A friend of mine, and popular columnist, whose name shall be kept a secret to protect the innocent, but rhymes with Pat Hickey, asked me yesterday if I believed in a life beyond. I felt like Jack Benny when confronted by a robber who demanded, “Your money or your life!”

After our virtual toy drive last year, organizers of Tiffani and Bailee's 9th annual holiday Sealed Toy and Game Drive has returned stronger than ever with its pledge to give children who are being treated in the hospital for cancer, the best Christmas possible.

Following pressure from advocates and organizations including the ACLU of Nevada and the Nevadans Count Coalition, state officials said Saturday they were able to validate and reallocate around 1,000 additional inmates to the district of their last known residential addresses, bringing Nevada up to a 60-65 percent inmate reallocation rate.

Lyon County Republicans December Meeting and Christmas Luncheon is on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Dayton Valley Golf Course, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

The Carson City School District will host a virtual Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6 p.m., via Zoom. The meeting will discuss the goals, objectives and strategies of the district’s current strategic plan.

A 30-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony burglary and grand larceny at Home Depot as well as possession of hallucinogenic mushrooms and methamphetamine, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The American Citizen Essay Contest winners are in, and all of them have one thing in common: Heroes. The 2021-2022 Carson City School District Board of Trustees sponsored American Citizen Essay Contest topic was, “Twenty Years ago on September 11, 2001, many people became heroes in the face of tragedy.

The Lyon Board of Commissioners will be asked to approve a Request for Proposals in regard to the Solid Waste Disposal Franchise.

The Board held a public workshop in August on this issue and directed staff to return with a proposed RFP on October 21, 2021. The Board heard the item on October 21, 2021 and requested additional amendments to the RFP. Community Development Director Andrew Haskins will present the final draft to the Board on November 18, 2021.

Adulting is tough. For many, money and finances can be some of the trickiest yet unavoidable parts of adulthood. While most adults know that money doesn’t grow on trees, it can be challenging to teach kids the important financial skills needed to set themselves up for success. To help parents teach their children the realities of managing a finite budget, Greater Nevada Credit Union will again be offering Bite of Reality, a virtual financial education program designed especially for teens ages 13 and over.

"Certain times of the year when the weather conditions are just right, Lake Tahoe becomes fully covered in a thick blanket of fog or what pilots call 'Creeping Death,'” said Dolak.

"For the people below it can be miserable, however from above, it is an unforgettable breathtaking experience."

Check out the video below!

Pioneer Academy’s Speech and Debate team has had a late but great start to the 2021-2022 season. COVID-19’s Delta variant not only knocked out the team’s coach for two weeks but has also caused stricter regulations for tournament participation.

Pioneer Academy missed the first tournament as a result of these complications. In spite of all of the obstacles, freshman Connor Ragan was happy to attend the Wooster tournament Saturday, October 16.

Secrets of Harridge House, Northern Nevada's original radio drama, is holding auditions on December 4th and 5th.

The show is currently in production for a 3rd Season, which will premiere on KNVC 95.1 FM on January 2, 2022.

Special Session of Nevada State Assembly, convened by Governor Steve Sisolak, opened with ancient Hindu mantras on November 12, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture.

A free COVID-19 vaccination clinic for regular doses, boosters, and vaccinations for children is happening today at WNC in Carson City in the Reynolds Building from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The clinic is being hosted by Carson City Health and Human Services as one of many November vaccine events throughout the quad counties.

Equity. Representation. Political power.

One of Carson Valley’s brightest celebrations of the holiday season will take to the streets during the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 25th Annual Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 beginning at 5 p.m.

This year’s parade theme is “Magical Carson Valley”. Residents and visitors will line Highway 395 from Gilman Avenue to Minden Park to watch dozens of colorfully decorated floats.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking local citizens to voluntarily serve on its Regional Transportation Commission and on its Audit Committee as a citizen-at-large.

The Carson Intuitive Center is a branch of the Reno Psychic Institute. We are a safe place to explore your psychic abilities without having to go to Reno. Carson Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, and readings right here in Carson City.

Help feed your neighbors in need this year by donating to the Rotary Club of Carson City Food Drive. The event takes place Saturday Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 400 W. King Street in Carson City.

The Campagni Cares program is in the final few months of the year, and on this special day, Carson City Toyota is proud to announce the next recipient of the monthly donation program: Veterans Guest House.

On Wednesday, the Carson City Board of Supervisors and the Washoe County Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting to appoint a resident to the open State Senate District 16 seat.

Together the two boards chose to appoint Donald Tatro of Reno to the seat.

UPDATE NOV. 18: A Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy investigating the incident says that the incident involved a telephone pole and not a power pole as was originally reported on. The incident was reported initially as NV Energy power lines. We have made changes to reflect the correct information.
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A commercial truck hauling a backhoe hit a number of telephone lines on South Curry near the intersection of Koontz Lane on Thursday morning, causing lines to fall to the ground and forcing a portion of South Curry Street to be closed.

Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and Carson City Elks will provide a free breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. to ages 60-plus senior veterans. This event will take place at the Carson City Elks Lodge on 515 N. Nevada Street, Carson City.

On Wednesday, Battle Born Dispensary of Mound House held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of its new cannabis dispensary.

The new dispensary is located at 10115 US Highway 50 in Mound House, on the corner of Highway 50 and Kit Kat Drive.