May 2017

Artist Myranda Bair featured at LXS Gallery in Nevada State Legislative Building

CARSON CITY — Nevada’s great outdoors are not only a theme in Myranda Bair’s art, but also her life. The Las Vegas artist, whose work is now featured at the LXS Gallery inside the Nevada Legislature, is an avid rock climber, animal lover, self-proclaimed “mediocre” farmer and a natural space advocate.

What Works: Sunburn, the symbolism of burn out

The sun is out more and the weather is warming up. With that, comes the need to protect against sunburn. Although the first sunburn of the season feels kind of nostalgic on my skin. I also realize that it’s a bad habit to develop.

Dance at the Carson City Senior Center

Event Date: 
May 5, 2017 - 6:00pm

Kick up your dancing shoes with Don & Nadine on Friday, May 5, 2017. Doors open at 5:30pm with live music from 6-9pm. $5.00 per person at the door includes light refreshments. All ages welcome! At the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, Nevada.

Carson City, Lake Tahoe residents among national wildfire preparedness contest winners

A Lakeview community project headed up by a Carson City woman is among five in Northern Nevada to receive funding awards from State Farm in support of activities aimed at reducing potential loss of life, property and natural resources to wildfire in their communities.

Nevada Rural Housing Authority wins National Excellence Award

... an award for excellence in the Multifamily category in recognition of the Richards Crossing Supportive Housing project located in Carson City, Nev.

WNC veteran groups to hold suicide awareness march Saturday in Carson City

Event Date: 
May 6, 2017 - 10:00am

The Western Nevada College Student Veterans Club and WNC Veterans Resource Center invite the community to participate in their annual Veterans Suicide Awareness March this Saturday, May 6 beginning at 10 a.m.

New study shows Nevada could save over $24M by helping workers save for retirement

AARP Nevada released a new report showing that Nevada could save taxpayers $24,048,204 over the next 15 years by helping people save more of ...

Penguin Taco Tuesday at The Westside Pourhouse

Event Date: 
May 2, 2017 - 11:30am

Please come join in on the community fun happening during the first and third Tuesdays of every month. The nostalgic Penguin taco will be featured at the Westside Pourhouse, located at 110 W Telegraph Street. The Pourhouse will be open at 11:30 AM; however, I bet if you show up at or a little before 11 they will let you in, wink wink. The specialty item will be featured all day. With plenty of tortillas and a smooth delivery delivery process, the Pourhouse will have your tacos ready within minutes. This is a fantastic way to get out and mingle with your community.

Carson City investigators ask for public's help identifying man who used stolen credit card

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who used a stolen credit card. The suspect used the stolen credit card at a Carson City casino on April 18, 2017.

Carson City area prepares for possible flooding due to spring runoff

When it comes to spring runoff, Carson City officials are more worried about flooding in surrounding areas than inside city limits.