Red Flag warning extended to late Wednesday for Caldor and Dixie fire areas, Western Nevada

This summer has been difficult for all of the region’s residents, with record-breaking heat waves, drought, and early-season wildfires causing strain to the environment and energy resources.

However, a certain demographic has been hit much harder than the average Nevadan, and those are the individuals experiencing homelessness.

Western Nevada College has appointed eight dedicated and long-serving employees with faculty emeritus status this summer.

Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming live production of "Footloose: The Musical, Youth Edition" playing four performances July 30 to August 1, 2021 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.

UPDATE: Testing has resumed at CCHHS once a week by appointment only for those with symptoms. For more information, go here.

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Beginning Monday, Carson City Health and Human Services stopped all testing for COVID-19 at their location, causing confusion for some individuals on how and where they can receive tests if they fear they've been exposed.

According to Jessica Rapp, Public Information Officer for CCHHS, the decision to end testing is due to a decrease in demand for testing, and the increase in availability of testing throughout our community.

U.S. Forest Service fire management reports 59 percent containment of the Tamarack Fire as of Wednesday morning, with a size of 68,393 acres.

From "To-Do" to done. Are you focused on the right things each day? Monica Marcinko, author of "I Want To Be An Elf," and Managing Director of Polka Dot Powerhouse, Carson City chapter, will lead us in an interactive discussion about setting goals and achieving success.

Each June, the Alzheimer's Association of Northern Nevada recognizes Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month; using the color purple to support finding an end to the disease. When nominations came in to the Campagni Cares program for this great nonprofit, Carson City Toyota knew it was the perfect time to select them.

The Carson Comedy Club presents the star of "Casino Boss" and 2021 "America’s Got Talent" contestant comedian Kabir Singh’s who will host his own comedy challenge this week at the Carson Nugget in Carson City.

The Carson City Classic Cinema Club summer outdoor movie series continues this Friday, July 30 at Mills Park with the funny animal antics-filled animated story of "Zootopia."

While the Tamarack Fire is now over half-way contained as of Tuesday morning, smoke throughout the valleys, including haze from the 208,206-acre Dixie Fire, is still affecting air quality throughout western Nevada and the Carson City area.

The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed that the plane crash in Truckee Monday afternoon killed four people. The plane was carrying a flight crew of two and two passengers. The names of the dead have not been released.

The V&T Railway Commission in partnership with the historic Virginia-Truckee Railroad and Rail Events, Inc. is holding auditions for their annual production of The Polar Express Train Ride as we bring this beloved and inspirational story to life aboard the historic V&T Railroad for the 2021 season.

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care contacted Alpine County on Sunday night after receiving a report from a Markleeville resident regarding an injured black bear cub in the area.

A 25-year-old woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after a witness provided deputies video of the woman allegedly pointing a handgun at the victim, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.