Schools in Carson City have been in session for three days now, but one student at Carson Middle School is still clinging to some high points from summer break.

The Nevada Department of Education, Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning and Education Options and the Carson City School Board of Trustees have recognized more than a dozen Carson High School Career and Technical Education educators with awards of excellence and distinction.

UPDATE: From record-breaking heat in July to the chance of late August snow for the higher Sierra elevations, this has been an eventful summer and it isn't over yet. Gusty winds and a cool down are on the way.

"Look for Something Good," a novel written by Carson City author Robert Drews, is available locally and online.

Last week, the Carson City Board of Supervisors discussed the future of Carson City’s ordinances pertaining to homelessness following a recent U.S. Supreme Court opinion allowing municipalities to enforce laws such as no camping on public property.

Following the Supreme Court’s ruling, District Attorney Jason Woodbury and his office began researching what this could mean for Carson City and brought forward the discussion during the August 15 meeting.

A Gardnerville man was booked Tuesday on a misdemeanor battery warrant, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

This Sunday, August 25, Kids & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center will be hosting Friendship Day at P & K Ranch in Gardnerville, along with Al and Vicki Jewell of the Inliners Association Northern Nevada Chapter.

PBS Reno has launched Wild Nevadacast, a new podcast that serves as a complement to the award-earning Wild Nevada series.

UPDATE: The Lyon County Sheriff's Office reports the 24-year-old woman reported missing earlier Tuesday has been found safe.

Casino Fandango in Carson City is excited to announce the opening of its newest dining venue, The Governors Grill. Replacing the beloved Palm Court Grill, The Governors Grill offers a fresh and innovative 24/7 dining experience, blending classic comfort with modern culinary twists.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday morning to a vehicle crash in the 2900 block of North Carson Street.

A 41-year-old man was arrested Monday for two counts alleged assault on hospital staff, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report. Both are gross misdemeanor offenses.

Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City in the World,” but it wasn’t just the introduction of legalized gambling in 1931 that brought the town its fame and notoriety.

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue for the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting. Some projects are expected to continue through the fall.

Higher Dimensions of Healing, LLC, Ketamine Mental Health Clinic is coming soon to Carson City.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce a successful and smooth start to the 2024-2025 school year. School campuses and hallways were flooded with people again and students, educators and employees were greeted with enthusiasm, excitement and a renewed commitment to learning.

Author Stephen Provost is the featured speaker for the Frances Humphrey Lecture on Thursday, August 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

A 59-year-old man was arrested Saturday for possession of a birth certificate, a Social Security card and other identifying information not belonging to him, and possession of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Join us on the patio at Polecat Tavern at 7pm August 31 for Play Music on the Porch.

Are you looking for a fun activity for your kids? Carson Country youth bowling league sign-ups are now open for ages 3-18. Registration and weekly fees vary by location. Youth league bowling offers scholarship money as prizes, community give back and tournaments.

With a prompt of "insects and bugs" Carson City area photographers took to their backyards, gardens and trails in search of the winged and un-winged creatures of summer.

Cooler weather and fewer mosquitos make for a great walk by our beautiful Carson River. Scroll and click photos to enlarge.

Nevada families are poised to spend $525.1 million on back-to-school preparations this year, according to the Retail Association of Nevada. Compared to one year ago, total spending is down 0.5 percent.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce a new school-based initiative aimed at enhancing the educational environment and minimizing distractions in classrooms. Starting Monday, August 19, 2024, all middle and high school students will be required to place their cellphones and other smart technology devices in locking pouches during school hours.