CARSON CITY — At the Monday morning Transportation Board of Directors meeting, Nevada Department of Transportation Director Kristina Swallow announced that $101 million in additional federal highway spending authority — the most Nevada has ever received — has been made available for state road and bridge projects in Nevada as part of the August Redistribution from the Federal Highway Administration.

Smoke from the Mosquito wildfire continues to produce unhealthy to hazardous air quality to many areas throughout the Carson City region on Monday morning.

Terek Been attended Carson High School 2012-2016. He was a member of the CHS Baseball program. After graduating high school in 2016, Terek has climbed the Canadian ranks in rowing.

There have been many requests for a night-time experience at the Nevada State Prison Historic Site. So on selected Tuesday nights, the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society is offering guided, two-hour "Ghost Walks."

The 22nd annual volunteer cleanup at the Fernley Swales (segments of the California National Historic Emigrant Trail and the original transcontinental railroad) will be on National Public Lands Day, Saturday Sept. 24, from 9 am to 1 pm, just north of the truck stop at I-80 exit 48.

Volunteers will receive T-shirts and a free one-day entrance pass to National Parks and recreation areas. Partners for the cleanup include the Bureau of Land Management, the Oregon-California Trails Association, the Fernley Rotary, the Desert Pigs and Olcese Waste Services.

Chris Sneed has climbed a rock off of US-50 to place a flag every year since September 11, 2001. He replaces the previous year's flag on Sep. 10 so the day that will forever be engrained in our history starts with a new flag.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Beginning Sunday, Sept. 11, drivers will see lane closures and travel delays on upper Mt. Rose Highway (State Route 431) as the Nevada Department of Transportation continues enhancements to State Routes 431 and 28 near Incline Village.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 12-18, 2022. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Who’s ready to see some camels?

The hilarious annual and international Camel & Ostrich Races of the Comstock started yesterday in Virginia City and will finish on Sunday, Sept. 11.

This traditional wild ride event is entering its 63rd year at the Virginia City Fairgrounds. The origin of the races date back to the 1950s as a prank between two newspaper editors.

Homecoming celebrations kicked off Friday with an assembly, and Carson High School announced the student-elected candidates.

Police officers from all over came to Carson City to participate in the 19th Motor Training Competition to test their skills and practice the course.

A report of a 200 pound mountain lion mother with cubs has local law enforcement on high alert.

The lion has been spotted in the area of County Line Road over the past week, including a sighting of the lion eating a deer in one resident's yard, as well as an alleged attack between the lion and a pet dog.

"This is a mother lion with cubs," said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. "This is a reminder to everyone that, if encountered, she could become aggressive and you should not approach, interact with, or get near the lion in any way."

Nevada Artists Association of Carson City, NV presents their newest show "Autumn Show" starting Saturday, September 10th! NAA is the largest respected Fine Art Gallery of Carson City and features several wonderful artists in several art mediums from paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, glass, paper and more.

It's almost the best time of year again: Nevada Day!

This year we are asking readers about their favorite Nevada Day traditions.

The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada board of directors announced Friday the hire of Rebecca Hall as its new director.

The previous director was fired following an incident in July involving a weapons cache, drugs, and a family who was potentially living inside of the Children's Museum.

An uncirculated 1884 Carson City Morgan silver dollar will highlight a raffle during the Friends of the Nevada State Museum fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 22. The coin, donated by Northern Nevada Coin, will be raffled off during the Silver State Speakeasy event in the Nevada Room of the Governor’s Mansion.

MidTown Marketplace will be having a one day only Pop-up Flea Market this Sunday Sept. 11 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. in their parking lot.

Items vary from vintage furniture, home decor, collectables, and much more.

Carson City Fire Department quickly knocked down a structure fire at a home Thursday evening in the 600 block of Wialaki Street on Washoe Tribe land in southwest Carson City.

Happy Thursday Carson City. We're getting into Fall (in theory, at least) and it'll be time soon enough for hay rides, pumpkin carving, family photos and more.

But something is missing form all these family moments: a furry friend!

On Wednesday, a fire exploded sometime after 4 p.m. in a railroad tie yard in the area of Hazen, approximately 12 miles outside Fernley.

The fire has continued to burn, with efforts made by first responders to keep the fire from jumping outside its current perimeter.

The annual wild ride of the Comstock is happening this weekend in Virginia City, with the 63rd annual International Camel & Ostrich Races running Friday through Sunday.

The American Association of University Women Capital Branch Nevada invites all to the annual membership luncheon on Saturday, September 17, 11 am to 1 pm at the Governor's Mansion, Carson City. If you are interested in promoting diversity through research, education and advocacy and information for tickets, contact aauwcapb@gmail.com.

UPDATE 10:18 PM: Churchill County officials have asked that all residences within a half mile of the fire evacuate, and for all other residents to remain indoors.

The smoke plume from the fire is currently moving east towards the north of Fallon.

Many nearby residents have raised concerns regarding the toxicity of the smoke. Railroad ties are generally treated with chemical carcinogens, such as creosote and chromated copper arsenate, both of which carry potential toxic affects for humans and animals.

The fire is expected to continue burning through the night and potentially into tomorrow.

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UPDATE 7:45PM: North Lyon County Fire stated there are fixed wing aircraft dropping retardant on the perimeter to help keep the fire from spreading or damaging the train tracks.

Highway 50 is closed near the flames, and responders are asking the public to keep away from the incident site until further notice.

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Just after 4 p.m., Wednesday the Churchill County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls stating that large stacks of railroad ties in the community of Hazen were on fire.

There will be a Public Utilities Commission consumer session Tuesday, Sept. 13 for a proposed 8.12 percent rate hike for northern Nevada NV Energy electricity customers.