With the omnipresence of Artificial Intelligence or AI, I feel compelled to wrap myself in the 19th century, and make myself at home in the Sandwich Islands of 1866. Presently, I’m on my surfboard, along with a few Hawaiians, awaiting the perfect wave.

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada will hold a consumer session Tuesday, Feb. 21, in Carson City and Las Vegas to hear public comment regarding an annual rate adjustment application from Southwest Gas.

You’ve oft heard the phrase “it takes a village,” meaning acknowledgement of the roles other people play in the success of anything. Or, perhaps call it simply a matter of accidental networking that occurs every time we meet new people that may unintentionally lead into new opportunities and adventures.

It's "big-band jazz times four" when the Mile High Jazz Band and three youth jazz bands present the 19th annual Jazz Extravaganza concert, this Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center.

The Governor’s Workforce Development Board released Wednesday its Childcare Policy Report demonstrating that inadequate access to childcare limits capacity to produce the goods and services the state’s economy relies on, impedes workforce and economic development, harms small and large businesses, indirectly results in inflation, and serves as a barrier to working families and parents trying to enter or re-enter the workforce.

District Three Commissioner Tammy Hendrix, recently appointed by Governor Joe Lombardo, was sworn in during the Thursday, February 16, 2023 Board of Commissioners meeting. Commissioner Hendrix is a third generation Lyon County resident and has served as Chair of the Lyon County Planning Commission since January 2019.

There will be an Artists Reception for the NAA Judged Winter Show on Sunday, February 19 from 2-4pm.

Everyone is welcome to come and meet the artists, view the beautiful show and enjoy some light refreshments.

Lane shifts will take place on US-395 south of Gardnerville from February 20-March 3 as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) repairs roadside erosion.

Reduced lanes and speed limits and ramp closures will be in place on I-580 and US-395 near the Reno spaghetti bowl Saturday, Feb. 18 as roadway striping is refreshed.

Carson High School (CHS) Speech and Debate wrapped up its regular season over the weekend at Spanish Springs High School where the team completed its best season in decades. The final regular season tournament saw 14 schools and 203 competitors, with 11 CHS debaters advancing into final rounds over the two-day event.

The Rotary Club of Carson City is looking for talented young musicians to take part in the club’s annual music contest.

The contest is open to students in the 9th-12th grades, or 14-18 years of age for home schooled or non-traditionally schooled students.

On Monday, a woman was sentenced to 32.5 years in prison with parole eligibility at 12 years and four months in relation to a fentanyl drug sale charge in Oct. 2022.

According to the Douglas County District Attorney's office, Regina Rojas was arrested on Oct. 20 during which five Douglas County Sheriff Office deputies were allegedly exposed to fentanyl, one of which collapsed.

All not-for-profit agencies, which wish to request grant funding from the Board of County Commissioners, Community Grant Program for FY 2023-2024 must complete and submit a Grant Application. Please be advised that due to limited funding, some applicants will only receive partial funding.

Four additional suspects related to the Jan. 24 Carmine Street shooting have been arrested following an investigation involving detectives from the Carson City Special Enforcement Team and Gang Unit, with the help of school resource officers.

The four suspects are 15-year-old male juveniles with gang affiliations, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office in a news release.

Graduates of Western Nevada College’s Paramedic program were given a warm salute and send-off into a profession that makes communities safer with an important layer of emergency care that they provide.

What is being called a clerical error is leading to 151 Carson City residents being forced to pay thousands of dollars in back property taxes.

According to Kimberly Adams from the Assessor’s Office, a new computer software system “bug” led to an overall tax reduction for individuals who installed solar panel improvements on their homes.

As western states are experiencing significant winter weather conditions following extended drought, livestock producers are facing high levels of supplemental feed needed for longer periods to sustain herds. Nevada, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming are among states calling upon the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency to consider relief programs.

A Dayton mother was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of felony child endangerment after a man admitted to smoking fentanyl in front of the woman's three small disabled children, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office recently got a boost from a local business owner. Carson City Country Financial agent Jim Gray donated $1,500 to the law enforcement agency’s K9 unit. The money funded the purchase a new dog bite suit used in training.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Analytics announced Wednesday new and updated data dashboards have been published to provide information to the public, agency partners and community stakeholders.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless is hosting its first ever Give a Dog a Bone Pet Food Drive & Charity Concert at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City.

With an extended family history of grandparents, parents and a sibling embracing learning, it isn’t surprising that Gloria Pieretti helped educate many people during her lifetime.

Now, thanks to Gloria, many future Western Nevada College students will be educated through a $1.25 million endowment in her name as part of the existing Testolin Pieretti Family Scholarship.

Say Aloha to the 113th annual Carson Valley Days celebration, which will be taking place this year from June 8 - 11 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville.

CARSON CITY — Gov. Joe Lombardo issued a proclamation Tuesday ending the state of emergency in Nevada due to the gas pipeline disruption.

Carson High School will host a community-focused event next week where students, families and community members are invited to explore various education paths offered including Career and Technical Education, Advance Placement and JumpStart.