Community - Last Update Wed, 02/10/2021 - 9:34am
Western Nevada College
As an established two-year higher education institution, many students attend Western Nevada College to earn an associate degree before transferring to a university or four-year college. WNC is providing that service to students at a high level, and it’s not going unnoticed.
Press Release
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Legislative Freedom Caucus today called on state Assembly leaders to allow Assembly members to have access to committee rooms at the Nevada Legislature.
The Carson City Cinema Club will be showing “Summer Stock” (1950) on Tuesday, March 2 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 West King Street. Doors open at 5:30 pm; film trivia and discussion begin at 6:00 pm and the film starts at 6:30.
Carson Mall
Come join us for shopping and great fun! We have all your favorite and unique gifts here at the Carson Mall from now till Feb 14! Sign, skin product, soaps knitted items, and blown glass!
Vendor kiosk spaces please check our Facebook for the application, or see the link below, or call 775-400-2983 or email carsonmallvendors@gmail.com.
https://forms.gle/gM8jWYHT3cQhsktd6
Daily Rate of this show
$20 per day with a 2-day minimum
Weekend Rate
$50 6th 7th 13th 14th
Full-time Rate
$80
News - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 8:40pm
A traffic accident outside of Denny’s was reported just after 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
It’s being reported that a vehicle struck a pedestrian.
Motorists should avoid the area or use caution.
News - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 6:01pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting two additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region.
News - Last Update Wed, 02/10/2021 - 7:48am
Sean Golonka, The Nevada Independent
Following a year in which state unemployment agencies across the nation were victims of many fraudulent claims, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is advising people who received incorrect tax forms for unemployment benefits to immediately notify the agency upon receiving the documents.
By Staff of Nevada Humanities
Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill, Nevada State Senator Nicole Cannizzaro, West Wendover Mayor Daniel Corona, and Nevada State Senator Ben Kieckhefer will come together for a conversation to discuss what brought them to politics and public service.
News - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 5:01pm
Douglas County Press Release
All services have been restored to the Douglas County, Library and Sheriff’s Office Websites.
Community - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 3:52pm
Carson City Sheriff's Office Press Release
Sheriff Ken Furlong has approved the recommendation for a new uniform to be worn by Carson City Sheriff’s Deputies.
The recommendation for acceptance was presented by the Carson City Sheriff’s Deputies Association, as well as the Sheriff’s Supervisory Association, supporting the health, safety, and welfare of law enforcement personnel.
News - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 3:07pm
by Kelsey Penrose
A 30-year-old transient man was arrested in the 500 block of N. Carson Street Monday afternoon for possession of methamphetamine among other charges.
According to the police report, Norberto Gutierrez-Ceja was arrested after deputies conducted a registration check on a vehicle and found that the license plate was registered to another vehicle.
News - Last Update Wed, 02/10/2021 - 9:16am
Nevada Gaming Control Board Release
The Nevada Gaming Control Board released figures today showing that $136.1 million was wagered in Nevada’s 184 Sports Books on this year’s Super Bowl.
News - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 1:47pm
Carson City Press Release
Carson City Fire Department will be conducting wildland fuels reduction prescribed fire operations in the Voltaire Canyon area, beginning today and through the remainder of the week.
News - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 12:17pm
Lyon County Press Release
The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop Monday (Feb. 8) to discuss Lyon County Code Title 15 (Land Use and Development Code), 2010 Comprehensive Master Plan, 2020 Master Plan Update and the practices/processes of the Community Development Department.
News - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 9:47am
Carson City Sheriff's Office Press Release
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has received calls regarding another phone scam.
Community - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 12:11pm
Denise Clodjeaux, Rotary Club of Carson City
The Rotary Club of Carson City is inviting the community to learn more about the organization during a special online presentation by incoming Rotary International President Jennifer Jones. Jones will be the first woman to lead the service organization.
News - Last Update Tue, 02/09/2021 - 3:16pm
by Kelsey Penrose
The Carson City School District is facing allegations that they mishandled an investigation into whether or not a teacher used inappropriate comments during a social studies discussion about racial stereotypes.
