Douglas County declares state of emergency due Tamarack Fire

This summer is flying by and the fun is heating up.

Actor and Carson City native Grant Davis made his return to the Nevada state capital Tuesday for the screening and premier of "Something Like Summer," a film musical in which has a starring role.

UPDATE 425PM: Carson City Fire Department investigators found the source of smoke to be from an HVAC system on the roof of the building, which houses the Nevada Department of Public Safety General Services Division. All but one of the fire units called to respond have since returned to quarters.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday afternoon to a structure fire in the 300 block of West Nye Lane.

Missouri-based health insurance provider Centene will expand coverage on Nevada's Obamacare exchange next year, averting Nevada's rural healthcare 'crisis,' Governor Brian Sandoval announced at a press conference in Silver Springs Tuesday morning.

Western Nevada College has joined more than 1,700 colleges and universities across the country in kicking the habit. When students arrive for the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 28, WNC’s three campuses will be tobacco-free. WNC actually became tobacco free in advance of the semester, banning tobacco products as of Monday.

With this year’s wildfires already destroying more than 500 square miles of crucial winter range for antelope and mule deer herds in Elko County, the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners have endorsed several fire related emergency depredation hunts for both deer (doe) and antelope (horns shorter than ears).

Today, Tuesday we recognize the second year passing of Carson City Sheriff’s Office Deputy Carl Howell. On Saturday, an all-day music lineup featuring nationally recognized artists is expected to draw thousands to Battle Born Harley-Davidson, the site of the inaugural Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival.

Join Washoe Lake State Park staff for an astronomy-themed program under the stars. Ancient cultures studied the stars for various reasons. Today, relaxing under the stars means taking a break from our fast-paced modern culture. We will point out some common summer constellations and discuss events like the ongoing Perseids Meteor Shower and the upcoming total solar eclipse (which we will not be able to see from the park).

Carson City native Grant Davis will appear in person Tuesday at the local premiere of the movie in which he has a starring role, "Something Like Summer", the award-winning new musical film that has won raves on the 2017 film festival circuit, and he will perform a free concert at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the 3rd Street Stage in downtown Carson City.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday afternoon to a crash involving four vehicles near the intersection of Roop and William streets.

More than 50 school emergency response team members and administrators from the Carson City School District received training for the school district's Emergency Operations Plan Thursday, Aug. 10, at Carson Middle School.

CARSON CITY — Nevadans might be surprised to know their state is home to nearly a dozen species of owl, including the great horned owl – the largest nocturnal bird of prey in the state. Owls occupy a variety of habitats throughout Nevada but are seldom seen by the public because much of their activity occurs at night.

After conducting panel interviews of 8 applicants on August 7, 2017 for the position of Assistant County Manager, two candidates have been recommended to move on to be interviewed by the County Manager, Larry Werner.

I’ve got some bad news for the kids in Douglas County – it’s back to school for you today. Carson kids still have one last week to enjoy their summertime freedom and Lyon County has until Aug. 31. Don’t let Monday get you down, though, there’s still plenty to enjoy. Head down to Carson Lanes for beginning and intermediate swing dance lessons, then stick around to put your new moves to the test. The Jazz and Beyond Music Festival continues with a free outdoor concert in McFadden Plaza.