Scout to collect food for project

Alondra Gomez, a senior at Carson High School, has a 3.6 GPA and she is completing her fourth year in the health science program. For these reasons alone, she is worthy of recognition as the Senior in the Spotlight. However, she has many other fine qualities that make her special.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless in partnership with local community organizations, held a successful pet wellness clinic in Carson City on Oct. 19, 2024 where 114 pets belonging to people experiencing homelessness and low-income families received essential services.

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

The excitement was palpable as Carson Creepy 2024 crept into the Brewery Arts Center's Performance Hall on Saturday, showcasing the immense talent and creativity of Northern Nevada's local filmmakers.

Last week, student-athletes from Carson and Eagle Valley Middle Schools braved the wintery elements and swept the top spots at the Tah-Neva League Cross Country Championships at Kahle Park in South Lake Tahoe, bringing home a few trophies, several medals and numerous smiles. And with the recent success and State Championships of the Carson High School cross country team, Carson City is proving to be a distance running powerhouse.

My friend Marty and I were talking about clover in lawns yesterday. I mentioned that clover often indicates inadequate nitrogen levels in the soil. He said that he does fertilize regularly but is careful not to overfertilize, because he lives on the shores of a lake.

Nevada Army Guard Brig. Gen. D. “Dan” Rodger Waters, a Sparks resident who began his military career as an unassuming helicopter mechanic nearly 40 years ago, became the first Soldier in the 21st Century to head the Nevada National Guard when he succeeded Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry as Adjutant General during in a ceremony Saturday at the Reno Ballroom. The last Army Guard officer to serve as Adjutant General was Maj. Gen. William Engel from 1979-1983.

Nevada Artists Association is pleased to announce the winners of the Nevada Day Show. This show features 174 entries by 72 Northern Nevada artists in 12 categories. Kyle Karrasch, Denise Miller and Craig Moore were the judges.

Darren and Baron Stanley, brothers from Carson City and Minden, demonstrated extraordinary persistence and teamwork as they cracked the codes and deciphered the intricate clues of the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt, claiming the coveted $1,000 prize.

East Fork Fire, Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday morning to a vehicle crash involving a golf cart and car in the area of Golf Club Drive and Summit Camp Way, near Highway 50 West.

Diane Brown was trembling as she waited to cast her early vote at the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson on Saturday morning. The 58-year-old school teacher said she has been obsessively reading about the election for months.

Carson City leaders are emphasizing that a healthy mind is key to overall health and well-being. That conviction has led to funding mental health support for students at Western Nevada College.

Brewery Arts Center in Carson City and For The Song present an intimate evening of acoustic songwriters featuring John Elliott and Spike McGuire on Friday, Nov. 8.

Ready, aim, swish. Signups are underway for the third annual Nevada Day Cornhole Tournament happening Saturday, Oct. 26 at Carson Mall in Carson City.