Drift smoke is possible Tuesday around Western Nevada, the Carson City region and Lake Tahoe due to the Washburn Fire in Yosemite. Smoke from the fire is expected into the region later today, according to the National Weather Service.

Recently, Carson City's Mayor's Park received several new benches and a beautiful new informational kiosk that were all funded by former Mayor Ray Masayko.

High Sierra Swing Dance Club is bringing back Pub Night Out! Join us every Wednesday evening for a casual, friendly, fun night of dancing West Coast Swing. No partner needed. Please support the venue by buying food and drinks and don't forget to tip the bartender! For more information contact Idie: 775-443-8870.

6:30pm FREE Beginners Lesson
7:30pm FREE Open Social Dance

Carson Lanes Family Fun Center
11th Frame Lounge
4600 Snyder Ave
Carson City

The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of State Epidemiology continues to monitor and respond to the current monkeypox virus outbreak in the U.S. and Nevada. As of July 11, five monkeypox virus cases have been identified in Nevada and 767 cases have been identified nationally across 36 U.S states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

With "macro" as its theme, the Carson City Photo Club announced the winners of its June monthly photo contest. It was a close race! We had a two-way tie for first and third places.

MINDEN — On Thursday, July 7, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Street Enforcement Team working in conjunction with the Tri-Net Task Force and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force arrested two individuals in the parking lot of the Walmart Store on Grant Avenue in Gardnerville.

Summer School Students at Fritsch Elementary School in Carson City developed their STEAM skills making clay critters and ice cream. They collaborated, used mathematics skills to measure ingredients to make the clay and ice cream, they problem solved and they all celebrated the outcomes of their efforts.

Record-setting crowds watched the 33rd annual American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe this week, and they saw some great golf. Tony Romo rolled in a clutch five-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole to outgun Joe Pavelski and Mark Mulder and capture his third American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament title Sunday.

Local author and historian David Woodruff takes on the character of Donner Party survivor, James Reed, as he recounts the gripping tale of the courageous and heroic efforts of Reed and others, who saved the lives of dozens of desperate souls during this tragic winter crossing of the Sierra Nevada in 1846-47.
The free program is hosted by the Lake Tahoe Historical Society, Tuesday July 12, at Lakeview Commons, 1004 Lakeview Ave, South Lake Tahoe @ 7:00PM. Call 760 920-8061 for more information.

Temperatures will warm above average this week around the Carson City region and western Nevada with triple digit heat possible for many lower valley elevations, according to the National Weather Service.

The semi-humorous column I had ready to file on the 4th of July went into the trash when news of the parade shooting arrived. All I could think about was assault weapons that allow killers to effortlessly commit mass homicide. What has happened to us, that we can let this continue to occur and then say, “Let’s move on,” as one legislator said only hours after the July 4th massacre.

A 56-year-old man was arrested Thursday for suspicion of DUI, no valid license, no proof of insurance and driving with a suspended registration.

Bring your family and friends to meet Jason Stinson, candidate for Carson City School Board on July 30th, 251 Jeanell Dr., Suite #9. Noon to sundown.

STATELINE — Three-time champion Mark Mulder used a 30-foot eagle putt on the 16th hole to surge into the lead and then finished with a three-point edge over 2020 champion Mardy Fish in the second round of the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe.

UPDATE: The Fire Chief told RSVP they will wait until 9:15-9:30 p.m. to make the call on whether or not the fireworks will be able to be shot off due to potential wind conditions.

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After the Fourth of July Fireworks were cancelled due to wind and a concern from the Carson City Fire Department regarding potential fire danger, the fireworks have been rescheduled for Saturday night.

Views of the fireworks will be possible from around central Carson City, but the best viewing will occur at Mills Park.

Using $50 million in federal money, lawmakers are expanding a child care subsidy program, allowing families to get help with daycare even if they were previously considered to be too wealthy for the assistance.

The Nevada Child Care Fund will now be open to families making $60,000 to $70,000 per year for a household of four, nearly double the previous income threshold, which limited access to families that make up to 130 percent of the poverty level ($36,075 a year for a family of four).

Silver City, Nevada – Ever wonder what your garden vegetables or your house plants sound like? Do they sound different than native Nevada plants like purple sage or globemallow? You can find the answers to these questions during a July 12th experimental music concert that will include the music of plants.

Just before 7 p.m., Care Flight was called following a vehicle versus motorcycle crash at Long St. and N. Carson St.

First responders are currently on scene at the site of the accident.

A free stargazing event will be held at the Silver-Stage Library in Silver Springs on Thursday July 14 at 9pm. Samuel Singer, PhD will use a Dobsonian telescope to show you planets, stars, planetary nebulae, galaxies, and more. Dr. Singer will tell you everything you want to know about the objects you are viewing. He can also answer your other questions about astronomy. Dr. Singer is the founder and executive director of the non-profit Wyoming Stargazing https://www.wyomingstargazing.org/ located in Jackson, Wyoming.

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The Carson City Classic Cinema Club, Garrett Lepire, and Carson City Parks and Recreation are once again teaming up to present a schedule of free summer outdoor family movie nights at Mills Park.

On Thursday, Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell chose the two final winners of the Best of Carson City Pets Contest hosted by the Nevada Humane Society.

Over 150 pets were submitted by Carson City residents, from dogs to cats, rabbits to turtles, and everything in between!

Humane Society staff pared down the entries to about 25, from which Mayor Bagwell made the final selections.

The two finalists, who will be treated to a professional photo shoot, are Wilhelmina (aka Mimi) the dog, and Sammy the cat.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating Katharine Kahler. She was last seen on July 5, 2022 by her family and is believed to be in the Reno area.

MINDEN — On June 23, the Mammoth Lakes Police Department attempted to stop a Silver Acura MDX which was suspected of committing catalytic converters thefts. The vehicle fled and a pursuit ensued. At the end of the pursuit, Jean Anthony Henderson-Hamilton, a 37-year-old male from Sparks and Deanna Kaye Douglas, a 49-year-old female from Fallon were arrested.