took some time out of his day Saturday afternoon for a game of chess in front of Comma Coffee on North Carson Street.

When organizers formed the Greenhouse Project 10 years ago in Carson City, their vision was to establish a sustainable program that provided wholesome, natural produce to the community.

What Carson City has benefited from over the past decade is exactly that.

Here is the Amazing Spider-Man posing with two young fans at the second annual "A Place to Shine" Aug. 19, 2017 at Carson High School.

The Carson High Senators varsity baseball team and fans in attendance paid tribute to Timothy Jones in a commemorative ceremony Saturday at Ron McNutt field.

The Western Nevada FC Coyotes have their home opener this Saturday night against California Victory FC. The match is set to kick off at 8:30 pm at Golden Regional Park. Being it is the Home Opener, we will be having a fan appreciation night.

While there are 11 players on the pitch at any one time, fans are the most important member of our team.

Western Nevada FC Coyotes would like its fans to become members of the 12th Man Club.

St. Patrick’s Day is here. The four-leaf clover is a well-known symbol of luck for the Irish and Irish fans everywhere.

While the three-leaf shamrock was a sacred plant to the Druids, Saint Patrick taught that it represented the Holy Trinity.

Seattle-based One Sultry Day is the featured Friday band for one night only at the Brewery Arts Center's Black Box Theater in Carson City.

The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services is holding a foster parent information night on Wednesday, March 7 at Fremont Elementary School from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The Needham’s return to Carson City on Wednesday, March 7. Continuing a tradition of heartfelt music, The Needhams have released their latest work Fearless, which is already a favorite among Needham fans. Fearless is comprised of ten original songs. At this concert they will also be sharing their newest musical work with us.

It was a senior night to remember at Carson High, as a total of 6 seniors stormed the Tom Andreasen Court Friday at Morse Burley Gymnasium in Carson City, capping off their season with a 51-46 Senator victory over the rival Douglas Tigers.

Ron is boycotting the National Football League, but for reasons you’ll soon learn, James is still very much interested. So, this column is James’s full responsibility.

Let’s take a look back at a coaching decision by a future Hall of Fame NFL coach.
Back in 1991, this man was hired for his first head coaching position. He was hired to lead a franchise with a rich history and tradition of winning. The team had been as far as the AFC championship game three times in the previous six years, losing all three times to the same opponent.

The new year, 2018, is starting very well for Mark Twain Elementary School music students. The Carson City School District is pleased to announce a $16,000 grant awarded to Mark Twain Elementary for music education. The monies will be used to purchase new musical instruments including a 50-piece world drumming set, steel drums, hand chimes and various other percussion instruments.

Mike Betancourt is Intense, energetic, animated, and outrageous. These are just a few of the words that describe multi-faceted performer and creator Mike Betancourt, the comedian, actor, writer and producer. As a comedian, Mike tears up stages all around the nation and creates new fans wherever he goes.

As part of a continuing investigation, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office ATAC detectives recently located items they believe to be stolen and are now attempting to locate potential victims.

Join us December 29th, 30th, 31st. The Carson Comedy Club Presents New Year's Eve Weekend - 3 days of laughs. Price is $30 (a $45 value) for all 3 days.

The Carson Comedy Club is held at the Carson Nugget in Carson City. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Minden's Tanner Thorson, 21, looks ahead to 2018, as he partners with new organizations for the upcoming race season. Thorson is set to pilot the Dooling Hayward Motorsports/Richard Childress Racing No. 63 midget and the Tri-C Motorsports No. 3c wing sprint car.

The spirit of Christmas comes to life as the 17-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra and the Pat Esters Gospel Choir blends Christmas favorites, jazz, and soul - with a few surprises mixed in – for three performances of feel good, ‘get ready for the holidays’ music and song. The Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra will perform as well.

Senior Projects, a Carson High School graduation requirement, are in full swing, and every year a host of new topics are set into motion by students who take it very seriously, students who take it upon themselves to make a difference in the lives of others. One such senior, Sarah Sever, is motivated to create awareness about a wide-ranging and ever growing atrocity affecting young women in America.

“Peanutcracker – The Story In A Nutshell,” is a kid-sized version of the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker,” told in 45-minutes by 50 local school school children. Performed by Sierra Nevada Ballet, there will be performances Friday and Saturday at the Carson City Community Center.

Hoping to at least double the proceeds from last year's annual Pets of the Homeless fundraising campaign, a pair of Carson City businesses have teamed up for a third consecutive year in an effort to help the pets of homeless people across the United States.

Sunday is usually synonymous with football this time of year. Raiders fans, and non-fans for that matter, are invited to the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes to watch the game and join in the annual Adopt-a-Senior Fundraiser. If you’ve got a bibliophile on your gift list, the Nevada State Museum has got you covered. You’ll get the chance to meet ten notable Nevadan authors, learn more about our great state, and get a signed copy one of the many books available. Read on and enjoy your weekend.

And the winners are, everyone. The third annual Carson High School vs. Douglas High School Charity Basketball Game lit up CHS Wednesday, Nov. 15 and, as rivalry was put aside, it turned out to be the most successful basketball game fundraiser in CHS history with $10,000 raised for the seven students injured in the Nov. 9 vehicle accident on Kings Canyon Road.

With Thanksgiving just days away, the holiday season is just around the corner. The annual Holiday Craft Fair at Carson High features a plethora of handmade and locally crafted gifts for the loved ones on your shopping list. Take the plunge at the Carson Aquatic Center if you want to get a picture with Scuba Santa. Grab a coat, some friends, and your ID and head downtown for this month’s beer crawl. $15 gets you a glass and your first beer, from there you’ll pay only $1 for refills at several watering holes. There’s even more to enjoy this weekend, so keep reading for your options.

Come in from the cold this Friday for some great jazz as The Sextones are set to play at Carson City's premier epicenter for the arts, the Brewery Arts Center.

Remember the days when it seemed like there was no one available to help with homework? Well that excuse will not work anymore, at least not at Carson High School.

Demolition of the much reviled Kinkead Building at 505 East King Street in Carson City is currently underway.

The Carson City Raiders Booster Club will hold its annual Christmas Commitment fundraiser Sunday, Nov. 19, from 12:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the 11th Frame Lounge, inside Carson Lanes, 4600 Snyder Ave. in Carson City.

Facial hair of all sizes, shapes and sorts took over Bob McFadden Plaza in downtown Carson City Saturday following the Nevada Day Parade.

Dozens of competitors from all over the Silver State let their whiskers hang low in a beard versus beard face-off.

A total of 24 senior Senators ran their final strides on home turf Friday night in a 39-7 loss to Damonte Ranch on Senior Night at Carson High School.

The loss puts Carson High in a playoff positioning battle against the Douglas Tigers.