UPDATE 3:48PM: The fire at the landfill has been extinguished, according to a Carson City Fire Department battalion chief.
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Carson City Fire Department responded Wednesday afternoon to a fire at the landfill off of Flint Road in East Carson City.

New officers of the Carson City Host Lions Club were installed on June 16th at a dinner and awards ceremony held at the Plaza Convention Center in Carson City.

Calling all nurses! We're hiring! If you (or someone you know) is a current RN, enrolled in a nursing course, or a graduate student, join us for our bi-annual Job Fair Friday, July 9 from 10 am-2 pm, in the Valley View Room (3rd floor) at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.

For those who love golf, but don’t always have time to play 18 holes, there’s now a 9-hole, par-3 course available for play at the new Morgan Mill Course at Empire Ranch Golf in Carson City.

MINDEN — Douglas County is asking businesses and residents to participate in a Broadband survey, to gather information on current internet demand in Douglas County regarding providers used, level of satisfaction, and interest in upgraded speeds.

You can bet on Black to deliver another memorable show. Grammy-winning artist Clint Black is bringing his signature country sound to Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Friday, Sept. 3.

This Thursday's Coffee Connections features an interactive session, "The Unseen Language of Leadership: Is Your Body Language Helping or Hurting How You Lead" at The Studio at Adams Hub in Carson City.

It’ll be a rockin’ good time in Carson City the evening of Saturday, July 3 as the USAF Mobility Band of six full time active duty Air Force musicians perform on the McFadden Plaza stage beginning around 5:30 p.m. The talented members are part of the much larger United State Air Force Band of the Golden West that has performed in Carson City a number of times.

On Monday, Prestige Care’s Carson Tahoe Care Center in Carson City held an event to honor caregivers of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. The community celebrated caregivers by decorating and releasing white dove balloons written with a message of hope.

After years of trying, Nevada lawmakers finally took the step of decriminalizing traffic tickets this session, turning arrestable misdemeanors into civil infractions that don’t lead to jail time.

An adult male bicycle rider died Sunday morning of a possible head injury following a collision on C-Hill, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

With Independence Day less than two weeks away, local non-profit RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) have plans firmly in place for Carson City's 2021 Fourth of July carnival, festivities, live music and fireworks show.

From Thursday, July 1 through Sunday, July 4, activities for the whole family will be available in Mills Park through the entire holiday weekend.

A 61-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of possession of felony burglary tools and a parole and probation violation as well as other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

CARSON CITY — Northern Nevada Development Authority is pleased to announce Tuesday that Lynn O’Mara, MBA has been promoted to Vice President, Administration and Programs, and Amy Miller has been promoted to Director of Business Development.

Muscle Powered’s Tuesday night Ladies Mountain Bike Ride is rolling again. Meet up at 5:30 p.m. each week at Foothill Drive just off of N. Winnie Lane (aka Pooh Corner) in Carson City for a fun ride on the nearby trails. All skill levels are welcome. Distance and difficulty depends on the mood and ability of the group.

UPDATE 5:17PM: Some brush units are being released from the scene.

UPDATE 4:50PM: Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center has downsized the size to 0.1 acre. The fire appears to be putting out less smoke than earlier.
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East Fork Fire and other agencies responded after 3 p.m. Monday to a brush fire in the Pine Nut Mountains in Douglas County.

The Carson Comedy Club presents comedian Paul Hooper, all the way from the East Coast, in his debut at the Carson Nugget, hosted by comedian Brian Lee! Free tickets for Veterans & Current Military personnel for the Sunday, July 4th show are available at the Carson Nugget Winner’s Club.

The Resident Artist in Silver City is delighted to announce that Angelia Leal will be one of the Program’s three summer visiting artists.

On Saturday, June 19, 2021 at approximately 7:44 a.m., Nevada Highway Patrol Troopers responded to an injury crash at US-395 Alternate and Washoe County mile marker 1.

Gusty winds and low humidity expected Monday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for Carson City and much of western Nevada and the Northern Sierra Front.

Carson City’s 18th annual Jazz & Beyond Music & Art Festival, presented by the Mile High Jazz Band Association, offers 17 days of mostly free entertainment and more than 30 performances. The beat returns this August in multiple venues around the city.

CARSON CITY — International Yoga Day celebrates the physical and spiritual benefits yoga brings to people around the world. Partnership Carson City is inviting the community to celebrate International Yoga Day by taking the yoga mats outside for a special Monday Wellness Yoga session in the park Monday, June 21, 2021, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at John Mankins Park, 3051 Oak Ridge Dr.


Summer temperatures have arrived. Combined with what seems to be relentless wind and high desert sun, plants, including the grass, are drying out. How can we conserve water with the drought this year?

As part of the Carson City School District’s Safe Reopening Plan for the 2021-2022 school year, the district will host a workshop to discuss and obtain public input Tuesday, June 22, 6 p.m., prior to the scheduled 7 p.m. school board meeting, in the Robert Crowell Board Room at the Carson City Community Center.