News - Last Update Mon, 02/08/2021 - 6:38pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting three additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad County region over three days, Saturday, Feb. 6 to Monday, Feb. 8, 2021.
News - Last Update Mon, 02/08/2021 - 6:23pm
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help identifying two suspects wanted in connection to a burglary that happened early Sunday at Living the Good Life Bistro and Nightclub on North Carson Street.
News - Last Update Mon, 02/08/2021 - 4:17pm
Nevada Housing Division
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Housing Division has received approximately $124 million to provide additional temporary rental and housing expense assistance through the CARES Housing Assistance Program. The CHAP program has served approximately 29,000 Nevadans to date. The additional funds are currently expected to help an estimated 20,000 households with rent and utilities.
News - Last Update Mon, 02/08/2021 - 3:18pm
By Arianna Schmidt
New statewide COVID-19 restrictions issued by Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Nov. 24, 2020 decreased restaurant and bar capacities to a 25 percent capacity both inside casinos as well as for independent businesses. In addition, no walk-in customers are permitted into food and drink establishments but instead, a reservation must be made beforehand.
News - Last Update Mon, 02/08/2021 - 2:12pm
A 25-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor battery, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Opinion - Last Update Mon, 02/08/2021 - 1:45pm
By McAvoy Layne
On my way to college away back in the last century, I landed a summer job that a boy could only dream of having, "lifeguard at the Sands, South Shore, Lake Tahoe." So it was with a broad smile that I drove my ’55 Chevy to the lake and found a room to rent for those three months of summer, 1961.
Community - Last Update Mon, 02/08/2021 - 12:30pm
By Fleet Reserve Association Branch 137
Congratulations to the 15 local area middle and high school students who have been awarded cash prizes for their entries into the Annual Fleet Reserve Association Essay Contest.
Outdoors - Last Update Mon, 02/08/2021 - 11:59am
Photography by Edward Howell
Beautiful colors fill the morning sky over Carson City early Monday.
News - Last Update Mon, 02/08/2021 - 12:39pm
Prescribed pile burning will take place again Monday in the Genoa area, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Smoke will visible throughout the Carson Valley along Highway 395 and in the town of Genoa. Local fire departments are aware of this project.
News - Last Update Mon, 02/08/2021 - 11:29am
Douglas County news release
Douglas County, Nevada announced Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 at approximately 1:00 pm that the official County, Public Library and Sheriff’s websites were down with “technical difficulties.”
Nevada State Museum
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada’s first lady Kathy Sisolak this month will debut “The First Lady presents…,” a virtual, monthly program showcasing Nevada artists and artifacts on the Nevada State Museum, Carson City website.
by Scott Hoen, Republican Committee Communications Chair
Annie Black, Nevada Assemblywoman, District 19 will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Carson City Republican Monthly Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. She will discuss her six (6) bills and any other bills of interest that are being put forth that will affect you in Carson City.
News - Last Update Mon, 02/08/2021 - 9:09am
Both Nevada Senate and Assembly in capital Carson City will start their day with ancient Hindu prayers for one whole work-week during current legislative session, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture.
News - Last Update Sun, 02/07/2021 - 8:21pm
Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Sunday evening to a small brush fire at Empire Ranch Golf Course off of Highway 50 East.
News - Last Update Sun, 02/07/2021 - 6:51pm
Carson City Sheriff's Office news release
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigations and Patrol Divisions responded to a significant commercial burglary and vehicle theft which occurred at 3700 South Carson Street at the Michael Hohl GMC dealership during the early-morning hours on Feb. 6, 2021.
Outdoors - Last Update Mon, 02/08/2021 - 3:50pm
By JoAnne Skelly
Hurrah for wet snow that came late last month! We had two feet of snow at our house. I don’t have to water the trees for at least a month. However, I did notice when I drove into town, that Carson City received much less snow.
