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Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, criticized rules for the Nevada Republican Party’s Feb. 8 presidential caucus barring candidates from participating both in the caucus and in a state-run presidential primary two days earlier, saying it is “unacceptable for the voters.”

In an effort to deepen relationships with math by changing the way math is experienced, the Carson City School District, students and teachers, in partnership with Mind Research Institute, will host special events and activities designed to create a passion for fostering mathematical thinking.

Clear Creek Bowmen annual Turkey Shoot is this Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Carson City Archery Range, just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course. The event is open to the public.

In a significant announcement, The Very Reverend Jeff Paul, affectionately known to many simply as “Father Jeff”, is set to embark on his well-deserved retirement. He has served as the Rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church for 28 years. This milestone marks the culmination of a distinguished and impactful four-decades-long career.

Pajamas collected during the 2022 4-H PJ Drive

Since 2018, the Carson City 4-H PJ Drive for Kids in Foster Care has been collecting and donating pajamas to the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Kids’ Closet. We started the Drive to give our little ones a chance to give back to their community in a way that is meaningful them, through giving a cozy pair of pajamas to another child.

The public is invited to participate in the community ofrenda at the Nevada State Museum as part of its Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda Presentation Friday evening, Nov. 3, 2023 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Hello fellow anglers. Here we are back at the time of year when we set our clocks back. Which means an hour less of evening fishing time and much colder temperatures.

After 10 years serving up wings in Carson City, Buffalo Wild Wings will be shutting its doors this Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023.

The location first opened in the capital city November 2013 to large crowds, and would have celebrated its 10-year anniversary November 18.

This year’s Nevada Day celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Single Jack Rock Drilling World Championships, and a number of contestants — including first timers — came out to join in on the fun.

Please join us Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Atlantis Casino & Spa Grand Ballroom for a Workshop for Parkinson's and dementia care partners

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

The Nevada State Museum will host a Day of the Dead Celebration this weekend from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. As part of the event and celebration, art students from Carson High School will exhibit Día de los Muertos altars.

UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday morning to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in the 3200 block of North Roop Street.

Carson High Girls and Boys Cross Country dominated Regionals last Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno. The girls defended their Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association North 5A team title, with all seven runners placing in the top 14, and Sawyer Macy earned the title of NIAA Regional Champion by winning the overall boys North 5A title.

Happy Halloween, Carson City! It’s time for the spookiest night of the year, so grab your masks, costumes, treat bags and head down to the historic west side of Carson City, and be sure to stop by and say a Halloween hello to Gov. Joe Lombardo for his first Carson City Halloween.

Children discovered something better than a new playground setup on Tuesday at the Child Development Center (CDC) at Western Nevada College: trick or treating.

Every month the Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, events, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

The Biden administration named Reno one of its 31 Tech Hubs last week, making the city eligible for federal investment amid Northern Nevada’s transformation into the nucleus of the lithium battery supply chain.

Happy Halloween, Carson City! It's time to fish out your favorite costumes, get the littles nice and warm and haunting, make sure your candy bowls are filled, and get spooky!

Let's take a look at all the spooky events happening Halloween night.

With the chilly temperatures on Saturday, there was one demographic who was far warmer than the others: Nevada Day Beard Contest participants!

Armed with wooly face shields, these men braved the cold to have their facial hair judged publicly in McFadden Plaza for the chance to take home the metaphorical gold.

Carson City area gaming generated revenue fell relatively flat for the month of September compared to September 2022, according to figures released Tuesday from the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Kids in costumes

The Carson City Downtown Candy Crawl is back. Trick or Treat Downtown at participating businesses. Member businesses in the Downtown Business Association are hosting their 6th annual Candy Crawl on Tuesday, Oct. 31st. This event is free and gives families a safe, fun and centrally-located option for Trick or Treating.

Once a month the Maizie Harris Jesse Theater in Carson City hosts rising stars in the songwriting world from both near and far. Season 3 the series starts Saturday, Nov. 4 featuring Spike McGuire and Rachael McElhiney.
The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association 2023 Classes 5A, 3A and 2A Sta

The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association 2023 Classes 5A, 3A and 2A State boys and girls cross country meets are scheduled to be contested Saturday, Nov. 4 at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park in Reno.

On Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a National Sporting Clays Association Registered Shoot with Lewis and Hunter classes. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and shooting at 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (775) 882-9904 for more information. Everyone is invited to come!

The Nevada Division of Insurance is reminding all Nevadans that there is still time to register for the Public Forum on Auto Insurance Rates happening this Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn about the need for a community-based Children's Advocacy Center in Carson City. Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong and Lieutenant Craig Lowe will lead the presentation which will also cover how interested persons can get involved.

The meeting takes place Tuesday, Oct. 31 at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 West King Street, Carson City. The public is invited to attend.

A multi-year investigation, "Operation Bear Trap" resulted in the arrest Monday of a third member of a gang operating in South Lake Tahoe and the 76th arrest since the investigation began.

Christmas tree cutting permits will be available Wednesday, Nov. 1 on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts and Monday, Nov. 6 for the Lake Tahoe Basin, the U.S. Forest Service announced.

Fantastic color and light on the Carson River early Monday morning in Carson City.

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