Projections through 2019 show good news for the Silver State

Heavenly Mountain Resort and Palisades Tahoe have announced they will both be opening early, with lifts starting Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Heavenly and Friday, Nov. 22 at Palisades.

The Carson City Host Lions Club is pleased to announce that Oriah Land, the daughter of Shaona Land, has won the local competition in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. The Peace Poster Contest is an international contest sponsored by Lions International that encourages children, ages 11 to 13, to creatively express what peace means to them. This year’s theme was “Peace Without Limits.”

Higher Dimensions of Healing is excited to announce the opening of its Psychedelic Wellness Center, located at 1950 E College Parkway, Suite 102 in Carson City. The clinic aims to provide innovative treatment options for individuals suffering from various mental health conditions, including PTSD, addiction, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), chronic pain, fibromyalgia, neuropathy and postpartum depression.

As the Christmas season approaches, Northern Nevada Dream Center has been busy preparing to make a meaningful difference for families in our community want all to be part of it. This year marks our 10th annual Dream Christmas, where we’ll provide meals for neighbors in need all across Northern Nevada.

The Carson City School District will host a quarterly Community Connections event next week, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Carson High School in the library.

The district’s Student Support Services will lead the event, which will center around resources for the IEP (Individual Education Plan) process and how families are an integral part of the team.

The Carson City Treasurer’s Office and Carson City Utility Billing have become aware of fraudulent water bill emails requesting past-due payments from Carson City water subscribers, similar to fraudulent emails that are currently taking place throughout the rest of the United States.

Willy Wonka, Jr. follows the enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he holds a contest, hiding golden tickets in five of his delectable candy bars.

Those who find the tickets win a tour of the Wonka factory and a lifetime supply of candy.

Among the five winners are four bratty children and one kind-hearted boy, Charlie Bucket, who attends the tour with his grandfather.

The children must adhere to Mr. Wonka’s rules or face the consequences. The show features numerous roles, including the iconic singing and dancing Oompa Loompas.

The 29th annual Carson High Craft Fair is returning tonight, Friday Nov. 15 and continuing through tomorrow, Saturday Nov. 16 at Carson High School.

For nearly three decades crafters, makers and holiday enthusiasts have flocked to the capitol city high school to kick off their holiday shopping, and this year, attendees will find over 165 booths and 150 crafters.

Tiffani Barber was diagnosed with Stage Four Glioblastoma brain cancer on Dec. 8, 2012. For those who did not know Tiffani, all she ever wanted to do was help people.

The Friends of the Douglas County Library will host a two-day used book sale, Friday and Saturday, November 15-16, at the Minden Library, 1625 Library Lane.

In recognition of the start of the holiday season, Greater Nevada Credit Union branch locations across northern Nevada are collecting donations for those in need on behalf of local nonprofits and the KTVN 2 News Nevada Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive.

The Carson High School Blue Thunder Marching Band won first place in the AA division with an overall score of more than 80 at the 44th Annual Sierra Band Crusade, northern Nevada’s Marching Band Championships, this past Saturday, Nov. 9, in Mackay Stadium at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Lane closures and travel delays will begin Wednesday, Nov. 13 on U.S. 95 Alternate in Yerington as the Nevada Department of Transportation makes roadway drainage improvements.

The Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce nine student winners of the 23rd Annual American Citizen Essay Contest. Each winner was recognized at the school board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 12, and received the following cash prizes: First Place: $100, Second Place: $50 and Third Place: $30. Grade level winners include the following.