The Northern Nevada Dream Center’s 4th annual Back To School Bash is happening this Saturday, August 20 from 4 to 6 pm. In partnership with Lifepoint Church and Shine A Jesus Church, the Bash will be held at Fuji Park at 601 Old Clear Creek Road in Carson City.

Members of the Carson City chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby are thrilled that Nevada Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen helped pave the way for the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to become law.

The new Carson City Panera will officially open in the beginning of October following some build delays.

According to a spokesperson for Panera, the estimated opening is set for Oct. 10, but it has not been finalized at this time.

Mary is Pet of the Week for Nevada Humane Society’s Carson City shelter, and we simply cannot wait to tell you all about her!

Saturday, August 27, from 10 - 11 am, Dr. Fischer returns to the Home Ranch with his presentation on Basque shepherd, Pete Lanathoua. This will be a fascinating look into the some of the operations of the Dangberg Land and Live Stock Company.

Join UNR Extension Master Gardener Janice Scott in learning how to dig, divide and plant iris.
This event is free and open to the public.
Location: Dangberg Historic Home Ranch - 1450 NV-88, Minden, NV
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Contact Jessica Gardner @ 775-782-9960 for quetsions

A joint meeting Tuesday between the Open Space Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission was held regarding an issue of whether or not to allow painted “kindness” rocks on Carson City parks and trail areas.

The issue came about after a private citizen took it upon themselves to remove hundreds of rocks along a paved or “hardscaped” section of the V&T Trail, claiming they believed them to be akin to graffiti.

A joint meeting Tuesday between the Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission and the Open Space Commission voted on new dog ordinances, including allowing dogs at some previously prohibited areas, prohibiting off-leash dogs from certain trails and open space areas, and regulating where off-leash dogs can recreate.

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a workshop Thursday to discuss the request for proposal process, the solid waste franchise, to receive community input, and to provide staff with direction to develop a Request for Proposals for a solid waste franchise which will include the services to be provided, mandated, or eliminated as part of the franchise.

After exhausting all leads the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to identify individuals involved in tool thefts in the Stateline casino area.

The Board of Directors of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society has announced dates in September and October for the remainder of the 2022 tour season of the historic Nevada State Prison.

Mark your calendar for the 2nd annual "Watercolor Carson City 2022", a fundraiser for CIRCLES Initiative and a WNC scholarship.

Activities include a juried watercolor art competition, “Plein Air” painting in Carson City on Saturday, Sept 17, a free watercolor demonstration at the BAC on Saturday afternoon, and the awards gala at the Governor’s Mansion on Sunday, Sept. 18, 1-4 pm.

In partnership with Sierra Nevada Realtors, the 12th annual HopeFest returned on August 5 as Cornhole’s Best for HopeFest, a rockin’ cornhole tournament. More than 300 people from the Carson City area to join their community in some healthy competition, all for a good cause.

A 34-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of misdemeanor embezzlement, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

NV Energy is replacing power lines across the Sierra. These pictures were captured Wednesday on Timberline Drive in Carson City, just west of Western Nevada College, but there is another effort going on to the south where Highway 50 goes over Spooner Summit.

Wine tasting and shopping, a great summer time event! Come join us at MidTown Marketplace on Friday, August 19 from 5pm-7pm for our monthly Sip N Shop event. Wine tasting is free, location is 104 Corbett St in Carson City.

UPDATE: The suspect, Jason Day, 48, was arrested for grand theft auto and two counts each of kidnapping and child endangerment. According to KOLO, when Day’s vehicle was stopped he told officers he left the children in the back at the nearby Holiday Inn Express.

Nevada State Police has identified a 51-year-old Fernley man who died in a crash west of Lovelock that involved a tractor-trailer that became engulfed in fire.

After five years of providing nights free from the dangers of hypothermia and exposure for those experiencing homelessness, Carson City’s Night Off The Streets (NOTS), has been granted non-profit status.

Now is the time to get your tickets for The Greenhouse Projects Grateful Harvest Dinner, taking place Monday, Sept. 19 at Carson City’s newest hot spot, Nashville Social Club. This event promises to be an unforgettable evening of Food and Music with Soul and Joyful Giving with a Goal, as all proceeds go to continuing TGP’s work of agricultural education and providing fresh produce to our community’s under served.

ALPINE COUNTY — It has been nearly two weeks since heavy rain fell over the Tamarack burn scar, causing a mountain of mud and debris to move through the town of Markleeville and creating a large hole under SR-89, closing the main artery for vehicle travel.

UPDATE 7:15PM: Truckee Meadows Fire reports at 7:09 p.m. forward progress stopped on #JoyLakeFire. Fire crews are making good progress on fire. One residential structure is lost on Snow Flower Drive that crews continue to work along with air attack.
Fire crews will remain in Galena throughout the evening, mopping up and securing fire perimeter. No injuries reported and the cause under investigation.
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Truckee Meadows Fire reports via Twitter Sunday evening that a brush fire, dubbed the Joy Lake Fire, is spreading and has burned 3 acres with multiple structures threatened in the southern portion of Galena Forest.

After a postponement last month, NAMI Western Nevada's Open House and Art Show is back on this week, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at its Carson City office.

Beginning Sept. 1, home delivered meal service is expanding into the Smith Valley and Wellington area through the Yerington Senior Center by Lyon County Human Services.