On Tuesday, Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and State public buildings and grounds, starting immediately until sunset on May 28, 2022, to honor all those killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

Carson City's The Greenhouse Project will be hosting an open house on June 6 to celebrate its most recent expansion at the Carson High School campus.

The site expansion is on additional land at the high school that the Carson City School District is allowing TGP to use to start both composting and nursery plant operations.

Roger Lewis Shaheen was born Jan 6, 1942, in Oakland CA to Fred and Leone Shaheen, and passed to his new life on May 17, 2022, wrapped in the loving arms of Jesus and surrounded by his family.

A 21-year-old Dayton man died in a single vehicle rollover crash that happened early Friday morning on I-580 at the northbound College Parkway ramp.

Western Nevada College celebrated its 2021-22 graduates for the second straight day on Tuesday at the Carson City campus. The first ceremony was held Monday. A third ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday morning on the Fallon campus.

UPDATE: The juvenile has returned home and is safe, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Here are photos taken Monday of the Carson River at Susan's Bluff.

LAS VEGAS — The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has granted $437,000 to Carson Valley Medical Center to purchase a general ultrasound, cardiac ultrasound and emergency bedside ultrasound system as part of a $4.2 million initiative to help rural, frontier and urban hospitals and health centers across Nevada provide better ultrasound imaging services. Funds will also support robust training opportunities to increase the number of sonographers in Nevada and provide continuing education.

The Carson City School Board will convene tonight, Tuesday May 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Carson City Community Center. Items up for discussion include the finalized budget, informational updates, recognitions and more.

RENO — In addition to the many ongoing local 4-H club and youth activities that are happening across the state, the Nevada 4-H Youth Development Program also is offering residential camps for youth this summer, following a Nevada tradition that goes back 80 years.

The Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, Inc., also known as RSVP, thanks Dick Campagni's Carson City Toyota for their $9,000 sponsorship of the 2022 4th of July Fireworks Show in Mills Park.

On Monday, May 23 2022, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an arson at the Cinderlite sand and gravel pit at 1600 Goni Road in Carson City.

Western Nevada College is celebrating the achievements of its 2021-22 graduates this week on its Carson City and Fallon campuses.

MINDEN — The Carson Valley Trails Association invites the public to attend our 2022 Annual Meeting & Member Celebration this Wednesday, May 25th, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Held at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center, the evening will feature trails information and updates, complimentary refreshments, raffle prizes, and a no-host bar.

The Reno Jazz Orchestra announces it summer concert line-up that includes a multitude of jazz, blues, rock and patriotic music under the direction of Music Director, Doug Coomler.

RENO — Already this year, more than 25,000 wildfires in the U.S. have burned over 1.3 million acres, equating to 2,000-plus square miles. This month, 20 homes in Southern California’s coastal town of Laguna Niguel burned to the ground, and prompted hasty evacuations by residents of 900 homes.

This Thursday evening the "Buster Chops" band performs on the patio of Mangia Tutto, located on the corner of Stewart and Musser streets.Come join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm for great live music, wonderful Italian food and tasty cocktails. This Saturday Buster Chops perform at Bank Saloon on the patio from 7pm - 10pm.

The nationally accredited not-for-profit Eastern Sierra Land Trust has secured a conservation easement with ranchers John Lacey, Mark Lacey, and David Wood, to protect the historic Centennial Point Ranch. South of the town of Bridgeport, in the heart of Bridgeport Valley, this working ranch is now permanently preserved for water, wildlife, and sustainable ranching.

Bill Wharton has been entertaining crowds throughout Northern Nevada for years. His diverse repertoire of music makes him a fan favorite for all ages. Whether you enjoy country (old and new), pop, rock, blues, or jazz, you will be mesmerized by his smooth, soulful sound. Head on down to Bella Vita and treat yourself to an evening of great food, friendly service, and wonderful entertainment. Music starts at 4:30 p.m. Bring the family!

RENO — Water often falls from the sky and is stored in mountains across the U.S. as snow before it melts and flows down to urban and rural communities. Knowing what factors influence when and how much of that snowmelt ultimately makes it to streams, rivers and reservoirs is crucial for water managers trying to make the most of limited water resources.

A warming trend will return to the Carson City region this week with dry conditions early on and north to northeast breezes each afternoon. By Wednesday, highs could reach 90 degrees for lower elevations, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

UPDATE 1:37PM: According to Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini, the fire was knocked down and contained at around 1.5 acres. Firefighters are doing "mop-up" or cleanup of the area. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

If you are unable to attend the Western Nevada College drive-through graduation ceremonies this week, there is another option to view commencement.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 23-29, 2022. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work: