Big Chicken, a chicken chain restaurant founded by Shaquille O’Neal, was first announced in May and now the wait is finally over: the grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13.

However, a soft opening of the new restaurant will begin Wednesday, Jan. 10 at the old Tito’s location, 444 E. William St., Carson City.

A 31-year-old Reno man was arrested Tuesday for suspected commercial burglary after allegedly throwing rocks into a business and stealing paper towels, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Perhaps not unlike you, I never took a hankering to algebra. In fact, I was told by an upperclassman that were I to live to be 100, I would never use it. But I did. When I wanted to know how many miles-per-hour I would have to run to finish the Boston Marathon in under three hours I used an algebraic equation to figure it out, 180 minutes/26 miles = X/1. By solving for X, I was able finish that race in under three hours, barely.

True self care is about more than bubble baths and face masks. If you want more than another "solution" to your stress in the form of an expensive, generic "relaxation" method, look no further.

Are you using LinkedIn to its full potential? This free platform allows you not just to network, but to show off your accomplishments and market yourself to potential employers.

If you're ready to build confidence, establish a survival mindset, and become empowered, then Girls on Guard is for you!

This women's self-defense course focused on risk awareness, risk reduction and personal safety. It will teach you alertness, avoidance, space management, and a system of resisting possible assaults using simple-to-learn, gross-body movements that take advantage of natural instincts.

Clarifying your values makes everything clearer. It helps you prioritize what's important, let go of what's not, and create a life that gives you purpose and meaning. Engage in meaningful discussions, step outside your comfort zone, and get crystal clear on who you are and what you want in this 9 week discussion-based life skills course.

Attention musicians! The Carson City Symphony will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 6:20 to 8:30 p.m., for its third concert of its 40th season, which is on Feb. 18. Most rehearsals are on Wednesday nights at the Carson High School orchestra room, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.

Join us every Wednesday night at Swan Music Hall, Nashville Social Club in Carson City at 6pm for an unforgettable evening of country and line dancing hosted by the renowned Instructor/DJ Tim Renner. Tim offers expert instruction, teaching one dance and reviewing another each week, ensuring a dynamic experience for both beginners and intermediate dancers.

An 18-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of DUI, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Rental Real Estate is just about my most favorite recommendation for investment (even ahead of stocks and bonds). It usually generates enough cash flow to break even if you must use a substantial mortgage to purchase it initially.

The Carson City Arts and Culture Program, part of the city's Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department, is seeking input for potential future classes and workshops that the community would like to see offered.

Scarlett Verbs will be performing at Polecat Tavern, Starting at 7pm - January 13th, 2024. Nathan and Margaret are an original and cover band focused on vocal harmony.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held Wednesday evenings at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship room at 1819 N. Carson Street, Carson City.

A 36-year-old man wanted for multiple felony warrants including luring a child, contempt of court and is a suspect in a burglary case was taken into custody Sunday after law enforcement learned where he was hiding, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

A Carson City Sheriff's Office dispatcher, who was working New Year's Eve night, had to leave her shift early for an expected emergency of her own: The birth of her child.

UPDATE 11:55PM: One person suffered minor injuries that did not require medical transport to the hospital in the Tiger Drive structure fire Sunday night, said Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini.

The fire started in an 8 foot by 8 foot outdoor detached laundry facility at 71 Tiger Drive. The fire spread was stopped as it closed in on the main living structure, Pedrini said. The mobile home had mainly exterior damage as well as smoke and water damage. An adjacent unit had some fire damage to siding.

The votes have been counted and the winner of the Peoples Choice Award from the Nevada Artists Association Nevada Day Show has been awarded to Walter Daniels for his oil painting, "Don't Go."

On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a New Years Fun Shoot from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Target fees will be discounted all day.

A dangerous fugitive convicted of attempted murder in 2004 is back in custody with the Nevada Department of Corrections, according to the U.S. Marshals Service in Reno.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 1-7, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Now that Christmas is over, your beautiful Christmas tree might be looking a little worse for wear, but don’t fret, the Christmas Tree recycling program is happening now around Carson City.

What has become an annual situation since COVID, continues to be a dangerous issue on US50 and SR89 at Lake Tahoe. It has nothing to do with masks or social distancing but has everything to do with parking. Many people heading to Tahoe to find some sort of snow to play in have forgotten how to be safe and park safely along the roadways.

In just a few days over the Christmas holiday weekend, 111 parking tickets were issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) on US50 at Echo Summit and SR89 at Emerald Bay.