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Nevada added 7,500 jobs in October, the third-largest monthly increase over the past year, according to figures released Thursday from the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s latest economic report.

Students in Carson City who attend Carson and Eagle Valley Middle Schools aren’t allowed lockers, which some parents say is causing students to forgo bringing winter jackets to school altogether.

However, the district says that since locker usage was discontinued due to COVID-19, there have been less instances of locker-related accidents and less time spent outside the classroom. Plus, they argue: students no longer need lockers the way they used to.

On Friday the Carson City Board of Supervisors will hold a canvass of the vote to certify the 2022 midterm election results.

Though still unofficial, incumbent Stacey Giomi won his reelection bid for Ward 1, alongside newcomer Curt Horton to represent Ward 3.

A 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for a misdemeanor violation of suspended sentence warrant and for minor consuming alcohol.

Empire Elementary, a Governor designated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) school, got a big boost this week from the Rotary Club of Carson City. The club awarded its annual Rotary Education Grant to two educators at the school.

On Nov. 11th, Carson City Elks Lodge #2177 held its annual veterans dinner that was free to all veterans and their spouses. There were 45 veterans of all services among the 65 attendees. Dinner was prepared and served by Elks volunteers.

CARSON CITY — The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest welcomes Duncan Leao as the Deputy District Ranger for the Carson Ranger District. In his new position, Leao will assist the District Ranger in overseeing staff and resources needed to manage over 400,000 acres of National Forest System lands in the eastern front of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, straddling the Nevada and California border.

Special Olympics Nevada will hold its Reno Health Fair on this Saturday, Nov. 19. The event will provide free medical screenings for interested individuals, both with and without intellectual disabilities. The on-site screenings will include dental, stress management, strength and flexibility, sports physicals, body mass indexing, hearing, vision, and feet. Participants who complete all health screenings will receive a free t-shirt, while supplies last.

Come join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce as we kick off the holidays with Small Town Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Our Park in Dayton.

This annual holiday celebration will feature Santa and the Grinch, the Central Lyon Fire Department, the Dayton High School Cheer Squad, and much more!

It's turkey drop time! The 25th annual event will take place this Thursday and Friday, Nov. 17-18, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Max Casino in Carson City.

Douglas County Democratic Women will hold their Holiday Celebration on Monday, December 5th. The Douglas High School music department will provide holiday music. DCDW holds luncheons monthly, usually the first Monday except on holidays, with an educational or entertaining program. Contact douglasdemwomen@gmail.com for more information.

The tradition continues this Friday and Saturday Nov. 18-19 with the 27th annual Carson High Holiday Craft Fair held at Carson High School, 1111 North Saliman Road, Carson City.

While summer held on for as long as it could this year, we’re finally getting into a holiday season filled with snow, twinkling lights, sleigh bells and of course: hot cocoa!

What better way to celebrate the season than by taking a ride on the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad’s Candy Cane Express.

To kick off the holiday season, we're inviting you to our first ever Holiday Open House at our new Jimmy Beans retail location right here in Reno! Join us for a fun, cozy, festive event this Saturday, November 19th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 891 Trademark Dr.!

Brewery Arts Center Executive Director takes her final bow from the position at the end of the year. Gina Lopez took over as volunteer executive director in August of 2014, during a time when the BAC was in great turmoil and financial distress.

Today’s rising generation can increase their intelligence and learn academically from books and curriculum, but they truly only become beneficial, contributing members of society when they learn the value of charity.

On November 11th, Veteran's Day, Carson City Elks held a free breakfast for all veterans and their families. RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) sponsored this event and Carson City Mayor, Lori Bagwell, cooked over 100 pancakes and sausages.

Kat Simmons' stand up comedy workshop students graduated on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at the COD Casino in Minden. The workshop takes people from introducing themselves on the first night to getting on stage to perform a 5 minute stand up comedy routine in six short weeks.

The next opportunity to start or further your higher education dreams and goals at Western Nevada College is here.
Students new to WNC can now begin registering for spring semester courses.

Is beekeeping on your bucket list? Need help getting started? A one-day workshop for beginning beekeepers will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Catholic Center, 311 Virginia St, Yerington, Nev.

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City is thrilled to bring Dave and Cliff from Jellybread along with Blunderbusst this Saturday, Nov. 19 for the next "Musicale@TheMaizie."

Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division responded Tuesday to a vehicle crash in the southbound lane of I-580 near Lakeview Hill.

Bingo

Looking for a fun evening out? Come join us for Bingo! Bingo is played on Mondays from 6-9 PM at the Dayton Valley Community Center at 170 Pike Street in Old Town Dayton. Doors open at 5 PM. Free coffee is available and you are welcome to bring your own snacks.

Good morning Carson City. It's been an exciting election season, and we're finally coming to the end of it as the last batches of votes are counted throughout the Silver State.
Let's jump right in for the updated count.

A special meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors will be held this Friday to officially canvass the vote.

