Jack's Bar, an iconic building that has been at the corner of Fifth and Carson streets since 1899, has new ownership and a new lease on life.

CARSON CITY — They don’t have to drive 9 hours to Legoland to share the joy of what can be created with plastic construction toys. LEGOs have been only part of the Robotics Camp at Western Nevada College this week as area youngsters have been touched by the wonders of science and physics.

Do you want to help protect the environment? Come listen to environmental experts from around the Carson City region explain how they protect our soil, air, and water and how our everyday activities impact the earth. Then, learn what small lifestyle changes you can make to protect it.

The event is July 7, 1 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, Sierra Room. For more information call: 775-283- 7331.

Come join us for the June Beer Crawl. The crawl takes place this Saturday, June 16 with new hours, 7 to 11 p.m. 7PM

Registration will held at the Laxalt Plaza outside of Alatte located in the Carson Nugget at 507 N Carson Street Carson City. Only $15 to join the fun and $12 if you bring your own Beer Crawl mug. First pour free and $1 for additional pours at participating locations. You have a chance to win great prizes each month during the Beer Crawls!

Reno Aces slugger Christian Walker is launching baseballs at an extreme rate, and it cost the Iowa Cubs on Thursday.

UPDATE FRIDAY: The Voltaire Fire is 100 percent contained at 517 acres. Fire personnel on scene is 164 people, the area will be monitored throughout the weekend, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
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The Voltaire Fire in southwest Carson City that was ignited by campers burning human waste Tuesday night is nearing 100 percent containment, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

A noticeable cooling trend will return to the Carson City region beginning Friday with breezy conditions followed by sunny skies and below normal daytime high temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.

Charters of Freedom Carson City, a permanent installation displaying bronze-plated replicas of the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence, was dedicated Thursday afternoon on the Carson City Courthouse plaza, 885 East Musser Street in Carson City.

More than 600 cars are expected to roll into Carson City for the annual Rockabilly Riot on June 21-23 in Mills Park.
The show will feature hot rods — most built from the ground up — from 1976 and older.

CARSON CITY – During its 2018 Annual Conference, the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies presented the Nevada Rural Housing Authority with the Single-Family Excellence award in recognition of the Home At Last program.

CARSON CITY — Two new ProtoTrak CNC milling machines donated by Trak Machine Tools will expand machining experiences for students enrolled in Western Nevada College’s Machine Tool Technology program.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — Join a park ranger on a guided tour of the historic bull wheel, located near Incline Village. The Bull Wheel was part of the Great Incline Tramway of the Sierra, and was used for logging during the Comstock era, 1859 to 1880 in Virginia City.

The Comstock mining operations required a massive supply of wood, mostly taken from the forest surrounding the Lake Tahoe Basin.

She’s a grand ole flag, and there will be two ceremonies to recognize the stars and stripes in Carson City today. At 10 a.m. you can join the Nevada National Guard at the Veterans Memorial on the Capitol Grounds for presentation of the colors, speakers, and even cake for the US Army’s anniversary. You’ll find the Elks Club honoring our flag at 3 p.m. The public are invited to both events. The Army isn’t the only birthday you’ll find today; Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery celebrates its seventh year with an artist reception and new work from Denise Jenkins.

Carson City Art Gallery & Pottery LLC is giving you more of what you want – art classes. We have approached our artists with the offer of teaching 2-3 hour workshops, and series of classes when they have time.

Thursday, June 21, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., we will hold another workshop in the series “Finger On Impressionism” with Mimi Gomberg. Participating in this workshop will feed your inner child, helping you reach new depths of creativity through finger painting. Have fun under the tutelage of Mimi Gomberg as she shares her technique with you.

It’s official: Steph Curry will splash down at Lake Tahoe to compete again at the American Century Championship.

Carson City Sheriff's Office detectives and the Special Enforcement Team arrested three Tuesday night on drug charges in connection to an inmate who escaped the Carson City Detention Center earlier that morning, a CCSO sheriff's captain said.

This month, California Governor Jerry “Moonbeam” Brown signed probably the most restrictive water consumption law in the country. Under the new statute, starting in 2022 every California man, woman and child will be restricted to 55 gallons of water use per day. For a family of four, that’s 220 gallons per day.

The penalties for using more water than your allocation under this newest socialist Democrat program? Between $1,000 and $10,000 per day.

CARSON CITY — The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation and JobConnect will host a Veterans Job Club meeting and job fair on Thursday, June 21 at the JobConnect office located at 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City.

Are you aware that June is National Homeownership month?

Probably not. Because you’re too busy working to afford the home you live in, whether you rent it or own it.

Why should you care?
If you poke around and read anything you can find about it, you’re being urged to recognize and celebrate the benefits of homeownership.

That seems kind of a weird thing to ask you to do. Do you really have the time or care? What’re you supposed to do, throw a party? Sit alone and contemplate it? Invite some friends out for coffee and chat about it?

Pennsylvania and Rhode Island Senates and Houses of Representatives will open their June 19 and 20 sessions respectively in Harrisburg and Providence with Hindu mantras, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Reno based Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Senates and Houses of these states. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English interpretation of the prayer. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

A new medical facility for Reno Orthopedic Clinic (ROC) is currently under construction at 1365 Medical Parkway in Northwest Carson City, ROC Marketing Manager Tina Groves said.

The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada will offer free admission to all visitors on Saturday, June 23. This free day is being offered courtesy of Carson City Toyota, the June Sponsor of the Month at the Museum. Visitors to the Museum that day can engage in a number of hands-on activities, including, musical instruments, a jungle gym and numerous interactive games, as well as engage in art activities and science learning opportunities.

The Voltaire Fire burning in south Carson City is estimated at around 500 acres and is 15 percent contained as of around 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

There will be some tales told today. The Dayton Historical Society had to postpone the last lecture in their May series until tonight, so you still have a chance to hear Karen Howe’s presentation on the Dayton Cemetery and who you’ll find there. Local author Jennifer Quashnick visits the Browsers Corner Book Store for a meet-and-greet, and to discuss the latest addition to her Mountain Girl book series. Get the little ones in their jammies and head to the Carson Library for Pajama Storytime.