Parents, are you in need of a night out, sans child? Well, on Dec. 1, you can have just that!

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space along with Capital Kids before and after school program will be hosting another Parents Night Out Friday, Dec. 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

More than 500 fifth grade students including fifth graders from all six public elementary schools (Bordewich-Bray, Empire, Fremont, Fritsch, Mark Twain and Seeliger), as well as Carson Montessori, Bethlehem Lutheran and Saint Teresa’s will perform as a unified holiday choir for the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights on the Capitol steps in downtown Carson City Friday, Dec. 1, at 5:30 p.m.

Meet with an Employment Specialist to discuss your professional background and goals to enhance your career through our Employment and Training Event on Thursday, Dec. 7 2023 from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Lyon County Human Services Office located at 5 Pine Cone Rd, Ste 103 Dayton.

To make an appointment just call (775) 684-0400 or request one in person at the Carson City EmployNV Office located at 1929 N Carson St. Suite 100, Carson City, NV 89701.

Several weak systems will begin to move through the Sierra and Carson City region from midweek onward, bringing continued below normal temperatures, periods of snow and travel difficulties, according to the National Weather Service.

Sierra Nevada Ballet's highly-anticipated return of "Peanutcracker: The Story in a Nutshell" arrives for another magical holiday season with performances in Carson City this Saturday and Reno on Sunday.

Carson City-based author Robert Drews is a guest on the newest episode of the popular Unfiltered Discussions Podcast. The episode centers around Drews’ recently published book, “Look for Something Good.”

In the spirit of the holidays, Tahoe Beach Club demonstrated its commitment to the local community by extending a helping hand to those who serve it. On Thanksgiving Day, the dedicated staff, led by General Manager Kevin Speer, delivered a heartwarming and delicious Thanksgiving meal to Tahoe Douglas Fire Station 23, a gesture that exemplifies the Club's values of gratitude and community engagement.

A man was arrested Sunday for DUI, accident hit and run, possession of a controlled substance and other alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Orthodox Church is the original Christian Church established by Jesus Christ, given to His Apostles, and described in the New Testament. There was one Church until a split separated Orthodox East from Latin West in the 11th century, but the Orthodox Faith and practice has continued unaltered for two thousand years.

A young son is watching the TV news with his father. “Dad, how come all their houses are broken?”

Between Horses and Humans, a local Carson Valley youth-oriented nonprofit that empowers children and youth through building leadership and communication skills, trust, courage, and compassion by pairing them with horses to connect them with their own authentic and capable selves. Survey responses will help the organization with strategic planning to better serve the community.

Gov. Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced Nov. 20 the approval of eight companies that will receive $7,249,200 in tax abatements. In return, the companies are projected to create 533 jobs in the next two years at an average weighted hourly wage of $32.86.

Thanksgiving Day has came and went but the gratitude felt and the impact of the volunteers who made the dinner at a The Plaza Event Center in Carson City, will last all season long.

A hawk flies and stops in Washoe Valley.

We enjoyed a successful afternoon of food, fun and family at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint on Saturday, November 18th. At our best, Western Nevada welcomes all people – from conservative to liberal, religious to atheist, old to young, gay to straight. It’s with that spirit that the event received a variety of prizes and individual support.

Larry’s Gourmet Coffee, which opened its first location in Dayton around three years ago, announced its third expansion into Carson City. The second location can be found in C Street in Virginia City.

Eighth grader Mackenzie Harper hadn’t realized all the work that goes into producing turkeys for Thanksgiving. But on Monday, she and other students at Smith Valley School got a taste of what it takes to get the birds to the dinner plate.

Thanksgiving is serious business for students at the K-12 school located in Smith Valley, a rural, agricultural community that sits between Yerington and Gardnerville. For the past decade, the school’s students have been running a turkey farm where they raise and sell the birds for community members to eat for the holiday.

Live Violence Free is bringing all of the holiday magic and cheer to Valhalla Tahoe with their inaugural Winter Fest.

Join in the fun and meet Santa and Holiday Princesses from Ever After Productions, indulge in some face painting, craft your own ornament, play festive games, sing some holiday karaoke, and hit the photo booth with family and friends.

The Carson River early Thanksgiving Day waking up to color and light

Jacqueline (Jackie) Estrada Diaz is all of the things one expects of high achievers – hardworking, exuberant, persistent, but somehow also she is so much more – resilient, compassionate, inventive, hilarious. Jackie is a firm advocate for newcomer English Language Learners, and as a first-generation student who has only lived in the U.S. for six years, she has first-hand knowledge of the barriers they face.

The Douglas County Community and Senior Center annual auction kicked off on Tuesday, November 21 and will continue through December 15. The Foundation Board has been working behind the scenes for months procuring incredible items and packages for bid, thanks to amazing donors.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be KNVC General Manager Steve Funk. He will tell the story of Carson's community radio station from its humble beginnings in 2017 to today's diverse programmings that includes talk shows, news programs, serial dramas, and music genres that run the gamut from Rock, Pop, Blues and Jazz to Celtic, Retro, and Psychedelic.

Agriculture and art meet to showcase the region’s artisans and ag students at the 3rd Annual Ag & Artisan Holiday Faire Saturday, Dec. 2, at the historic Storke Dairy, 876C Centerville Lane in Gardnerville, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event features exhibits and demonstrations from Douglas County 4-H, Grange and FFA students, an exhibit of antique farm implements found on the property during renovations and roping demonstrations. Santa makes an appearance between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for family selfies during the event.

Fresh Oregon grown Christmas trees are available beginning Friday, Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 in downtown Carson City and Gardnerville to support Fellowship of Christian Athletes.