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WNC Foundation's Reach for the Stars fundraiser to help students, academics

Event Date: 
August 11, 2018 (All day)

Get ready for the outing of the summer. There are a number of reasons to make a reservation to attend the Reach for the Stars Gala on Saturday, Aug. 11.

As fire threat grows, Lake Tahoe forest officials remind people to follow camping, campfire rules

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit reminds residents and visitors that camping and campfire use regulations are in effect year-round on national forest system lands within the basin.

Carson City sheriff's detectives ask for help identifying suspect using stolen credit card

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying a credit card theft suspect.

Mac the Naw: Late spring heading into summertime fishing looks promising

Hello fellow anglers, the kids fishing days are behind us and now's the time for adults to whet their lines. Before we get to the report, I would like to stress the importance of fire danger as conditions are such a tinder box that a spark could set off a fire at any time, such as what happened this week in Carson City.

Winner announced for Carson City Little League raffle

Congratulations to Niki Gladys, this year's winner of Carson City Little Leagues Raffle Drawing for the Toyota Highlander and a $500 gas card donated by Campagni Auto Group, Capital Ford and Carson City Toyota. One hundred percent of all ticket sales went to Carson City Little League.

FISH extends thanks to community for invaluable help at Have a Heart fundraiser

Friends In Service Helping would like to thank the community for their invaluable help at our Have a Heart Fundraiser. In particular, FISH would like to thank the following people and businesses who made their Celebrity Waiter fundraisers possible and successful:

Carson City Senior Center rolls out new welcome mat as volunteers donate time to refresh lobby

The Carson City Senior Center rolled out the welcome mat for its newly refreshed lobby and reception area in a celebration on Tuesday, June 5.

Life Change Center introduces Karma Boxes to Carson City

Paying it forward is not a cliche to Grant Denton, who has come full circle in his recovery from a homeless heroin addict to director of peer recovery specialists at The Life Change Center.

Fight at Carson City sports complex lands woman in jail; man booked in road rage incident

A 45-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday in the area of Paul Way for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, a sheriff’s deputy said.

I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: June 2-3

Event Date: 
June 2, 2018 (All day)

This first weekend of June packs quite a punch: activities and events abound. Head downtown for the first Third and Curry Farmers Market of the season, then wander a few blocks north for Due Sorella’s Spring Vintage Market. You may as well just keep the car parked. With the monthly Wine Walk, Pour for Paws in McFadden Plaza, and Crystal’s Crusade Street Party Fundraiser on W. Telegraph, downtown is the place to be. There are so many options this weekend, so take a gander and enjoy your weekend.

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Carson City deputies make arrests for DUI, drugs and domestic battery

An 18-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and speeding, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City emergency crews respond to report of gas leak at Fifth and Stewart streets

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Friday morning to the area of 5th and Stewart streets for a report of a natural gas leak.

Mac the Naw: Memorial weekend family fishing adventures last a lifetime

Hello fellow anglers, We are only a week away from Memorial weekend, which means anglers will be everywhere enjoying the beautiful Sierra. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Nevada Department of Wildlife will be planting our surrounding lakes, ponds and rivers with trout.

Nevada continues to be nation's top gold producer

Nevada’s mines produced 5.64 million ounces of gold in 2017, according to reports compiled by the Nevada Division of Minerals. This total was up 3.2 percent from the 2016 production level of 5.47 million ounces. The average annual price of gold increased slightly from $1,251 per ounce in 2016 to $1,257 per ounce in 2017.

Carson City emergency crews called to Curry and Musser for gas line break

Road work on Curry and Musser streets in downtown Carson City was temporarily delayed Wednesday morning after a crew accidentally severed a 1/2-inch gas line.

Carson City Fire Department called to residential gas line break on Fox Creek Road

Carson City Fire Department was called Monday morning to a gas line break in the 4700 block of Fox Creek Road in north Carson City.

Albert Scott Stevens

Albert Scott Stevens
1933 – 2018

Albert, aka Al, Scotty and Steve, by family and friends, passed away May 8, 2018. He was born April 23, 1933 to Scott and Vernie Stevens. He married Denise Cassel on March 31, 1956 in St. Mihiel, France. Al served in the Air Force as a Military Police Officer and retired from Southwest Gas Corporation after 29 years of service. Al set the example as a father, grandfather, dedicated husband and friend to everyone he met. Al really loved life and he will be missed.

