Carson Valley Sertoma’s annual coat drive runs annually from Nov. 1 through Jan. 31. A huge thank you goes out to Costco Wholesale Corp., in Carson City for kicking off this season with their donation of $125 toward the purchase of much needed kid sized coats.

For some parents, the announcement that the COVID-19 vaccine had been approved for children couldn’t come soon enough. Luckily for them, Pfizer announced earlier this month that approval had finally come through, which means children throughout the country can now receive their vaccination.

At this time, the only approved vaccination for children aged 5-11 is offered by Pfizer, which could make finding the vaccine a challenge for parents.

VIRGINIA CITY — Dec. 4-5, 2021, St. Mary’s Art Center, historic landmark and former St. Mary Louise Hospital built in 1875, will host more than 22 artists and makers for a festive, vibrant and fun weekend of arts, crafts, refreshments, and holiday music.

Sea Ice, Sea Stix, Akulikuli are just a handful of edible plants you’ve probably never heard of, but that’s exactly why local agriculture enthusiast Brian Harasha and his family chose to produce them.

Brian is producing more than a dozen pounds of produce per week, which he grows in either a handmade greenhouse he erected in his driveway, or the far more controlled, laboratory-like grow room he built inside his garage.

November 17 is Utility Scam Awareness Day, a day to educate customers of common utility scams and heading into the holidays, it's important to remember that NV Energy does not call or email customers to demand immediate payment for any reason.

Carson City author Karen Salita will hold a signing and open house event for her book "101 Soul Seeds for Reinventing Yourself" this Saturday at Adams Hub.

A fatal vehicle crash happened late Tuesday afternoon in the area of Tillman Lane and Patricia Drive that involved a pursuit with a parolee absconder in which a passenger in the suspect's vehicle died in the crash, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team will resume fall prescribed fire operations after the Thanksgiving holiday and will continue burning throughout much of the fall and winter season, conditions and weather permitting.

Sheriff Dan Coverley announced Tuesday he will seek a second term as Douglas County's sheriff.

“I am very proud to have served as Sheriff for Douglas County and would be honored to serve another term,” stated Sheriff Coverley. “The support from this community has been tremendous and I have been humbled by it. I can’t think of a better place to be in law enforcement.”

Carson Valley Community Theater and the Douglas High School Drama Department have teamed up for a production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." Auditions are Dec. 1 at 6:00 p.m. and December 4 at 10:00 a.m. The cast includes both adults and teens.

Piano accompaniment is available or bring your own music. 

Show dates are March 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 7:30, March 20 and 27 at 2:00pm.

This project is supported in part by the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

With a significant drop in testing demand and an increase in providing vaccination, Carson City Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that it is halting community-based COVID-19 testing events and on-site testing at CCHHS.

This year's Nevada Day Treasure Hunt was the best yet, if you ask me, but it was also the last year that the Mahe family, who took over the hunt in 2015, hosted the month-long hunt.

Thankfully, the hunt will be continuing next year, with a new family at the helm: the McKees.

RENO — Large, majestic trees are iconic symbols of great age among living organisms, yet published evidence suggests that trees do not die because of genetically programmed age deterioration, but rather are killed by an external agent or a disturbance event. And, they can be a record of thousands of years of environmental change, especially in Nevada.

Native Carson City resident Rhonda Lynne Pendegraft died peacefully while surrounded by family on November 4th, 2021, after a courageous fight against prolonged illness.

The Prison Hill Off Highway Vehicle Area and the motorized trailhead/parking located on Golden Eagle Lane in Carson City will be closed while the trail improvements and stabilization project is completed.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office honored more than 100 volunteers from its multiple divisions on Saturday night during an appreciation dinner held at the Nevada Governor's Mansion annex.

A friend of mine, and popular columnist, whose name shall be kept a secret to protect the innocent, but rhymes with Pat Hickey, asked me yesterday if I believed in a life beyond. I felt like Jack Benny when confronted by a robber who demanded, “Your money or your life!”

After our virtual toy drive last year, organizers of Tiffani and Bailee's 9th annual holiday Sealed Toy and Game Drive has returned stronger than ever with its pledge to give children who are being treated in the hospital for cancer, the best Christmas possible.

Following pressure from advocates and organizations including the ACLU of Nevada and the Nevadans Count Coalition, state officials said Saturday they were able to validate and reallocate around 1,000 additional inmates to the district of their last known residential addresses, bringing Nevada up to a 60-65 percent inmate reallocation rate.

Lyon County Republicans December Meeting and Christmas Luncheon is on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Dayton Valley Golf Course, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

The Carson City School District will host a virtual Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting Wednesday, Nov. 17, 6 p.m., via Zoom. The meeting will discuss the goals, objectives and strategies of the district’s current strategic plan.

A 30-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony burglary and grand larceny at Home Depot as well as possession of hallucinogenic mushrooms and methamphetamine, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The American Citizen Essay Contest winners are in, and all of them have one thing in common: Heroes. The 2021-2022 Carson City School District Board of Trustees sponsored American Citizen Essay Contest topic was, “Twenty Years ago on September 11, 2001, many people became heroes in the face of tragedy.

The Lyon Board of Commissioners will be asked to approve a Request for Proposals in regard to the Solid Waste Disposal Franchise.

The Board held a public workshop in August on this issue and directed staff to return with a proposed RFP on October 21, 2021. The Board heard the item on October 21, 2021 and requested additional amendments to the RFP. Community Development Director Andrew Haskins will present the final draft to the Board on November 18, 2021.