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Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 12:23pm

There has been a recent rise in phone and video scams involving individuals impersonating law enforcement officers.

Scammers are using phone calls and FaceTime video calls to contact citizens, posing as officers or deputies from various agencies to steal personal information or extort money.

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 12:03pm

On Thursday, Supervisors heard an update from Rob Boehmer, chair of the Carson City Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife, who presented on the annual urban wildlife report.

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 9:02am

Meet Mr. Bojangles! This charming canine has been with us since mid-May, and let's just say he's brought a whole lot of love and sunshine with him.

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 8:57am

UPDATE 11 a.m.: Our Slide Mountain Hand Crew, in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and air support, is actively working to contain the fire.
The tree struck by lightning has been felled, and the crew is cutting line around the fire perimeter. Upon further assessment, the fire is now estimated to cover 100’ x 20’.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue suppression efforts!

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Incline Village, NV – The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD) is responding to a lightning-caused fire in the First Creek area. The fire was reported at approximately 10 p.m. on September 18th and is estimated to cover an area of 100’ x 100’.

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 8:04am

Before considerable scientific research by Western Nevada College Professor of Geosciences Dr. Winnie Kortemeier, it was understood that Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America, was created during the Pleistocene era, also known as the Ice Age, roughly 10,000 to 2.6 million years ago.

Through her radiometric dating of rocks and examining the basalt that has interacted with the water of Lake Tahoe, Dr. Kortemeier has determined that the lake is 2.3 million years old.

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 7:18am

Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) is excited to be hosting the valley’s first-ever 5k trail run and 2k family fun run on Saturday, October 19th.

Designed to be fun for beginners and more advanced runners alike, this event gives everyone a chance to experience a trail run in a friendly, non-competitive environment.

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 5:02am

In his first appearance with Reno Tahoe Comedy we are excited to present Comedian Steve Bruner. He is the man who slices through dullness with his razor-sharp wit faster than a ninja with a caffeine addiction.

You can find him delivering laughs on Showtime’s Comedy Club Network, tickling funny bones on A&E’s An Evening at the Improv, and lighting up late-night TV on ABC’s Into the Night and NBC’s The Byron Allen Show.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 9:22pm

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.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 5:11pm

Carson City Public Works and the Transportation Division will provide an educational presentation and summary related to the recently completed Preserve Carson City Roads report and the status of measures related to funding for local roads in Carson City.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 3:27pm

Chase International Foundation recently awarded $12,500 to Northern Nevada and California non-profit agencies as part of their ‘Four Pillars of Giving’ grant program.