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Monday, June 17, 2024 - 3:10pm

Donna Inversin, President of the Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail, will give a presentation June 25 at the Carson City Senior Center about the nonprofit's effort to find the remaining sections of old rail bed routes and stitch them together to build a Rail-Trail.

Monday, June 17, 2024 - 1:30pm

Douglas County has named Jessica Stocking as the new director of China Spring Youth Camp, bringing with her a rich background in youth services, program development and experience with helping at-risk adolescents.

Monday, June 17, 2024 - 10:50am

As ballots continue to be processed from last Tuesday's primary election, some Carson City seats are cinched while others are becoming closer by the day.

In order to avoid going to the general election, a candidate must receive 50 percent of the vote plus one. The election will officially be certified during the Carson City Board of Supervisors Canvass of the Vote happening Friday, June 21. It is unclear at this time how many ballots are left to be counted.

Monday, June 17, 2024 - 10:40am

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

Monday, June 17, 2024 - 10:12am

A 66-year-old man was arrested for suspicion of DUI and felony eluding after leading Carson City Sheriff's officers in a brief pursuit Saturday that ended when a sergeant rammed the suspect vehicle to get it to stop.

Monday, June 17, 2024 - 8:57am

Western Nevada College grad Krysta Palmer will attempt to qualify for the Summer Olympics for the second time this week during the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials in Knoxville, Tenn. The 2021 Olympic bronze medalist will compete in the 3-meter synchro springboard diving competition today, Monday, and the 3-meter springboard diving event Thursday and Saturday.

Monday, June 17, 2024 - 8:07am

The 2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book, released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, highlights significant challenges in child well-being across Nevada, emphasizing an urgent need for accessible early education. As Nevada works to improve its rankings in child well-being and education, families face critical barriers to accessing early learning opportunities.

Monday, June 17, 2024 - 7:46am

The Mile High Jazz Band Association's annual membership meeting and end-of-the-fiscal-year party will be on Sunday, June 30, at 6:00 p.m., at the Carson City Historical Society’s Carriage House, behind the Foreman-Roberts House Museum, 1207 N. Carson Street, Carson City.

Monday, June 17, 2024 - 7:25am

A new agreement between the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and the Nevada Division of Forestry will enhance safe and effective wildfire response across Nevada. The centerpiece of this partnership is the creation of the joint Arc Dome Wildland Fire Module that is focused on planning, monitoring, and responding to wildfires. This initiative represents in shared resources to confront the wildfire crisis.

Sunday, June 16, 2024 - 6:26pm

While staying at the enchanting Renaissance recently, I had a view of the Truckee River, and a half dozen homeless folks dwelling there on her silent shores. They pretty much kept to themselves until a gregarious gentleman came along with something to eat that he passed out to one after another until they were all up and around on the riverbank, bargaining and trading with what little they had to offer. This was quite possibly their main meal for the day, and they were exhibiting great gladness in celebrating it.