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A musical lineup headlined by national award-winning musicians is expected to draw a crowd of thousands to the inaugural Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival Aug. 19 in Carson City.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife wants to remind sportsmen applying for the big game tag draw not to forget about specialty tags.

Sportsmen who want to learn more about Nevada’s big game tag application process can attend a free informational workshop March 30 hosted by the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

As Julian Jordan, 8, followed the instructions to draw the face of George Washington Carver in his second-grade class at Empire Elementary School, he recited what he learned about the slave turned inventor.

There will be a planning and volunteer meeting this Tuesday, 6:15 p.m. for the inaugural Deputy Howell Memorial Music Festival. The meeting will be at Battle Born Harley Davidson, 2900 Research Way.

A 36-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday in the area of East Hampton Drive for suspicion of third degree arson after allegedly starting a brush fire with a lighter, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 22-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday for felony suspicion of battery with a deadly weapon after a stabbing that happened early Saturday, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

COURAGE? You often know it when you see it in action. You definitely feel it. It can be witnessed over time. The attitude is sometimes defined by patience and heart. Webster writes: "facing and dealing with anything recognized as dangerous, difficult, or painful, instead of withdrawing from it, the courage to do what one thinks is right such as in willingness to live by one's convictions." This story began a long time ago as a little six year old girl in northwest Ohio. Bonnie Zimmerman was in first grade with me and I loved her. She seemed vulnerable and in need of friendship support.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Division of Tourism, also known as TravelNevada, announced a preliminary 2016 report Wednesday showing increased revenue and employment powered by the travel sector.

The 79th regular session of the biennial Nevada Legislature began Monday morning, drawing dozens of lawmakers, their staff and a crowd of lobbyists to Carson City for the next 120 days to vote on bills and craft a budget for the state's 2017-19 biennium.

A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday, 7:19 p.m. in the 3600 block of North Carson Street for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, hit and run causing property damage and failure to maintain a lane of traffic, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

An interior designer, Tricia Lincoln has a natural draw to the arts. The Fashion Film Festival on Friday piqued her interest, and gave her a reason to break out a new dress.

"You could have it all, my empire of dirt. I will let you down. I will make you hurt.” — Nine Inch Nails, “Hurt”

The lyrics to the song “Hurt” remind me of a man by the name of William Randolph Hearst. He made and lost fortunes from pioneering “yellow newspaper,” a simple term for gossip papers that had a way of twisting the truth.

Following his re-election for a third and final term, Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell is optimistic about what's ahead for the Nevada state capital in 2017.

He delivered his State of the City speech Monday night to dozens inside the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, reviewing the city's successes and challenges from 2016 while also reassuring residents about the future.

Mexico has long been regarded by American palates as the standard-bearer of Latin American cuisine. That's something Jose Escobar hopes to change with La Santaneca, a restaurant he opened in Carson City 21 months ago to honor the food of his native El Salvador.

Here is the 2017 State of the State presented by Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval.

A 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday night on multiple misdemeanor charges including DUI second offense after allegedly crashing into three unoccupied vehicles, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested a 19 year-old transient and a 23 year-old Carson City resident Saturday night at 11:14 p.m. in the area of Carmine Street and Lompa Lane on multiple felony and misdemeanor counts, according to Carson City Sheriff's deputy arrest report, including battery and assault with a deadly weapon.

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday in the 4300 block of South Carson Street for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, hit and run and driving without insurance, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Glyphs and Houses, with artwork by Amelia Currier in the Community Center’s Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City. The free exhibition is available to the public from November 16, 2016 through February 24, 2017.

Organizers of the Deputy Howell Memorial Music Festival and Fundraiser set for August in Carson City have announced a volunteer organizational meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at Battle Born Harley-Davidson in Carson City. Organizers are looking for volunteers and anyone who has experience in planning events. The meeting is at 6 p.m. Battle Born Harley-Davidson is located at 2900 Research Way.

Michael R. Curcio passed away quietly on December 11th following a battle with lengthy illnesses. Michael was born on September 4th, 1939 in San Jose, California.
Michael was a firefighter in San Jose, California, retired and moved with his family to Genoa, Nevada where he pursued a dream of a wild west actor and entertainer, fast draw enthusiast and gunsmith, and showing his Track T with the Hot Rodders in Gardnerville Nevada.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Emilio and Goldie Curcio of San Jose CA, his wife Sharon, and his daughter Shelle.

Let your inner floral designer out and do some holiday bouquets. First, choose a container. Then decide what will hold the flowers in place. When I use a vase, I just put the flowers and greens in loosely. You can place clear marbles or pebbles in the bottom to hold the flowers.

Sometimes florists use a crisscross pattern of floral tape over the mouth of the vase to give stability to the arrangement. However, to make a French bouquet, a centerpiece or a one-sided arrangement, use floral foam in a low container.

Sheila Hillebrand's art gallery and decor business on C Street in Virginia City ran out of room pretty quickly, she said.

"I had everything stacked up in the hallway where they could look through it," she said. "But most people don't look through it."

Most of the prints she carried were stacked on the floor because there wasn't the wall space to display them all.

Cookies with Santa takes place Saturday, Dec. 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Cafe at Adele’s, in what has become one of Carson City’s defining holiday events. All money and gifts collected goes to Ron Wood Family Resource Center for Toys for Tots.

A 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Friday for felony suspicion of a third DUI and other charges after driving through landscaping at a casino parking lot, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony eluding and six misdemeanor charges following a pursuit that ended in a field, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Each year Nevadans join the American tradition and gather with family and friends to give thanks for our abundance of blessings. This Thanksgiving, Nevadans can reflect on our dynamic and vibrant state. Thanks to the tireless efforts of so many, Nevada has regained all of the jobs lost during the recession and maintains the title of one of the fastest growing states in the union.

The spirit of Christmas comes to life as the 17 piece Reno Jazz Orchestra and Pat Ester’s Gospel Choir brings Christmas favorites, jazz, and soul — with a few surprises mixed in — for three performances of feel good, ‘get ready for the holidays’ music and song.

A music festival and memorial event to honor fallen Carson City Sheriff’s Deputy Carl Howell has been set for Aug. 19, 2017 at Battle Born Harley-Davidson in Carson City, according to organizers.