A 56-year-old man was arrested Thursday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and gross misdemeanor destruction of property, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Nursing students have long been successful in Western Nevada College’s Associate of Nursing program. One reason for their continued success, in part, is through the outstanding work and dedication of Deborah Ingraffia-Strong, who doubles as the college’s interim director of Nursing & Allied Health and as a Professor of Nursing.

Speaking at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Aaron Sims, the Democratic candidate for Nevada State Senate District 16, and Shannon McDaniel, the Democratic candidate for Nevada State Assembly, District 40. In the November 8th general election, they will face off against Republican Senate candidate Lisa Krasner and incumbent GOP Assemblyman P.K. O'Neill.

Join us for a virtual Eyes on the Lake training! This free training is open to the public, all ages welcome.

Learn how to identify Tahoe’s various native and invasive aquatic plants, and how to report observations that allow the League and our partners to control new populations of aquatic invaders before they do lasting damage to Lake Tahoe.

The Carson City Democratics are pleased to announce the annual Capital Blue Dinner event will be held Saturday Aug. 27, from 5-8 p.m. at the Nevada Room, 606 Mountain St. in Carson City.

Are you looking for a beautiful, super snuggly and affectionate gal to sweeten your summer? Meet Ciri.

This gorgeous young kitty was a teenage momma living on the streets, trying to feed and care for her 6 kittens.

The Jazz and Beyond month-long festival in Carson City continues this weekend with the 4th annual Carson City Artist Studio Tours.

Today, Friday Aug. 19, the tours kick off at the Bliss Mansion, located on 608 Elizabeth Street across from the Governor’s Mansion.

On Thursday, a presentation was held at the Carson City Community Center during the Board of Supervisors / Board of Health meeting regarding how to tackle current homeless issues in Carson City.

The program has one goal: turn the unsheltered into sheltered.

The new Carson City Arby's has an opening date of Sept. 19, according to the Carson City Business License Division.

However, it is not known if this will be a date to begin serving the public, or rather if it is when hiring and training will begin.

The new Arby’s, the second location in Carson City, is currently being built at 2943 Hwy 50 East. The construction has moved very quickly, after breaking ground in mid-July.

Northern Nevada lecturer Mike Thomas' free presentations on Aug. 19 and 20 at Jack C. Davis Observatory on Western Nevada College's Carson City campus have been canceled. However, JCDO Director Dr. Thomas Herring plans to provide a presentation focused on photos taken by the NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Saturday night at 7:30 to kick off a weekly Star Party.

The Levitt AMP summer outdoor concert series continues this Saturday, August 20 featuring the blues and soul stylings of Eddie 9V and his band at the Brewery Arts Center in downtown Carson City. Opening for Eddie is northern Nevada's notable multi-instrument favorite Colin Ross.

After more than three hours of public and board discussions regarding allowing additional cannabis dispensaries to operate in Carson City, the Board of Supervisors accepted the first reading of a policy that deals with potentially expanding the maximum number of dispensaries from two to four.

“I need a spirit of fairness here,” said Mayor Lori Bagwell.

The 2022 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl will take place Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm in Reno, featuring an exploratory day of literary events. Over 40 fiction, non-fiction, and poetry readings, as well as panel discussions, book signings, art installations and projects, and creative workshops are part of the 2022 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl.

A Carson City School District student was honored by Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong as part of the national “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign during the City Supervisors Meeting held Thursday morning.

A 35-year-old woman was booked Wednesday for two misdemeanor counts of contempt of court after making phone calls while in jail to a person she was ordered by the court not to contact, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

Wait!!! Yes, Markleeville and area is beautiful, yes they have great people, yes the fishing around there is fantastic and yes it is a fantastic place to visit, fish, hike and explore and yes there is a great barbecue place there and great little market and stores...but truly you don't wanna go there!!!! It's MINE!!!! Been going there for over 30 years and I don't want you all to ruin it!!!! Well, if you go there you won't ruin it, but you might catch a fish of mine or two. Okay, then, go and enjoy! And take the kids.

Bill Karr,
Placerville

UPDATE: At 6:18 p.m. The Carson City Sheriff's Office reports the stolen truck has been found.
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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a stolen truck taken from the area of State Street and Handelin Road in Carson City on Monday, August 15, 2022.

Members of the Carson City Host Lions Club will provide free vision screening to children at the Northern Nevada Dream Center’s 4th annual “Back to School Bash” on Saturday, August 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Fuji Park. Lions from the Dayton Valley Lions Club will be assisting.

Rex T. Baggett, MD passed away in his home on July 20, 2022, after a lengthy illness. He was active in many medical organizations in northern Nevada, including FISH, where he volunteered his services for years.

There will be a celebration of life at the First Presbyterian Church in Carson City on August 27 at 2 p.m.
Go here to read the full obituary.

Officials gathered Tuesday on the shores of Sand Harbor State Park for the 26th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit described legislation passed since last year’s event as a major step forward in the fight to keep the lake blue and confront climate change.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Destry Rides Again” (1939) on Tuesday, September 6 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 West King Street-the old Catholic church).

A man who caused a disturbance at a South Carson Street business Tuesday was arrested for suspicion of felony possession of credit cards withouts the holder's consent and other offenses.

Donor Network West hosted a special remembrance event to honor the legacy of Elizabeth “Lizzy” Hammond, which gathered family, friends and caregivers at Fianna’s Healing Garden at Renown Regional Medical Center.

A memorial portrait of Lizzy was crafted entirely out of organic materials and was featured on the Donate Life float at the 133rd Rose Parade Jan. 1, 2022 in Pasadena, Calif. The portrait — also called a “floragraph” — was gifted to her family during the remembrance event Tuesday, Aug. 16.

Nevada Humane Society's annual duck race returns Saturday, August 27, to Wingfield Park in Reno with live music, games, vendors, food trucks, a beer garden and more, including the race itself.