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The Carson City School District and the School Board of Trustees have taken a significant step in recognizing the hard work and dedication of its educators and education support professionals by approving pay increases this year and next year. The decision was reached during the July 25 school board meeting and is set to take effect fiscal year 2024 with retro pay going back to the time of the approval.

Carson City Sheriff's Office is investigating a porch theft case in which the suspect allegedly stole a package containing $680 worth of fitness apparel.

Xochie Aranda was a single mother in her 30s when she first learned that she had polycystic kidney disease, a genetic disorder that is the fourth-leading cause of kidney failure in the U.S. She was placed on the national transplant waiting list for a kidney and received a transplant in 2014.

Historic Virginia City rumbles with 400 classic cars this weekend, Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29, as Hot August Nights kicks off its 36th year.

Get ready to laugh as KNVC Radio, Carson City’s only community supported radio station, is presenting “Hawkshaw.” “Hawkshaw” is a detective mystery about a hard boiled private eye who is bewildered and perplexed by a beautiful dame with an ulterior motive.

Each year, millions of elderly Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud or confidence scheme, including romance, lottery, and sweepstakes scams — just to name a few.

Seniors are often targeted because they tend to be trusting and polite. They also usually have financial savings, own a home, and have good credit — all of which make them attractive to scammers.

UPDATE: The Virginia Truckee Railroad in Virginia City invites you to step aboard the enchanting Marilyn Murder Mystery Train on Saturday, August 12 and immerse yourself in the glitz and glamour of a bygone era. Inspired by the timeless beauty of old Hollywood, this one-of-a-kind experience will transport you back to the golden age of movies and mayhem!

The August 1, 2023 deadline is approaching for vendors for the 34th Annual Dayton Valley Days on September 16-17, 2023.

The Carson City Planning Commission has scheduled a meeting on Wednesday, July 26 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Community Center’s Robert 'Bob' Crowell Board Room.

The main item of discussion is about the Black Stone Ranch zoning plan.

Motivational speakers don’t usually come as adversity tested as Zach Gowen.

Gowen experienced painful losses early in his life and nearly succumbed to drugs as a young adult.

A 24-year-old Carson City man, Damien Wallace, was arrested in the area of Colorado St. and Blue Haven Ln. following a road rage incident that led to felony crimes.

According to the arrest report, the reporting party stated she had been traveling with her two minor children through Washoe Valley when she came up behind a vehicle traveling at a slower speed.

Local Food Group is excited to bring Great Basin Brewing Company to the community of Minden, Nevada – opening in the Fall of 2023. Inside, customers will find their award-winning craft beer, food and Park Ranch Meats – a gourmet food and butcher shop.

This space will be a gathering place for the entire community with a spacious outdoor patio featuring expansive views of the Sierra mountains, a fire pit, outdoor games, and a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere.

On Thursday, July 27 at 10 a.m., there will be a free interpretative hike to explore and learn more about the local flowers at Carson Pass Information Station. We are located at the Carson Pass on Highway 88. We encourage people to call to reserve a spot, 209-258-8606. You can just show up on the July 27 at 10, but we are limited to 12 spaces. Please join us for a lovely walk to Frog Lake and beyond.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Fahrenheit 451 (1966)” on Tuesday, August 1 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 West King Street at the old Catholic church.

CARSON CITY — In light of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation would like to remind the public of resources available year-round to those who have a disability.

A Lyon County judge sentenced a Fernley man to 72 to 180 months in Nevada State Prison for aggravated stalking and 24 to 60 months concurrent for violation of a protection order, District Attorney Stephen B. Rye said Monday.

Students and employees returning to Carson High School in Carson City for the first day of school Monday, August 14, 2023, will notice a complete facelift of their school’s exterior.

Gusty winds and low humidity prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag warning from noon to 10 p.m. Monday for Carson City and surrounding counties.

Two men were arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony burglary and home invasion, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Beginning Monday, the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is starting on the next phase of construction at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Under the MoreRNO Infrastructure Program, this next project starts development on the airport’s Loop Road.

It was a special evening Friday at the Lake of the Sky Amphitheater at Taylor Creek near South Lake Tahoe. For nearly 35 years, McAvoy Lane has been performing as Mark Twain at the theater, and Friday was to be his final performance.

Brilliant orange color fills the sky Sunday evening over Carson City.

If you have been following my gardening saga for the last few weeks, you will know that critters, both mammalian and insectile have been giving me grief. For those who may not know the story, I tried growing vegetables again this season in metal and ceramic containers after having given up my battle a few years back due to pest pressures.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the Carson High Football Hall of Fame Dinner returns to Fuji Park's Fuji Hall on July 29. This highly anticipated event has been a cherished tradition for over two decades, celebrating the rich history and outstanding achievements of Carson High School's football program.

Volunteer tour guides wanted for Foreman-Roberts House Museum

The Carson City Historical Society is asking the public for volunteers to help give tours of the famous Foreman-Roberts House in Carson City on Sunday afternoons.

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has announced that selections have been made for the Granger-Thye Concession special use permits for Camp Richardson, Meeks Bay, and Zephyr Cove resorts. Issuance of new special use permits are subject to a 45-day appeal period.

Carson Tahoe Transitional Rehabilitation Center, which specializes in short-term, transitional care that bridges the gap between hospital and home, recently expanded its services to offer outpatient therapy.

Nevada’s labor force grew by 2,900 jobs and saw an increase of 3,400 in employed individuals, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s June 2023 economic report.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 24-30, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

A beautiful early morning walk in Washoe Valley staying far from the water due to the algae bloom and far from the horses so they could enjoy the morning too.

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