RENO - Chris Ault is not happy with the Nevada Wolf Pack's quarterback situation."Our offense was stagnant," said Ault, referring to the Pack's 17-14 victory at San Jose State last Saturday. &--WOL...

Pinion Hills Elementary and Sunridge Golf Club are teaming up for a Golf Tournament to raise food and money for Food For Thought. The 4-person scramble tournament is Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $60, which includes cart, lunch and raffle prizes. You are encouraged to bring food items to donate. To sign up call Sunridge Golf Club at (775) 267-4448.

This month the YBP board has planned a very special luncheon and tour for you.

You will have the opportunity to tour one of Carson City's most productive manufacturing facilities and learn the fascinating story of how one simple idea turned into an international company and how the company has been able to grow even during these tough economic times.

Carson City's manufacturing sector is a major employer for the region and sits silently in the airport area. Come and find out about the impact and importance of our manufacturing community!

KARSON KRUZERS END OF SUMMER STREET DANCE
 
It’s September and fall weather is coming – hard to believe after the beautiful weather this week but the cold IS coming and soon it will be too cold for outdoor evening events!
 
Take advantage of the end of summer and come out for the KARSON KRUZERS STREET DANCE this Saturday, 24th!  In the Nugget parking lot located at the corner of Robinson and Carson Street from 6p – 10p.
 

Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch is reporting the Goni fire has grown to 10 acres. In addition to the Carson City Fire Department and Bureau of Land Management, On scene there are also three engin...

Carson Middle School's eighth-grade girls basketball team has started the season with a 5-0 record.Carson beat Pau Wa Lu 39-8, Winemucca 31-28, Fallon 23-19, Silverland 39-4 and South Tahoe 29-4.Se...

Panna Cotta is a romantic sounding Italian dessert meaning "cooked cream." A traditional Italian dessert, it can be spiced in many ways and dressed up with fresh, macerated or pickled fruit. Mod...

Addictions to prescription medication are a little-known epidemic in our country.An estimated 7 million people are addicted to prescription drugs. Even scarier, 3,405,000 young people between the a...

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is investigating a rash of broken vehicle windows that occurred late Sunday night or early Monday morning.According to Sheriff's Office records, 12 reports of broke...

Sixty new role models for Carson City youths in 60 days - is it possible? The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada Mentor Center believes it is.The Mentor Center has been providing services to y...

What started as a whim at age 40 has turned into an epic journey for Calvin Dutton of Dayton.When he noticed he was starting to gain some weight in 2000 after his kids had grown, he started jogg...

From Carson City I've probably hiked Dead Man's Creek opposite Washoe State Park at least 20 times, spring, summer and fall and once in mid-winter. It's about a 2-mile round trip with 300 feet of altitude gain.
At the end of the trail is a gazebo which looks out serenely on Washoe Lake and Slide Mountain. Last Sunday when I hobbled up (bad back) the gentle trail (Park Rangers call it "moderate"in difficulty) the westerly winds were steady and strong as is usual with the sweep of the valley allowing winds to gain strength.

Pyramid Lake, located about 30 miles north of Sparks, will open on Saturday, Oct. 1 to fishing for Lahontan cutthroat trout.
That large, desert lake (roughly the same surface size as Lake Tahoe) has a three-month trout closure, each year, from July 1 to Sept. 30.
Here is all kinds of interesting information on that lake:

Pre-historic Lake Lahontan:

By the Nevada Department of Wildlife
Game biologists are often hard to understand. When trying to explain something to the everyday man, they forget to stop using all of their scientific terms and sometimes leave people more confused than ever.
When asked about the upcoming chukar hunting season, which begins Oct. 8, Nevada Department of Wildlife upland game biologist Shawn Espinosa wanted to avoid any confusion, “I think overall it's going to be a good to excellent season. Hunters are going to be very happy this year.”

CARSON CITY – Nevada State Engineer Jason King today announced additional locations for public comment during the upcoming Southern Nevada Water Authority water-rights hearings.

Another season has begun for the Fruit Barons of Carson City. Sponsored by Healthy Trees, a dedicated group of local volunteers can be seen up in the tree tops on any given morning. With an abundance of fruit that would otherwise go to waste, the Fruit Barons make sure it reaches the community instead. Foraging 275 pounds on their first day, Fruit Barons are still welcoming fruit tree donors please call (775) 220-6330 to donate. Gearing up for their second season Fruit Barons share the bounty with local organizations including FISH, Advocates, Rom Woods, Senior Center and many more.

CARSON CITY – Nevadans are more pessimistic now about the state of the economy than they have been since early 2010, according to the most recent poll commissioned by the Retail Association of Nevada.

The Carson City Democratic Central Committee and the Carson City Democratic Women's Club cordially invite you to the Grand Opening of their new headquarters at 502 E. John St, Suite G, on Friday, September 23 from 5-7 p.m.
Mayor Bob Crowell will be on hand to cut the ribbon. Light Refreshments, No Host Bar, Good Company!

For more information: 841-DEMS (841-3367) or carsoncitydems@sbcglobal.net .

An account has been established to benefit the family of a former Woodfords resident who died of injuries received at the Reno Air Races on Friday.

A memorial service is planned for October at Turtle Rock Park for former Woodfords resident John Craik, who died of injuries received at the Reno Air Races on Friday.

Proscenium Players, Inc. has announced auditions for its first production of its 2011/2012 season. "A Tuna Christmas" provides comedy set in the fictional small town of Tuna, Texas. Small-town hijinks, big Texas personalities, and Christmas silliness collide. There is no doubt this event will prove to be memorable for audiences and participants alike.

The Nevada Division of State Parks will next month hold a public hearing on the Nevada Administrative Code’s (NAC) change of regulation to allow for the carrying of firearms in state parks.

The special election for Congressional District 2 is over, and no big surprise. After Judge Todd Russell decided in a lawsuit filed by Republicans to narrow the field from 12 who wanted to run, to ...

You know only death and taxes are certain. One of my grandfathers started a Mortuary in Hardin, Mont., that is still run by my uncle Everett and his son Terry. My other grandfather was a rancher in...

After 15 years in business, Morey Tresnit has one thing figured out: You never have it figured out."Even in a town like Carson City, I still run into people who don't know where we're located or...