The Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Inc., also known as RSVP, is commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this June 2022. To raise awareness on Elder Abuse and what we can do to see, prevent, and report elder abuse, RSVP will be hosting an Elder Abuse Awareness Open House on Wednesday June 15, 2022.

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Heat Advisory from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday for the lower northern Nevada valleys areas of Reno and Washoe County, Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and surrounding counties.

Enjoy live outdoor jazz at the scenic Empire Ranch Golf Course. Full restaurant and bar available. See flier.

Happy Wednesday, Carson City! Can we officially say its summer yet? What better way than to spend the summer with a new best friend!

Are you ready to meet one fun and lovable dog with a huge personality that is available for adoption at the Carson City shelter? Say hello to Foxy Lady, a one-year-old husky who truly is a one of a kind pooch, and loves to talk to you about her day.

CARSON CITY — For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded, Carson Tahoe Health’s Cancer Center hosted an event to honor and celebrate cancer survivors. Sunday, June 5 marked a day full of activities, drawing community together in support of the 35th annual National Cancer Survivors Day, recognized the first Sunday of each June.

Keeping our community safe is a full time job for the dedicated team at Carson City Sheriff’s Office. Although many think law enforcement is funded by speeding tickets or other traffic infractions, that is actually a very common misconception. A large majority of the revenue brought in from fines redirects back into the city, including road repairs and education.

During the past two years, many of the 12,000 children and adolescents living in Carson City have simply been spending their vacations at home due to the pandemic and the associated insecurities of school or daycare closures.

This year, however, many families hoping to return to “normal” with summer camps and youth programming found many programs have been capped or even canceled due to a lack of staffing.

On Tuesday afternoon, three Nevada Department of Transportation survey employees were struck and injured by a passing motorist on U.S. 395 near Topsy Lane while conducting road survey work for a future highway resurfacing project.

Just a reminder, early voting ends this Friday, June 10, 2022, at the Carson City Community Center. Polling location hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Nevada Health Centers’ School-based Health Center, located at 618 W. Musser Street in Carson City, will offer COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to adults and children during a walk-in clinic Wednesday, June 8, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Holi is being introduced to Carson City this Saturday, June 11 as a community experience for all age groups. We had endured enough isolation, let's be part of this outdoor fun filled event and lighten our lives and bring some colors to it! Wear white T-shirts. It's a free event for everyone and great chance for community to be part of it.

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners took action on the following items at their June 2, 2022 meeting:

Each June, spouses and children come together to celebrate and thank the fathers and other important men in their lives for all they do on a daily basis. This Father’s Day, consumers across the Silver State are projected to spend a record $322.5 million on clothes, home improvement supplies, electronics and other dad-centric gifts, according to the Retail Association of Nevada.

Bill Wharton is a local singer/songwriter who has been dazzling the Northern Nevada area with his smooth, soulful vocals for years. Audiences of all ages are drawn to his versatile sound and guitar skills. So if you are looking for a family friendly night out on the town, look no further.

UPDATE: In a June 2 letter, NV Energy President and CEO Doug Cannon alerted customers that the utility will ask the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada for a general rate increase of 8.12 percent, or $8.71 for northern Nevada customers. If the rate review is approved as filed, the increase would be effective Jan. 1, 2023.

Mangia Tutto Pizzeria e Ristorante hosts the Thursday night patio party & Pro jam featuring Brian Lester and Buster Chops. Join us from 6:30 to 8:30 for the great live music, wonderful Italian food, cocktails and desserts.

The Lyon County Justice Courts, District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, Public Defenders, and County Management have been working since January of this year to implement the requirements of Assembly Bill 424 (AB424) on July 1, 2022.

A 43-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of third degree arson following a brush fire in a field near a North Carson Street RV dealership, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Retirement. One word that promises endless possibilities and freedom. So why does a new study show that people are not as fulfilled during retirement as they had imagined? The answer might be why people 55 years old and better are moving to Reno’s new active lifestyle community, Mountain Lakes Estates.

Silver City's summer STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) got its start in 2004. The historic Comstock community’s summer 2022 public programming, sponsored by many groups, includes family friendly outdoor concerts, a monthly game night, and a meditation session.

MINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for the upcoming Carson Valley Days Celebration weekend Friday, June 10, 2022 through Sunday, June 12, 2022. Due to the high volume of traffic within the Minden/Gardnerville town areas please use extra precautions when travelling through the towns. If you need to travel across town prior to the parade, please plan ahead.

UPDATE 4PM: The brush fire in a field off of North Carson Street near Medical Parkway and I-580 has been knocked down and is in mop up phase. No structures were damaged however a fence was burned. The fire is estimated to be around 1/3 of an acre, said Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Micah Horton. The cause is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday afternoon to a brush fire in the 4500 block of North Carson Street near the I-580 freeway.

I’ve always known my lawn was less than perfect. Now, after reading a fascinating article the other day, I find out that I have actually created a modified tapestry lawn! In the age of trying to live more sustainably, especially in the face of severe drought, the perfect manicured lawn is not environmentally sensitive or practical.

The Western Nevada College Tech Express Mobile Training Lab provides industry-specific training for Northern Nevada manufacturers and businesses, bringing state-of-the-art training and equipment to students and employers in rural areas.