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A new resident has appeared in the retention pond located in the field at the corner of Roop Street and Little Lane.

The host of Booze Traveler, Jack Maxwell, in the red shirt, talks on camera to the owners of Frey Ranch, Colby, center, and Ashley Frey, for a segment.

Join Park Rangers at Washoe Lake State Park during the month of April for a full moon hike, an Easter egg hunt and a wildflower walk.

The man believed to be responsible for shooting at and attempting to firebomb the home of a Carson City judge and sending him a threatening Christmas card in the mail has been formally charged for the crimes, officials announced Tuesday.

The Nevada Department of Transportation this week launched a newly-redesigned nevadadot.com website providing quicker and easier access to Nevada road information.

Carson City area middle-schoolers are being asked to document their bike rides or walks to school Wednesday as part of Nevada Moves Day.

The Brewery Arts Center is proud to showcase the photography of Carson City High School Senior Amber Reeves. Amber took a different approach when deciding on her senior project.

Please join us for a fun, hands-on evening of activities Thursday, March 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Eagle Valley Middle School.

With flooding possible in parts of northern Nevada Monday into Tuesday, residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with what to do before, during and after a flood.

As Northern Nevada braces for another storm surge that could bring snow and flooding to our area, Waste Management is warning customers of a possible impact to trash and recycling collection.

With flooding likely in parts of northern Nevada this weekend, residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with what to do before, during and after a flood. The best local resource for information on flooding is the Nevada Floods website. Residents are encouraged to visit the website now, but here is some basic information.

There has been a lot of talk this week about the 1997 flood. Twenty years ago, on New Year’s Eve Day, 1996, my Dad and I went goose hunting. We had set out our decoys and had a good early morning hunt, however, it started raining so we packed everything up, leaving the bags of decoys in a dry irrigation ditch.

A 32-year-old woman and Carson City Jail inmate faces a felony battery charge after a fight inside the detention center on Saturday morning, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help with identifying the suspect or suspects who vandalized several classrooms at Douglas High School on Dec. 21 during the early morning hours.

A 30-year-old Dayton man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony burglary after admitting to breaking into a home and attempting to take camera equipment, a Carson City sheriff’s detective said.

I hope you got your fill of naps last weekend because this weekend is chock full of fun to be had for all. You can Wine Walk until you Holiday Crawl downtown. Take your pick of craft shows in town. Kids won’t want to miss the Santa Train at the State Railroad Museum or one of the two performances of ‘The Peanutcracker’ at the Community Center. Whether you’d like to spend the days indoors or out, there is something for all ages in the Carson City area this weekend.

SATURDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-6pm)

A Christmas Open House at Evergreen Gene's Nursery, Gift Store and Year Round Christmas shoppe, for the holiday kick-off will be Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at. 1811 N. Carson Street.

Shop for your Holiday gift giving at Evergreen Gene's Nursery, Gift Store and Year Round Christmas Shoppe. Unique items, Made In America items, ornaments from around the world, Vintage Gift Shop, Stocking Stuffers, Indoor and outdoor decorations, live and artificial trees.

Come and see Santa Claus from Noon to 1:00. Bring your camera for photos with your kids and pets!
Sample tasty treats.

In a year when huge-scale fires devastated areas of the American West, the AlertTahoe mountaintop fire camera system has been helpful in adding another level of protection in keeping Tahoe residents, forests and the clarity of the lake safe from catastrophic fires.

There is an excellent chance that your devices have already fallen back one hour, but not everything is digitally connected. Daylight savings time is done for the year, and hopefully you’ve enjoyed your extra hour of sleep. Do something good for yourself and enjoy Community Yoga at Comma Coffee or join in the weekly bike ride leaving from Fremont Elementary School this morning. Keep reading, and have a great day.

SUNDAY:

October is behind us and this November weekend kicks off the holiday season with craft fairs, art shows, and plenty of fun. Get a jump on those New Year’s resolutions by participating in the first of the ‘Be Bold, Run in the Cold’ 5 or 10K runs that Ascent Runs is sponsoring. Wine walk your way into autumn in our newly renovated downtown. Have a great weekend, Carson City, and keep reading for all of the local happenings.

SATURDAY:

It’s that time of year again. The ghosts and ghouls come out of hiding and paint the town orange. Halloween isn’t just one night around here. Combined with the festivities of Nevada Day, you can be sure to enjoy at least a week’s worth of celebrating.

Here is a comprehensive list of fall festivals, Halloween parties, and fun for all. Items in italic are for those 21 and older only.

Saturday, Oct. 22:

Hold onto your broomstick, this weekend is bound to sweep you up in Halloween fun. First you’ll need a pumpkin. The Harvest Train Festival and Pumpkin Patch at the Nevada State Railroad Museum is a good place to start. Take the costumed kids to a Trunk or Treat at Advantage Auto Works off Old Hot Springs Road courtesy of the members of Carson Cruise Meet and Greet. Team up with Mark Twain for a ghostly tour of our haunted downtown or you can choose a shorter tour that’s perfect for families. Keep reading, this is just the tip of the candy corn.

SATURDAY:

A small town girl trying to make it big in Tinseltown.

It's a story that goes back nearly a century, when the silver screen drew as many starry-eyed dreamers to the film capital of the world as it did audiences to movie houses.

Hello fellow anglers, I can tell you where there will be plenty of fish this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2, is the Kokanee Salmon festival at Taylor Creek located on Highway 89, a half mile north of Camp Richardson on the south end of Lake Tahoe.

UPDATE: 10:59AM: A report of a man carrying a gun in the 1100 block of William Street turns out that he was carrying camera mount equipment, according to deputies.
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Law enforcement officers responding to reports of man carrying a gun in the 1100 block of William Street, near the offices of the Nevada Public Utilities Commission. Callers to 911 reported he was acting strangely.

Suspect reported as an older white male, wearing blue shirt with gray pants.

Officers don't believe this is related to an earlier armed robbery on Winne Lane.

Over the next week, as part of National 4-H Week, youth in Nevada will join over 100,000 youth across the world in leading the ninth annual 4-H National Youth Science Day challenge.

With a little more than a week and counting until the fall season begins, the upper elevations of the Sierra Nevada and a few Lake Tahoe area ski resorts got a taste of late summer snow early this morning.

Today is the last day to catch a ride on a World War II-era B-25 at Carson City Airport, beginning at 9 a.m. The historic B-25 “Mitchell” named “Executive Sweet” will be parked in front of the airport’s terminal building and rides are available.

Team USA did what they do best in the Olympics....dominate in almost every facet of the games. Swimming, gymnastics, track, field, basketball, and pretty much anything else.

The United States had one of the greatest Olympic Games ever in decades. Dominating not only the overall medal count, but in every color as well.

Author and comedienne Kat Simmons will speak on her book, Kat’s Daily Cups in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Sunday, August 28, at 10:00 am.

Kat's Daily Cups is a collection of short stories about raising children, the love of animals, life's challenges, gratitude, inspiration and awakenings.