John Lee Easby passed away on June 14th, 2022, surrounded by his family. John was born November 2, 1956, in Merced, California to Jack and Mary Ellen Easby. He graduated from CSU Fresno with a degree in Industrial Technology where he started dating the love of his life, Diana. They were married in 1983 and together they had two children, Blake and Lauren. John and Diana moved to Carson City, Nevada in 1988 where they built their dream home.

After months of discussion and deliberation by the Board of Supervisors on how to properly dispose of the city-owned Northgate Complex, which houses several Carson City based non profits, it was determined Thursday that the city would go forward with negotiations on the property with the Hop and Mae Adams Foundation.

The minimum price was set for $385,000.

A 52-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of residential burglary, assault with a deadly weapon and other alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — The 33rd annual American Century Championship is underway at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. There was a Pro-Am on Wednesday and Thursday features a Celebrity-Am tournament. Also on tap are a short-game skills challenge between Annika Sorenstam, Paige Spiranac, and Kira K. Dixon taking on Hall-of-Famers Marcus Allen and Jerry Rice.

Two people suffered minor injuries after a mechanical failure forced the landing of an airplane Wednesday evening on the north side of Highway 50 near Silver Springs, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

We’re thrilled that after two years of virtual events we can now offer a HYBRID statewide event, both in-person AND online!

Progress never stops here and Nevada’s remarkable people and achievements must be celebrated — join us in person or online and honor Nevada's progressive leaders, activists, organizations, and electeds.

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Every Sunday in July live outdoor music in the Event Center at Empire Ranch Golf Course. Free and open to the public.

On Friday, it was revealed that a family of 7 were living inside of storage rooms within the Northern Nevada Children’s Museum in Carson City with weapons and drugs after the father of the family, Wilbert Calhoun, was arrested for suspicion of child neglect.

While the Children’s Museum Board stated it must have been a very recent development, and that they had never received any complaints and had no knowledge anything at the museum was amiss, parents have a different story.

More than 300 volunteers, an eight-person dive team, and one beach-cleaning robot spread out across five Lake Tahoe beaches Tuesday in a collaborative effort to remove leftovers from July 4th celebrations, as part of the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s annual Keep Tahoe Red, White and Blue Beach Cleanup.

The Carson City Elks Lodge # 2177 515 N. Nevada Street will hold a fundraiser brunch for Huntington's Disease research. The brunch is Sunday July 10, 2022, 10 a.m. to noon.

Bill Wharton has been entertaining crowds throughout Northern Nevada for years. His diverse repertoire of music makes him a fan favorite for all ages. Whether you enjoy country (old and new), pop, rock, blues, or jazz, you will be mesmerized by his smooth, soulful sound. Head on out to David Walley’s and treat yourself to an evening of great food, friendly service, and wonderful entertainment. Music starts at 5 p.m. Bring the family!

Mike Mahoney will lead a hike focused on spotting and appreciating local birds. He will also be pointing out the trees of the area. This will be on an easy trail. The event is about 2 hours. Call 209-258-8606 to reserve/ensure a spot.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a total of 30 persons between July 2 and July 4, 2022, which included both the Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley areas. The arrests included the following:

The preliminary hearing surrounding the kidnapping and murder of 18-year-old Fernley resident Naomi Irion has been postponed.

The preliminary hearing of her accused killer, Troy Driver, will be Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. at Fernley Justice Court.

Summer school students at Empire Elementary School in Carson City spent 20 minutes each morning to dedicate an engineering focus to create arcade games out of cardboard, tape, glue and other found materials. They collaborated, designed, tested and problem solved throughout the engineering process. On the last day of summer school, the students had fun playing each other’s games.

A 22-year-old man was arrested Friday for suspicion of possession of promotion of sexual performance conduct, child pornography and other alleged sex crimes, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

Western Nevada College is gearing up partnerships throughout the community to promote public safety, preparing students to meet future needs and leadership roles throughout the criminal justice system.

A brush fire near Cave Rock at Lake Tahoe briefly closed Highway 50 in both directions Monday night. It has since been reopened.

UPDATE 8:27 p.m. The Carson City Fire Department has canceled the fireworks display at Mills Park due to gusty winds.
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The 2022 Carson City Independence Day fireworks show hosted by RSVP, also known as Nevada Rural Counties Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, is happening Monday evening in Mills Park, with fireworks to begin around 9:30 p.m. Those watching are encouraged to tune into radio station Wild 102.9 FM for synchronized music accompanying the display.

Mangia Tutto Ristorante e Pizzeria located at 200 N. Stewart St. invites you to its Thursday night patio party from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Brian Lester and Buster Chops will perform classic live music. Professional musicians and singers are invited to join the band for the fun. Delicious Italian food and tasty beverages will be served and there's no cover charge. Join us every Thursday.

Someone recently sent me a photo of a long-necked flying insect with long transparent wings that had been hanging out on one of her window screens. I recognized it, but couldn’t remember its name, so I googled “long-necked flying insects.”

After July 4th festivities, Tahoe’s beaches are often left littered with trash, which can hurt wildlife and the lake’s unique water quality and clarity. Each July 5 since 2013, the League to Save Lake Tahoe recruits hundreds of volunteers to participate in organized efforts to clean Tahoe’s beaches.

Have you ever caught someone, even yourself, being a little less than honest? Maybe you, or an employee, didn’t charge a customer because of some idea of a future return. Or, it could be a manager giving one employee a little extra time off because of personal preference.

Mark Twain tells us, "A discriminating irreverence is the protector of human liberty." Drawn not from the warrior's quiver, Twain's irreverence is drawn from the artist's pallet. "Laughter, without a thread of philosophy woven into it, is but a sneeze at humor, genuine humor is replete with wisdom. And if a piece of humor is to last, it must do two things, it must preach and it must teach. If done effectively, that piece of humor will last forever, which is thirty years."