Western Nevada College’s new Diversity Center (also known as Wildcat Commons) opened to much applause and anticipation during Wildcat Life’s Welcome Back Week last month.

Nightly lane and shoulder closures will begin Sunday, Oct. 9 on U.S. 50 in eastern Carson City as the Nevada Department of Transportation reconstructs an existing walking and biking path for enhanced mobility and safety.

So many words that could be used to describe Hong “Ruby” Nguyen have lost their impact due to overuse and exaggeration. Words like exceptional, remarkable and extraordinary sound like hyperbole, yet they fit Ruby to a "T." This is why she is this week’s Student in the Spotlight.

A Fernley man reported missing last month was found dead in Storey County, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

This evening, looking out my back door, I could see that the moon was very bright and cast nice crisp shadows. Today is the full moon for October and the next one will be Nov. 9. As I spied the moon I saw that Jupiter was just above and to the right and was also very clear. Several of Jupiter's moons were also visible.

The Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (CAMPO) next meeting is expected to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 12 beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room in the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

The Carson City Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) will have their meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 12 following the CAMPO meeting in the same location.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested a 57-year-old Carson City resident on two counts of assault with a deadly weapon.

Sigal Chattah is a candidate for the State of Nevada Attorney General. She will be speaking at the Ormsby Republican Women's Club meeting on October 19, 2022. Please see the flyer for time and location. Come out and join us for a night where you can meet and greet with Sigal Chattah. Cost is $15 per person and includes hors d'oeuvres, tea, coffee and water. Email us for inquiries. See you there!

Are you a graduating high school student interested in attending college free of tuition and class fees? The Nevada Promise Scholarship is a last-dollar scholarship that was established by the Nevada State Legislature in 2017.

The scholarship incorporates service learning and mentorship with academics, with the goal of increasing enrollment in higher education and improving overall student achievement, by eliminating financial barriers and allowing students to place greater emphasis on their education.

On Tuesday, October 18, the Carson Valley Republican Women's Club presents two candidates at their monthly luncheon meeting. William "Scott" Hoen, who is running for Carson City Clerk-Recorder will speak, followed by Wade Bradshaw, candidate for Board of Supervisors Ward 1.

Casino Fandango Ballroom, 3800 S Carson Street, Carson City. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. $25/Members—$30/Guests. Reservations are required by noon on September 16. Please call or text Lori Bagwell at 775-220-3646.

The annual “White Cane Days” hosted by the Carson City Host Lions Club will be held Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9. Lions will be available at the North Carson Street Save Mart from 10 to 4 each day to bring awareness to the public of the sight preservation programs the Lions support, and to raise funds as part of the annual White Cane Days.

Lights, music, and lasers! The Floyd is returning Carson City this weekend at the Carson City Community Center.

Dubbed as "The West Coast's most sophisticated and authentic Pink Floyd Concert Experience," The Floyd brings the work of Pink Floyd to life with an immersive viewer experience.

Happy October and happy Nevada Day month my fellow Silver Staters. It's a wonderful time, full of changing leaves, pumpkin spice and the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt.

Clue four is here! I have some ideas, what about you?

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has been investigating a series of BB gun shootings to vehicles and houses during the month of September.

On Wednesday October 5 2022, detectives identified several juveniles alleged to have been involved in the bb gun shootings.

All aboard the Halloween Fairy Tale Express! The Carson City Railroad Association, in partnership with Wild Horse Productions, are bringing back the Halloween train ride at Mills Park in Carson City for Nevada Day weekend. The Halloween Fairy Tale Express will be pulling out of the station at Mills Park on Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30.

This Friday, Oct. 7, at 5:30 p.m., support Carson High School's award-winning Blue Thunder Bands program as they host their annual family Chili/Bingo Night in the CHS gym. More than 100 businesses made donations this year, and the band is raffling off thousands of dollars' worth of prizes. They are also giving away prizes in their bingo games and auctioning off items in a silent auction. 

Happy October and happy Nevada Day month my fellow Silver Staters. It's a wonderful time, full of changing leaves, pumpkin spice and the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt.

Clue three is in! Have you guessed it yet? I’d be impressed if you did since I’m still scratching my head.

Please join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce as we tour the William N. Pennington Dayton Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley and check out the progress on the new playground - Thursday, October 20, 2022, 5:30pm - 7pm.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that in coordination with Gov. Steve Sisolak and Attorney General Aaron Ford, a task force will be created to address the increasing rates of fatal and non-fatal overdoses.

To Our Wonderful Community,

The Greenhouse Project Board, Staff and Action Committee, extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in our “Grateful Harvest Dinner 13 Years Strong,” Sept. 19 at Nashville Social Club, Carson City.

Ogres-Holm Pottery Studio is hosting a Sgraffito Method Workshop Friday, Oct. 14, at the studio in the Carson City Mall. This workshop will take place from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. and costs $85 per person. No prior pottery experience is necessary.

Carson City voters will be asked whether or not to continue the five-cent per gallon diesel tax first implemented in 2020 to help fund road maintenance projects in the capital city which has long suffered pavement deterioration and huge funding deficits.

The Reno Jazz Orchestra will present “Creative Directions in Jazz” at the Nevada Museum of Art on October 21, 2022. The program is presented as part of UPSTAGE: A Literary and Performing Art Series supported by the Nightingale Family Foundation and the Williams Foundation. The concert will showcase original compositions by contemporary composers.

The Carson City School District is accepting applications from parents to fill one (1) parent vacancy on the district’s Family Life Advisory Committee.