A lucky local turned a $10 bet into a $14 million-dollar Megabucks jackpot Sunday night at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. The longtime Atlantis guest, who wished to remain anonymous, played Megabucks Mega Vault for 40 minutes before hitting the biggest slot machine win in Reno history. The official value of the record-setting jackpot was $14,005,833.17.

Rosetta (Ballard) McFadden passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2023, with her daughter at her side. She was 93 years old. She was born on Feb. 28, 1930 in Plains, Kansas to parents John Preston Ballard and Anna Lena (Shinogle) Ballard.

On my way to work this morning, I was treated by the moon setting over the Sierra. One of the many beautiful things that make living here special.

For some, it was their first time in the Nevada Legislature Building; for others, it was a chance to learn even more about state government.

The Carson City Clerk’s office is having an “I Voted” sticker design contest, with the winning design to be featured in the upcoming elections in 2024, beginning with the Presidential Preference Primary, which will start with early voting at the end of January.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called at around 12:15 p.m. Wednesday to a crash involving two vehicles in the area of northbound I-580 near the southbound US-50 East off-ramp.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called to a two-vehicle crash late Wednesday morning in the 4500 block of North Carson Street near I-580.

The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place Tuesday, April 11 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

CARSON CITY – Nevadans with a complaint against a car dealer, garage or other businesses licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles can now file their complaint online as part of a completely new case management system for the DMV’s law enforcement arm. The new system also marks a milestone in the four-year Department Transformation Effort.

Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI) will be hosting our annual Bark Whine & Dine fundraiser on April 22 at Casino Fandango, 6 - 9:30 pm.

The evening will feature a delicious Italian buffet, music by Ten Dollar Pony, and both live and silent auctions, all to benefit pets in need. CASI is dedicated to reducing animal suffering through outreach that includes Critter Fixer, the low cost spay/neuter voucher program for low-income pet owners.

Come help the Carson Victory Rollers fundraise to help get to the C-Squads Tournament in Angels Camp, Calif. We will be serving chili, cornbread, and chili dogs. $25 for a meal, one soft drink, and one raffle ticket.

$10 for kids 12 and under equals a meal and soft drink. Additional tickets may be purchased at the event as well. We’ll have lots of prizes to win and lots of junk to sort through. Find some treasures to take home, have some chili, and help your favorite local roller derby team achieve a goal they’ve been working so hard for!

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday afternoon to a crash involving two vehicles off Highway 50 East near Pick-n-Pull.

After numerous discussions and the revision of dog codes inside Carson City parks, Mills Park has now officially become a dog-friendly zone — so long as Fido and Spot remain on leash.

The change comes after many years-worth of issues regarding citizens bringing dogs into Mills Park, which, until the recent revision, was unauthorized.

Two were arrested Sunday for felony drug possession and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Starting on Earth Day, Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Northern Nevada-based Redwood Materials, Inc. will offer consumers a convenient way to recycle rechargeable devices or lithium-ion batteries. Participating Volkswagen dealerships will offer Redwood bins for easy and safe drop off of rechargeable batteries and consumer devices, including cell phones, laptops, tablets, cordless power tools, electric toothbrushes, wireless headphones, and old vacuum batteries.

Gov. Joe Lombardo and the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology announced the start of the High Speed Nevada Connectivity Outreach and Engagement Tour.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development approved four companies that will receive $4,922,336 in tax abatements. In return, these companies are projected to create 85 jobs in the next two years at an average weighted hourly wage of $28.89. That figure is expected to grow to 134 in five years.

Carson City Supervisor Lisa Schuette will be hosting ‘Coffee with Lisa’ from 7-8 am on Wednesday, April 12 at The Cracker Box, 402 E. William St. Lisa invites the public to share thoughts, ask questions, and discuss concerns and ideas.

Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) is the agency responsible for short- and long-range transportation planning in Carson City, northern Douglas County, and western Lyon County (see map for CAMPO boundaries).

In recognition of those who have received life-saving transplants and in honor of both living and deceased donors, Donor Network West lights the iconic Reno Arch blue and green every April during Donate Life Month. The Arch turned blue and green Saturday, April 1, during a special ceremony and will remain blue and green the entire month.

From April 3 through April 20, 2023, Nevada’s law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be Joining Forces and citing distracted drivers. Nevada law clearly states that any use of a handheld electronic device — cell phone, mp3 player, GPS device, etc. — while driving is illegal. Nevada’s ban on handheld devices while driving went into effect January 1, 2012, and law enforcement continues to spot and cite offenders every day.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Calen Evans, President of the Washoe Education Association (WEA). He will present a teacher perspective on which proposals currently being considered by the 82nd Session support public education, and which do not.

On Saturday at 4:15 p.m. an armed robbery was reported at the CVS Pharmacy, located in the 3200 block of Highway 50 East in Carson City. The caller stated two male adults entered the store, wearing ski masks, and were armed with a handgun.

Gusty winds will arrive Sunday afternoon as a storm system moves into the region, bringing gusty winds, snow to the Sierra and rain with the possibility of snow showers along the lower valleys by early Monday morning.