News - Last Update Sun, 02/07/2021 - 3:51pm
Three people are in custody Sunday following a major vehicle burglary and theft investigation that happened over the weekend at Michael Hohl Motors dealership, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed.
Community - Last Update Sun, 02/07/2021 - 1:15pm
Photo by Gary K. Gundlach
Ballooning on a clear, sunny Sunday morning over Carson City near the Prison Hill parking lot.
News - Last Update Mon, 02/08/2021 - 9:30am
Increased clouds are expected to build around the Carson City region for the beginning of the week with mild temperatures Monday, the possibility of snow or rain showers Tuesday and the potential for winter storms Thursday through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
David Bugli, Secretary, Carson City Historical Society
The Carson City Historical Society will present its second lecture of 2021, "The Cocktail and Alcohol Culture of Virginia City," on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Garrett Barmore, curator of the W. M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum at the University of Nevada, Reno, will present this entertaining lecture.
Nevada Dept. of Health and Human Services
CARSON CITY — This season, influenza activity has been significantly lower than past years — specifically hospitalizations, deaths, and positive test results from sentinel laboratories — according to the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Office of Public Health Investigations and Epidemiology, which regularly monitors influenza activity in the State of Nevada.
News - Last Update Sun, 02/07/2021 - 9:18am
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 8-14, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
News - Last Update Sun, 02/07/2021 - 8:32am
By Phil Brady
Sponsored by Carson High School Future Business Leaders of America, and in conjunction with Winterfest, students, teachers, and staff took time Feb. 3 to watch the premier of the 2021 Virtual Talent Show on YouTube. Want to have some fun?
Sports - Last Update Sun, 02/07/2021 - 10:33am
By David Knighton
CARSON CITY — Spring is right around the corner and for those seniors who love golf and competing with their fellow golfers we have just the club for you. Silver Oak Senior Men's Golf Club is open to golfers 55 years of age and older and all handicap levels.
by Sharon Rosse
Western Nevada College and Capital City Arts Initiative present "In Search of ____", an exhibition by Tracy Fish in the college’s Bristlecone Gallery, 2201 W College Parkway, Carson City from January 25 – March 3, 2021.
The gallery is open to the public, M-F, 9am - 7pm. Due to public health concerns, there will not be an artist’s reception.
Community - Last Update Sat, 02/06/2021 - 1:55pm
Denise Clodjeaux, Rotary Club of Carson City
The Rotary Club of Carson City will welcome Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell at the club’s next meeting.
Guests are invited to join the online meeting that takes place Tuesday, February 9 at 12:30 P.M. The club continues to hold virtual meetings to comply with all COVID-19 directives.
Community - Last Update Sat, 02/06/2021 - 12:32pm
Dan Davis, Carson City School District
Carson High School has named Will Breeding and Serena Dantzler as the 2021 Winterfest King and Queen.
News - Last Update Fri, 02/05/2021 - 6:13pm
Carson City Health and Human Services
We are reporting 43 new cases and 197 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 10,879, with 7,591 recoveries and 192 deaths; 3,096 cases remain active.
Community - Last Update Sat, 02/06/2021 - 9:59am
Carson City Library
Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.
News - Last Update Fri, 02/05/2021 - 5:39pm
UPDATE: There were no students on the bus at the time of the accident.
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Just before 4 p.m. a vehicle accident was reported involving a car and a school bus on Long and Molly in Carson City.
News - Last Update Fri, 02/05/2021 - 3:44pm
DETR Press Release
For the week ending January 30, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 9,821, down 284 claims, or 2.8 percent, compared to the previous week’s total of 10,105 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).
Community - Last Update Fri, 02/05/2021 - 2:31pm
By Arianna Schmidt
Ten years ago, Brenda Sandquist sat in a Carson City hair salon when she noticed a woman who had come in to get her hair done. Sandquist was shocked to see patches of hair missing from the woman's head.
Outdoors - Last Update Fri, 02/05/2021 - 1:20pm
by Doug Busey
Hello fellow anglers! I have a lot of new information regarding the California fishing season that will benefit all anglers. In this report, I will give you new, specific changes.