Carson City Parks and Recreation hosts Winter Full Moon Hike Feb. 27

A respiratory virus has been circulating for months in the western U.S. and Canada, with veterinarians in Carson City and statewide in Nevada having reported suspected cases.

The Carson City School District and its governing board of trustees were highly distinguished at the Nevada Association of School Boards Annual Conference in Las Vegas this past weekend. District employees and trustees were heavily acknowledged, earning nearly half of all the awards (7 out of 16 – in 13 categories) presented among the 17 districts statewide.

After 25 years as a local antique shop, Hanifin's Antiques in Carson City will close in the next few weeks. Owner Michael Robbins presented Carson City SPCA director Susan Paul with a check for $2,500. Robbins says he is very happy to donate to local charities in his last weeks in Carson City.

He has been extremely pleased with the patrons and city leaders over his time in Carson City. Robbins will be donating to many local charities to express his appreciation with the customers who have supported his business.

At home for the holidays? Why not use some of that time to hasten your professional future?

Western Nevada College's Winter Session is an opportunity for students to get ahead or catch up in their academic degree pursuits between the end of fall semester and the start of spring semester.

I met a magical horse recently. She loved having her picture taken, if that is not enough, she posed. After about 15 minutes of photographing her I finally went to my car. I took one last look at her before I left and she was happily galloping up the hill that was behind her. I couldn't write a more perfect story!

Smoke can be seen Monday in east Carson City from Empire Ranch Golf Course where they are doing open burning.

The Carson City Fire Department is allowing open burning through Dec. 17, 2023 dependent upon permit status and daily weather conditions.

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team is scheduled to continue widespread prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke from these operations may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas.

A 33-year-old man was arrested Friday for a warrant alleging multiple firearm violations including assault with a deadly weapon, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

UPDATE: A man was found dead Sunday afternoon of an apparent cardiac arrest on a hiking trail near Kings Canyon on the Lincoln Bypass, according to the fire department and Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

How much longer can Mother Earth sustain us? That is the question. Science forewarns us that our present rate of burning fossil fuels will soon elevate Earth’s temperature to above what we humans can tolerate, and we will be, toast.

The Wa She Shu Foundation has kicked off their 2nd annual winter coat drive! The coat drive will benefit anyone in the community in need of a winter jacket.

Every month, the Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, events, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

Carson City local and University of Nevada, Reno student Jake Sullivan Roman saved three people through organ donation in 2020. Donor Network West honored Jake and his family with the unveiling of his memorial “floragraph” portrait during a special event Thursday, Nov. 30.

Made entirely out of organic materials, Jake’s floragraph will be featured on the Donate Life parade float in the 135th Rose Parade happening Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in Pasadena, Calif.

A Fallon woman has been identified in a fatal rollover on US-50A that happened Nov. 16 in Churchill County, according to Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol.