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Carson City area scholarship recipients announced at 'Salute to Scholars' program

The list of local students who received scholarships were announced at the Salute to Scholars Program. Listed below are the students; congratulations!

Carson City seniors celebrate health in style

The Senior Celebration held Thursday at the Casino Fandango Ballroom in Carson City went off without a hitch with festivities including raffles, a cake walk, live entertainment, medical screenings and more.

Events around Carson City for Thursday, May 16

Good day Carson City and welcome to Thursday, May 16, 2019. We're looking at showers to continue through the day, which will be a nice change from all that spring pollen flying around. Today we've got the Senior Celebration at Casino Fandango, an afternoon hike, a Carson City CASA open house, art presentations, live music and more. Have a great day.

Senior Celebration this Thursday at Casino Fandango to include vaccinations, raffle prizes, free medical testing and more

Event Date: 
May 16, 2019 - 9:00am

The 21st annual Senior Celebration is coming to the new ball room of the Casino Fandango in Carson City on Thursday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is Northern Nevada’s largest health and information fair in honor of Older American month. Senior Celebration is a free event with over 70 senior living experts who will be gathering to share information about their products and services.

Senior Celebration coming to Casino Fandango May 16

Event Date: 
May 16, 2019 (All day)

The 21st annual Senior Celebration is coming to the new ball room of the Casino Fandango on Thursday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This event is Northern Nevada’s largest health and information fair in honor of Old American month.

Happy Mother's Day Carson City! Here are the events happening today

Happy Mother's Day Carson City! It's going to be a hot one today with a high of 82 and a low of 47. Don't forget to stop by Mills Park for the carnival, which will be packing up and heading out of town tonight. On the docket today we have a Mother's Day brunch, a Bea Arthur tribute bingo and brunch, and more!

Nevada AG urges passage of marijuana banking legislation

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has signed a letter urging Congress to pass legislation to give legal marijuana-based businesses access to the federal banking system. The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act is ...

May the fourth be with you, and with bicycle safety. Events and happenings for Sat. May 4

Good morning Carson City, and happy weekend! We've got a warm day ahead with highs of 76 degrees! Today on the docket is the early farmer's market, a Mother's Day craft fair, the grand reopening of the second wind thrift store, and more!

Here's what's happening Saturday:

Events around Carson City for Friday, May 3

What a week it was Carson City, and it isn't even over yet. Heading into Friday, May 3, 2019, we're looking at continued sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s. There's a host of activities Friday and, looking ahead, a bevy of fun Saturday including a Mother's Day craft fair at the Carson City Community Center, a Star Wars themed bicycle safety day, a wine, cheese and dessert ride aboard the V&T, an early opening of the downtown farmer's market, the May Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, a memorial walk, presentations, comedy, live music and more. Enjoy.

VARN Hosts Free Legal Aid Fair

www.varn.org
Event Date: 
May 4, 2019 - 9:00am

Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans (VARN) will host a free Legal Aid Fair on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Douglas County Community Center.

Ask a lawyer about your legal problem. Find out what resources are available to help you. No appointment necessary.

2019 Carson City RSVP Spring Celebration and Carnival set for Mother's Day weekend

Event Date: 
May 9, 2019 - 5:00pm

Celebrating more than three decades of rides, games and fun, 2019 marks the 34th year that Nevada Rural Counties RSVP will host its Spring Celebration and Carnival at Mills Park in Carson City, May 9-12.

Immunize Nevada - Community Baby Fair

Event Date: 
April 27, 2019 - 11:00pm

Meadowood Mall in partnership with Immunize Nevada invites you to join us for Reno Community Baby Fair on Saturday, April 27 from 11AM to 3PM at Meadowood Mall. Expecting mothers and families are encouraged to attend. Community organizations with health and safety-related services will provide free resources and educational materials to share with attendees.

Nevada Public Employee Retirement System Problems (Opinion)

This is the sixth in a series of columns summarizing my Controller’s Annual Report (CAR) for fiscal year 2018 (FY18).

The first two columns showed that since FY06 state spending has grown faster than Nevada’s economy, thus imposing an ever-larger real burden on Nevada families and businesses, whose real per-capita incomes are lower now than in FY06. The next two analyses reviewed spending on health and social services and on K-12 education, the two largest budget items by far and the only major areas on which spending has grown faster than Nevada’s economy.

Senator Square: Carson City School District's superintendent sends encouraging letter

Dear Friends, happy spring time! While our newest season officially arrived March 20th, it seems just now I am starting to believe winter is finally losing its grip and giving way to the kinder, gentler, days of spring. With each day, I see a little more of the renewal of life we have come to associate with this time of year.

