A concerning 94 percent rise in overdose mortality rates among older teens from 2019 to 2020 has prevention advocates changing how they approach talking to teens about substance abuse.

Even with illicit drug use rates declining overall in that survey, the old tactics of using fear and zero tolerance policies tend to encourage more risky behavior, according to Sara Cerruto-Jacobs, director of training and education at the nonprofit Foundation for Recovery.

A 30-year-old Carson City man, Stephen Barns, was arrested in the 4000 block of S. Curry Tuesday evening for felony kidnapping, eluding with endangerment, obstruction, and possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia.

According to the report, deputies were dispatched to a local movie theater on report of a suspicious vehicle.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - There have been Secret Service personnel on the south and east shore of Lake Tahoe this week, all in preparation for President Joe Biden's arrival on Friday. The White House confirmed Monday that the President will arrive on August 18 and is scheduled to depart Thursday, August 24.

It has not been disclosed if the visit is for a vacation, business, or for a fundraising event. As of Monday, there are no public events scheduled.

Steam into School with the Nevada State Railroad Museum on Saturday, August 19 in Carson City. One last hurrah for the summer, and a chance to get the kiddos ready for the school year.

On Wednesday, the Ormsby Republican Women's Club is honored to have Mayor Lori Bagwell as its speaker. Mayor Bagwell will be bringing club members up to date on everything happening in Carson City. She will provide an update on the city budget, upcoming projects and is always ready for your questions.

Nature journaling serves as a catalyst to personal exploration, creativity, and appreciation for nature while also teaching drawing skills and scientific inquiry. Participants will observe and draw sunflowers with guidance from Instructor, Lorna Burkhard. (All supplies included).

"Look for Something Good," a recently released novel written by Carson City author Robert Drews, is now available for purchase at the The Purple Avocado gift shop in Carson City.

Tuesday, the Department of Health and Human Services has announced that Nevada is one of six states to receive a federal competitive grant for a pilot program to treat pregnant and postpartum women with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorder.

The Truckee Parks and Recreation Community Center opened a new traveling art exhibit called “We Remember Your Sacrifices; You Are Not Forgotten: The Story and Art of the Stewart Indian School.” This new display is a partnership between the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum; Nevada Indian Commission; Visit Carson City; and Great Basin Native Artists Collective.

What is identified as “The Orthodox Church” today is the original Christian Church established by Jesus Christ, handed down to His Twelve Apostles, and described in the pages of the New Testament. It was one Church until a split separated Orthodox East from Latin West in the eleventh century but the Orthodox Faith and practice has continued unaltered for two thousand years.

Because of rain, Monday night's 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Jazz & Beyond performances have been moved to the Brewery Arts Center's Performance Hall at 511 W. King St. in Carson City.

It is time to gather our cherished Centenarians in a special ceremony. Please contact me for more information as we honor those 100 years old or older in September.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Men in Black” (1997) on Thursday, August 17 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 West King Street-the old Catholic church).

Two were arrested early Saturday for suspicion of felony battery causing substantial bodily harm, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Last week, The Nevada Women's Fund (NWF) awarded FISH their Annual Community Grant of $25,000.

This grant award will be devoted to the FISH Student Housing project and help alleviate the housing costs for women living within. This way, the women can focus on their higher education without the burden of housing costs which will empower their learning potential, uplift families out of generational poverty, and strengthen the community. This is a major recognition for FISH with Nevada Women's Fund's support of this first-of-its-kind Nevada pilot program.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to welcome everyone into a new school year. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers and Traffic Units will be teaming up to monitor and enforce all school zone laws for this school calendar year. Before the 2023-2024 school year commences, The Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to provide the community with some helpful school zone traffic safety laws.

Kathryn Kelly, founder and executive director of Carson City’s I-School, brought a Russian family by for An Evening with Mark Twain, and I fell in love with them.

So the following morning, hoping Nikolai might be willing to translate into Russian, I penned letters to Presidents Putin and Zelensky asking for an audience, and yes, Nikolai is in fact translating as we speak. I thought too, I had better check in with the DOJ and State Department to be sure I’m following protocol, should I actually receive that invitation.

KINGS BEACH — The Washoe Tribe has called Da-ow-a-ga — or as we know it, Lake Tahoe — their home for centuries, and two members of the tribe were at the 27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit held Wednesday to share the importance of the lake to their people.

My neighbor Patrick Mobley had an open house to display his model train layout. The open house happens around twice twice a year at his Pine Lane home in Carson City — one in summer and another, usually, in the fall.

A juvenile Harrier hawk enjoying morning sun around Carson City.

Just after 7 p.m. Saturday evening, Sheriff Ken Furlong reported a shooting had occurred in the area of Lee and Roop Streets.

One victim self transported themselves to the hospital as a result of the shooting.

Joseph Edward William Lee Gibbs, 69, of Carson City, Nev. October 6th 1954 - May 24th 2023. Originally from New York State. Served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. Settled in Carson City after working in various trades. He was an excellent cook and loved to prepare meals for his friends. In his last years he rededicated himself to the Lord.

The Carson Farmers Market brought their tradition back today with a celebratory market, put on in honor of National Farmers Market Week.

The market was located at Mills Park inside Marv Teixeira Pavillion until 1 p.m. The vendors had options of everything from fresh produce, to exotic meats, baked pastries, jams, honey, art, gems, live plants, and more! There were also food trucks with delicious treats like crepes and live music.

A traffic accident was reported just after 12:00 a.m. Saturday near the East College Parkway and Emerson Street. Traffic is currently blocked by at least three vehicles involved in the collision.

There is a head injury and wrist injury involved amongst the people in the vehicles.

Avoid the area if possible.