Tahoe Arts Project kicks off their 25th season with the a cappella quintet, The Standards. The human voice, that’s how it all started for five brothers who shared a passion for music. Singing together at an early age, they began the makings of this one of a kind vocal group, forging a relationship beyond brotherhood and taking harmony to perfection.

CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval has appointed Steve Hill as interim executive director of the newly created Office of Economic Development, a cabinet level position in his administration.

Warren Engine Company #1 will unveil a recently resorted circa 1900 chemical fire cart at the group's fundraising gala on Friday, Sept. 23, 5-9 p.m. in the Nevada Room at the Governors Mansion.

The event will feature live music by Mike and the Liabilities Band, led by retired Carson City District Court Judge Mike Griffin. There will be a ho-host bar, hors d'oeuvres, raffles and a silent auction. Cost is $30.

Looking for a great place to dirt bike, four-wheel or cruise through rocks with breeze on your ATV? The public lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service and BLM-Carson City District offer plenty of opportunities for off-road vehicle and ATV recreation. Check out the latest blog from the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau outlining some of the local hotspots for off-road adventure.

RENO - The veteran aviator whose plane slammed into a crowd of Nevada air race spectators at 400 mph had no chance to save his ill-fated flight after likely losing consciousness from acceleratio...

A 20-acre brush fire in Goni Canyon in North Carson City was quickly contained Wednesday afternoon.Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi the fire was about a mile into the hills off Goni Road burning...

Carson District Judge Todd Russell Wednesday told lawyers arguing the redistricting case and his team of special masters he wants to see the first maps by Oct. 21.Russell also set two public hearin...

The Silver State Stars present "And Then There Was One Too," 7-9 p.m. tonight and Friday at the Carson City Community Center.The murder-mystery comedy play is a continuation of the popular Agath...

Raffle and silent auction items are being sought for a fundraiser Friday night at Jimmy G's Cigar Bar in downtown Carson City to benefit the victims of the Sept. 6 IHOP shooting.According to P.J. D...

I think this weekend is my favorite between pink balloons, lots of yummy fudge and motorcycles it can't get better. STREET VIBRATIONS HITS VIRGINIA CITYStreet Vibes not only sets up in Reno/Sparks ...

MINDEN - The Douglas boys' soccer team battled to a hard-fought 1-1 tie against Manogue Wednesday afternoon.While the game ended with a the scoreboard deadlocked, Douglas dominated every facet of t...

RENO - Chris Ault is not happy with the Nevada Wolf Pack's quarterback situation."Our offense was stagnant," said Ault, referring to the Pack's 17-14 victory at San Jose State last Saturday. &--WOL...

Pinion Hills Elementary and Sunridge Golf Club are teaming up for a Golf Tournament to raise food and money for Food For Thought. The 4-person scramble tournament is Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $60, which includes cart, lunch and raffle prizes. You are encouraged to bring food items to donate. To sign up call Sunridge Golf Club at (775) 267-4448.

This month the YBP board has planned a very special luncheon and tour for you.

You will have the opportunity to tour one of Carson City's most productive manufacturing facilities and learn the fascinating story of how one simple idea turned into an international company and how the company has been able to grow even during these tough economic times.

Carson City's manufacturing sector is a major employer for the region and sits silently in the airport area. Come and find out about the impact and importance of our manufacturing community!

KARSON KRUZERS END OF SUMMER STREET DANCE
 
It’s September and fall weather is coming – hard to believe after the beautiful weather this week but the cold IS coming and soon it will be too cold for outdoor evening events!
 
Take advantage of the end of summer and come out for the KARSON KRUZERS STREET DANCE this Saturday, 24th!  In the Nugget parking lot located at the corner of Robinson and Carson Street from 6p – 10p.
 

Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch is reporting the Goni fire has grown to 10 acres. In addition to the Carson City Fire Department and Bureau of Land Management, On scene there are also three engin...

Carson Middle School's eighth-grade girls basketball team has started the season with a 5-0 record.Carson beat Pau Wa Lu 39-8, Winemucca 31-28, Fallon 23-19, Silverland 39-4 and South Tahoe 29-4.Se...

Panna Cotta is a romantic sounding Italian dessert meaning "cooked cream." A traditional Italian dessert, it can be spiced in many ways and dressed up with fresh, macerated or pickled fruit. Mod...

Addictions to prescription medication are a little-known epidemic in our country.An estimated 7 million people are addicted to prescription drugs. Even scarier, 3,405,000 young people between the a...

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is investigating a rash of broken vehicle windows that occurred late Sunday night or early Monday morning.According to Sheriff's Office records, 12 reports of broke...

Sixty new role models for Carson City youths in 60 days - is it possible? The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada Mentor Center believes it is.The Mentor Center has been providing services to y...

What started as a whim at age 40 has turned into an epic journey for Calvin Dutton of Dayton.When he noticed he was starting to gain some weight in 2000 after his kids had grown, he started jogg...

From Carson City I've probably hiked Dead Man's Creek opposite Washoe State Park at least 20 times, spring, summer and fall and once in mid-winter. It's about a 2-mile round trip with 300 feet of altitude gain.
At the end of the trail is a gazebo which looks out serenely on Washoe Lake and Slide Mountain. Last Sunday when I hobbled up (bad back) the gentle trail (Park Rangers call it "moderate"in difficulty) the westerly winds were steady and strong as is usual with the sweep of the valley allowing winds to gain strength.

Pyramid Lake, located about 30 miles north of Sparks, will open on Saturday, Oct. 1 to fishing for Lahontan cutthroat trout.
That large, desert lake (roughly the same surface size as Lake Tahoe) has a three-month trout closure, each year, from July 1 to Sept. 30.
Here is all kinds of interesting information on that lake:

Pre-historic Lake Lahontan: