Michael Duncan defeated Gabriel Ruvalcaba to become the champion at the Northern Nevada Masters youth tournament last Sunday, Jan. 21. The tournament was held at Homegrown Bowling Center and was sponsored by the Carson Country U.S. Bowling Congress Association.

Law enforcement made four drug-related arrests in Douglas and Washoe counties recently, taking a large amount of fentanyl and methamphetamine off the streets.

Hello Carson Now readers, January is finally winding down. Enjoy the upcoming live music, comedy, theater, fundraisers, a paint and sip and more around the area. Here's a look at what this weekend has in store. Let us know in the comments below if we've missed something.

Prepare for a night of laughs Saturday as nationally recognized funnyman Ryan Reiss takes the stage in Carson City at the Carson Nugget Grand Showroom with two shows.

CARSON CITY, Nevada — The National Taxpayers Union, along with Nevada State Sen. Robin L. Titus, M.D., have filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of SB 420, a 2021 bill that provides for the establishment of a “Public Option” health insurance system controlled by the state government.

This EmployNV Resume Workshop will teach you how to prepare a professional resume that reflects your skills, knowledge, and education that are relevant to the jobs you are seeking! Attend this workshop on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, from 10am-11am at the EmployNV Career Hub, 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. Walk-ins are welcome! For more information, call 775-684-0400.

What Douglas County Homeowners Need to Know About Radon. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can rise into your home from the ground, increasing your risk for LUNG CANCER. All homes should be tested!

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What you will learn:
• What is radon?
• How radon causes lung cancer
• How often should you test
• Where to go for answers
• How radon levels are lowered

Thrive Market is a company with a mission to make healthy living easy and affordable for all by offering savings on pantry essentials, snacks, supplements, home, beauty, and baby products - and it's all delivered to their doors. Join this team of Thrivers and help the mission of getting quality natural and organic products shipped nationwide!

It is not uncommon that major life events can define a person’s direction. Difficult life events can derail a person or they can help shape who they are going to be. One such event has helped change the direction of this month’s Pioneer Academy Student of the Month Brooklynn Case.

Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff will recount Sunday in Minden the impressive and fascinating efforts by boosters in Eastern California and Western Nevada to promote the construction of a modern roadway Highway 395 in their region.

A water line break Wednesday morning in the Eagle Station area between South Carson Street and Silver Sage is causing service disruption, including the Southpointe Drive area, according to Carson City Public Works.

According to a social media post at 10:12 a..m. the estimated time of repair is approximately five hours.

The winter of 2022-23 highlighted the South Lake Tahoe traffic issue created by people driving to Heavenly Mountain Resort for a day on the slopes during a storm. Heavy snow, excess vehicles and a lack of visible controls led to backups and cars parked wherever they pleased. The situation has been an issue for years, but the epic winter highlighted it more.

Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom announced Tuesday that a Carson City judge determined that a proposed ballot measure seeking to protect access to abortion in the state constitution meets statutory requirements and can go before voters for signature-gathering.

Longtime Army aviator Lt. Col. Andrew Wagner’s military career path completed its transition from rotary-wing aviation to financial and logistics management Jan. 19 when he succeeded Col. Mary Devine as the U.S. Property and Fiscal Officer for Nevada. Wagner, 46, of Reno, is just the 10th USPFO officer for the Nevada Guard since the conclusion of World War II.

In a spirited start to the new year, Dick Campagni's Carson City Toyota has generously donated a total of $10,000 to four remarkable non-profits within the community, each receiving a $2,500 check. This initiative highlights the dealership's enduring commitment to community enrichment and support.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police responded Tuesday afternoon to a crash that happened in the southbound lane of I-580 near the North Carson Street exit.

The Carson City Republican Party will hold its meeting on January 25, 2024, starting at 6:30 PM. We meet in the Craft 55 Room in the Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson Street, Carson City.

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa has been named to the winners list in the 2023 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards contest for Best Overall Casino Outside Las Vegas.

Patchy freezing fog has developed Tuesday morning across Carson City and western Nevada causing visibility to be limited for drivers on roadways especially through Washoe Valley and Carson Valley.

We would like the community to know that Browsers Corner Book Store in Carson City, across from the Carson City Library, received a large donation of Harry Potter film books, as well as film books about other popular movies. These books are all high quality and in excellent shape and will be a great addition to someone’s collection.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation has partnered with Western Nevada College and three other Silver State colleges in an effort to slow the workforce shortage for skilled childcare providers impacting communities. DETR is investing $1.4 million into creating Early Childhood Education programs.

Known for its rich history and one-of-a-kind events, Virginia City will kick off 2024 with the 11th annual Devil Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl Saturday, Feb. 10 in the heart of downtown. Attendees can bring a chosen Valentine (or find one during the event) to explore the town, sampling love-themed drinks at the historic saloons, restaurants and other participating businesses as well as tasting sweet treats.

Xquisite, a local nonprofit fighting against human trafficking in our communities will hold an awareness event in Carson City on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. The theme is "From Awareness to Action: Nevada’s Commitment to Fight Against Human Trafficking.”

A 48-year-old woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.