The Ormsby Republican Women's Club will be meeting this Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Adam's Hub at 111 W. Proctor Street. Social hour is from 5:30-6:00 pm with the meeting from 6 to 7 pm, cost is $15 at the door. Our guest speaker is Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Pieters of the Nevada National Guard. He will be discussing current events and how women are taking a greater leadership role in the Guard.

Most friends who have visited Layne Haven over the past six years have met my pet Jay, Huckleberry. He stops by three times a day, 8 a.m. for breakfast, noon for lunch, and 5 p.m. for Happy Hour, when he gets a Beer Nut.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Minden will host a fast-track recruitment day, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. at the agency’s main office located at 1038 Buckeye Road in Minden. This first-ever in-person recruitment day condenses all required testing into a single day where interested applicants can get a jump-start on their law enforcement career.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Bryan Bibee, representing Kiwanis International, a service club with chapters in more than 80 countries and geographic areas around the world. Affiliated clubs make up a total of 600,000 members, who raise in excess of $100 million each year and donate 18.5 million volunteer hours in support of important community projects.

This overhead photo was taken at 8:30 a.m. Sunday morning over North Nevada Street in Carson City.

The Reno City Council voted on Wednesday to sunset the 1,000 homes in 120 days program with 123 units completed, 611 units under building permit and 1,035 units under construction. The original program started in September 2019.


Expanding care for cancer patients in our region, Cancer Care Specialists, has just opened their Carson City office located at 1717 E. College Parkway, Suite 101 which is next door to Sierra Nevada Health Center.

Who says you can’t get something for free nowadays?

On Friday, Nov. 17, Western Nevada College’s Workforce, Career and Technical Education department is presenting a free Roadside and Preventative Auto Maintenance Workshop at the E.L. Cord Automotive Technology Center at 2201 W. College Parkway in Carson City.

The holidays are here at last — or at least, holiday shopping is! Get your gift buying done early with two local holiday events this weekend.

This morning, you may have woken up to a smoky horizon and the smell of fire on the air. No need to panic though; the smoke is coming from a routine (though quite large) prescribed burn handled by the U.S. Forest Service in the Inyo National Forest near Mammoth and June Lakes.

The Northern 5A boys and girls all-region cross country teams were announced Tuesday. They were based on this year's regional results.

A vehicle crash was reported just after 6 p.m. Friday night on E. William in the 1800 block.

The vehicle reportedly crashed into the side of a building and the driver is believed to be impaired according to dispatch.

Thursday 8 Ball BCA Scotch Doubles Pool League
18 week Summer Pool League Session
Carson City Division August 2023
Week 14 of 18
(1) 1 Hit Wonders (Ed’s Doghouse) 10/2 (win/loss) Games played: 65/43
(2) 2 For The Road (Homegrown Bowl) 9/3 (win/loss) Games played: 66/42
(3) Over The Hill Hill (Homegrown Bowl) 8/4 (win/loss) Games played: 57/51
(4) The Nevada Aces (Homegrown Bowl) 7/5 (win/loss) Games played: 62/46
(5) Shake N Bake (Homegrown Bowl) 6/7 (win/loss) Games played: 59/58
(6) Double Trouble (Homegrown Bowl) 6/7 (win/loss) Games played: 52/65

Truly fortunate people are those who have lifelong friendships. Anna and Leah Roylance may be among the luckiest as they bonded in utereo. Their mom, Allison Roylance, tells her girls “you’re welcome for hand-crafting a best friend for you.” Anna and Leah are top students with impressive accomplishments in singing and musical theater and a bright future ahead of them, which is why they are Seniors in the Spotlight.

UPDATE 11:30 a.m.: Responders are returning from the scene. We’ll update with information on the investigation when it becomes available.

UPDATE 9:50 a.m.: The fire has spread to a nearby residential unit. Firefighters will be collapsing the roof to gain better access to the fire.

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Just before 9:30 a.m., first responders were dispatched to a fully engulfed car fire on Lone Mountain Drive with reported explosions.

All passengers are out of the vehicle.

The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place Tuesday Nov. 14 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

Public Comment will be accepted in person, or through virtual participation via email; publiccomment@carson.k12.nv.us no later than 12:30 p.m. the day of the meeting. Email for public comment must include the submitting party’s full name.

— Superintendent Andrew Feuling with present the 2023-24 CCSD American Citizen Essay Contest winners.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Thursday evening to a vehicle crash in the area of the roundabout at South Carson and Stewart streets.

The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division and law enforcement agencies statewide will be on the lookout for motorists not wearing their seatbelts as part of a "click it or ticket" campaign, Nov. 10-30, 2023.

A 5-Day Free Pass to Carson City's Premier Olympic Weightlifting Gym! Are you ready to embark on a fitness journey that combines strength, and power, for beginners and seasoned athlete alike?

Saturday, Nov. 18, Kristy Dial will present “All About Gourd Art” at 10:30am at the Nevada Artist Association Gallery, 449 W. King Street, Carson City.

Flavors of India in Carson City will hold Diwali (Festival of Lights) Saturday, Nov. 11 featuring music, dance, games, free henna tattoo, face painting, food, fashion show with Indian outfits.

"Look for Something Good," a novel written by Carson City author Robert Drews, is now available for purchase at the Carson City Senior Center gift shop.

The Department of Taxation’s Carson City office will be relocating to its new home at 3850 Arrowhead Dr, Second Floor in Carson City the week of Nov. 13, 2023. It is moving from its current location, 1550 E College Parkway in Carson City.

A 27-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of three counts vehicle burglary and possession of stolen property, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.