Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop each afternoon this week, according to the National Weather Service, with storms capable of producing frequent cloud to ground lightning, gusty outflow winds, small hail and heavy rainfall.

The Nevada Department of Agriculture has named Doug Farris as the new Deputy Director for the department. Farris previously served as the Division of Animal Industry Administrator from 2017 and has been serving as interim Deputy Director since March of 2023.

Every gardener’s dream is to never weed again. When people read that an herbicide kills all unwanted plants, they think they have found a miracle cure for their weed problems. It is important to understand how these soil sterilant products work and what problems can result from their use.

Registration is open with a few slots still available for the 30th annual invitation-only Young Eagles Day of flying happening Saturday, June 10 at Carson City Airport.

Going with "barn" as its May rural theme, the Carson City Photo Club announced the winning photos for its monthly photography contest.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 5-11, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Love to hike, bike, and roam in the great outdoors? The Douglas County Community Services Department is updating the Douglas County Comprehensive Trails Plan, and is seeking input from the public on the future of our beautiful trails. The survey deadline has been extended to June 18.

Every other Tuesday night, Ogres-Holm Pottery opens its studio to anyone who wants to help us create ceramic bowls that will be donated to Carson City's Empty Bowls Event. It's free! No Experience is needed. We will teach you how to create and decorate the Empty Bowls.

Are you looking for the perfect cat? Look no further. You will find him at Catmandu. His name is Sterling. Approximately 2 years old, Sterling is handsome, sweet and affectionate. He is very laid-back; good with people, most cats and even cat-friendly dogs.

The second annual Holiday with a Hero Golf Tournament returns June 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Eagle Valley Golf Course, located at 3999 Centennial Park Dr.

Kyra Cisneros, 17, remembers being paired with police officers during the holiday shopping sprees afforded to children in need in the Carson City School District.

Every year the public is warned about the dangers of cold water shock, but every year, people die in Lake Tahoe not due to a lack of swimming skill or hypothermia, but often due to cold water shock.

Summer signals the return of the annual Carson City Library Summer Reading Challenge starting Saturday, June 17 from 12 to 4 p.m. with a themed kick-off celebration titled, "Around the World.”

This annual reading literacy initiative provides an opportunity for the public to join in the challenge and festivities held at the Carson City Library, located at 900 North Roop St.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors denied the Andersen Ranch West Subdivision proposal yet again on Thursday, June 1, after just shy of two hours at the 5:30 p.m. meeting. The property proposed is located on 80 acres west of Ormsby Road and north of Kings Canyon Road.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors held a meeting Thursday to discuss the creation of a new Carson City Public Defender's Office.