Fishing Report: Indian Creek Reservoir and Lake Tahoe currently best bet

Hello fellow anglers. Hard to believe that opening day fishing season in California is only four weeks away. One thing we can all plan on is, all the back country lakes and roads will not be open until June or July. The one thing we can count on is the Carson River and a few of the lakes in the Inyo and Mono County area.

Opening day will be on April 27th this year, and with our rain and snow totals, there will be plenty of water everywhere.

Carson City's Joshua Thornton receives Guinness World Record Title

Afraid of Bugs? Not Joshua Thornton of Skeleton Skin Tattoo. After three long hours and five artists simultaneously tattooing a trail of 420 ants throughout his body, Josh Thornton has received the Guinness World Record Title for Most Insects Tattooed on the Body.

First Saturday of Spring for the birds in Carson City

To say Saturday was for the birds in Carson City isn't being entirely fair. However, plenty went a fowl in the Nevada state capital during the first weekend of Spring.

Carson City area volunteers sought to judge senior projects, offer career guidance

CARSON CITY — As the district works on aligning workforce preparedness efforts under the Work-Based Learning umbrella, community partners will have more opportunities to share information with students including career exploration, preparation and training.

Carson City Cooperative Extension 4-H seeks members who love fun, learning

Event Date: 
March 11, 2019 (All day)

Carson City 4-H programs, brought to you through the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, have new and on-going project clubs open to area youth ages 5–18.

What's happening around Carson City on Friday, March 8

Heading into the home stretch that is Friday, March 8, 2019 we welcome you to the end of the work week. More spring-like weather is ahead, which isn't exactly all sunshine and flowers. Forecasters say they'll be some sun but also a chance for rain and even some snow showers. Stay tuned. Otherwise, read on for what's happening around the Carson City area today.

Celebrate Carson City's trailblazing women during 2019 Women’s History Month

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we want to acknowledge local women who have blazed the trail for today’s women continuing to make a difference in a world once dominated by men. It wasn’t so very long ago men dominated the highest non-elected positions in Carson City government.

Carson City-based Pets of the Homeless receives check from holiday fundraiser

The nation's homeless received a boost for their pets Thursday when Downtown Coin owner Dan Wilson presented Pets of the Homeless founder Genevieve Frederick with a $500 check from Chef Don Pepe Paz, owner of Carpa Nevada in Carson City.

Senator Square: Carson High School teacher kisses a goat in support of FFA

Future Farmers of America provided the venue, Carson High School students voted with their hard earned dollars, and AP Environment and Honors Biology teacher Cort Roseleip was chosen to kiss a goat. Readers must take a look at the photo above to fully comprehend the magnitude of this event.

What's happening around Carson City on Friday, Feb. 22

Hello Carson City as we welcome in Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, the end of the work week, a short one for many because of the President's Day holiday. Activities abound Friday and into the weekend, including the second day of the three-day, 6th Carson City International Film Weekend festival.

Carson Tahoe Health RN Job Fair

Event Date: 
March 8, 2019 - 2:00pm

Calling all nurses! We're hiring! If you (or someone you know) is a current RN, enrolled in a nursing course, or a graduate student, join us for our bi-annual Job Fair Friday, March 8 from 2-4 pm, in the Valley View Room (3rd floor) at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.

Job Fair at Home Instead Senior Care in Carson City

Caregivers Job Fair
Event Date: 
February 22, 2019 - 11:00am

There will be a Job Fair at Home Instead Senior Care in Carson City this Friday, Feb. 22 beginning at 11 a.m. The Job Fair features on the spot interviews. Put your passion for Caregiving to work!

We need compassionate people with great character to join our elite Caregiving Team. Our Caregivers enjoy building relationships with Seniors as well as development training.

Fishing Report cautions anglers to wait for Caples and Red Lakes to thaw in Spring

Hello fellow anglers, Not really the right weather to go fishing recently. But us die hards will get out there no matter what. Before we get to some reports, I would like to put a few rumors and report to rest.

Forging fashion in Carson City

As an artist and jewelry maker, Denise Jenkins keeps an eye on the fashion world.

“In January, I’ll look at the colors of the year,” she said. “I look at the New York scene.”

What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Feb. 10

Good morning, Carson City! A fresh layer of powdery new snow has fallen overnight, delighting Winter sports enthusiasts eager to get outside and play.

For those who aren't, consider taking occasion to shop for your Valentine under the warm, dry roof of the Carson Mall, which wraps up its weekend Valentine's Day Craft and Gift Fair.

Mac the Naw: Stay safe on the water with boat safety tips

Hello fellow anglers. We are all sad to hear of the tragedy at Topaz lake a couple weeks ago.

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