December 2023

'Those That Survived' Donner Party presentation featured at Odeon Saloon in Dayton

Event Date: 
December 27, 2023 - 7:00pm

The Odeon Saloon in Dayton continues it Odeon Oldies History series with a Chautauqua performance, “Those That Survived.”

Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff assume the characters of James Reed and his wife Margret, who were the original organizers of the infamous Donner Party of 1846.

8 businesses checked, 2 fail in Carson City alcohol age compliance check

Carson City Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers in conjunction with Partnership Carson City conducted an alcohol compliance check on Dec. 14.

Explore Orthodox Christianity

Event Date: 
December 20, 2023 - 6:30pm

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held Wednesday evenings at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship room at 1819 N. Carson Street.

See our class and service schedule on our Facebook page (St. Sebastian Serbian Orthodox Mission Parish), our website (stsebastianmission.org), or contact us at 775-546-5054, frnormanccnv@gmail.com.

WNC commercial driver's license program prepares, supports women for the long haul

Burned out from working in retail, Sarah Whelpley yearned for something more than a job — she craved a respected career. Her path shifted when she enrolled in Western Nevada College’s Commercial Driver’s License program.

“I figured getting my CDL would give me better opportunities than working retail and I thought a CDL would offer me more respect in a work career,” Whelpley said.

Disabled American Veterans Carson City Chapter 7 to meet Tuesday

Event Date: 
December 19, 2023 - 6:00pm

Chapter 7 of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Veterans Hall, 124 W 2nd Street in Carson City, Nev. Tuesday, Dec. 19 is this month's meeting. We welcome all new disabled members.

Hot air balloon lands safely in Carson City parking lot on Saturday

A hot air balloon landed safely in a shopping center off North Carson Street near Winnie Lane in Carson City on Saturday morning.

More than 300 attend Breakfast with Santa at Governor's Mansion in Carson City

More than 300 children, parents, and grandparents attended the very first and very festive Chamber Breakfast with Santa held at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 16. Co-sponsored by United Federal Credit Union, the first event turned out to be a huge community success.

Nevada GOP ‘fake electors’ plead not guilty to felony charges in Las Vegas

Six Nevada Republicans, including state party Chair Michael McDonald, pleaded not guilty in a Clark County court on Monday to felony charges brought after their attempt to pledge the state’s electoral votes to Donald Trump following the 2020 election, despite President Joe Biden’s victory in the state.

Fritsch Elementary in Carson City earns statewide award for student needs, support program

Carson City School District is pleased to announce Fritsch Elementary School has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Award level for Multi-Tiered System of Support Implementation.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make arrests for alleged drug sales, DUI and domestic battery

Two were arrested Thursday for suspicion of felony drug offenses with one suspected of selling methamphetamine, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.