Local governments in Nevada are seeking more autonomy on how they choose replacements on their boards, organize their management structure and distribute legal notices to the public, and the legislative session that begins Feb. 6 may be their opportunity to get it.

Carson High School Senior Vanessa Diaz is a truly remarkable young lady. Her open, kind and engaging personality makes her instantly likable. Even as a freshman, Vanessa stood out for her tenacity and focus on her future.

City planners often make controversial decisions regarding our community’s land use. Rotary Club of Carson City members will learn how those decisions are made when Carson City Community Development Director Hope Sullivan joins the club meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

Mardu Lydick and Bob Horrell are co-founders for the Military Animal Project. Mardu is the President and runs the day to day operations while Bob is the Executive Director and interviews all potential adopters. Mardu is bringing 6 of the dogs. Come join us for a fun evening with important information.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Hall of Fame broadcaster Sam Shad, host of Nevada Newsmakers, long the state’s premier news and political program.

Sam started in Reno radio on KGLR in 1978. His first foray into the position of talk show host was in 1990 with a radio program on KHIT, which later moved to KROW 780 AM where he also did daily commentaries.

On February 1, 2023, at approximately 1240 hours, Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to the area of Olive Branch Court in Fernley, Nevada for a report of a male subject discharging a firearm in the street.

Meet Tiny, with her big whiskers, white toes and fluffy tail, she is absolutely adorable. This 7-year-old short-haired tabby girl is a little hesitant around strangers, but incredibly sweet and loving once she is comfortable with you.

The Carson City Council of the United States Navy League will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino, Carson City. The Social hour will start at 5:30 PM and Dinner will begin at 6:30PM.

Partnership Carson City is offering two free citizenship classes, one in English and one in Spanish for people who meet the qualifications.

Learn the 100 questions, the reading and writing portions, the vocabulary for the interview, and practice your interview.

Message of the Week 02/03/2023

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office finished its first saturation patrol during the early morning hours of Saturday, January 28th.

Carson Fly Fishing Club's Monthly Meeting is Tuesday, February 14, 7 p.m. in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street.

This meeting will feature Russ Vezzali presentation about Euro Nymphing. The public is welcome to attend. For more information contact: Stan Zuber 671-2151

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded late Thursday afternoon to vehicle crash in the area of South Carson Street and Snyder Avenue.

The 2023 Classical Tahoe festival presents four weeks of outdoor orchestra, chamber music, and jazz concerts in stunning settings on Lake Tahoe’s North Shore. Join us at the Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe to hear 70 virtuoso musicians from the top orchestras in the country for a festival of concerts and events for music lovers of all ages.

The Brubeck Jazz Summit is a one-week, intensive educational program in jazz performance for 30 exceptionally talented students from around the world, hosted by Classical Tahoe at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe. Students join today’s top jazz faculty, guest artists, and master teachers for combo rehearsals, workshops, masterclasses, jam sessions, and performances. Join us for three jazz concerts under the stars.

Brubeck Brothers with the All Star Faculty

Tickets: $35-200. Student and Rush tickets available.

On Thursday, the Carson Farmers Market announced they would be relocating to a new home — with more shade! — at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion inside Mills Park.

A 55-year-old woman was arrested early Thursday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance (suspected methamphetamine, 28 grams) and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Two fierce female grapplers from Carson High School made history as they both took home championship titles at the state’s first-ever sanctioned all-girls regional wrestling tournament.

This Saturday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m., Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its history speaker series with a 50 minute presentation, Into the Jaws of Hell.

UPDATE 810PM: The standoff has ended, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office. The suspect is in custody and the shelter in place warning has been lifted.
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The Lyon County Sheriff's Office issued a "shelter in place" warning Wednesday afternoon for a Fernley subdivision due to a standoff with LCSO after reports of a man shooting a firearm and yelling at people.

Join us for our All In For Kids gala to help support the nearly 9,000 students from across Washoe County served by Communities In Schools (CIS). This event will feature success stories and showcase the wraparound support provided in 13 Washoe County Schools. The gala is the largest fundraiser of the year for CIS of Western Nevada which closes educational opportunity gaps for our students, empowering them to stay on track for a successful future.

As the Nevada State Museum prepares to celebrate another year sharing Nevada’s unique history, the Friends of the Museum are offering an introductory class for volunteers and tour guides at the Museum and Nevada State Capitol.

The next AAUW monthly meeting will be Feb. 7, 6 p.m. and feature Laura Yanez, Executive Director of NAMI/ Western Nevada who will present information about mental health needs and services, drawing information from caller data on public contact with the Warm Line and Teen Text Line.

NAMI is a nationwide program initially developed in Wisconsin in 1979. Its work includes advocacy, outreach, education, support, skills training, and stigma reduction for teens and adults.

On Wednesday, William “Bill” Kranz, the now-former owner of the Carson Pines Apartment complex, appeared in court and was found to be guilty of contempt of court and fined $500.

On April 21, 2023, Carson High School will open its doors to any dad-daughter duos, or those who might be filling in as such, for its annual Father-Daughter Ball, a three-hour community-wide event, open to all ages. The theme for this year’s event is “An Enchanted Evening in Asia.”