Carson City School Board trustees approved a new proposed policy Tuesday regarding the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the district, and discussed implementation tactics for educators.

The purpose of the policy is to develop guidance on how to “responsibly embrace” AI as it can be a “powerful tool and partner in the learning process.”

UPDATE 12:30PM: The roadway is now open, according to NHP. One person died, three persons were taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Carnelian Bay West Beach and Patton Landing Beach will both remain closed after a sewer line break near Carnelian Bay dumped untreated sewage into Lake Tahoe last week.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is this evening, Wednesday July 24, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

UPDATE: NV Energy reports no outages in Douglas County as of 9:55 p.m.
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UPDATE: As of 7:48 p.m., there are 6,901 NV Energy customers in Douglas County without power.
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UPDATE: As of 6:30 p.m., there are 8,953 NV Energy customers without power.
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UPDATE: As of 5:30 p.m., 10,832 customers were without power, according to NV Energy.
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NV Energy reports more than 14,300 customers are without power across Douglas County on Tuesday afternoon.

An osprey catching breakfast from the Carson River in the Monday morning light.

There are currently 103 animals being housed at the Carson City campus of the Nevada Humane Society following a large influx of stray pickups whose owners have not come looking for them.

In total, there are 53 dogs, 49 cats, and two rabbits looking for homes.

The summer baseball season is officially over and with it comes the final undefeated win for the Carson High School Blue Jays B Team.

The Nevada Department of Agriculture Animal Disease Laboratory has confirmed two cases of rabies this year. Detections were made in bats from Carson City and Clark County.

They're Back! If you missed Better Daze last time, you are in luck! Michael J and his band will rock your world with a ton of Blues and Rock tunes. Starts at 7pm on Saturday, July 27th! What a way to end the month.

Hey everybody! Did you see that we have re-scheduled our Grand Opening Party for Polecat Tavern? It's now on Saturday, August 3rd beginning at 6pm. We will have MiXed Company performing in the parking lot so you can dance your heart out. The awesome Candy Burger is our food truck too! Then we will move inside at 9pm for Canyon White Music. Lots of fun!

UPDATE: The Fish Springs fire is contained and controlled. The Sunrise Fire in the Pine Nut Mountains is 60 percent contained as of Tuesday morning, with no fire growth overnight.
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UPDATE 8:23PM: The fire in the Fish Springs area was reportedly 0.1 of an acre, while the Sunrise Fire in the Pine Nut Mountains has been resized to 5.3 acres, according to Minden dispatch.

UPDATE: The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office on Monday said it is investigating vandalism that was done to multiple political signs in the Dayton area and theft of signs in Silver Springs.

Two were arrested Sunday for felony possession of having personal identifying information such as IDs, birth certificates and passports that didn't belong to them, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The next Carson City School Board meeting will take place Tuesday, July 23 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center locate at 851 E. William St.

Trustees will discuss an AI and head injury policies, strategic plan goals, teacher resignations and more.

Come join the Capital Area Narcotics Anonymous Fellowship at Summer Fun Days on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mills Park in Carson City, 1111 E William Street.

Traffic was backed up Monday morning due to an overturned semi on USA Parkway State Route 439 and the Highway 50 roundabout near Silver Springs.

Nevada State Prison Preservation Society (NSPPS) President Maurice White is the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The public is invited to attend the meeting which takes place Tuesday, July 23, at noon, in the Brewery Art Center’s Grand Ballroom.

Carson High School Football and the CHS Football Booster Club are pleased to announce the Annual Kickoff Dinner at Fuji Hall, at Carson City's Fuji Park this Saturday, July 27. The event will open its doors at 5 p.m., with dinner scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

UPDATE: Power has been restored.
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UPDATE: NV Energy reports power being restored to most areas in south Carson City and north Douglas County. As of 6:35 p.m. Sunday there were 259 NV Energy customers without power.
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Thunderstorms may be behind power outages early Sunday evening in south Carson City and north Douglas County. As of 5:26 p.m. NV Energy reports 2,225 customers without power from multiple outages.

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory until 6 p.m. for portions of US-395 including near Topaz Lake and the Tamarack Burn Scar. A Flash Flood Warning expired at 4:30 p.m. for Douglas County.

At 4 p.m., Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Motorists can expect heavy rain with water over roadways.

Come out to the Bank Saloon in Carson City Wednesday, July 31 and meet the candidates that are currently running in Northern Nevada, and learn more about the issues that are important to you and your community.

Users of the popular multi-use paved trails throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee will find new messages stenciled in chalk along the trails encouraging trail etiquette.

Joy Holt, Director of the Carson City library received a $55,000 check this month from Phil Patton, Treasurer of the Friends of the Carson City Library. Friends is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1966. Since that time the Friends of the Carson City Library has donated its substantial support to many library projects and much needed acquisitions.