Keith Alan Barnett & The Lonesome Polecat Band are thrilled to announce the release of their new album "Three Days out of Gerlach" and would love to celebrate with you! We will be performing all the songs on the album and maybe a few others.

Come join us on Saturday, March 4 at 7pm. We will be at A to Zen, 1803 N Carson St, Carson City. We will have CD's for sale at our merch table and the album is available at most streaming services.

Happy snow day, Carson City! We have Baylie, a four-year-old Shepherd mix! Baylie is indeed a pretty princess and therefore needs all of the attention of her humans as the only pet in the home.

Wind, snow and icy roads likely blew in this iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to a Carson City hotel for safety reasons Tuesday as it was spotted in a parking lot near I-580 taking a break from the stormy weather.

YERINGTON — The Lyon County Board of Commissioners will review proposals and make a selection for the Lyon County Solid Waste Disposal Franchise during the Thursday, March 2, 2023 Commission meeting.

On Wednesday morning, Gov. Joe Lombardo announced a 2-hour delayed start for state offices in Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Mineral County, Storey County, and Washoe County. Aside from essential public safety and corrections personnel, state government offices in these counties will open at 10:00 AM today on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

UPDATE: Schools in the Carson City School District will be closed Wednesday, March 1, it was announced this morning. All employees and students should remain home. No student activities, afterschool programs or practices will occur, including remote instruction. No school services such as transportation, nutrition or student health will be provided.

CARSON CITY — Silver State Accountable Care Organization (ACO) recently named Carson Tahoe Health’s Medical Group the winner in four categories listed in last year’s “Close the Gap Contest.” CTMG was recognized for their efforts in: Breast cancer screening, colorectal screening, tobacco use & cessation and depression screenings.

Fit 4 Life - fitness classes for those with Parkinson’s, MS, TBI or motor skill issues. Classes are taught by Nicole Marie Sawyer retired PT and current movement therspist, Pilates, Yoga and personal trainer dedicated to Neurological fitness and senior wellness.

Join Muscle Powered and Western Nevada's Safe Routes to School in a "Ride for Reading" event to deliver books March 16 to Bordewich Bray Elementary School in Carson City.

Another round of snow and wind returns to the Carson City area and surrounding counties Tuesday and should last through the evening before the brunt of the system begins to move out of the region, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Carson City and Douglas County offices will be closed today, Tuesday, due to ongoing severe winter weather. This closure includes all City offices with the exception of the courthouse and essential public safety services.

Western Nevada College officials have decided to continue remote operations on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Remote operations are planned for the Carson City and Douglas campuses, and the Child Development Center.

As of early Monday evening, the Fallon campus was scheduled to open at its regular time of 8 a.m. For more information and updates, go to wnc.edu.

Here we go yet again with another storm fast approaching. If you do not need to be out on the roads, please stay home and stay safe.

Carson City Public Works' crews are currently running two 12-hour shifts. This means all of our plows are working 24 hours a day through these storms.

Piper Johnson and Susan Watson are partnering up to host a three day/three night art retreat at St. Mary’s Art Center in Virginia City. Painters are welcome to choose oil painting in plein air, acrylic abstracts in the studio, or try both!

St. Mary’s Art Center has been home to art retreats and art classes since 1964. Located in the beautiful, historic 1876 former hospital, this Comtock gem is the perfect location to relax, learn, create, and connect.

All levels of painting experience are welcome; some painting experience recommended.

A 58-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor obstructing an officer and resisting arrest, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Le Visage Spa for Skincare in Carson City is pleased to announce its receipt of an advanced esthetician spa license and the hiring of a new advanced esthetician to perform specialized treatments for its customers.

Friends who stop by Twain Haven are sometimes greeted by my pet Jay, Huckleberry, who just today learned another trick to get my undivided attention.

Motorists are urged to avoid travel as a major winter storm will bring multiple rounds of snow to all elevations Monday and Tuesday, along with gusty winds across the Sierra that will produce blowing snow and localized blizzard conditions, according to the National Weather Service.

Due to severe incoming winter weather in northern Nevada, Gov. Joe Lombardo has announced that state offices in Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Storey County, and Washoe County will remain closed on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. Aside from essential public safety and corrections personnel, state offices in these counties will be closed today due to incoming winter storms.

A Dayton woman missing since last week was found deceased Sunday in a remote area of Douglas County, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a press conference today in Carson City regarding the downed Care Flight airplane that crashed in Stagecoach on Friday night.

During the conference, it was confirmed that the plane's wing had broken off mid-flight only about 14 minutes after it had taken off.

UPDATE 7:30PM: Both directions of I-580 in Washoe Valley are now open, with chains required and vehicles being escorted by pilot car, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.
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UPDATE: Both directions of I-580 in Washoe Valley are closed Sunday afternoon due to blowing snow, low visibility and multiple vehicle spin-outs and a pileup, according to Nevada State Police and the Nevada Department of Transportation.

This month’s Pioneer Academy’s senior spotlight is on Madelyn Peachay. She is one of Pioneer Academy’s high achieving students, that found success despite many challenges, including the pandemic which hit during her 9th grade year.

UPDATE: The Rotary Club of Carson City is canceling Tuesday's meeting due to the incoming storm. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ronni Hannaman’s presentation will be rescheduled for another date.
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Carson City’s business climate is the topic at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. Carson City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ronni Hannaman will be the featured. The public is invited to attend the luncheon meeting takes place at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.