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January 2022

Resting

Event Date: 
January 23, 2022 - 11:00am

Bald Eagle resting patiently in Carson Valley.

Guitarist Buddy Emmer on The Brother Dan Show

Blues music
Live music
Event Date: 
January 31, 2022 (All day)

On Monday, January 31, The Brother Dan Show welcomes guitarist Buddy Emmer. Originally from Texas, Buddy currently hosts Tuesday night blues at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, featuring weekly guest artists from across the country.

Buddy’s extensive lists of performance credits includes opening for a multitude of well-known artists including Joe Bonamassa, Elvin Bishop, John Lee Hooker II, Lydia Pence and Cold Blood, and many others. In addition, he has shared the stage with the like of Greg Allman, Jimmie Vaughn, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, just to name a few.

Carson City Republican Party’s Annual Lincoln Day Dinner

Event Date: 
February 12, 2022 - 5:00pm

RSVP by February 5 for The Carson City Republican Party’s Annual LINCOLN/TRUMP DAY DINNER. “We The People” in support of President Donald J. Trump and his GREAT accomplishments invite you to attend our fundraiser on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 at Casino Fandango. Ballroom doors open at 5:00pm and the Dinner and Program start at 6:30pm.

Nevada adds jobs in December, Carson City remained flat, statewide unemployment rate falls

CARSON CITY — Nevada added 3,700 jobs over the month as the state continues to recover from the COVID pandemic. Employment remains below typical levels, but is up 94,700 jobs since December 2020, an annual increase of 7.4 percent, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s December 2021 economic report.

Desert Bighorn Sheep mural featured at Carson City DMV

Local artist Diana Uzzell strikes again. Painting murals in Carson City for Pioneer High School and the Brewery Arts Center, she just finished another at the DMV. Our Nevada state animal, the majestic Desert Bighorn Sheep, represents strength and fortitude attributed to the people who reside here.

EPA extends comment period, meets Feb. 1 for Carson River Mercury Superfund proposed plan

Event Date: 
February 1, 2022 - 6:30pm

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public meeting and has extended its public comment period for a proposed plan to the Carson River Mercury Superfund Site.

Sunday morning hot air balloons rise to the sky above Dayton

Nice, up close views of some Sunday morning balloons north of Dayton. Scroll and click on photos to enlarge.

Carson City's Ideas On Tap highlights Black History Month topics at Feb. 9 discussion

Event Date: 
February 9, 2022 - 6:00pm

Ideas On Tap February's topic of discussion will highlight Black History Month honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. History, including the civil rights movement and their artistic cultural and political achievements.

Carson CIty area road report for week of Jan. 24-30

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 24-30. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Early morning stroll in Genoa

Reader Janis Brandenburg Lee submitted this black and white photo of deer on a stroll in Genoa.