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The Lyon County Library Foundation presents our 5th Annual Masquerade Ball at Dayton Valley Golf Course, Dayton NV on Saturday Oct 21, 2023. Doors open at 5:00PM, event begins 6:00PM.

Two pieces of Zentangle art and two photos of classes at the Adams Hub.

In this class, you'll learn the basics of the Zentangle Method and walk away with two original pieces of art you create yourself.

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns, one stroke at a time. You can create beautiful art in an easy and relaxed manner without a long learning curve!

Le Visage Spa for Skincare, located at the Carson Mall in Carson City, is delighted to announce the latest addition to its team, licensed massage therapist Cisco Cortez. Cisco brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the spa, having previously served clients in California and, most recently, in South Lake Tahoe.

Happy Wednesday, Carson City, and say hello to Yagami.

Yagami came to Nevada Humane Society in Carson City when his owner could no longer care for him.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of South Carson Street and Clearview.

Ghost Tour

The Gold Hill Hotel, as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed the 8th most haunted location in Nevada, continues to offer Historical Ghost Tours in 2023, with a tour set for this Thursday, Sept. 28.

Thank you Carson City for supporting Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery over the years. As a way of saying thank you, we are taking 25 percent off over 25 artists artwork.

Throughout the summer, homeowners in the Schulz Ranch area have faced off against Carson City code enforcement over a contentious topic: ramps.

Catmandu will be closed this Saturday and Sunday, Sept 30th and Oct 1st for hopefully final repair work on the floors.

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery as we celebrate Louise's amazing artwork.
The front yard will be set up with her newest pieces for you to view. Louise will be on hand to talk with the community about her art.

With multiple state job openings and a need to fill those positions, the state will hold a number of hiring fairs beginning this Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Nevada State Library & Archive building in Carson City. Hiring fairs will also happen Oct. 11, 21, 24, and Nov. 2.
Each year, the Nevada Press Association holds a contest determining the best of the best in reporting, advertising, magazines, and more.

As local school boards continue to be a hotbed for political battles and culture wars, the fight playing out on the Douglas County School Board has divided trustees and the superintendent, while bringing questions over state law, board policies and costly legal fees.

Ranked Choice Voting

The next workshop is on Oct. 21 on Ballot Question 3 regarding (a) Open Primaries and (b) Ranked Choice Voting.

Mr. Daniel Honchariw, Senior Policy Analyst of the Nevada Policy Research Institute, will be our presenter. This is a refresher for the 2024 election, the second time it is on the ballot as required.

The Carson Senators Cycling MTB team took the top step on the podium at the Walker River Rendezvous cross country mountain bike meet Sunday Sept. 24 at Walker River Recreation Area in Yerington.

Fifteen teams from northern Nevada and the eastern Sierra participated in the meet. With Carson taking 1st, Mammoth 2nd, and Galena 3rd.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Tuesday evening to a vehicle crash on the southbound I-580 on-ramp near the Willam Street exit.

Early-morning travel delays will take place on U.S. 50 at Warrior Way along Tahoe’s east shore Thursday, Sept. 28 as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs a new traffic signal to enhance traffic flow and safety.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit will host another introductory Barks & Bandages event Saturday. The event is designed to help prepare dog owners for pet emergencies.

Odeon Oldies Talk continues Wednesday with Terry Lynn Damm, lead docent at MacKay Mansion in Virginia City. Enjoy the fun, informative talk Wednesday that highlights MacKay Mansion. Step back in time into an authentic Victorian era mansion. Come and hear about how it survived over time and about its history and hauntings.

There will be free pressure gauge testing for canning offered through the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension on Thursday in Douglas County.

CARSON CITY — Xquisite is thrilled to announce its third annual golf tournament, set to take place on Oct. 2, 2023, at the picturesque Toiyabe Golf Club in Washoe Valley. The team is eager to host this year's event, building on the success of previous tournaments.

Xquisite is a non-profit dedicated to walking alongside survivors of human trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Xquisite educates and spreads awareness of the reality of these cases in our own communities.

The annual Nevada Tea Festival is coming to Carson City Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, bringing together tea lovers, tea professionals, and those curious about learning more about one of the world’s oldest beverages.

Hosted at Carson City's Casino Fandango, the event will include tea experts from around the world who will be hosting talks throughout the day. These include Dr. Sally Wei, Sherman Tylawsky, Akiko Ono, Nischal Banskota, and more.

On Wednesday, Sept. 20, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division, in collaboration with Probation and Parole, conducted a sex offender compliance check in Carson City. There were 155 registered sex offenders who were checked to ensure compliance with community registration as required by Nevada Revised Statute.

A 37-year-old Dayton man was arrested Monday for suspicion of misdemeanor stalking, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Pioneer Academy’s Student of the Month for September is Sadie Fullerton. When walking around the halls of Pioneer and seeing smiling and laughing students, you are probably near Sadie or more commonly known on campus as Sid.

Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City toured the local Salvation Army facilities last week. Club members learned about the organization's various programs and services, and gained insights into their operations.

