CARSON CITY — Carson High School seniors Allison Gerow and Elias Palumbo have been named candidates as part of the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Gerow was named for accomplishments in advance placement and NJROTC courses, and Palumbo was recognized for his accomplishments in Career and Technical Education. All U.S. Presidential Scholars candidates are nominated by their Chief State School Officers.

Capital City Women's Golf Club at Empire Ranch Golf Club in Carson City (formerly Silver Oak Women's Golf Club) is welcoming new members! Interested in joining a group of fun women playing fun golf games? COME JOIN US!

With the Olympic Games upon us, I feel compelled to confess, in full, to a lapse of moral judgement that long ago cost yours truly an Olympic berth. This true confession comes with a caveat to young athletes who aspire to compete in the Games, “Don’t do as I did."

This Bald Eagle keeps a sharp eye out at Dangberg Ranch in Douglas County.

The Carson City Fly Fishing Club will host its monthly meeting on Feb. 8, 7 p.m. at the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 Musser Street.
Carson Fly Fishing Club Monthly Meeting this month will feature a Zoom program about the Western States Trout Challenge. The public is welcome to attend. For more information contact: Stan Zuber 671-2151 or go to http://www.carsonflyfishing.club

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is scheduled to continue widespread prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin, conditions and weather permitting.

Carson CIty Sheriff's Office and the Fire Department responded Monday afternoon to the area of Roop and William and William and Plaza streets after roofing material was causing traffic hazards in the roadway.

Two were booked for suspicion of felony child neglect, endangerment and drug offenses following an investigation that led deputies to a filthy apartment with narcotics in plain view and within reach of three small children who were found wandering outside early Sunday morning without proper clothes, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Carson City Leadership Institute Class of 2022 is asking for community support as it aims to raise money for this year’s class project, which will significantly improve the Eagle Valley Children's Home patio space.

Carson City Historical Society (CCHS) is proud to host a lecture on "People of the Comstock," on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. The guest speaker is Garrett Barmore, Curator of the W. M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum.

Nice bike ride Sunday afternoon on the Mexican Ditch trail of the Carson River. Way to go Carson City Parks, Recreation and and Open Space!

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners will meet Thursday, Feb. 3 with an agenda that includes a resolution adopting a policy for naming county facilities and parks, hear an update regarding a community center in Mound House, and a proposed amendment to an ordinance prohibiting the licensing of a cannabis consumption lounge as a business.

The Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority has approved a contract for the 2022 Lights on the Lake fireworks show on the fourth of July.

Dear parents, grandparents and concerned residents,

Carson City School Board Trustees will be deciding on the top 1 or 2 candidates to be interviewed on February 22, 2022 and February 23, 2022, if needed, to fill the Carson City School Superintendent vacancy.

This meeting will be held at the Robert Crowell Board Room, Community Center, 851 E William Street, at 5:30pm on February 2nd, 2022.

The following is a story collaboration by retired Carson High School Language Arts and Journalism teacher Patt Quinn-Davis and CHS Librarian and Media Specialist Ananda Campbell.

Meander through a Carson High School yearbook from the 1930s or ’50s or ’70s, and read the graduates — Paul Laxalt, a Nevada governor and senator; Bob Crowell, a popular Carson City mayor; Lisa Schuette, Carson City supervisor; Grace Bordewich, well-loved and admired teacher; Ken Furlong, Carson City sheriff.

Carson City's Derrick Johnson defeated Shane Shook 224-168 to become the champion at the Northern Nevada Masters youth tournament last Sunday, January 23. The tournament was held at Carson Lanes and was sponsored by the Carson Country U.S. Bowling Congress Association.

The joy of winter is upon us along with the sports and outdoor activities that come with it. Winter sports are a great way to get some fresh air and have fun during these cold months. However, they can also involve high-speed and high-impact activities, which contribute to many injuries of the foot and ankle.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the community in reference to a stolen moped which occurred overnight on January 27th-January 28th at the Cherry Creek Apartment complex located at 3341 S Carson St in Carson City.

Hello, I am an AP Research student in Carson City, working towards a Capstone Diploma. In order to receive this, I am responsible for completing a research project.

While COVID-19 cases have been and continue to rise throughout the region, the Carson City School District is committed to keeping students in class.

There is a lot to budget for in retirement. While it’s fun to think about that dream vacation you want to take or the number of ski days you plan to log at the hill, it’s important to consider the unanticipated costs associated with healthcare. During this free online course open to anyone, expert financial planners at Greater Nevada Credit Union will help outline the potential healthcare costs people can anticipate in retirement. They will address what Medicare will cover and also set realistic expectations about what expenses a retiree’s budget may include.

As a follow-up to last month’s course where Greater Nevada Credit Union experts shared information around debt accrual, this month’s course is designed to help attendees manage their debt. GNCU financial counselors will compare various debt management solutions, describe the value of using debt management strategies such as loan consolidation, budgeting and debt management plans and explore debt management repayment solutions. Sign up today: https://www.gncu.org/Resources/Education/Financial-Tools-Tips/Greater-Fi....

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners are slated to discuss a second bridge over the Carson River in Dayton. Currently, there is one public access bridge from Highway 50 to Dayton Valley Road.

Each year, Carson City Toyota’s Dana Whaley braves his fear of heights to raise money for the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Center.

Now in his tenth year, Dana is asking for the communities help of raising the goal donations of $3,000.