The Nevada Department of Education, Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning and Education Options and the Carson City School Board of Trustees have recognized more than a dozen Carson High School Career and Technical Education educators with awards of excellence and distinction.
Western Nevada College’s fall semester begins on Monday, August 26. Students can still enroll for the semester, and there are a variety of flexible options for students to consider after the semester begins.
A Dayton man who posted being chased by law officers on social media was arrested for multiple weapon and drug charges, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's office.
UPDATE: From record-breaking heat in July to the chance of late August snow for the higher Sierra elevations, this has been an eventful summer and it isn't over yet. Gusty winds and a cool down are on the way.
Last week, the Carson City Board of Supervisors discussed the future of Carson City’s ordinances pertaining to homelessness following a recent U.S. Supreme Court opinion allowing municipalities to enforce laws such as no camping on public property.
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling, District Attorney Jason Woodbury and his office began researching what this could mean for Carson City and brought forward the discussion during the August 15 meeting.
Announcements - Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 10:23am
Kids & Horses
This Sunday, August 25, Kids & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center will be hosting Friendship Day at P & K Ranch in Gardnerville, along with Al and Vicki Jewell of the Inliners Association Northern Nevada Chapter.
There is only one native trout in Lake Tahoe, the Lahontan cutthroat, and there has been an ongoing effort to bring back the fish that disappeared from the lake almost 90 years ago.
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Appeals. There are five positions open, all for two-year terms.
Casino Fandango in Carson City is excited to announce the opening of its newest dining venue, The Governors Grill. Replacing the beloved Palm Court Grill, The Governors Grill offers a fresh and innovative 24/7 dining experience, blending classic comfort with modern culinary twists.
UPDATE: The Minden-Tahoe Airport is confirming a plane crash occurred at around 8:19 a.m. Tuesday morning. One fatality is confirmed at this time, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
A 41-year-old man was arrested Monday for two counts alleged assault on hospital staff, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report. Both are gross misdemeanor offenses.
Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City in the World,” but it wasn’t just the introduction of legalized gambling in 1931 that brought the town its fame and notoriety.
Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue for the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting. Some projects are expected to continue through the fall.
The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners convened Thursday, August 15 to hear presentations on regional issues and approve several significant agenda items.
Questions have arisen regarding Mayor Lori Bagwell’s eligibility for her reelection candidacy due to the total number of years served as a public official.
Prior to becoming Mayor, Bagwell served as a member of the Board of Supervisors representing Ward 3.
The Carson City School District is pleased to announce a successful and smooth start to the 2024-2025 school year. School campuses and hallways were flooded with people again and students, educators and employees were greeted with enthusiasm, excitement and a renewed commitment to learning.
Lahontan Reservoir located within Lahontan State Recreation Area, has been placed under a HAB Danger Advisory after recent water test results showed a suspected alga bloom, according to Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Author Stephen Provost is the featured speaker for the Frances Humphrey Lecture on Thursday, August 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.
A 59-year-old man was arrested Saturday for possession of a birth certificate, a Social Security card and other identifying information not belonging to him, and possession of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Nevada Builders Alliance, the state’s largest construction and building trade association, and Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity, a non-profit focused on preserving and restoring the historic site in Dayton will hold their second ‘Meat and Drink’ event hosted at the Sutro Tunnel.
Are you looking for a fun activity for your kids? Carson Country youth bowling league sign-ups are now open for ages 3-18. Registration and weekly fees vary by location. Youth league bowling offers scholarship money as prizes, community give back and tournaments.
Rays of Light is a sacred gathering for women seeking connection, healing and empowerment. We come together in Carson City weekly to share our stories, challenges, triumphs, and dreams in a supportive, judgment-free space.
Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.
The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.
The Center for Hope and Healing has been providing grief support to Douglas County for the last 10 years. The goal of building this partnership is to make the free support groups available and easier to access to more members of the Northern Nevada community.
In his paintings, Tom Gilbertson creates a visual imbalance between the central floral image and the industrial overlays. The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Recent Works", presents work by Gilbertson at the Courthouse Gallery. The exhibition began June 5 and runs through Sept. 26, 2024.
Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm every Wednesday.