Join us every Wednesday night, 6 p.m. in Carson City at Nashville Social Club's Swan Music Hall for an unforgettable evening of country and line dancing hosted by the renowned Instructor and DJ Tim Renner.

Join UNR Extension Douglas County for a Fall Harvest Festival happening this Wednesday at Dangberg Ranch Historic Park.

Carson Tahoe Rugby versus Berkeley Men's

Carson Tahoe Blue Bulls will host the Berkeley Men's Club on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Carson High School for the inaugural Rugby match in Carson City. The Blue Bulls started at the end of 2019 and have grown to where it stands today.

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, with the support of the Great Basin Institute, has canceled the popular Kokanee salmon Fall Fish Fest originally planned for Oct. 14.

The event has experienced challenges over the last few years with staffing, crowd and people taking selfies with bears.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Airport Authority as a pilot who operates aircraft at the airport.

Western Nevada College has been recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For program.

WNC was acknowledged in three categories: Mission and Pride, Supervisor/Department Chair Effectiveness and Confidence in Senior Leadership.

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is scheduled to begin fall prescribed fire operations today, Sep. 25, 2023. If conditions and weather are favorable, California State Parks may conduct understory burning over the next three weeks in Burton Creek and Sugar Pine Point state parks and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit may begin burning piles on Angora Ridge near Fallen Leaf Lake. Smoke will be present.

Dear Representative Amodei,
When the Republicans took control of the House this past January, your GOP colleagues decided that one of their first orders of business was to remove Representative Ilhan Omar, MN CD5, from her committee assignments.
The removal from her committee assignments, possibly because she is a Muslim woman who is the first naturalized citizen of African birth to serve in Congress, as stated, was because of past comments she made taken to be anti-semitic.

Social workers at Carson High School are reaching out to community partners and businesses seeking their support for the local Angel Tree program, which offers gifts to students and families who are in need.

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A 39-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony domestic battery causing substantial bodily harm, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Another look at the early morning sunrise Monday above Carson City.

A beautiful tangerine sunrise filled the sky Monday morning over Carson City.

There are a few days left until government funding lapses, and with House Republicans yet to pass a spending bill, federal agencies are preparing to close. The last government shutdown — the longest in U.S. history — lasted 35 days in 2018 and 2019.

Get ready for a sizzling night at the 'Most Wanted! A Country Rock Burlesque Show' for their FINAL performance at the Nashville Social Club on October 14, at 8pm.

For an adult audience 21, the performant features exciting choreography and sultry, naughty fun! This show gives attendees a modern, tasteful Burlesque show full of sexy, sultry, naughty fun! Featuring gorgeous dancers, specialty acts, comedy, great music, exciting choreography, beautiful costumes with a country music and rock n roll theme.

Brooke Santina, Executive Director of Nevada Day, Inc., will speak at the Soroptimist Program meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at noon.

The program will provide information on the Nevada Parade and other events the non-profit puts on.

David (Dave) Allen Petersen, Sr. passed away on September 19, 2023 in Reno, Nevada. He was born on October 7, 1950 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dave was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

UPDATE 6:12AM: The fire at the landfill is extinguished.
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Carson City Fire Department was called Sunday evening to a fire burning again at the landfill off of Flint Drive.

The fire is putting up light smoke, according to first responders on scene. The fire was called into dispatch at around 6:25 p.m. No structures are threatened. The fire is around 200 feet by 200 feet in size.

One of the chief joys in my life is to go fly fishing with my Marine Corps buddy, Marlboro Man. Craig Fellin runs a successful Montana outfitters resort, the Big Hole Lodge, with his son, Wade.

Craig will walk the banks of the Wise on the day before we arrive and kick over logs to see what’s hatching. Once we arrive, we get to watch him tie a fly, perhaps a Wooly Bugger, that no self-respecting trout can refuse.

The heat has passed, but the soil is still warm. Conditions are ideal to plant trees. We all know that trees provide shade and cool a home. They clean the air and absorb stormwater runoff. They add aesthetic appeal.

exterior photo of Pet Station's new Carson City location.

Pet Station's newest location in Carson City is now open from 10am to 6pm daily. Located at 3305 Market St #104, in the North Carson Walmart shopping center off of College Parkway, Pet Station's 15th store offers the same great service as our sister stores, with knowledgeable and friendly staff to help you find the perfect solution for all your pet needs.

UPDATE 2PM: CCFD Battalion Chief Chris Mason said the fire involved a single family, single story residence in which fire was involved in one room but didn't spread anywhere else in structure. One person was taken to the hospital for precautionary reasons, otherwise there were no injuries. The fire was knocked down within minutes of arrival.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's office deputies were called Sunday afternoon to a structure fire in the 4200 block of Mina Way in northeast Carson City.

As Carson City seniors prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment, many need information about coverage, plans, and options to make the best, informed decision. Each year from October 15 through December 7, Medicare-eligible seniors can join, switch, or drop a plan.

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