Jack C. Davis Observatory's lecture series focusing on topics in astronomy and science continues on Saturday night, Nov. 18. Observatory volunteer Robert Anderson will present a discussion on "The Rise of the Reflector." His presentation will cover a history of lens-type telescopes and how and why they became larger and larger.

The Ferris Mansion, home of George Washing Gale Ferris, Jr., Carson City Historical Building Ornament collectable for 2023 is now available in time for the holidays. The ornament is a collector’s item, with a 3-demensional appearance, showcasing the Ferris Wheel, Mr. Ferris’ most memorable and inventive building design.

On Thursday, Carson City Supervisors voted to approve a new pilot program at the Carson City Jail called the Family Services Unit, which will be created to support inmates with children and at-risk children.

The program is preventative, which means that it is not offered to anyone currently facing charges for child-related crimes such as abuse or neglect.

The Nevada Division of Forestry is pleased to announce the availability of approximately $2.2 million in funding from two competitive grant programs to assist communities with the implementation of projects that support urban and community forestry goals.

With recent warm temperatures in the Lake Tahoe region, Vail Resorts announced Wednesday they have delayed their targeted opening days at both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort.

Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division has identified an Idaho woman who died in a crash Oct. 29, 2023 on I-80 in Churchill County.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Beauty and the Beast” (1991) on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 West King Street, the old Catholic church.

The Carson City Treasurer’s Office is pleased to announce that it has implemented a new online payment option for Carson City residents which will make online payments for water service easier.

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo on Monday announced Kris Sanchez as the incoming Director of the Department of Business and Industry. Sanchez was appointed after current Director Terry Reynolds announced his retirement this month.

The Carson City School District is asking local community members to attend the quarterly Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. inside the Carson High School Library.

Nevada officials have agreed to pay $340,000 to eight current and formerly incarcerated people who alleged that the state mistreated them and delayed medical treatment while working for a state prisoner firefighting program.

Douglas County, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the Army Corps of Engineers recently designed and installed a new high water mark sign at the River Fork Ranch in Genoa.

It's turkey drop time! Max Casino is hosting its 26th annual Turkey Drop with the Salvation Army. The event happens this Thursday and Friday, Nov. 16-17, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at the Max Casino in Carson City.

The Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada State Police are reminding motorists to drive attentively, slow down and move over for traffic response vehicles during national Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 13-17.