It is not uncommon that major life events can define a person’s direction. Difficult life events can derail a person or they can help shape who they are going to be. One such event has helped change the direction of this month’s Pioneer Academy Student of the Month Brooklynn Case.

Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff will recount Sunday in Minden the impressive and fascinating efforts by boosters in Eastern California and Western Nevada to promote the construction of a modern roadway Highway 395 in their region.

A water line break Wednesday morning in the Eagle Station area between South Carson Street and Silver Sage is causing service disruption, including the Southpointe Drive area, according to Carson City Public Works.

According to a social media post at 10:12 a..m. the estimated time of repair is approximately five hours.

The winter of 2022-23 highlighted the South Lake Tahoe traffic issue created by people driving to Heavenly Mountain Resort for a day on the slopes during a storm. Heavy snow, excess vehicles and a lack of visible controls led to backups and cars parked wherever they pleased. The situation has been an issue for years, but the epic winter highlighted it more.

Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom announced Tuesday that a Carson City judge determined that a proposed ballot measure seeking to protect access to abortion in the state constitution meets statutory requirements and can go before voters for signature-gathering.

Longtime Army aviator Lt. Col. Andrew Wagner’s military career path completed its transition from rotary-wing aviation to financial and logistics management Jan. 19 when he succeeded Col. Mary Devine as the U.S. Property and Fiscal Officer for Nevada. Wagner, 46, of Reno, is just the 10th USPFO officer for the Nevada Guard since the conclusion of World War II.

In a spirited start to the new year, Dick Campagni's Carson City Toyota has generously donated a total of $10,000 to four remarkable non-profits within the community, each receiving a $2,500 check. This initiative highlights the dealership's enduring commitment to community enrichment and support.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police responded Tuesday afternoon to a crash that happened in the southbound lane of I-580 near the North Carson Street exit.

The Carson City Republican Party will hold its meeting on January 25, 2024, starting at 6:30 PM. We meet in the Craft 55 Room in the Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson Street, Carson City.

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa has been named to the winners list in the 2023 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards contest for Best Overall Casino Outside Las Vegas.

Patchy freezing fog has developed Tuesday morning across Carson City and western Nevada causing visibility to be limited for drivers on roadways especially through Washoe Valley and Carson Valley.

We would like the community to know that Browsers Corner Book Store in Carson City, across from the Carson City Library, received a large donation of Harry Potter film books, as well as film books about other popular movies. These books are all high quality and in excellent shape and will be a great addition to someone’s collection.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation has partnered with Western Nevada College and three other Silver State colleges in an effort to slow the workforce shortage for skilled childcare providers impacting communities. DETR is investing $1.4 million into creating Early Childhood Education programs.

Known for its rich history and one-of-a-kind events, Virginia City will kick off 2024 with the 11th annual Devil Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl Saturday, Feb. 10 in the heart of downtown. Attendees can bring a chosen Valentine (or find one during the event) to explore the town, sampling love-themed drinks at the historic saloons, restaurants and other participating businesses as well as tasting sweet treats.

Xquisite, a local nonprofit fighting against human trafficking in our communities will hold an awareness event in Carson City on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. The theme is "From Awareness to Action: Nevada’s Commitment to Fight Against Human Trafficking.”

A 48-year-old woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Local photographer Mark Gillard’s art is featured in a one man show at DST Coffee in Gardnerville that began Jan. 15 and runs through Feb. 17. His work ranges from landscapes to flora and fauna; historic buildings to his favorite — cows.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

The Nevada Department of Transportation and Safe Routes to School partners have placed educational banners in select school zones to remind Nevadans to be school zone safe.

Polecat Tavern welcomes Carson Chandler local Singer/Songwriter Country & Western artist on Saturday evening, January 27th, beginning at 7pm. Carson is a favorite at several venues up in Virginia City.

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has announced the return of Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Skiers and snowboarders are invited to Ski with a Ranger beginning Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

For a group of Western Nevada College’s students there couldn’t be a better start to the new year. Financial Assistance at WNC is awarding scholarships and new laptop computers to up to 80 first-generation students this week as the start of the Spring 2024 Semester nears.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 22-28, 2024. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Promoting residents’ awareness of social and civic concerns in Carson City and the surrounding area is the goal behind BUILD2WIN, a newly formed nonprofit. Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn about the organization when BUILD2Win President Bepsy Strasburg speaks at the next club meeting.