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Shadow and Light photographers featured at Nevada Day Store during Downtown Wine Walk

Event Date: 
February 6, 2016 - 1:00pm

The Nevada Day Store and Trading Post features many fine art Photographers and this Saturday we are showcasing some of “The Shadow and Light Photographers” beautiful work.

This group was started by Fine Art Photographer, Dennis Doyle on Facebook. It is giving photographers of every level a place where all can share their work and learn from one another. They post and share and when asked, constructive criticism is also given and appreciated.

Here is a little insight to these amazing talented Photographers.

Lake Tahoe Brewing Company closes Carson City location

Lake Tahoe Brewing Company owner Michael Candelario announced this week that the downtown Carson City location at the corner of South Carson and West Proctor streets is "temporarily closing."

Candelario sent a letter to his employees earlier this week stating that the brewery had been operating at reduced capacity because of problems with their brewing equipment. He later confirmed to Carson Now that the main problem is with the boiler unit that they are not able to fix.

Denise Castle named JOIN, Inc. Executive Director

JOIN, Inc. is pleased to announce the selection of Denise Castle as its Executive Director. Castle brings with her 10 years of local non-profit experience and previously held the position of Regional Branch Manager for the JOIN, Inc. office serving Carson City and the surrounding areas.

Josephine Case

Dec. 4, 1939 - Jan. 22, 2016Josephine Case passed away January 22, 2016 in Fernley. She was born D ...

Western Nevada College: 312 make Fall 2015 Dean’s List

Western Nevada College has named 312 students to the Fall 2015 Dean’s List. For consideration to WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Honorees are:

Supreme Court rejects Fernley demand for more Lyon County tax money

The Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected Fernley’s attempt to receive a bigger share of Lyon County’s tax revenues.The court agreed with District Judge Todd Russell that, w ...

The Loneliest Road in America Comes of Age

It was 30 years ago, in July 1986, that Life magazine used the term “The Loneliest Road in America” to describe the stretch of U.S. Route 50 — more commonly known as Highway 50 — from Fernley to Ely across central Nevada. AAA even advised against traveling the highway, claiming there was nothing to see. For those who were crazy enough to travel that lonely road anyway, they were advised to carry survival gear such as water and cold-weather clothes.

Lyon County Republican Central Committee Meeting

Event Date: 
January 9, 2016 - 10:00am

The Lyon County Republican Central Committee (LCRCC) will hold its first meeting for 2016 at the Library, 22 Day Lane, Smith Valley. Our meeting will start promptly at 10:00a.m. We welcome the public to attend and learn more about grassroots politics and meet with our Republican officials, both county and state.

Fernley Republican Women install officers

The Fernley Republican Women held its annual Christmas/Installation Dinner Dec. 15, when the Honorable Judge Leon Aberasturi administered the Oath of Office to incoming officers. Next yea ...

Fernley Republican Women install officers

The Fernley Republican Women held its annual Christmas/Installation Dinner Dec. 15, when the Honorable Judge Leon Aberasturi administered the Oath of Office to incoming officers. Next yea ...

Bright object seen moving across Northern Nevada sky

Facebook newsgroup members of Dayton Peeps and the Minden/Gardnerville Community blog and MyNews4.com have received several reports of a large, bright object moving across the sky Tuesday evening after 6 p.m.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell announces bid for reelection

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell announced his intention to run for a third term this morning at a meeting of minority business leaders at La Posada Real restaurant.

"We are going to build a community for the future, and we aren't going to leave anybody behind," Crowell said.

USDA Rural Development supports Nevada in 2015 with $177 million in grants

More than $177 million has been invested through the USDA into rural Nevada communities in the past year, assisting more than 700 families in either helping them buy homes or to make improvements to their properties, and investing more than $28 million for community water and sewer system repairs, officials said Friday.

LYON COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING

Event Date: 
November 7, 2015 - 10:00am

The Lyon County Republican Central Committee (LCRCC) will hold its next meeting on Saturday November 7, at the Fernley High School library, 1300 Highway 95A, Fernley. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend and learn more about grassroots politics and meet with Republican officials.
For more information about the LCRCC, call Dave at 775-772-2364 or check their website at www.loyoncountynvrepublicans.org.

Nevada Highway Patrol troopers arrest dangerous fugitive near Fernley

Nevada Highway Patrol troopers arrested a Colorado fugitive Tuesday east of Fernley who was wanted on felony charges, considered armed and dangerous and had made threats to authorities, an NHP Trooper said.