Breathe it in: Environmental division aims to nurture, promote and care for Nevada’s clean air

CARSON CITY — Spring is in the air; a time to open the windows, soak in the season’s colorful blooms, and enjoy Nevada’s inspiring natural surroundings. In recognition of National Air Quality Awareness Week, April 30 through May 4, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is helping to educate communities about the importance of reducing air pollution, promoting clean air, and fostering quality of life in Nevada – in the springtime and throughout the year.

Western Nevada FC Coyotes remain in first place

The Western Nevada FC Coyotes entered this weekend knowing they had two league matches on back-to-back days. WNFC headed on the road Saturday to play JASA RWC where they earned one point with a 4-4 draw.

Gas prices up 3.7 cents in Nevada; state average swells to $3.21

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Average retail gasoline prices in Nevada had risen 5.7 cents per gallon in the past week as of Sunday, April 29, but came back down a little bit as of Monday morning, Gasbuddy.com, a website that monitors gas prices, reported. According to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,130 gas ...

The science behind Carson City’s Greenhouse Project

When organizers formed the Greenhouse Project 10 years ago in Carson City, their vision was to establish a sustainable program that provided wholesome, natural produce to the community.

What Carson City has benefited from over the past decade is exactly that.

Every Day is Earth Day at the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources


Each year on Earth Day, April 22, more than 1 billion people in 192 countries join together to celebrate and protect our common home. From participating in community clean-up events, to reaching out to local leaders about environmental concerns, and spending time appreciating the outdoors, Earth Day serves as an annual opportunity to promote environmental stewardship across the globe.

What to do on Wednesday in Carson City: Tahoe, Time-travel, and Teaming up for kids

Event Date: 
April 18, 2018 (All day)

The international jewel that is Lake Tahoe is just a short trip up the hill. Save your gas money and head to the Carson City Library for a presentation on our beautiful lake and the diverse ecosystem that makes it special. Lending a hand to the Boys and Girls Club can be as easy as lunch or dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings; their annual Team Up for Kids Community Day raises funds for our local organization. Put some swing in that thing during Jazz Night at Living the Good Life, just get there in time for their delicious dinner menu.

Silver State Tag offers hunt of a lifetime and more

Describing the Silver State Tag is a lot like watching one of those late night infomercials. With all the extra gear and services a person can win, you are constantly saying the phrase, “but wait, there’s more!”

Underground power component in Stateline explodes, Highway 50 traffic at Tahoe re-routed

MONDAY UPDATE: One lane in each direction is open on Highway 50 in Stateline. Use caution if you are traveling in the area as crews continue to work on the repairs from yesterday’s explosion.
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UPDATE: Douglas County Sheriff's Office says it hopes to have and least two lanes of Highway 50 open by 6 p.m. Sunday.
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LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — There was an explosion just after 5 a.m. in Stateline on Sunday morning, causing the road to buckle and closing Highway 50 in both directions through the casino corridor. Multiple agencies are on the scene including NV Energy, the Nevada Highway Patrol and the Tahoe Douglas Fire Department.

WNFC Coyotes want fans to be Twelfth Man

While there are 11 players on the pitch at any one time, fans are the most important member of our team.

Western Nevada FC Coyotes would like its fans to become members of the 12th Man Club.

WNFC Coyotes looking for sponsors

Western Nevada FC Coyotes is looking for businesses to sponsor the club for the 2018 calendar year and beyond. The club is a member of the United Premier Soccer League, a Tier 1 League in the United States Amateur Soccer Association.

Nevada PUC approves NV Energy plan to lower rates based on federal tax changes

NV Energy’s request to reduce rates for its electric and natural gas customers in northern and southern Nevada by $83.7 million was approved Thursday by Nevada's public utilities commission.

Nevada Highway Patrol locates walk-away NNCC inmate in Carson City

On the morning of March 8, 2018 the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) received an Attempt-to-Locate from the Carson City Sheriff’s Office on behalf of the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC).

Eagle Valley Middle School STEAM Night is Wednesday

STEAM Logo
Event Date: 
March 7, 2018 - 5:30pm

This Wednesday, join our students and community. Come out and enjoy a night of hands-on fun. Make a paper airplane, a gumdrop and toothpick bridge, build with LEGOS and use robotic arms.

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