Douglas County, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the Army Corps of Engineers recently designed and installed a new high water mark sign at the River Fork Ranch in Genoa.

The mild and dry conditions around Carson City, Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties may take a turn later this week, bringing periods of mountain snow and valley rain to the region, according to the National Weather Service.

On loan from the Nevada Arts Council, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport will showcase the beauty of the Silver State with Home Means Nevada, a traveling art exhibition that captures the state’s spectacular geography, unique natural features, and poignant history.

Experience a magical weekend of knights in shining armor clashing swords, epic archery competitions, and thrilling axe throwing contests. Immerse yourself in a realm where history and fantasy meld, where ancient legends and enchanting fables come to life.

A 59-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony third DUI, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Of course, marriage is all about love. Who cares about money matters when you’re in love? Besides, for the father of the bride, just paying for the wedding is enough “financial” matters to worry about! The sooner a newly married couple takes care of some important financial issues the better.

On Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot at its Trap fields beginning at 9 a.m. Entry is $5 per ticket, with a limit of two turkeys per shooter. The Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive.

What is identified as “The Orthodox Church” today is the original Christian Church established by Jesus Christ, handed down to His Apostles, and described in the New Testament. It was one Church until a split separated Orthodox East from Latin West in the eleventh century but the Orthodox Faith and practice has continued unaltered for two thousand years.

The Ormsby Republican Women's Club will be meeting this Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Adam's Hub at 111 W. Proctor Street. Social hour is from 5:30-6:00 pm with the meeting from 6 to 7 pm, cost is $15 at the door. Our guest speaker is Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Pieters of the Nevada National Guard. He will be discussing current events and how women are taking a greater leadership role in the Guard.

Most friends who have visited Layne Haven over the past six years have met my pet Jay, Huckleberry. He stops by three times a day, 8 a.m. for breakfast, noon for lunch, and 5 p.m. for Happy Hour, when he gets a Beer Nut.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Minden will host a fast-track recruitment day, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. at the agency’s main office located at 1038 Buckeye Road in Minden. This first-ever in-person recruitment day condenses all required testing into a single day where interested applicants can get a jump-start on their law enforcement career.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Bryan Bibee, representing Kiwanis International, a service club with chapters in more than 80 countries and geographic areas around the world. Affiliated clubs make up a total of 600,000 members, who raise in excess of $100 million each year and donate 18.5 million volunteer hours in support of important community projects.

This overhead photo was taken at 8:30 a.m. Sunday morning over North Nevada Street in Carson City.

The Reno City Council voted on Wednesday to sunset the 1,000 homes in 120 days program with 123 units completed, 611 units under building permit and 1,035 units under construction. The original program started in September 2019.


Expanding care for cancer patients in our region, Cancer Care Specialists, has just opened their Carson City office located at 1717 E. College Parkway, Suite 101 which is next door to Sierra Nevada Health Center.

Who says you can’t get something for free nowadays?

On Friday, Nov. 17, Western Nevada College’s Workforce, Career and Technical Education department is presenting a free Roadside and Preventative Auto Maintenance Workshop at the E.L. Cord Automotive Technology Center at 2201 W. College Parkway in Carson City.

The holidays are here at last — or at least, holiday shopping is! Get your gift buying done early with two local holiday events this weekend.

This morning, you may have woken up to a smoky horizon and the smell of fire on the air. No need to panic though; the smoke is coming from a routine (though quite large) prescribed burn handled by the U.S. Forest Service in the Inyo National Forest near Mammoth and June Lakes.

The Northern 5A boys and girls all-region cross country teams were announced Tuesday. They were based on this year's regional results.

A vehicle crash was reported just after 6 p.m. Friday night on E. William in the 1800 block.

The vehicle reportedly crashed into the side of a building and the driver is believed to be impaired according to dispatch.

Thursday 8 Ball BCA Scotch Doubles Pool League
18 week Summer Pool League Session
Carson City Division August 2023
Week 14 of 18
(1) 1 Hit Wonders (Ed’s Doghouse) 10/2 (win/loss) Games played: 65/43
(2) 2 For The Road (Homegrown Bowl) 9/3 (win/loss) Games played: 66/42
(3) Over The Hill Hill (Homegrown Bowl) 8/4 (win/loss) Games played: 57/51
(4) The Nevada Aces (Homegrown Bowl) 7/5 (win/loss) Games played: 62/46
(5) Shake N Bake (Homegrown Bowl) 6/7 (win/loss) Games played: 59/58
(6) Double Trouble (Homegrown Bowl) 6/7 (win/loss) Games played: 52/65

Truly fortunate people are those who have lifelong friendships. Anna and Leah Roylance may be among the luckiest as they bonded in utereo. Their mom, Allison Roylance, tells her girls “you’re welcome for hand-crafting a best friend for you.” Anna and Leah are top students with impressive accomplishments in singing and musical theater and a bright future ahead of them, which is why they are Seniors in the Spotlight.

UPDATE 11:30 a.m.: Responders are returning from the scene. We’ll update with information on the investigation when it becomes available.

UPDATE 9:50 a.m.: The fire has spread to a nearby residential unit. Firefighters will be collapsing the roof to gain better access to the fire.

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Just before 9:30 a.m., first responders were dispatched to a fully engulfed car fire on Lone Mountain Drive with reported explosions.

All passengers are out of the vehicle.

The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place Tuesday Nov. 14 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

Public Comment will be accepted in person, or through virtual participation via email; publiccomment@carson.k12.nv.us no later than 12:30 p.m. the day of the meeting. Email for public comment must include the submitting party’s full name.

— Superintendent Andrew Feuling with present the 2023-24 CCSD American Citizen Essay Contest winners.