2017

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.

Nine high school students from around the state will take center stage at the 13th annual Nevada Poetry Out Loud State Finals, Saturday, March 3.

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.

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.

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.

A 42-year-old man booked into custody faces felony charges of using false identification to avoid prosecution and a fugitive from justice warrant, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The Carson City School District is urging local community members to attend the quarterly Professional Learning Community meeting this Wednesday, Feb. 21, 6 p.m., inside the Carson High School Library.

A 24-year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Saturday morning for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery second offense, a Carson City Sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson’s Got Talent, an evening extravaganza of regional talent, is holding a second audition for the April 14 show at Forever Dance, 1851 S. Roop Street in Carson City on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Check in is at 5 p.m. Auditions begin at 6 p.m. All ages and genres are invited to audition.

Bepsy Strasburg was out running errands Friday afternoon when she stopped by the Carson City Library. While there, she took a trip around the world and through time and space — visiting a family in India, walking with dinosaurs and tripping through the stars — with the help of virtual reality.

A 37-year-old Gardnerville man was arrested early Friday morning for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, driving without a valid license, no vehicle insurance, no registration certificate and open container in vehicle, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

NV Energy announced Thursday its intention to lower customer rates by nearly $84 million as a result of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

Eric Anthony Buhl was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for the March 2017 murder of a 2-year-old girl left in his care at a north Carson City home.

A 34-year-old Carson City man faces a felony charge of violating bail conditions after he was found driving a vehicle while having a revoked license because of three DUIs, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A fourth grade Fritsch Elementary School student took second place overall in the statewide girls division and 8th place overall in the elementary division of the National Archery In The Schools competition held recently in Las Vegas.

A Spinone Italiano, Adele, owned by Carson City Deputy Director of Emergency Management Stacey Belt, made the cut to the final sporting dogs at the 142nd Westminster Dog Show in New York City on Tuesday. Ultimately, a bichon frise named Flynn was picked “best in show.”

One of the first things Johanna Foster did when moving back to Carson City to take care of her mother after retiring as an ecology professor in the Midwest was to join Muscle Powered, the advocacy group to create a more walkable and bikeable community.

I’m on a mission. Maybe you are too. Maybe there’s something you want so bad you can taste it. That might be a weight loss goal. It might be an ideal relationship. You could be striving for a revenue goal or promotion. Whatever you want, you increase your chances of getting it if you plan to succeed.

The Chair of the Nevada Commission for Women was recently selected to serve on the 14-member Board of Directors for the National Association of Commissions for Women. NACW is the only national professional association connecting board and staff of Commissions for Women across the country.

Students from Wild Horse Children's Theater in Carson City won a Freddie G Award for Excellence in Music at the 2018 Junior Theater Festival West, which was held this weekend at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium and the Convention Center Complex.

Over his more than 60-year career as a custom bow maker, or bowyer, Tim Meigs, 89, made more than 9,000 custom bows for archers around the world.

He ended his career at the top of his field, but he got off to an inauspicious start.

A 45-year-old Fallon man was arrested Friday night at 9:06 p.m. in the area of Highway 50 East and Nichols Lane on multiple prescription drug offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

The Community of Carson City, and anyone in the world with access to the internet, now has an opportunity to visit CHS. Carson High School’s new Digital Media class launched their Senators Now webpage Feb. 1.

Carson’s Got Talent, an evening extravaganza of regional talent, is holding auditions for the April show this Sunday, Feb. 11 at Forever Dance, 1851 S. Roop Street in Carson City. Check-in is at 9 a.m. Auditions begin at 10 a.m.

An 18-year-old Carson City man arrested Thursday faces multiple charges including felony possession of a stolen firearm and grand larceny, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1976, is hosting an art exhibition Friday and Saturday by Carson City resident, Chris England.

Each year, CVS employees volunteer thousands of hours to nonprofit organizations in their communities.

Kyle A. Winter, S. Jordan Walsh and Kevin Benson attorneys associates in the Carson City office of Allison MacKenzie Law Firm, were presented the "2017 Law Firm with the Most Pro Bono Participants" award from Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans (VARN). They were honored for their work ...

Carson City author Robert Leonard Reid is a finalist for one of the nation’s top literary awards.

You won’t find this Wednesday lacking when it comes to stuff to do, explore, and enjoy. The annual Carson High Talent Show always delights and thoroughly entertains the audience. Comma Coffee is hosting a reception for their newest display, the ‘Break These Chains Live Free’ Art Exhibit, featuring the winning pieces from a high school contest designed to bring awareness to human trafficking. A cute new shop downtown, Rustically Divine, celebrates it’s Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting.