Construction of a new Spooner Lake visitor center and amphitheater begins Monday

UPDATE FRIDAY: Fire investigators sifted through the rubble of an RV that was destroyed Thursday night in a fire. While the cause remains under investigation, the RV appears to have been unoccupied, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office sergeant.
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UPDATE 8:19PM: Carson City sheriff's deputies have been called back to the scene of the RV fire for further investigation. It is unknown at this time if anyone was inside the RV at the time of the fire. The motorhome was destroyed. We will update as more information becomes available.

In November 2017, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in Carson City debuted the da Vinci Xi Surgical System, the most advanced iteration of a robotic platform, for gynecological procedures. Building upon the significant success in the implementation of this new technology, Carson Tahoe is now offering minimally-invasive general robotic surgeries for procedures such as ventral and inguinal hernias.

Having raised millions to fund nearly 150 conservation projects in the Tahoe Basin, this month marks the 20th anniversary of the Lake Tahoe License Plate program offered through the Nevada Division of State Lands.

A 37-year-old man was arrested Wednesday and faces felony burglary and forgery charges after allegedly attempting to write bad checks at a casino and other locations, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Tommy Linnett, executive chef at The Union Carson, presented the next class in the series, Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes – A Healthy Lifestyles Program, at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, Wednesday.

Ron Swirczek, District 1, has been named the newest president of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees. Swirczek replaces former President Laurel Crossman, District 2, as the school board’s leader.

Another storm system is expected to bring widespread light to moderate snow throughout the Carson City, valley and Sierra regions Thursday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory.

Carson High School is exceeding the state average among students who have not only taken college-level Advanced Placement courses, but have excelled in AP exam scores, according figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Department of Education and recently by the Carson City School District.

With the recent school shooting in Florida, the timing of the next Carson City Chamber Soup’s On! luncheon scheduled at the Gold Dust West on Feb. 27 at 11:30 a.m. couldn’t be timelier.

As Nevada works to remedy the deplorable conditions in community homes for the mentally ill identified in a legislative audit last month, lawmakers and state officials are grappling with the bigger question of how to better oversee and tailor care to meet patients’ needs.

Owners of a Nevada professional soccer team are purchasing Empire Ranch Golf Course.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval issued the following statement Tuesday night after President Trump issued a memorandum to United States Attorney General Sessions instructing him to “propose for notice and comment a rule banning all devices that turn legal weapons into machine guns.”

This morning, my thoughts were consumed by the idea of being the leader, the benevolent king or queen, or the alpha. The word alpha stuck in my head. I thought of the wolves and how an alpha wolf leads the pack, both from the back or the front.

All local veterans are cordially invited to participate in a fun three-day retreat at Veterans Healing Camp in Silver Springs, Nev. from March 25 through March 28. There will be abundant opportunities for fun, fellowship and healing. Spend quality time with other Vets who are willing to share their stories and provide assistance.