A 28-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for three felony counts grand larceny and other alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

Known as "the first, first responders," the job of a 911 dispatcher is a vital one as they are the first voice a person hears in an emergency situation. They often give life saving instructions while help is on the way, ensure the safety of the caller and others on scene, all while simultaneously coordinating the response of emergency crews.

MINDEN — Douglas County Elections Office would like to inform Douglas County residents that the following text message is being disseminated regards to votes. This message is an error sent out by a third party and is not an official message sent by the Douglas County Election Office. If you receive this message, please do not reply and disregard it.

Lyon County residents voted in favor of providing additional staffing to fire stations in the Central Lyon County Fire Protection District.

As of Wednesday morning, 63 percent of voters (4,572) voted in favor of the tax initiative, which will levy a property tax of $0.23 per $100 of assessed property valuation on the residents within the fire district.

Sierra Lutheran High School will host the 4th Annual Christ IS Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Norm Brauer Gymnasium.

Experience Northern Nevada's finest jazz musicians and the Reno Jazz Orchestra present the music of the Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Orchestra.

A free U.S. citizenship class, hosted by English Language Learners and Carson City Library, will begin Nov. 19, 2022. Citizenship classes are freely offered to those seeking to understand the rights and responsibilities of becoming a U.S. citizen.

Nevada’s top races remain too early to call with tens of thousands of ballots left to count, but the latest results in the state’s 2022 midterm elections saw Republicans Adam Laxalt and Joe Lombardo slightly ahead of their Democratic opponents in tight senate and gubernatorial races.

Good morning Lyon County. Here are some preliminary voting numbers made available early Wednesday morning from the Lyon County Clerk/Treasurer's Office.

However, the races will not be certified until Nov. 18, and new mail-in ballots will continue to be accepted for four days after Election Day so long as they are postmarked by Nov. 8.

Hello, Carson City! If you braved the storm today to cast your ballot in the 2022 Midterm General Elections, I hope you rewarded yourself with some hot cocoa afterwards.

Results are updated as of 10:54 p.m. Tuesday.

However, the races will not be certified until Nov. 18, and new mail-in ballots will continue to be accepted for four days after Election Day so long as they are postmarked by Nov. 8.

Silver City Holiday Artisans Festival brings fine arts and crafts, music, and holiday food and drink for your enjoyment! Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Save the date! On December 4, 2022 Silver City Preservation Society presents a day of art, music, food and drink in the beautiful Historic Silver City Schoolhouse at 385 High St. Silver City, Nevada. Located in the foothills of the Virginia range just three miles south of Virginia City on Hwy 341/342 Silver City is a destination or a lovely stop over on your tour of the Comstock Historic District.

CARSON CITY, NV – The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Nevada State Police are reporting worsening weather conditions, dropping temperatures and potentially dangerous road conditions.

Western Nevada College has decided to close its Carson City campus at 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, and reopen at 10 a.m. on Wednesday because of inclement weather conditions and safety concerns.

Mile High Jazz Band will perform “Livestreamed and Kicking!” on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., broadcast from A to Zen, 1803 N Carson Street in Carson City on facebook.com/milehighjazz. The program presents big-band jazz with vocalist Jakki Ford.

A 51-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Snow will return to Carson City and the valley floors Tuesday with the heaviest expected from mid-morning through the afternoon that will impact road travel in the region, according to the National Weather Service.

Rice Hydro Inc., located in Carson City, Nevada, is proud to announce the launch of a new product in its Hydrostatic Test Pump Series. Dubbed the Pipeline Chlorinator, the innovative unit is a patent pending pump capable of chlorinating water in parts per million (PPM) in addition to pressure testing new or existing water lines. The unit will support water jurisdictions in their efforts to monitor line viability and water quality, as it relates to chlorination with costly PPM requirements.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from individuals who may be interested in serving on the Carson City Cultural Commission and the Regional Transportation Commission.

Come celebrate your Veteran's Day at Bella Vita Bistro. Great selection of food and drinks, service is prompt and friendly, and the best music around. Bill salutes our Veterans, having huge respect for those that have served. If you are looking for the special place to hang out, Bella Vita is the place to be for the total package.
#thankyouforyourservice.

Carson City students are recognizing and honoring military men and women this week with Veteran’s Day displays and events. Veterans from all branches of military service, as well as families of students, have been encouraged to attend or participate in events Wednesday and Thursday. Campus visitors should check in at the front office at each school site.

A man was arrested Sunday for multiple felony counts of firearm possession offenses, drug possession and misdemeanor domestic battery among other alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

Snow showers are pushing through the Carson City and lower valley areas Monday morning, with snow accumulating in the foothills and in Washoe Valley, where chains are required.

Back in July Vladimir Putin quoted and credited Mark Twain. At the time, I suspected he was reaching out, maybe not with an olive branch, but maybe with a twig. He said, “To quote Mark Twain, ‘The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.’” I was wrong.

My neighbor Patrick Mobley has an open house once a year to display his model railroad layout. The announcement on Facebook says the display is titled "Great Basin and Sierra." It models the high Nevada desert, Sierra and the California foothill trains. Here are some photos taken Sunday morning.
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