Give yourself the gift of an affectionate and attentive furry companion for Christmas and many years to come.

Mooshy is an incredibly mellow and sweet little long-haired boy who only wants to love and be loved. If you start petting him, he will turn into a bowl of mush. He flops over on his back so you can love him all over and hopefully, never stop. Mooshy would like nothing more than to have a forever home with a forever friend or family.  

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met for the final time of 2023 on Thursday, December 21st and heard year-end reports from County officials, including the Lyon County Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2022-2023 presented by Comptroller Josh Foli.

On Thursday afternoon, Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the parking lot of Carson Mall for a report of a person brandishing a weapon in the parking lot.

According to the victim, she and her family were at the mall for family shopping. When they finished, they were loading their car in the parking lot when a white GMC truck pulled up behind them. The grandmother was behind their vehicle while her son-in-law and daughter were placing their infant in his car seat in the backseat.

A moody day north of Carson City at Washoe Lake to start the winter season.

Maybe the next Picasso, Rembrandt or Michelangelo has delivered their first piece of public artwork from the Child Development Center at the Carson City campus of Western Nevada College.

String players of all ages and levels of experience are invited to join the Christmas Carol Playalong this Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, from 5 to 6 p.m. inside Carson Mall, 1313 S. Carson Street, Carson City.

Everyone is welcome to come, play, listen or sing along to their favorite Christmas songs.

Carson City Supervisors voted to approve a contract with artist Karen Yank for a downtown gateway roundabout sculpture on Carson Street.

Discussions surrounded traffic safety, symbolism, and why public art is being discussed when the road budget is in disarray.

Want to start the new year with health insurance coverage? Nevadans have until Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m. to enroll in a health insurance plan through NevadaHealthLink.com in order for coverage to take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

Live Country Music on Thursday, Dec. 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Bank Saloon 418. S. Carson St. in Carson City. No coverage charge.

On Tuesday, Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada CEO Brett Zunino came before the Planning Commission regarding a Special Use Permit allowing for a daycare facility in west Carson City at 2805 Mountain St.

The property, which was previously a law firm, is zoned as Residential Office. The Boys and Girls Club is asking for a recommendation to amend Carson City zoning code to allow for a child care facility within Residential Office zoning.

Celebrate the New Year with us at Polecat Tavern in Carson City. Keith Alan Barnett & the Lonesome Polecat Band will be playing all evening beginning at 8pm.

On Tuesday, the Carson City Planning Commission approved a special use permit that would allow for a proposed 60,000 square foot Hilton Home 2 Suites extended stay hotel located at the intersection of Silver Oak Drive and North Carson Street.

The Douglas County School Board is proposing to charge the public for records requests at a rate which could be deemed illegal by Nevada state law.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

On Thursday, Carson City Supervisors will select a sculpture design for the roundabout at South Carson Street and South Stewart Street, which is intended to serve as Carson City’s downtown gateway.

Previously, a request for qualifications was released and the city received 153 submissions which were then scored by an ad-hoc panel. The three top-scoring artists have since spent time in Carson City researching the project and “gaining inspiration from the people, history and environment,” according to the agenda.

A 32-year-old woman was arrested Monday for suspicion of two counts child endangerment, possession of a controlled substance and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Last week I had some end of year planning ideas for businesses. This week, it is Individuals.

High-income taxpayers are subject to the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on the lesser of net investment income of the excess of modified adjusted gross income over $250,000 for married filing joint and qualifying widowers, $125,000 for married filing separately, and $200,000 for all other filers.

Nashville Social Club in Carson City invites you to welcome 2024 in style at their New Year's Eve Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 31, starting at 6 p.m. Experience an ultimate end-of-year feast curated by Executive Chef Tony Schafer and a live performance by the funky Americana sensation, Dirty Cello.

Unfiltered Discussions, the thought-provoking podcast hosted by Brian Howard, welcomes former Lyon County Commissioner, Bob Hastings in the most recent episode.