Historic Nevada State Prison tours sold out, more planned at later dates

Taking life easy on a late January afternoon in Carson City at Thompson and Fifth streets.

UPDATE: After voting in December to come up with a plan, the Nevada Department of Agriculture released a request for proposals Tuesday to identify a new owner of the Virginia Range estray horses.

UPDATE 12:52AM: The fire was knocked down just before 9:30 a.m. The cause of Tuesday morning's fire at Minnesota and Sixth Street is under investigation and arson is suspected with a man in custody. No injuries were reported.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation’s dedicated bridge inspection and rehabilitation program has helped Nevada bridges to be named the nation’s best for the fifth consecutive year.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office consistently sees reports of people of all ages falling for scams that affect them financially. We are asking for the public’s assistance to better educate themselves so they do not become a victim of these scams. The majority of these crimes are not something we can solve.

For those who think they can’t afford to pamper themselves now and then and to upgrade their look, rejoice, there’s a place in Carson City where you can enjoy affordable pampering while helping students earn their beauty certification.

An initial investigation into how deplorable living conditions for the state of Nevada's severely mentally ill clients were allowed to persist found top-to-bottom failures at the two state agencies in charge of the community-based living assistance program.

Relay for Life of Carson City and Douglas County and Firehouse Subs unite as we continue to Remember, Celebrate and Fight Back. Won't you join us Tuesday the 30th of January at Firehouse Subs located at 3120 Hwy 50 between 5:00PM - 9:00PM when a percentage of everything sold is donated to Relay for Life. Together we can one day end those words "You Have Cancer"!

MINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue is looking for physically fit and energetic individuals to participate in its upcoming April academy and join the DCSAR team.

The weekend is over and we are just a few days from February. Let me be the first to remind you that Valentine's Day is just around the corner. If you have a romantic dinner in mind, make those reservations now. Start the week with some swing in your step; the High Sierra Swing Dance club will even get you started with some new moves. Sing the workweek blues away during karaoke night at the Fox Brewpub.

MONDAY:

While bitcoin has gradually become a household word, the underlying technology behind it — known as blockchain — isn’t quite there yet, though it has found a recent home in Nevada law.

The current solid waste management contract for trash and recycle collection services, will be expiring in 2019. The City will be issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) in early summer of 2018 seeking competitive proposals for collection services.

Sunday offers some great options for a variety of interests. Learn about the Nevada State Children’s Home during the 1940s and 50s at a presentation hosted by the Carson City Historical Society. A free concert offered by the Capital City Community Band is perfect for all ages, and your donations will help the all-volunteer troupe cover the costs of their many free events throughout the year.

A new club, and possibly a lifelong career for senior Lyric Untereiner, is starting at Carson High School.