The weather forecast for the West continues to be scorching temperatures, low humidity and high winds — the perfect recipe for wildfire ignition and spread. Already this year, more than 23,400 wildfires have burned over 2,800,000 acres in the United States. More than 10,500 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents across the country.

Carson City Ward 4 Supervisor Lisa Schuette invites all Carson City residents to a Meet and Greet this Thursday, July 11, from 5:30 – 7:00 P.M. at Sassafras Restaurant.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of a recent phone scam in the area. The scammer is shadowing the Fernley Substation phone number and claiming to be a "Sgt. Howley," telling the subjects that they either about missed jury duty or that they missed a tier hearing for sex offenders.

Carson City School District will host a Job Fair at the district office at 1402 West King Street, Tuesday, July 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is this evening, Wednesday July 10, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

Le Visage Skincare & Massage Spa at the Carson Mall in Carson City is delighted to announce the newest addition to its advanced team, Patricia Penrose, a licensed Master Esthetician with a deep passion for skincare and beauty. With 25 years of experience in the industry, Patricia has dedicated her career to helping clients achieve their best skin through personalized treatments and skincare routines.

If you’re anything like me, you are currently hunkered down in front of a fan with the curtains drawn tight like a modern-day vampire, hissing every time you have to go out into the sun.

If you or the kids want to escape from the cave for a bit, here are some free or low cost ways to stay cool in Carson City during this ongoing heat wave.

The Carson High School Cross Country team would like to invite all area kids entering 4th through 8th grades to attend the CHS Youth Running Camp at Peter Livermore Sports Complex, 8 to 10 a.m. Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2.

Prestige Care, a leading provider of senior living and skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services, is proud to announce that its Carson City skilled nursing center recently earned the 2024 bronze “Commitment to Quality” National Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living.

Carson City reached 101 on Monday and 100 Tuesday afternoon as a prolonged heatwave continues across the region. An Excessive Heat Warning is underway across western Nevada and much of the Silver State.

Reno, Nevada-based gastroenterologist, Dr. Dennis Yamamoto, met his wife, Mary (Oberski) Yamamoto, during her work-study shift at a dining hall at Michigan State University in 1970. Mary and Dr. Yamamoto began dating as they completed their studies — hers in social work and his in medicine — before they married in 1973 and eventually started a family welcoming twin children and later, four grandsons.

Come join us July 21 at Baldini's Casino in Sparks as we "drive out Cancer" at our 1st Car show and shine for the RelayForLife. This is a pre-qualification show for Hot August Nights. We will have "People Choice" awards.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is tomorrow evening, Wednesday July 10, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

Join LifeChurch Carson at 1600 Snyder Ave, Carson City, Friday, July 12th at 6pm for our Carson Outdoor Movie Night! Come and enjoy free bounce houses, snow cones, hot dogs, and popcorn before the show.

It’s now been two and a half years since 23-year-old Paiute mother Anna Marie Scott was shot and left in a burning car on I-580.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol were called Monday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the area of US-50 East and Airport Road.

Looking for a place to take your little ones heading into the second week of July? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

Science has proven that when we laugh endorphins are released in the brain, giving you the ability to feel better from pain, to emotional distress! It’s your bodies natural healer! So next time you’re feeling badly put on your favorite comedy, and enjoy how your body is taking care of itself!

As of Tuesday morning, the Royal Fire is 200 acres in size, with zero containment, according to Tahoe National Forest in a news briefing. The cause remains under investigation.

Come learn some basic art essentials! Every other Wednesday the “Learn to Sketch!” Art Class is open to all ages and skill levels from 5:30-7PM. Every class is adjusted to the interests of the students so that you can learn more about drawing whatever you’re interested in! Classes are also a one-off basis, so you can join or skip at any time.

For more information, go to https://breweryarts.org/events/

Now through August 16, the Carson City School District’s McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program is requesting gift card donations valued between $20-$100 to help assist pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students in transition.

With all the chrome and the many stories behind what made them, Karson Kruzers 37th Run What Cha Brung Car Show returns to Carson City this month.

Join Muscle Powered on a hike or two this week in Carson City.

UPDATE: Dispatch lines are back in service.
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The Lyon County Sheriff's Office reports in a social media message Sunday that its dispatch center phone lines are down due to possibly fire and a dust devil in the county.