November 17 is Utility Scam Awareness Day, a day to educate customers of common utility scams and heading into the holidays, it's important to remember that NV Energy does not call or email customers to demand immediate payment for any reason.

Carson City author Karen Salita will hold a signing and open house event for her book "101 Soul Seeds for Reinventing Yourself" this Saturday at Adams Hub.

A fatal vehicle crash happened late Tuesday afternoon in the area of Tillman Lane and Patricia Drive that involved a pursuit with a parolee absconder in which a passenger in the suspect's vehicle died in the crash, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team will resume fall prescribed fire operations after the Thanksgiving holiday and will continue burning throughout much of the fall and winter season, conditions and weather permitting.

Sheriff Dan Coverley announced Tuesday he will seek a second term as Douglas County's sheriff.

“I am very proud to have served as Sheriff for Douglas County and would be honored to serve another term,” stated Sheriff Coverley. “The support from this community has been tremendous and I have been humbled by it. I can’t think of a better place to be in law enforcement.”

Carson Valley Community Theater and the Douglas High School Drama Department have teamed up for a production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." Auditions are Dec. 1 at 6:00 p.m. and December 4 at 10:00 a.m. The cast includes both adults and teens.

Piano accompaniment is available or bring your own music. 

Show dates are March 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 7:30, March 20 and 27 at 2:00pm.

This project is supported in part by the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

With a significant drop in testing demand and an increase in providing vaccination, Carson City Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that it is halting community-based COVID-19 testing events and on-site testing at CCHHS.

This year's Nevada Day Treasure Hunt was the best yet, if you ask me, but it was also the last year that the Mahe family, who took over the hunt in 2015, hosted the month-long hunt.

Thankfully, the hunt will be continuing next year, with a new family at the helm: the McKees.

RENO — Large, majestic trees are iconic symbols of great age among living organisms, yet published evidence suggests that trees do not die because of genetically programmed age deterioration, but rather are killed by an external agent or a disturbance event. And, they can be a record of thousands of years of environmental change, especially in Nevada.

Native Carson City resident Rhonda Lynne Pendegraft died peacefully while surrounded by family on November 4th, 2021, after a courageous fight against prolonged illness.

The Prison Hill Off Highway Vehicle Area and the motorized trailhead/parking located on Golden Eagle Lane in Carson City will be closed while the trail improvements and stabilization project is completed.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office honored more than 100 volunteers from its multiple divisions on Saturday night during an appreciation dinner held at the Nevada Governor's Mansion annex.

A friend of mine, and popular columnist, whose name shall be kept a secret to protect the innocent, but rhymes with Pat Hickey, asked me yesterday if I believed in a life beyond. I felt like Jack Benny when confronted by a robber who demanded, “Your money or your life!”

After our virtual toy drive last year, organizers of Tiffani and Bailee's 9th annual holiday Sealed Toy and Game Drive has returned stronger than ever with its pledge to give children who are being treated in the hospital for cancer, the best Christmas possible.

Following pressure from advocates and organizations including the ACLU of Nevada and the Nevadans Count Coalition, state officials said Saturday they were able to validate and reallocate around 1,000 additional inmates to the district of their last known residential addresses, bringing Nevada up to a 60-65 percent inmate reallocation rate.

Lyon County Republicans December Meeting and Christmas Luncheon is on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Dayton Valley Golf Course, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

The Carson City School District will host a virtual Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6 p.m., via Zoom. The meeting will discuss the goals, objectives and strategies of the district’s current strategic plan.

A 30-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony burglary and grand larceny at Home Depot as well as possession of hallucinogenic mushrooms and methamphetamine, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The American Citizen Essay Contest winners are in, and all of them have one thing in common: Heroes. The 2021-2022 Carson City School District Board of Trustees sponsored American Citizen Essay Contest topic was, “Twenty Years ago on September 11, 2001, many people became heroes in the face of tragedy.

The Lyon Board of Commissioners will be asked to approve a Request for Proposals in regard to the Solid Waste Disposal Franchise.

The Board held a public workshop in August on this issue and directed staff to return with a proposed RFP on October 21, 2021. The Board heard the item on October 21, 2021 and requested additional amendments to the RFP. Community Development Director Andrew Haskins will present the final draft to the Board on November 18, 2021.

Adulting is tough. For many, money and finances can be some of the trickiest yet unavoidable parts of adulthood. While most adults know that money doesn’t grow on trees, it can be challenging to teach kids the important financial skills needed to set themselves up for success. To help parents teach their children the realities of managing a finite budget, Greater Nevada Credit Union will again be offering Bite of Reality, a virtual financial education program designed especially for teens ages 13 and over.

"Certain times of the year when the weather conditions are just right, Lake Tahoe becomes fully covered in a thick blanket of fog or what pilots call 'Creeping Death,'” said Dolak.

"For the people below it can be miserable, however from above, it is an unforgettable breathtaking experience."

Check out the video below!

Pioneer Academy’s Speech and Debate team has had a late but great start to the 2021-2022 season. COVID-19’s Delta variant not only knocked out the team’s coach for two weeks but has also caused stricter regulations for tournament participation.

Pioneer Academy missed the first tournament as a result of these complications. In spite of all of the obstacles, freshman Connor Ragan was happy to attend the Wooster tournament Saturday, October 16.

Secrets of Harridge House, Northern Nevada's original radio drama, is holding auditions on December 4th and 5th.

The show is currently in production for a 3rd Season, which will premiere on KNVC 95.1 FM on January 2, 2022.