No shortage of train rides this weekend in Carson City and Virginia City

The Friends of the Douglas County Library will host a two-day used book sale, Friday and Saturday, August 18-19, at the Minden Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden.

A preview sale for members of Friends of the Library will be from 3 to 5:30 pm on Friday. Non-members can join at the door. Members of the Friends receive a 10% discount on all purchases throughout the sale.

Because of rain, tonight's 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Jazz & Beyond performances have been moved.

Batamba Collective 5-6:45 p.m. World percussion - Originally scheduled for Comma Courtyard, now inside Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street.

Due to staffing shortages at Sand Harbor State Park, the Nevada Division of State Parks will be closing the boat ramp and adjacent parking lot within the park on Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning August 23.

During these closures, the public will need to use the boat ramp at Cave Rock State Park or another public boat ramp.

In addition to year-round restricted areas, enhanced fire restrictions are now in effect on National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin and will remain in effect through the end of December 2023, or until rescinded. Enhanced fire restrictions mean wood and charcoal fires are now prohibited in Blackwood Canyon, Luther Pass, and Watson Lake campgrounds. Portable stoves are allowed with a valid permit.

Amidst the growing concerns over the worldwide pilot shortage, opportunities are emerging for aspiring aviators to capitalize on the industry's demand. Western Nevada College (WNC) is stepping up to address this deficit by offering ground school courses that not only provide the foundation for a flying career but also allow students to earn college credit.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is investigating a commercial burglary that occurred in north Carson City area.

Throughout the course of this investigation, a picture of the suspect (see attached) has been obtained.

A concerning 94 percent rise in overdose mortality rates among older teens from 2019 to 2020 has prevention advocates changing how they approach talking to teens about substance abuse.

Even with illicit drug use rates declining overall in that survey, the old tactics of using fear and zero tolerance policies tend to encourage more risky behavior, according to Sara Cerruto-Jacobs, director of training and education at the nonprofit Foundation for Recovery.

A 30-year-old Carson City man, Stephen Barns, was arrested in the 4000 block of S. Curry Tuesday evening for felony kidnapping, eluding with endangerment, obstruction, and possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia.

According to the report, deputies were dispatched to a local movie theater on report of a suspicious vehicle.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - There have been Secret Service personnel on the south and east shore of Lake Tahoe this week, all in preparation for President Joe Biden's arrival on Friday. The White House confirmed Monday that the President will arrive on August 18 and is scheduled to depart Thursday, August 24.

It has not been disclosed if the visit is for a vacation, business, or for a fundraising event. As of Monday, there are no public events scheduled.

Steam into School with the Nevada State Railroad Museum on Saturday, August 19 in Carson City. One last hurrah for the summer, and a chance to get the kiddos ready for the school year.

On Wednesday, the Ormsby Republican Women's Club is honored to have Mayor Lori Bagwell as its speaker. Mayor Bagwell will be bringing club members up to date on everything happening in Carson City. She will provide an update on the city budget, upcoming projects and is always ready for your questions.

Get ready to boogie down to the music of the Grateful Dead as the Nashville Social Club sets the stage for an electric dance party with Northern California's Deadbeats.

Tuesday, the Department of Health and Human Services has announced that Nevada is one of six states to receive a federal competitive grant for a pilot program to treat pregnant and postpartum women with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorder.

A Chautauqua of Chuck Yeager, a concert by Moni & the Moonlighters and a presentation on “Wood for the Comstock” by historian Wendell Huffman, will wrap up the month of August at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.