CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Transportation is accepting public feedback and hosting a Feb. 16 virtual rail summit to finalize the Nevada State Rail Plan outlining potential new and enhanced railroad facilities to create a more efficient and sustainable statewide transportation network.

Douglas was born in Omaha to parents Richard and Arlene (Andrews) Schmidt on January 11, 1962. He grew up in East County. He was a Boy Scout, later becoming an Eagle Scout after building a drain for St. Aiden's Episcopal Church.

The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada will continue with their lease at the location they’ve held for the last two decades, at least for the next three years.

A proposal created by Blockchains LLC and circulated in the Legislature describes the fantastical contours of a plan to create a semi-autonomous county that slowly assumes powers of the county it’s based in and is supported by a cryptocurrency known as “stablecoin.”

CARSON CITY — Over a decade ago, Partnership Carson City started as an effort to fight the spread of methamphetamine. Now, it has taken on the role of a coalition to support and organize a variety of services throughout Carson City, including educational sessions on how to use naloxone, commonly known as NARCAN, for the treatment of known or suspected opioid overdoses.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 that there are 18 new cases and 12 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 10,816, with 7,375 recoveries and 191 deaths; 3,250 cases remain active.

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, Army of Dorkness, and the Nest Cards and Collectibles are hosting the first gaming day at the Museum! The fun begins at 10 a.m. at the Children's Museum on Saturday, Feb. 6. There will be retro gaming, Pokémon TCG, prizes, temporary tattoos, crafts, free play, contests, a silent auction prize and a special Story Time adventure. It is all Covid-19 Safe & begins at 10am!

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is joining forces with other Nevada law enforcement agencies from Feb. 4 through Feb. 13 to enforce impaired driving laws and keep impaired drivers off of Nevada roadways.

Beginning Thursday through Feb. 13, law enforcement agencies, including Carson City Sheriff's Office, will be Joining Forces on the lookout for the dangerous driving behaviors of impaired drivers.

It’s February and that means Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. This is one of those holidays where it doesn’t take men much thought as to what to give, but we think the best gift of all to show love is a box of fine candy made locally using tried and true family recipes taste-tested for more than 100 years.

A 20-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday for a felony warrant alleging grand theft auto, a Carson City Sheriff's Office report states.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 that there is 1 additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad County region. CCHHS is also reporting 12 new cases and 93 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.

As part of a continuing series of profiles, Soroptimist International of Carson City is pleased to introduce our next 2021 “Women Helping Women” honoree Suzanne Crawford, who is among eight Carson City area women to be honored at our Feb. 18 virtual event.

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Nevada State Assembly’s Sergeant at Arms passed away from COVID-19 Monday evening surrounded by his wife and two sons.

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, which consists of federal, local, state and tribal land managers, will continue prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be visible.

National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges announced that it received a record $15.6 million spanning 54 new and continuing awards for the 2020-2021 fiscal year; a record amount in the organization’s 84-year history. The NCJFCJ is devoted to ensuring justice and improving outcomes for families and children in courts nationwide.

Sierra Lutheran High School will host a special open house on Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. for prospective families interested in learning more about the school and its plans for expansion.

CARSON CITY — By executive order, Gov. Steve Sisolak on Monday 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 from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 as a mark of solemn respect and in remembrance of legendary illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher.

A weather system moving into the region Tuesday is expected to bring valley rain and light snow showers, with accumulating snow around Lake Tahoe prompting a Winter Weather Advisory for the Sierra.

The Nevada Beginning Farmer and Rancher program is buzzing with excitement to host a Beginning Beekeeping class via Zoom on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 5-6, 2021. Lindsay Chichester, Douglas County Extension Educator, started a beekeeping program in Gardnerville in 2020 and currently has four hives that she is overwintering.

63-year old Glenn A Collier, a long time resident of Carson City, NV and father of three children passed away unexpectedly January 21, 2021.

CARSON CITY — Are you helping prepare your friend or loved one to get the vaccine or testing? This can be an extremely challenging time for Nevadans who are already struggling. Navigating the methods for getting the vaccine when it is available can be even more challenging. Nevada Medicaid is asking Nevadans to plan ahead by knowing how to schedule a vaccine appointment and lining up transportation.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is attempting to identify a commercial burglary suspect from Harbor Freight in Carson City.

A 29-year-old man was arrested Sunday for misdemeanor suspicion of a second DUI and disobedience to a traffic control device, a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report states.