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Our Pet of the Week is Barney! Barney is a lovable 1-year-old boy who came to us as a stray in December of 2023. He is a sweet boy who loves his walks and will let everyone know! He's a bit wary of other dogs and takes some time to get used to them.

A 23-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of misdemeanor disorderly conduct and drunken pedestrian, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

A formal ribbon cutting for the new Battle Born Counseling Center was held on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 to provide a safe and comforting space for those needing assistance in reducing their substance abuse disorders.

Carson City voters participating in Tuesday's presidential preference primary picked their choices that were available on the ballot with local Republicans opting for "none of these candidates."

Pavement Maintenance for Roads

Build2Win is sponsoring a workshop on General Improvement Districts (GID) for road maintenance. GID is just 1 of 4 funding options under consideration by the Carson City Board of Supervisors.

A 29-year-old Yerington woman driving a stolen vehicle was arrested Tuesday following a vehicle pursuit with law enforcement that spanned several miles through paved and dirt roads, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

Melissa Reddick was at work when she received a call from her son’s school.

“Your son isn’t in trouble,” Reddick said the principal told her. "But he’s here in my office because his teacher hit him.”

Sierra Nevada Realtors released Tuesday its January 2024 report on existing home sales in Carson City, Washoe, Storey, Lyon, Douglas and Churchill counties.

There’s been some recent changes within one of Carson City's favorite Italian restaurants that include not only some interior refresh, but personnel changes as well.

Carson City Supervisors last week unanimously approved a contract with CORE West, Inc. in the next phase of the Emergency Operations Center.

The Emergency Operations Center was previously approved by both the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors, and has completed its initial design phase.

It's officially Primary Election Day today, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 in Nevada, and be sure to get your ballot in by the close of polls today to have your vote counted it the presidential primary.

A 22-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon and home invasion, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

In an inspiring display of innovation and teamwork, the robotics team from Eagle Valley Middle School in Carson City, known as the Metallic Eagles, took the top prize at northern Nevada’s FIRST LEGO League Championship Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.

Artist Ruby Barrientos celebrates an El Salvadorian heritage with large paintings and mixed-media artworks in the "Raíces (Roots)" exhibition.

It's "big-band jazz times 5" when the Mile High Jazz Band and four youth jazz bands present the 20th annual Jazz Extravaganza concert happening Tuesday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m., in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street, Carson City. The Extravaganza is sponsored by the Mile High Jazz Band Association as a benefit for youth jazz programs.

Carson City is now accepting applications for volunteers to participate in a grant application review workgroup. The workgroup will be reviewing applications for the Community Support Services Grant on April 18, 2024.

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team including Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, will conduct small-scale prescribed burning this week at Lake Tahoe as conditions and weather allow.

Due to a new state law, many Republicans in the Silver State are finding themselves at a loss with the upcoming election, and how to make sure their vote will matter.

In its essence, there are two ways to vote: In the primary presidential election and the caucus.

A 32-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of reckless driving, no valid driver's license, unsafe lane change and speeding 31-plus mph over the speed limit, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners met Thursday, Feb. 1 and appointed Michael Toombs in a 3-2 vote to fill a vacancy on the North Lyon County Fire Protection District Board of Fire Commissioners for the remainder of the term ending Dec. 31, 2026. Commissioners Tammy Hendrix and Scott Keller opposed.

The Carson City School District is pleased to honor school counselors during National School Counseling Week, Feb. 5-9, 2024. Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), the week will help focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how they help students achieve school success and plan for a career.

Lacy J. Dalton and David John will grace the stage for “A Valentine’s Night to Remember” dinner at Piper’s Opera House. Co-hosted with the 601 Vigilance Committee, this Valentine’s event will be held Friday, Feb. 16 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Mile High Jazz Band will present “Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts” on Valentine's Day Eve, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson Street inside the Carson Nugget. The music is free; donations are welcome.

Western Nevada College officials have decided to close the Carson City campus and the Child Development Center on Monday, Feb. 5, because of hazardous road conditions.

Due to weather and dangerous road conditions, non-essential University of Nevada, Reno operations and in-person classes will be suspended Monday, Feb. 5. This applies to all University facilities in Washoe County, Douglas County and Carson City. All web and web-live classes, and remote operations will continue as scheduled.

Due to continuous accumulation and treacherous weather-related conditions, all schools in the Carson City School District will be closed for the entire day Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.

Due to severe winter weather and hazardous driving conditions, Douglas County Manager Jenifer Davidson — after consulting with Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverley — has authorized the closure of county offices on Monday, Feb. 5. Douglas County Schools are also closed countywide.

The Battle Born Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is a women's volunteer service organization, promoting Patriotism, Education and Historic Preservation.

Carson City Fire Department and Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a report of a single vehicle rollover Sunday on southbound lane of I-580 near the North Carson ramp.

These warmer days have me hankering for gardening. Although I received a small hydroponic unit as a Christmas present, I don’t think a 7-inch by 14-inch lighted box is going to satisfy my yearning for spring and being outside with my plants. I decided the least I could do was write about gardening!

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