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Nevada governor to provide COVID-19 mitigation and vaccination update today at 5 p.m.

CARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak will hold a press conference today, Monday, at 5 p.m. to provide an update on Nevada’s COVID-19 mitigation and immunization efforts.

Joining the Sisolak are Candice McDaniel, Health Bureau Chief, Bureau of Child, Family, and Community Wellness, Division of Public and Behavioral Health; and Shannon Bennett, Immunization Program Manager, Division of Public and Behavioral Health.

The press conference will be conducted virtually, and will be streamed live on the Governor’s YouTube channel here.

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A new community radio station began broadcasting this week on 95.1 FM to a potential of 100,000 listeners in the Carson City and Carson Valley areas.

A 42-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Wednesday for suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor driving on a revoked license for DUI, and two warrants, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Apple pulled off the biggest little surprise for its planned downtown Reno facility with a visit from its CEO. Tim Cook joined Gov. Brian Sandoval and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve today to celebrate the groundbreaking of its new Reno warehouse.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Mason Valley man Tuesday for a warrant alleging sex crimes involving children.

The middle of the week can move slowly. Break the routine with something different. e Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour has returned to Carson City and brings a tea offering to the Brewery Arts Center. The CCAI exhibit in the Courthouse Gallery, ‘Wish You Were Here,’ by artist Susanne Forestieri, closes tomorrow. You won’t want to miss your chance to see her stunning work. Galaxy Theater brings a different flashback film to the big screen each week. Enjoy the exploits of Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they uncover the Chamber of Secrets.

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 17: Things to do in Carson City

At least three earthquakes were reported in south Reno near Galena on Tuesday night, with the largest a magnitude of 2.8, according to the Nevada Seismological Lab.

The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving wild horses and a Lyon County sheriff's patrol vehicle that happened early Tuesday night on Highway 50 in Lyon County.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday night to a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian in the area of Stewart and William Street.

CARSON CITY — History enthusiasts who missed November’s sold out Frances Humphrey Lecture on the future of Stewart Indian School have a second chance this Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Nevada State Museum.

It's that time of year again when we showcase the young artistic talent in our Carson City area community. Artsy Fartsy Gallery presents the Northern Nevada Children's Art Reception.

A man was arrested early Tuesday for trespassing after he was found on the runway at Carson City Airport, a sheriff's deputy said. It was the second such time the man has been trespassed for being on the runway.

One night only the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City presents the area’s best Beatles tribute band celebrates 50 years of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band.

The local nonprofit Muscle Powered is known in the community as an organization that promotes walking and biking as healthy, green transportation alternatives. According to their website, Muscle Powered's motto is "Walk, Bike, Build," and along with building comes maintenance.

CARSON CITY — After a decades long push and the passage of Senate Bill 540, a new Firefighter's Memorial will be built on the capital grounds in Carson City.

I was working with a client today who had a concern about her confidence. “Everyone has a degree and I don’t,” she said. She mentioned her lack of degree had held her back from meeting new business contacts. Sometimes, she felt like running away when a conversation turned academic. Occasionally, she did by ending the conversation.

As of Jan. 1, 2018, the new tax law, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, takes away the deduction for employee business expenses that were claimed as miscellaneous itemized deductions on Schedule A of form 1040.

The day may start out a little drizzly, but that isn’t supposed to last. However, Muscle Powered will opt for the Multi-purpose Athletic Center for their morning walk if the rain persists. Enjoy some old-time music at Comma Coffee: CW and Mr. Spitmore make an appearance during lunch. Jam out with songwriter Canyon White tonight at Living the Good Life.

Carson City’s Deputy Director of Emergency Management, Stacey Belt, has a couple of very special Spinoni Italiano dogs. One of them, as Stacey puts it — a bearded Italian girl with bushy eyebrows named Adele, will be competing in the famous Westminster dog show in February.  

A 28-year-old Carson City man and a 26-year-old Reno man, both inmates at Carson City Jail, were arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony battery on a protected person, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Residents of Carson City’s Richards Crossing, a housing, on-the-job training and resource facility for veterans, homeless and extremely low-income individuals, were delighted and surprised by the generous holiday gifts given to them by a number of organizations.

A man suffered third degree burns following a fire Sunday at a Gardnerville apartment that is believed to have started from an illicit butane hash oil extraction process, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

“Not everybody can be famous but everybody can be great because greatness is determined by service… You only need a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love.” Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke those words, and they still ring true today. A community is what a community does, and ours is filled with people that do amazing things for others. As we stand at the beginning of a new year, consider getting involved with a local non-profit: FISH, Advocates to End Domestic Violence, and the Nevada Humane Society are just a few of the great organizations in our valley.

With weather conditions that have proven dry so far this winter, forecasters say there may be a change ahead with storm systems producing rain and snow in the Carson City and Lake Tahoe regions this week.

Saw this beautiful Bald Eagle while walking the dogs on Conte Drive in Carson City.

Various views inside and outside Wungnema House

Curious about the stone house on the east side of Mills Park across from Carson High School, off Saliman Road? It's the historic Wungnema House.

Carson City Symphony Association announces the Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir will begin Spring semester rehearsals on Monday, Jan. 22. The weekly sessions will be held onstage at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall through May.

We may be two weeks into 2018 but resolutions are still going strong. We work as humans to better our lives; how many of you do the same for your pets? New Year resolutions are a long tradition.

A 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday in the area of Highway 50 East for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI after being stopped for going the wrong way, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

MINDEN — In the early morning hours of January 14, 2018, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received information from a confidential source that an adult female friend of his may have been battered by and currently held against her will by her boyfriend at a residence where they reside together in Gardnerville.

Sunshine and calm skies brought out hot air balloons for another morning over Carson City.