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Residents of the south Reno area have likely noticed a few earthquakes in the last couple weeks. The Nevada Seismological Laboratory, a unit within the University of Nevada, Reno, has identified and located over 270 small magnitude earthquakes in the last 30 days so far.

Prompted by a tragic pedestrian crash in January that killed a 10-year-old girl, an online petition is open for Lyon County citizens that is asking for a pedestrian crossing signal on US-50 in Mound House.

The Carson Valley Arts Council is pleased to present an evening with Dirty Cello. The band will perform at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden, at 7 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2024.

Family friendly free 180 Show with hiphop music happening this Saturday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Presented by the Potter’s House, 410 East John Street in Carson City. See flyer above for information. Call 775-386-5576 to details.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded early Wednesday evening to a vehicle crash at the intersection of Roop and William streets.

March 12, 2024 at BAC

The Sierra Nevada Forums in partnership with the American Association of University Women Capital Branch and the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada will host “Aging: Everybody’s Doing It: Resources and Creative Ideas for Healthy Aging” on March 12, 2024 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street in Carson City.

Sweet 16 Donation Drop-Off Announcement

Help us celebrate Bella Hansen’s Sweet 16 Birthday! When Bella’s family asked her how she wanted to celebrate her sweet sixteen birthday, they were blown away by her response.

The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting the public to provide feedback on the draft US-50 Tahoe East Shore Corridor Management Plan. The plan establishes a blueprint for potential future improvements to U.S. 50 on Tahoe’s east shore between the US-50 and State Route 28 junction and the Nevada-California state line. Study recommendations do NOT include reduction of the number of highway lanes.

Nasia Perkins, a sophomore at Carson High School, won the Carson City Host Lions Club Student Speaker Contest on February 12th held at La Capital Cafe and Grill in Carson City. She was awarded a stipend of $75. Ms. Perkins is a member of the Carson High Speech and Debate Team coached by Patrick Mobley.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Two men were arrested early Tuesday morning for suspicion of disorderly conduct, obstructing and trespassing, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Carson City School District will host a Community Connections K-12 Career Quest event next week, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Carson High School. Dinner will be provided by Chartwells. There is no cost for the event.

Join local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff as they present this month's Frances Humphrey Lecture, "Going for the Gold: Lake Tahoe-Reno's Olympic Heritage," on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. in the Dema Guinn Concourse of the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson Street in Carson City.

Visit the historic Sutro Tunnel site and see our progress! We are revitalizing and restoring the site and Tunnel daily. You are seeing history in the making and will be able to be a part of it by visiting the site.

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department has identified the four victims who died in a suspected drug overdose on Monday. Three of the victims are South Lake Tahoe residents and one man is from Douglas County.

After a brief respite from snow earlier this month, changes are ahead for Carson City and surrounding counties with periods of breezy winds, mountain snow and valley rain showers Wednesday through Thursday and again Saturday into next week.

It’s never too early to start helping others. Just ask the kindergarten and first grade students at Minden Elementary School.

Pioneer Academy Sophomore Haven Bryant has used her experience at Pioneer to focus on positivity and surround herself with people to help her find her full potential.

From 1959-1986 the Virginia City High School Boys Basketball Team captured 16 Nevada State Championships and had winning streaks of 38, 41, 55, and 93 games. A new podcast produced by VCHS staff and students looks back at this historic run of basketball success.

Spectacular color fills the morning sky over Carson City on Tuesday morning.

The Carson Baseball Booster Club is looking for players, sponsors and/or raffle items for its 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament benefiting the Carson High School Baseball Program.

The Nevada Day, Inc. Board of Directors announced Monday the 2024 Nevada Day Parade Grand Marshal will be well known country singer and horse activist Lacy J. Dalton.

Free Tickets, Luncheon, Social, Gay, LGBTQ, PFLAG, Carson City, Sassafras

Nine Free "Social Scholarships" are available for those who otherwise couldn't afford to attend the Feb. 24 Event, 2-5PM at Sassafras in Carson City.

Email your request today: wnvlgbtq@gmail.com. Tickets sponsored by Members of the Social and sponsor PFLAG Carson Region.

Nashville Social Club is thrilled to announce a headline performance by Lydia Pense and Cold Blood at Swan Music Hall on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 pm. as part of their Cold Blue Heart Album Release Tour. Steeped in musical history since the Fillmore era, Lydia Pense's captivating vocals and Cold Blood's unique blend of funk, soul, and R&B promises an unforgettable night.

Four people were found dead in a Roger Avenue home Monday morning in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. The victims, three men and one woman, are believed to be in their 30s or 40s.

Carson City resident Travis Skaggs has long enjoyed working with wood to create hand-crafted one-of-a-kind art for his home or to give to friends and family as gifts. He has crafted furniture, wooden toys, specialty small boxes, and whatever “strikes is fancy,” which currently is the crafting and designing of charcuterie boards now so in vogue.

CONNECTIONS social gatherings bring locals together weekly for story sharing, conversation and inspiration.

Join us every Saturday for Café CONNECTIONS from 10 to 11:30 am OR from noon to 1:30 p.m. at La Capital Cafe, 1795 E College Pkwy, Carson City.

Meet new people at any or all of the CONNECTIONS gatherings hosted throughout the month in Carson City .

Check out our events calendar at https://connectionscentral.org/events to find more CONNECTIONS opportunities.

All are welcome. There is no cost and no sign up required.

A 34-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of DUI, speeding, failure to maintain a lane of travel, driving on a sidewalk and reckless driving, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Leap year brings change and what better way to make a positive change than by quitting smoking. It may even be at the top of your accomplishment list for 2024.

The Nevada Artists Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Winter Show. This is the first judged show of the year and will run until March 22.

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