The canvass will be held Friday, Nov. 18 beginning at 8:30 a.m. inside the Carson City Community Center.

It has taken a large team of dedicated individuals with relentless dedication, working long hours over the last 441 days to bring Sierra-at-Tahoe back from the ruins created by last year's Caldor Fire to the anticipation of a new ski season.

CARSON CITY — The Carson Water Subconservancy District, a multi-county and bi-state agency promoting cooperative action in the Carson River Watershed, has launched its November Watershed Moment public service announcement “Engage In Your Watershed” which highlights how volunteerism and citizen involvement can improve the health and water quality of the Carson River Watershed.

Cultures all over the world have diverse celebrations for honoring the dead. The Obon festival in Japan, The Hungry Ghost Festival and Qingming in China, Chuseok in South Korea, Pchum Ben in Cambodia, and the Gaijatra festival in Nepal are just a few examples of how people take time to honor those who have passed on.

CARSON CITY — Normally known for his athletic prowess, Carson High School Senior Parker Story earned a silver placement for Dairy Handling at the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Competition in Indianapolis, Ind. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Corrections and AFSCME Local 4041 announce an agreement to temporarily return to a modified shift, post and annual leave bidding process for custody staff within the Department.

The Nevada State Police and other statewide law enforcement agencies will join forces for seatbelt safety enforcement, known as "Click it or Ticket," now through Nov. 30, 2022.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “The Bishops Wife” (1947) on Tuesday, December 6 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 West King Street-the old Catholic church).

Hindu prayer started the day of Albany Town Council (Louisiana) on November 14, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture.

UPDATE: At 10:45 a.m. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 800 block of Mica Dr. in the Indian Hills neighborhood, for a report of a stabbing. When deputies arrived, they found a male victim with multiple stab wounds to his torso.

Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, and Carson City Nissan have partnered as part of its Holiday for the Hungry, Thanksgiving 2022 campaign by collecting turkeys and trimming donations Tuesday by the community for local families in need.

Park Rangers from Carson City, Washoe County and Nevada State Parks will be set up at Riverview Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 welcoming families to the second annual Junior Park Ranger Day.

Junior Park Ranger Day is an annual event dedicated to help kids complete their Junior Ranger Adventure Guides and be sworn in all in one day.

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis has released economic data for 2021 highlighting the powerful and positive economic impact the outdoor recreation sector has on Nevada’s economy and the U.S. economy overall.

The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will be visiting Carson City and Gardnerville this week, providing oral healthcare and exams for local children, teens and young adults.

A 34-year-old man was arrested Saturday for multiple felony warrants issued out of Carson City and Douglas County, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Each child will receive a cookie, small present, and cup to take home with hot chocolate. Adults will receive hot chocolate and cookie.

Each child will receive a cookie, small present, and cup to take home with hot chocolate. Adults will receive hot chocolate & cookie.

Seating starts at 30 min story starts!

Please tickets are on sale now on Carson Mall Facebook through eventbrite.

We will be reading "I Want to Be An Elf" and "Polar Express." The author of "I Want to be An Elf" will be selling and signing the book after the story.

$ 10 per child and $5 per adult.

The Carson City School District is asking local community members to attend the quarterly Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. inside the Carson High School Library.

This Sunday, Nov. 20, Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a 50-minute slide show program, Tragedy at St. Francis Dam-The Worst Manmade Disaster in California History.

As part of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s hazardous fuels reduction efforts, both Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts’ fire crews will conduct pile burning beginning in November through May, weather and fuel conditions permitting.

On the 30th of November I will be celebrating Mark Twain’s 187 birthday by observing some of the secrets to his longevity, a few of which we can share here.

Love to perform and have a flair for the dramatic? A local theater group may have an opportunity for you. The Proscenium Players, Inc. will host open auditions this week for the upcoming production of "Gaslight."

The November meeting of the Carson City Linux Users Group will be Saturday, November 19 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, at the Carson City Public Library, 900 N Roop St, upstairs in Collaboration Room #1.

Enjoy a festive day in a historic icon filled with arts and culture

Join us for a festive day on the Comstock filled with art, crafts, books, music, and more. Our 4-story historic building will be filled with one-of-a-kind gifts, lights, and laughter. With 36 tables of handmade goods and fine art by local and regional artists and makers, there is something for everyone.

This is a magical event in a beautiful historic former hospital that welcomes everyone to enjoy the holiday spirit. Meet the wonderful unique creatives selling their works and support their art while avoiding big box stores. Enjoy history with art, books, edibles, and so much more.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Transportation and Q&D Construction has completed the second season of a multi-year project to enhance the existing roadway and utility system along sections of State Routes 431 and 28 to help preserve pavement and protect Lake Tahoe.

Law enforcement efforts involving the Tri-Net Task Force and the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team led to the arrests of three men after large quantities of drugs — including a pound of methamphetamine, 30 Fentanyl pills, hallucinogenic mushrooms, heroin and 1.74 pounds of marijuana — were discovered as well as illegal firearms.

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