CARSON CITY — New Nevada residents can transfer their out-of-state driver license or ID and apply for voter registration without an appointment at the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.

Although Western Nevada College’s ROADS program is in its infancy, the employment educational retraining project is already changing and bettering lives.

Two backpacks full of emergency supplies sit ready for action in the room next to Robin and Shawn Grayshield’s garage.

As a wildland firefighter who has lived in Carson City, Nevada, for more than 40 years, Robin has seen people who arrived at a shelter with nothing but the clothes on their back — “not even money in the wallet,” he said. “I knew that I never wanted to be put in that situation.”

Mike Kunz and Stephen Hipp, co-chairmen of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Veterans Dinner, announced that US Congressman Mark Amodei will be the featured speaker at the Chamber's 5th Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner.

This year the Brewery Arts Center's Off Our Rockers with the Baby Boomer Band has been performing early rock n' roll songs all around the Carson City area.

QUINCY, Calif. (October 11, 2022) — Plumas Bank is inviting the community to snap and submit their best photography as part of their “Community Pride” photo contest. Elected winners will have their work showcased at local Plumas Bank branches and receive up to $150 in prize cash.

Two were arrested Monday for possession of scheduled 2 drugs with intent to sell among other alleged offenses, including a habitual felon offender enhancement for one of the two booked, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report.

It's 'Back To The Future' in Silver Springs, Nev., this Saturday in celebration of Founders Day as Doc Brown’s Time Machine leads the parade, returning back to 2022 with ‘Dale’ an original 1956 Silver Springs resident serving as Founders Day Grand Marshal.

CARSON CITY — As the federal fiscal year ends, the Nevada Department of Transportation is announcing that state transportation contracts approved over the past federal fiscal year are supporting 9,099 construction, engineering and other jobs.

This Wednesday, Oct. 12 and again on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. the new Lucky Strike Casino in south Carson City will be holding hiring events for all positions.
Immediate interviews will take place during these days and times inside the new Lucky Strike Casino, 2811 S. Carson St. in Carson City.

Happy October and cheers to Nevada Day month to all of our Silver Staters. It's a wonderful time, full of changing leaves, pumpkin spice and the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt.

During the Friends of the Nevada State Museum recent Silver State Speakeasy fundraising event, the raffle of an uncirculated 1884 Morgan silver dollar resulted in the coin traveling across the United States.

The Northern Nevada Development Authority plays a vital role in our area’s economy. You can learn about the agency’s efforts to support the ongoing growth and prosperity of our region at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

Per NRS 236.073, the first week of October (Oct. 3-7) is designated as the “Week of Respect.” In tow with the observance, the Carson City School District pledges to ensure consistent implementation of anti-bullying programs and practices in all schools and work environments.

Families with children stuffed scarecrows with recycled items as adults took a tour of rows of lettuce, cucumbers, radishes and other vegetables during an open house of the Rural Health & Nutrition Initiative greenhouse in Dayton on Saturday. The event was held as part of Farm-to School month and included other activities such as a scavenger hunt for children.

Western Nevada College’s new Diversity Center (also known as Wildcat Commons) opened to much applause and anticipation during Wildcat Life’s Welcome Back Week last month.

Nightly lane and shoulder closures will begin Sunday, Oct. 9 on U.S. 50 in eastern Carson City as the Nevada Department of Transportation reconstructs an existing walking and biking path for enhanced mobility and safety.

So many words that could be used to describe Hong “Ruby” Nguyen have lost their impact due to overuse and exaggeration. Words like exceptional, remarkable and extraordinary sound like hyperbole, yet they fit Ruby to a "T." This is why she is this week’s Student in the Spotlight.

A Fernley man reported missing last month was found dead in Storey County, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

This evening, looking out my back door, I could see that the moon was very bright and cast nice crisp shadows. Today is the full moon for October and the next one will be Nov. 9. As I spied the moon I saw that Jupiter was just above and to the right and was also very clear. Several of Jupiter's moons were also visible.

The Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (CAMPO) next meeting is expected to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 12 beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room in the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

The Carson City Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) will have their meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 12 following the CAMPO meeting in the same location.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested a 57-year-old Carson City resident on two counts of assault with a deadly weapon.

Sigal Chattah is a candidate for the State of Nevada Attorney General. She will be speaking at the Ormsby Republican Women's Club meeting on October 19, 2022. Please see the flyer for time and location. Come out and join us for a night where you can meet and greet with Sigal Chattah. Cost is $15 per person and includes hors d'oeuvres, tea, coffee and water. Email us for inquiries. See you there!

Are you a graduating high school student interested in attending college free of tuition and class fees? The Nevada Promise Scholarship is a last-dollar scholarship that was established by the Nevada State Legislature in 2017.

The scholarship incorporates service learning and mentorship with academics, with the goal of increasing enrollment in higher education and improving overall student achievement, by eliminating financial barriers and allowing students to place greater emphasis on their education.