In this class you’ll learn about problem-solving through art, as well as how to draw with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff. Whether you can sketch a stick figure or a portrait, this class is for you! All skill levels are welcome. Every class is different and designed to strive for accessibility. Classes take place every other week and focus on standalone lessons, meaning you can join at any time without being behind.
Come learn how to sculpt various miniatures and figures with polymer clay in this beginner-friendly class with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff! Every class session is a different item and requests can be made in advance.
Learn the basics of improv and play games at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. Free to the public. Workshops are 6:30 to 8:30 pm every Wednesday.
The closing reception for Bryce Chisholm is on Thursday September 26 from 5 – 7pm which coincides with the first night of the 2024 Carson City Music & Murals Festival.
Bryce Chisholm is a blue collar, hometown boy whose dynamic work has the street savvy and appeal of outsider art. Chisholm’s creative methodical approach to process, bold splashes (and drips) of color on all surfaces in mixed media; his embrace of the rebel and the irreverent and his devotion to beauty, make him an important artist for our times, distinguishing his work as uniquely collectible.
Repeats every 4 months on the fourth Thursday until Thu Nov 28 2024 .
May 23, 2024 - 6:00pm
Join us for our spring Science & Nature Speaker Series at TNC's River Fork Ranch Preserve the fourth Thursday of each month! Experts from The Nature Conservancy in Nevada and partner organizations will share their expertise on a variety of topics. We hope to see you there!
Western Nevada College Foundation is reaching a milestone in presenting its Golf for Education tournament fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 27, at Toiyabe Golf Club in Washoe Valley.
The scramble tournament, which helps fund students in workforce training, turns 25 this year! Players can look forward to exciting contests, premium perks, a BBQ lunch, and a lively post-tournament reception.
Back for my September installment of the "Classic Rock Experience" at Bella Vita Bistro in Carson City. I'll be featuring classic songs from the 60's on up. Along with me will be LindaRae King, a powerful soulful singer. Reservations strongly advised. 775-515-4300.
Meet inspirational author Robert Drews at Browsers Corner Book Store’s next author event. He will share excerpts from his novel “Look for Something Good,” an inspiring tale about the journey through life’s transitions and crossroads for two mature men who find friendship and guidance about their places in the world.
The Adam Whitt Foundation is excited to announce that sign-ups are now open for its highly anticipated annual fundraiser, The Golf Tournament, set to take place at the Wolf Run Golf Club in Reno on September 28, 2024.
Repeats every week every Saturday until Sat Sep 28 2024 .
June 8, 2024 - 8:30am
Experience Carson City's only farmers market, open every Saturday — rain or shine — from June 8 to Sept. 28, 2024, at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion, Mills Park, Carson City.
'Move with the Mayor' is a national campaign developed by the National Forum for Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention to encourage people to live active, healthy lifestyles.
What we are doing: Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration event. By pitching in, you will help improve the ecosystem functions and wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe.
Healthy streams, meadows and wetlands act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue. Volunteers do not need previous experience to participate in the projects. Help us heal the land to Keep Tahoe Blue.
Join Messy Kids Art School for Grandparents & Kids Day. Grandparents, bring the grand babies down for an easy Sunday morning at the studio! Each family ticket includes 1 wooden photo frame and printed photo from our Photo Booth area, coffee and two doughnuts. Pricing: $20 per grandparent/grandchild group all ages welcome.
Brewery Arts Center, in partnership with Visit Carson City, is excited to be hosting the 2nd Annual Brewery Arts Center’s Holiday Bazaar! We will be hosting an art fair in the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom and Exhibition Hall on Saturday and Sunday, November 9th and 10th, 12 to 4 pm both days.
Silent Movie Day is an annual celebration of silent film that takes place on and around Sept. 29 each year. What started as a grass-roots movement in Los Angeles has grown to fans around the globe.
For Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Sierra Watercolor Society Invitational," 18 SWS member artists shared their art presenting a wide array of images, visions, and painting techniques.
Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is actively working on a master plan for John D. Winters Centennial Park. A master plan acts as a guide for future projects by establishing a long-term plan for the entire sports complex.
The Rising Suns is a Carson City area men’s circle. We gather weekly to share our life stories, challenges, dramas, and traumas in a supportive and judgment-free space. This is authentic men’s work in which we learn to accept ourselves fully.