An attempt to locate the suspect, Eldon Lloyd Dick, 55 of Egnar, Colo near Grand Junction was advised statewide.
He had an active felony warrant out of the San Miguel County Court for charges including: first degree felony criminal trespass, child abuse, prohibited use of a weapon, harassment and criminal mischief, said NHP Trooper Duncan Dauber.

Shaking up northern Nevada

They are looking at building stores in the South Meadows area, Carson City, Fernley and possibly Minden. Located at 1140 North Hills Blvd., the first ...

Is Carson City the end or the beginning of the Loneliest Road?

Now celebrating nearly 30 years, one of the most successful and enduring campaigns ever to come out of the Nevada Commission on Tourism is the “Loneliest Road in America” promotion designed to attract visitors to the very interesting rural cities found along Nevada’s Highway 50 corridor between Carson City and Baker. Or does it run between Baker and Carson City? Depends on where you begin, I suppose.

Carson City sheriff’s arrest log: Three arrested on felony heroin possession charges

Three people were jailed early Thursday on drug charges after heroin and paraphernalia were recovered during a traffic stop and subsequent search of the vehicle, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Lyon County sheriff's investigator seek identity of pair who robbed Fernley liquor store

Lyon County Sheriff's Office investigators are looking for two juveniles who robbed a Fernley liquor store at gunpoint late Sunday night.

At approximately 11:30 p.m. the two armed male juveniles entered Sierra Discount Liquor store located on Highway 95A. The business was robbed of an unknown amount of cash. The two suspects appeared to be white males in their mid-teens and were last seen wearing t-shirts, blue jeans, and black bandanas.

New Disclosure Forms, Created by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Required on All Mortgages Starting in October

Beginning Oct. 3, most mortgage transactions will be required to be completed on new disclosure forms created by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The new forms – the Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure – have been designed to improve consumer understanding of the mortgage process sooner, assist consumers with comparison shopping, and prevent unexpected issues at the time of closing.

Carson City Mayor honored by American Planning Association

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell was honored Sept. 15 by the Nevada Chapter of the American Planning Association with the DeBoer Award for Distinguished Leadership by an Elected Official, for his role in championing the Carson City Downtown Urban Design Streetscape Project.

Carson City sheriff’s arrest log: Man jailed on felony burglary, credit card fraud charges

A 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday on multiple felony charges of burglary and fraudulent use of a credit card after allegedly breaking into a home, stealing credit cards, jewelry and other property and then using the credit cards at businesses, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

WNC’s Jump Start College Program receives grant for student scholarships

Hundreds of Northern Nevada high school students will receive a $300 Jump Start College scholarship for the spring 2016 semester at Western Nevada College campuses across the region, thanks to a donation from the William N. Pennington Foundation.

Lyon County Sheriff's Office warns of phony money being circulated

Lyon County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating counterfeit $20, $50, and $100 bills being circulated in the Fernley, Silver Springs and Mason Valley areas. This crime maybe related to a similar issue going in Reno.

WNC offers driver education classes for young drivers

Western Nevada College is offering New Driver Education Classes this summer and fall that will help young drivers fulfill Nevada law requirements and strengthen skill areas that are usually lacking.

The four-session courses are available to those age 15 and older at the WNC Carson City, Fallon and Minden campuses, as well as in Fernley. They are offered on Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., plus one session Monday through Thursday, Aug. 3-6, in Carson City. The course cost is $100.

Students at Online Charter School Give Back Through Service Projects

The mission of Leadership Academy of Nevada (LANV) is to prepare students to become principled leaders. Each semester students study and learn leadership skills and at the end of the year put the learned skills into practice through a three-week Leadership Block. An essential characteristic of a principled leader is providing service and all students are required to give at least two hours of service to their community.

Western Nevada heats up again through July 4 holiday weekend

A big warm up will once again take place this week with high temperatures in the 95-110 degree range in western Nevada and in the 85-95 degree range in the Sierra Tuesday through Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Made the Grade: 322 WNC students make Spring 2015 Dean's List

Western Nevada College has named 322 students to the Dean’s List for the 2015 spring semester. To qualify for WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. 

Students achieving the honor are:



Carson City Pop Warner signups begin Friday

Event Date: 
June 12, 2015 - 6:00pm

Carson City Pop Warner would like to invite parents with youth interested in either tackle football and cheer squads to a Carson City signup this Friday, June 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Governor’s Field near the snack bar during the little league end of the year barbecue.

Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors Summer Golf Tournament to Benefit Local High School Students

Event Date: 
June 19, 2015 (All day)

The Sierra Nevada Association of REALTORS® will be hosting the “Alyce McCracken Scramble for Scholarships” on Friday, June 19, at the Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City.

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