CARSON CITY — In light of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation would like to remind the public of resources available year-round to those who have a disability.

Students and employees returning to Carson High School in Carson City for the first day of school Monday, August 14, 2023, will notice a complete facelift of their school’s exterior.

As Medicare appropriations continue to increase, policymakers have been focused on ideas to reduce costs while preserving access to care for beneficiaries. Expanding site-neutral payment in Medicare has become the most popular and effective solution, with the introduction of several bills and discussion drafts seeking to fix the Medicare billing structure that allows hospitals to charge higher rates than independently-owned practices.

Two men were arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony burglary and home invasion, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

It was a special evening Friday at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek near South Lake Tahoe. For nearly 35 years, McAvoy Lane has been performing as Mark Twain at the theater, and Friday was to be his final performance.

Brilliant orange color fills the sky Sunday evening over Carson City.

The Carson City Historical Society is asking the public for volunteers to help give tours of the famous Foreman-Roberts House in Carson City on Sunday afternoons.

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has announced that selections have been made for the Granger-Thye Concession special use permits for Camp Richardson, Meeks Bay, and Zephyr Cove resorts. Issuance of new special use permits are subject to a 45-day appeal period.

Carson Tahoe Transitional Rehabilitation Center, which specializes in short-term, transitional care that bridges the gap between hospital and home, recently expanded its services to offer outpatient therapy.

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, the extreme-value grocery retailer, launched its 13th Annual Independence from Hunger Food Drive, to combat food insecurity and support families in vulnerable and disadvantaged communities throughout America. From June 28 to July 31, 2023, Carson City Grocery Outlet is teaming up with The Northern Nevada Dream Center, to collect cash donations in-store and online.

A beautiful early morning walk in Washoe Valley staying far from the water due to the algae bloom and far from the horses so they could enjoy the morning too.

Join Us for a Night of Soulful, Texas Americana Music

Carson City, Nevada - On August 5th, the Nashville Social Club in Carson City welcomes breakout Texas singer-songwriter Dallas Burrow live in concert.

The speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Mark Robison, Local Government Reporter and Community Engagement Director at the Reno Gazette Journal. Mark is experienced in writing about complex and nuanced topics in easy-to-understand ways. In addition to his government beat, he also writes the RGJ's Fact Checker and Ask the RGJ columns. Mark is a 1987 graduate of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Kansas.

The Karson Kruzers non-profit organization was developed in 1985 by B.J. Barnhurst and his friends. The group wanted to allow everybody that loved their car a chance to put it in a real car show, even if it didn’t run.

Andy and Cassi Selders, owners of Blue Pebbles, a family-owned business in South Lake Tahoe, California, donated 70 box fans to the Carson City Senior Center on Thursday.

Carson City Supervisors recently rejected a recommendation from the city's Growth Management Commission that would have designated a portion of available building permits specifically for affordable housing units.

The proposal would have increased growth allocations by 3 percent, with 2 percent for market-rate housing and 1 percent set aside for affordable housing starts specifically targeting workforce housing.

While Mayor Lori Bagwell cited her denial in language and definition concerns, Supervisor Maurice White stated that Carson City “has enough affordable housing.”

The next Carson City School Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Robert Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

Thursday night, deputies were dispatched to a suspicious suspect near a local ranching supply store who was reportedly talking to himself and "asking for people," according to the report.

When deputies arrived on scene, they located a small fire that was being fueled by brush.

The FISH student housing project on North Carson Street is nearing competition. Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will get an update on the project and learn about how the community can help at the next club meeting.

The public is invited to attend the meeting on Tuesday, July 25th, at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless, the first nonprofit organization dedicated to providing pet food and emergency veterinary care to the pets of individuals experiencing homelessness, celebrated its 15 year anniversary Thursday with a facility tour and ribbon cutting hosted by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.

Sierra Nevada Realtors will host its 7th annual Cornhole’s Best for Hopefest tournament Friday, August 11 in Carson City.

Sponsorships and team sign-ups are currently available, with proceeds from the event going to support local cancer patients through SNR’s partnership with Carson Tahoe Health.

VIRGINIA CITY — Don't miss the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum's 6th Annual “Steppin' Back in Time” fundraiser event: A Steampunk Soiree! Join us as we "step back" to the 1860’s -1890’s — a time of invention and innovation as we explore the marvels of technology and many ‘firsts’ that sprung up from the Comstock mining.

Carson City Supervisors voted Thursday to approve union agreements with both the Carson City Fire Fighters Association, as well as the Carson City Sheriff’s Supervisory Association.

The agreement with the Carson City Sheriff’s Association will retroactively apply a salary adjustment to employees with a rank of sergeant from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028, with an estimated impact of $4.8 million.

Salon Emerald and Hideaway Hair Lounge are thrilled to be able to make a difference in the lives of our local children. We want to make sure that every student has self-confidence about their appearance for their upcoming school year. A fresh haircut can go a long way toward accomplishing that.