Nearly 500 Western Nevada College students have earned exemplary academic honors by being named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List.

The 487 students making the grade for inclusion on the Dean’s List exceeds the 461 students on the Fall 2022 Dean’s
List and the 419 students on the Fall 2021 Dean’s List.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for the position of Justice of the Peace / Municipal Court Judge for Department 2. This application process is to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Kristin Luis to the First Judicial District Court, Department 2.

The Carson City Wine Walk is back this Saturday for the first event of 2024. This months theme is "All That Glitters," so be sure to get your shimmer and shine on for 2024.

UPDATE 7:54PM: Three people were evaluated at the scene of the single vehicle crash. There were no serious injuries and no transport to the hospital was needed, according to Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Chris Mason.
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Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police Highway Patrol division were called Thursday night to a vehicle crash in the area of Highway 50 East and Deer Run Road.

After lackluster precipitation from late fall onward, a weekend winter storm is on tap to bring the Sierra anywhere from 10 to 20-plus inches of snow, while Carson City and surrounding counties may see a few inches pile up, according to the National Weather Service.

Gone are the days of picking up a paper, opening the classifieds section, and calling the listed numbers on "Help Wanted" ads. Instead, job seekers are faced with increasingly complicated applications, global competition, and ever-lower wages.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission.

RENO — The U.S. Marshals are alerting the public of several imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials.

Judge Tom Armstrong seeks re-election to Department I of the Carson City Justice/Municipal Court. Judge Armstrong was elected to the bench in 2012 and 2018, after he was appointed to fill the position by the Carson City Board of Supervisors in May of 2011, selected from a number of applicants.

The Battle Born Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is a women's volunteer service organization, promoting Patriotism, Education, and Historic Preservation.

Happy Thursday Carson City, and say hello to our newest Pet of the Week, Elizabeth!

Meet Elizabeth, an affectionate and happy girl with a heart full of love. This sweet canine companion found herself in need of a new home due to unforeseen family circumstances.

For Christian Lynch, 28, and Andrea Munoz-Munoz, 24, the path to a high school diploma wasn’t traditional. Adult education is unique. Unlike K-12 education, adult education is a choice. The Carson City School District and Carson Adult Education is currently registering students for Spring 2024 classes. Classes begin Jan. 22.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers in conjunction with Partnership Carson City conducted an alcohol compliance check Dec. 28, 2023. This was conducted with the support of three volunteers ranging from 16 to 18 years old. They were sent to local businesses that sell alcohol in an attempt to purchase alcohol.

Jump-start your career with these opportunities that don’t require any previous experience.

Human Trafficking Awareness Day is on Jan. 11, 2024. Xquisite an local nonprofit fighting against human trafficking in our communities will hold an awareness event in Carson City. The theme is "From Awareness to Action: Nevada’s Commitment to Fight Against Human Trafficking.”

Love to sing but don’t play an instrument? Then Polecat Tavern on Karaoke Night is the place for you. Bring your friends and family (21 & over, please) so they can make fun of you. Then get them up on stage and you can make fun of them. So much fun!

Big Chicken, a chicken chain restaurant founded by Shaquille O’Neal, was first announced in May and now the wait is finally over: the grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13.

However, a soft opening of the new restaurant will begin Wednesday, Jan. 10 at the old Tito’s location, 444 E. William St., Carson City.

A 31-year-old Reno man was arrested Tuesday for suspected commercial burglary after allegedly throwing rocks into a business and stealing paper towels, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Perhaps not unlike you, I never took a hankering to algebra. In fact, I was told by an upperclassman that were I to live to be 100, I would never use it. But I did. When I wanted to know how many miles-per-hour I would have to run to finish the Boston Marathon in under three hours I used an algebraic equation to figure it out, 180 minutes/26 miles = X/1. By solving for X, I was able finish that race in under three hours, barely.

True self care is about more than bubble baths and face masks. If you want more than another "solution" to your stress in the form of an expensive, generic "relaxation" method, look no further.

Are you using LinkedIn to its full potential? This free platform allows you not just to network, but to show off your accomplishments and market yourself to potential employers.

If you're ready to build confidence, establish a survival mindset, and become empowered, then Girls on Guard is for you!

This women's self-defense course focused on risk awareness, risk reduction and personal safety. It will teach you alertness, avoidance, space management, and a system of resisting possible assaults using simple-to-learn, gross-body movements that take advantage of natural instincts.

Clarifying your values makes everything clearer. It helps you prioritize what's important, let go of what's not, and create a life that gives you purpose and meaning. Engage in meaningful discussions, step outside your comfort zone, and get crystal clear on who you are and what you want in this 9 week discussion-based life skills course.

Attention musicians! The Carson City Symphony will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 6:20 to 8:30 p.m., for its third concert of its 40th season, which is on Feb. 18. Most rehearsals are on Wednesday nights at the Carson High School orchestra room, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.