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Western Nevada College’s fall semester begins on Monday, August 26. Students can still enroll for the semester, and there are a variety of flexible options for students to consider after the semester begins.

UPDATE: From record-breaking heat in July to the chance of late August snow for the higher Sierra elevations, this has been an eventful summer and it isn't over yet. Gusty winds and a cool down are on the way.

A Dayton man who posted being chased by law officers on social media was arrested for multiple weapon and drug charges, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's office.

"Look for Something Good," a novel written by Carson City author Robert Drews, is available locally and online.

Join Will Houk from 95.1FM KNVC for a lazy Sunday Sept. 22, 2 p.m. as the BAC Exhibition Hall is turned into a listening lounge. Will is bringing a crate of vinyl records and guests are encouraged to bring records of their own that they would like to share for a spin on the provided turntables.

Last week, the Carson City Board of Supervisors discussed the future of Carson City’s ordinances pertaining to homelessness following a recent U.S. Supreme Court opinion allowing municipalities to enforce laws such as no camping on public property.

Following the Supreme Court’s ruling, District Attorney Jason Woodbury and his office began researching what this could mean for Carson City and brought forward the discussion during the August 15 meeting.

A 68-year-old Bay Area man has been identified in a fatal plane crash that happened Tuesday at the Minden-Tahoe Airport in Douglas County.

A Gardnerville man was booked Tuesday on a misdemeanor battery warrant, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

On August 28th beginning at 6:30pm, it's Bike Night at Polecat Tavern. The patio is open and the weather is nice. Let's get together, drink a nice cool beverage, & share our stories.

This Sunday, August 25, Kids & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center will be hosting Friendship Day at P & K Ranch in Gardnerville, along with Al and Vicki Jewell of the Inliners Association Northern Nevada Chapter.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is this evening, Wednesday August 21, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

PBS Reno has launched Wild Nevadacast, a new podcast that serves as a complement to the award-earning Wild Nevada series.

There is only one native trout in Lake Tahoe, the Lahontan cutthroat, and there has been an ongoing effort to bring back the fish that disappeared from the lake almost 90 years ago.

UPDATE: The Lyon County Sheriff's Office reports the 24-year-old woman reported missing earlier Tuesday has been found safe.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Appeals. There are five positions open, all for two-year terms.

Casino Fandango in Carson City is excited to announce the opening of its newest dining venue, The Governors Grill. Replacing the beloved Palm Court Grill, The Governors Grill offers a fresh and innovative 24/7 dining experience, blending classic comfort with modern culinary twists.

Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley has announced they will be offering free preschool at their Dayton Clubhouse beginning September.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday morning to a vehicle crash in the 2900 block of North Carson Street.

UPDATE: The Minden-Tahoe Airport is confirming a plane crash occurred at around 8:19 a.m. Tuesday morning. One fatality is confirmed at this time, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

A 41-year-old man was arrested Monday for two counts alleged assault on hospital staff, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report. Both are gross misdemeanor offenses.

A beautiful Blue Moon over Carson City early Tuesday morning.

Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City in the World,” but it wasn’t just the introduction of legalized gambling in 1931 that brought the town its fame and notoriety.

Carson City Spending Priorities

Build2Win is sponsoring a workshop to understand the 2025 Carson City Budget.

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue for the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting. Some projects are expected to continue through the fall.

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners convened Thursday, August 15 to hear presentations on regional issues and approve several significant agenda items.

Higher Dimensions of Healing, LLC, Ketamine Mental Health Clinic is coming soon to Carson City.

Questions have arisen regarding Mayor Lori Bagwell’s eligibility for her reelection candidacy due to the total number of years served as a public official.

Prior to becoming Mayor, Bagwell served as a member of the Board of Supervisors representing Ward 3.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce a successful and smooth start to the 2024-2025 school year. School campuses and hallways were flooded with people again and students, educators and employees were greeted with enthusiasm, excitement and a renewed commitment to learning.

Lahontan Reservoir located within Lahontan State Recreation Area, has been placed under a HAB Danger Advisory after recent water test results showed a suspected alga bloom, according to Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Author Stephen Provost is the featured speaker for the Frances Humphrey Lecture on Thursday, August 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

RNR Tires, Carson City’s newest tire shop, is officially open with a grand opening celebration planned for Sept. 7.

A 59-year-old man was arrested Saturday for possession of a birth certificate, a Social Security card and other identifying information not belonging to him, and possession of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Nevada Builders Alliance, the state’s largest construction and building trade association, and Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity, a non-profit focused on preserving and restoring the historic site in Dayton will hold their second ‘Meat and Drink’ event hosted at the Sutro Tunnel.

Join us on the patio at Polecat Tavern at 7pm August 31 for Play Music on the Porch.

This Sunday, bring your acoustic instruments for a "sit-around-the-tavern" jam session. Just like singing & playing around a camp fire.

Are you looking for a fun activity for your kids? Carson Country youth bowling league sign-ups are now open for ages 3-18. Registration and weekly fees vary by location. Youth league bowling offers scholarship money as prizes, community give back and tournaments.

The fourth annual Legends of Beer Festival combines the best that Reno-Tahoe has to offer including outdoor recreation and craft beer/food. Brought to you by IMBĪB Custom Brews with major sponsorships from The Outlets at Legends and Visit Reno-Tahoe. We are excited to host you once again at this one-of-a-kind festival.

With a prompt of "insects and bugs" Carson City area photographers took to their backyards, gardens and trails in search of the winged and un-winged creatures of summer.

For decades, the question of how to connect Lake Tahoe Basin’s small cities and tourist destinations — separated by the vast lake and a rugged mountain landscape — has presented a challenge.

Cooler weather and fewer mosquitos make for a great walk by our beautiful Carson River. Scroll and click photos to enlarge.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday, 11 p.m. to the area of US Highway 50 and Apache Drive in Stagecoach for a reported armed robbery. Upon arrival, deputies learned the adult male victim had been robbed at gunpoint by two other adult male subjects, at a residence in the 8800 block of US Highway 50.

Nevada families are poised to spend $525.1 million on back-to-school preparations this year, according to the Retail Association of Nevada. Compared to one year ago, total spending is down 0.5 percent.

Jazz & Beyond Carson City Festival continues its 11-day stretch today, Sunday, August 18 with live music, cowboy poetry and more at Silver Saddle Ranch.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce a new school-based initiative aimed at enhancing the educational environment and minimizing distractions in classrooms. Starting Monday, August 19, 2024, all middle and high school students will be required to place their cellphones and other smart technology devices in locking pouches during school hours.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 19-25, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

On Thursday, August 22, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Moxy Ruckus, featuring Monique Haviland, will perform a Big Hair Eighties Review concert at Dangberg Historic Park.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone that the new school year starts on Monday, August 19, 2024. Our School Resource Officers and Traffic Units will be teaming up to monitor and enforce all school zone laws for this school calendar year.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Department seeks public input, especially from the local sports community, regarding the city’s sports fields.

On Thursday, eight Carson City youth graduated from a ten-week wilderness program designed for minors who have been court ordered on probation and into the program.

According to Ali Banister, Chief of Juvenile Services in Carson City, the participants embarked on a “transformative ten-week adventure,” which totaled over 300 hours of “intense learning and personal growth.”

On Saturday, August 24, from 10 to 11 a.m., Glen Whorton of the Nevada State Historic Prison Preservation Society, will speak on “The Great and Not So Great Escapes.”

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