Nevada implements 2-tier response to address school meal interruptions caused by closures

Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff will re-enact the characters of one of the wealthiest couples on the West Coast during the 1920s through 1950s at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City on Oct. 29.

Sierra Nevada Realtors is hosting a tailgate party at the University of Nevada, Reno football game this Saturday, Sept. 21 and has partnered with United Way to donate funds raised to those affected by the Davis Fire.

A 51-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI (drugs) second offense and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Training sessions for volunteers will be conducted by Night Off the Streets, Inc., also known as NOTS, warming center on Sept. 26 and Sept. 28 at the First United Methodist Church in Carson City.

Carson High Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Ellise McGowan as the new head varsity girls softball coach and Adriane Wacker as the new head swim coach at Carson High School.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Fall Volunteer Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 3:00pm to 6:00 p.m. at Silver Saddle Ranch, 2648 Carson River Rd, Carson City.

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.

UPDATE 1:34PM: The FAA reports a single-engine Globe GC-1B Swift collided with a single-engine Cessna 206 midair near the Minden-Tahoe Airport killing the sole occupant on the Globe. Meanwhile, KRNV reports there were two survivors. Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverly confirms one of the planes involved was Civil Air Patrol.
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UPDATE 11AM: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has responded to a mid-air collision, which happened at the Minden-Tahoe Airport at 9:47 a.m. One aircraft was able to make a landing at the airport, while the other crashed into a field off Highway 395 near Johnson Lane, said Douglas County spokesman Eric Cachinero.

One fatality is confirmed at this time. The Minden-Tahoe Airport is open, with one runway available. This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released as it becomes available.

On Friday, Sept. 27 the Carson City Moose Lodge 2709 will host their third annual wine train event in Mills Park from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport on Saturday, Sept. 21.

What a week! The Davis Fire has been a horrible reminder of what a high fire hazard area we live in. Today (Sept. 12), we have power again after three days without, but the winds were so strong there (was) a red flag warning with the added weight of “Particularly Dangerous Situation.”

The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team and Nevada Division of State Parks will host its first-ever Tahoe Bear Fest at Spooner Lake State Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This bear-focused, family-friendly event is designed to educate and engage the public on living and recreating responsibly in bear country.

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and support for local athletics, Centro Market in Carson City has stepped up to sponsor the Alvarado boys while playing football at Carson High School throughout the years. Their seasonal contribution not only highlights the market's commitment to youth sports but also serves as an inspiring call to action for other local businesses to get involved in supporting high school athletic programs.

Twenty-one members in four flights competed for the 2024 Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club Championship crown during a two-day tournament played at the Ranch and Lakes courses in August.