MINDEN — Douglas County and the State of Nevada are hosting an educational event to inform citizens on flood preparation and safety during Flood Awareness Week, Nov. 13-19, 2022. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 3 pm to 5:30 pm in the North Room of the Douglas County Community and Senior Center.

The featured speakers at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Mike Wiencek, Brewery Arts Center Director of Operations. "Mikey" has worked at the Brewery Arts Center since 2015, initially as a volunteer, and has played a key role in helping the BAC grow into the community arts hub that it is today. A proud Marine Corps veteran, he has been involved in broadcast media and the arts for more than 25 years.

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) has partnered with the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum, Nevada State Museum, Nevada Indian Commission, Visit Carson City, and Great Basin Native Artists Collective on a powerful and moving art exhibition entitled, “We remember your sacrifices, you are not forgotten: The story and art of the Stewart Indian School.”

As the results for the midterm election pour in, Democrats appear to be maintaining control of the Legislature, where they may have a hoped-for supermajority in the Assembly but not in the Senate.

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery as we view the newest creations by local artist Rebecca Fox. Born and raised in Northern Nevada, Rebecca has been creating since she was a child.

Her acrylic paintings have gained her admirers and collectors around the globe.

Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo is projected to defeat Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak, but split-ticket voters gave projected victories to statewide candidates on both sides of the aisle.

Sisolak, who in 2018 was the first Democrat elected governor in more than two decades, is expected to become the 13th governor in the state’s history to lose a bid for re-election, and the first Democrat to lose a gubernatorial re-election bid since 1967.

Sisolak conceded the race Friday evening, saying he believes in the state’s election system and honoring the will of the voters.

On Nov. 10 at approximately 5 p.m., 775 Offroad and Recovery received a service request from Churchill County Sheriff’s Department to assist an elderly woman who had gotten lost and driven off of a dirt road.

The woman ended up on desert dirt roads between Fernley and Lovelock. It was reported that the vehicle was not accessible by a tow truck.

Start your holiday shopping by supporting local artisans at the first annual Native American Heritage Month Holiday Craft Fair.

The Stewart Father's Day committee is hosting the Native American Heritage Month Holiday Craft fair at the Stewart Indian School in Carson City November 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery as we open our doors for the holiday season. Enjoy a glass of wine while strolling through the gallery and viewing 57 local artists and 27 international artists.
During the day there will be discounts and raffles.

Come and join the Ormsby Republican Women's Club as they present speaker, Veteran Tony Grady, Lt. Colonel, USAF retired. Tony ran for the Republican nominee as Lt. Governor in June and we commend him for his efforts. Come meet Tony Grady and thank him for his service. Thank you to all the Veteran's, America, home of the free because of the brave.

Are visions of snowflakes, bonbons, and sugarplum fairies dancing in your head? Then bring your family to Nevada Dance Company’s 33rd Annual Nutcracker Ballet this Thanksgiving weekend.

This Northern Nevada holiday favorite will include four magical performances with professional dancers as well as local dancers running November 25th through November 27th.

Save the Date! Come to support those less fortunate in your community and enjoy a hot meal before or after the tree lighting at the Capital.

Artisans and volunteers have been working hard throughout the year, creating some very special projects to choose as a reminder there are many empty bowls in our community.

Empty Bowls takes place Friday, Dec. 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. inside the Carson Mall.

The cost to attend is a $15 donation which includes a special handmade bowl and dinner.

All proceeds benefit the FISH Food Bank and Family Dining Room in Carson City.

Carson City students recognized and honored military men and women this week with Veteran’s Day displays and events.

Veterans from all branches of military service, as well as families of students, were esteemed with songs of praise and gratitude, flag ceremonies and memorial displays at events Wednesday and Thursday.

The Seventh Annual Teacher Rivalry Volleyball Game and canned food fundraiser involving educators from Carson High School and Douglas High School was hosted last night at Carson High School.

In total the event raised more than $1,500 and collected nearly 400 canned food items.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you could be a star, join other thespians and give it a try! Audition for Carson Valley Community Theatre’s (CVCT) next production, “Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens”, a jones hope wooten Southern-Fried High School Reunion Comedy.

A 28-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for three felony counts grand larceny and other alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

Known as "the first, first responders," the job of a 911 dispatcher is a vital one as they are the first voice a person hears in an emergency situation. They often give life saving instructions while help is on the way, ensure the safety of the caller and others on scene, all while simultaneously coordinating the response of emergency crews.

MINDEN — Douglas County Elections Office would like to inform Douglas County residents that the following text message is being disseminated regards to votes. This message is an error sent out by a third party and is not an official message sent by the Douglas County Election Office. If you receive this message, please do not reply and disregard it.

Lyon County residents voted in favor of providing additional staffing to fire stations in the Central Lyon County Fire Protection District.

As of Wednesday morning, 63 percent of voters (4,572) voted in favor of the tax initiative, which will levy a property tax of $0.23 per $100 of assessed property valuation on the residents within the fire district.

Sierra Lutheran High School will host the 4th Annual Christ IS Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Norm Brauer Gymnasium.

Experience Northern Nevada's finest jazz musicians and the Reno Jazz Orchestra present the music of the Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Orchestra.

A free U.S. citizenship class, hosted by English Language Learners and Carson City Library, will begin Nov. 19, 2022. Citizenship classes are freely offered to those seeking to understand the rights and responsibilities of becoming a U.S. citizen.

Nevada’s top races remain too early to call with tens of thousands of ballots left to count, but the latest results in the state’s 2022 midterm elections saw Republicans Adam Laxalt and Joe Lombardo slightly ahead of their Democratic opponents in tight senate and gubernatorial races.