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June is wildfire awareness month at Lake Tahoe. And nine years later, the 2007 Angora Fire remains a vivid remember that wildfire is one of the greatest threats facing our environment, our homes, and our businesses. We must prepare accordingly.

The Nevada state capital has seen its share of natural disasters and citywide emergencies.

From wildfires to flooding and all-too-common high wind events, Carson City Manager Nick Marano says local government is ready to respond at a moment's notice.

"The city has an emergency operations plan," Marano said. "We've gone through several rounds of modifications to it."

There is an emergency operations center, he said, that enhances communication between public safety and public works departments during local emergencies.

Wine walks are falling on downtown, possibly with some raindrops on your head, as well. The monthly Downtown Business Association’s monthly Wine Walk pays no heed to what the weather serves up. Start the day at the opening Spring Farmers Market right behind Due Sorella, then stick around to sign yourself, your Mother, your friends, family and neighbors up for the Kentucky Derby/Mother’s Day Weekend Wine Walk.

Gotta believe! Those were the words of encouragement from coach Leah Wentworth that Western Nevada College took to heart after falling behind 13th-ranked College of Southern Idaho 4-3 in the top of the eighth inning on Friday at Pete Livermore Sports Complex in Carson City.

Enjoy the warm weather and sunshine for the next few days because the ground will likely get a good and much-needed spring soaking into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Hearings Officer will hold a public hearing Thursday, March 31 for Nevada Department of Transportation’s proposed project to install a 60-foot-long tunnel extension and rock fall shelter on the north side of the westbound Cave Rock tunnel to better protect the traveling public.

Tim Lichty is on one of those offensive tears that hitters covet. For the second straight game, the Western Nevada College catcher belted a grand slam as part of a two-homer performance, as the Wildcats routed Utah State University Eastern, 10-0, in the first game of a Scenic West Athletic Conference baseball doubleheader on Thursday in Price, Utah.

Western Nevada College's hitters showed why discipline at the plate eventually pays off on Saturday at Pete Livermore Sports Complex in Carson City.

With hard-throwing Colorado Northwestern freshman Taylor Reidhead controlling the Wildcats offense for the second straight day, WNC made sure to work the count deep. The tactic only produced a run early, but the dividends rolled in during a four-run fourth inning that triggered a 5-3 and 10-2 Scenic West Athletic Conference softball doubleheader sweep.

Hello fellow anglers, the rain is falling in the valleys and snow in the mountains. The month of March so far is being good to us. We need all the water Mother Nature will give us. Hopefully a lot of that water will flow into Topaz Lake.

A 43-year-old man was arrested early Thursday on suspicion of felony home invasion and other charges after allegedly breaking into a home and destroying a big screen television and a computer, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 41-year-old Reno man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on felony possession of a controlled substance, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Nevada had 13,742 initial claims filed for unemployment insurance in January, down 5.4 percent from December as the state’s seasonal layoff period began to slow, according to figures released Wednesday by Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

“No pain, no gain!” For years, exercise buffs have encouraged people to hit the gym with this phrase.
Would as many have been eager to get off the couch if the rallying cry had been, “All pain, no gain”?

Each year, the Nevada controller’s financial reports have included an “economic outlook” section, as have reports by many government agencies and business, academic and journalistic entities. Nearly all such assessments are based on business-cycle analyses focused on economic sectors and geographic regions in the short and intermediate terms.

We need a break from politics. So, today we begin a series of occasional articles recounting the greatest moments in film: the most heroic, noble, moving, coolest and just plain fun scenes.

Unlike annoying on-line lists that count down from number 25 to number one, we’ll start with: The. Best. Film. Ever. Casablanca, Best Picture of 1942, features the best lifetime performances by nearly everyone in it, plus the most memorable lines and hauntingly romantic love-song theme, “As Time Goes By” sung by Dooley Wilson.

The westbound, lakeside Cave Rock tunnel entrance will get a makeover this summer, one that will stop rocks from falling onto Highway 50, add lighting to the inside of the tunnel as well as adding water quality improvements.

Looking to meet your match made in heaven? Why not try Furry Speed Dating? This unique event pairs people and pets during a true — you guessed it — speed dating affair. Join Nevada Humane Society on Sunday, Feb. 14 at Petco on Topsy Lane in Carson City to meet some of the most eligible dogs and cats seeking love.

Western Nevada College's softball team can depart its first preseason tournament knowing that it can compete with some of the top programs in the country.

With a brief break in the weather and wind Saturday, another system will make its way into Carson City bringing colder temperatures and the possibility of heavy snow in the capital city Sunday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service.

Please join Susan Fritz, RN, for an evening of how to build a successful relationship with a Yogic approach to getting what you want. Learn to open up to someone new, how to attract Mr Right, and falling in love.

Susan Fritz, RN is Psych Nurse and certified Yoga and Meditation Instructor. She is dedicated to facilitating healthy and fulfilling relationships.

Class includes discussion, light yoga and getting to know someone new.

Here's the speech made Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell at the 2016 Chamber of Commerce State of the City address held at Gold Dust West:

A moderate winter storm moving into the Sierra and western Nevada Friday is expected to bring rain and snow showers to Carson City with the potential for a couple inches of snow in the foothills by Saturday and 1 to 2 feet on the west slope of the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service.

A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday in the 1100 block of South Nevada Street on felony suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, misdemeanor brandishing a weapon in a serious manner and being in violation of alternative sentencing, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A Dayton woman was booked into jail on a felony theft warrant issued in December through Carson City Justice Court.

The New Year is getting off to a phenomenal start with snow falling at Lake Tahoe. It seems long ago since we’ve had snow around the lake, but as California and Nevada continue to grapple with four years of drought and water shortages, the snow couldn’t be falling at a better time.

Western Nevada College’s Carson City and Douglas campuses are offering new driver’s education courses for teens 15 and older this winter and spring.

There are enrollment openings for the Feb. 6-March 5, March 28-31 and April 16-May 7 sessions on the Carson City campus. Classes are planned March 28-31 and April 9-30 on the Douglas campus.

A 62-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of gross misdemeanor elder abuse and domestic battery after authorities learned he had been physically, mentally and financially abusive to his 82-year-old mother, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning after he allegedly fired a gun inside an East Long Street apartment after an argument with his girlfriend, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The snow is falling in the Sierras and looks like we will be allowed to enjoy all the wondrous activities and sports of Winter in earnest for the first time in three years. Are you ready? Better yet, is your body physically fit and/or conditioned?
If you are in need of a little assistance or guidance, the staff at Well Being gym would like to help. Our Winter Sport and Activity Conditioning course re-starts Monday, January 18 at 6 a.m. and continues each M/W/F at the same time through mid March.

A weather system will pass through the area late tonight and Saturday with mountain snow and a mix of rain and snow around Carson City, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather pattern will be relatively modest compared to the ones headed into the region next week that will bring rain, snow and the potential for a white Christmas around Carson City.