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Did you know that wood-burning stove heaters are a significant source of harmful air pollution? Not only are these heating units among the most popular in Northern Nevada, they’re also one of the least cost-efficient heating options for homeowners.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak released the final viewing details for the 2021 State of the State address that happens Tuesday.The pre-program begins at 5:45 p.m. and will air at the link here. Then, at 6 p.m., the 2021 address will air by going to the link here.

Gusty winds, especially in the Sierra, are expected Monday and Tuesday along with a cooling trend happening this week and the potential for snow by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Despite the changes in learning platforms brought on by the coronavirus, Western Nevada College is proud to announce that more than a third of its full-time students were still able to make the fall semester dean’s list.

The WNC Fall 2020 Dean’s List includes 408 students, accounting for 34.7 percent of the college’s full-time students.

A 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspicion of possession of stolen property, a stolen vehicle and unlawful discharge of a firearm, a sheriff's booking report states.

Carson City area casinos had a 1.83 percent increase in gaming revenue this November compared to November 2019, while casinos in the Stateline area of Lake Tahoe saw gaming revenue jump 23.75 percent, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

UPDATE 12:23PM: Go here to see the video streamed from the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
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UPDATE: The law enforcement escort left Renown Medical Center in Reno at 11:45 a.m. on its way to Carson City.
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The Douglas County Sheriff's Office sergeant who was injured in a Dec. 20 shooting is returning to his Carson City home from the hospital today, Tuesday with a full law enforcement escort.

Carson City and Douglas County are again participating in a statewide Christmas tree recycling effort. As in previous years, Christmas trees can be placed curbside on your regular trash collection day or taken to one of several drop off locations.

A winter storm is expected to move into the Sierra late Wednesday into Thursday morning bringing up to a foot of snow above 7,000 feet and wind, rain and snow showers on the valley floor.

Western Nevada College and greenUP! announced Monday the formation of the Nevada Green Business Network, part of a statewide effort to generate a green business certification program.

Carson City and Carson Valley gaming revenue was up in October by nearly 2 percent compared to October 2019, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

UPDATE: The children have been located and are safe. The father has been detained after the truck was located in Sparks. The Amber Alert has been canceled, according to the Storey County Sheriff's Office.

Laborers Union Local 169 donated $12,500 in grocery store gift cards to seven local nonprofits in northern Nevada to support the local community in this time of need.

Two were arrested for multiple offenses early Saturday following a fight near a Carson City bar, a sheriff's booking report states.

The Nevada COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force met with nine counties flagged for having an elevated risk of transmission of COVID-19.

Carson City, Clark, Elko, Humboldt, Lincoln, Lyon, Nye and Washoe counties’ plans were previously approved by the Task Force.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public's assistance with locating a runaway teen.

High winds have knocked out the power all across the western Nevada region, including Carson City, Gardnerville, Dayton, Lake Tahoe, Reno and Sparks.

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is initiating a public comment period on the proposed Forest-Wide Prescribed Fire Restoration Project. The purpose of this project is to increase the pace and scale of prescribed burning on lands within 6.2 million acres of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nevada and a small portion of eastern California.

A fast moving weather system will move across northern Nevada and the Sierra on Friday into Saturday, bringing gusty winds, prompting wind warnings and advisories for the region. The weather system will also bring periods of mountain snow and mainly light valley rain, according to the National Weather Service.

Cold temperatures and some clearing will persist Monday following the snowfall early Sunday that brought a few inches to a foot of snow or more from the valley floors to the Sierra.

RENO — Change of command ceremonies in Las Vegas on Saturday and Reno on Sunday marked the start of new leadership positions for two top officers in the Nevada Army Guard.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The November Gobble Wine Walk kicks off in downtown Carson City followed by a new “Paths and Pedals” bike tour. Sierra Lutheran High School is also hosting a Christmas craft fair on Saturday. Combined with live music and virtual events, there’s plenty of activity happening in the state capital! Read on for more information.

The Nevada Day Committee got it wrong this year. By selecting "My Favorite Nevada Moment" as the theme for 2020, the committee has left people like me out.

I can't whittle my experiences in Nevada down to just one favorite.

Local non-profit GREENevada announced Thursday the winners of the 2020 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards, a prestigious annual event recognizing local individuals and organizations working towards a more sustainable Nevada.

Carson City area casinos drew a slight increase in gaming revenue this September compared to the same time in 2019, while south shore Lake Tahoe figures were the best in the state, according to a monthly report released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

A 35-year-old woman was arrested Sunday for felony suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle and a drug charge, a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report states.

Chase will open its first Carson City branch bank Tuesday on South Carson Street and Eagle Station as part of its northern Nevada expansion, making it the 10th location in the region.

Christmas tree permits for National Forest System lands on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts will be available for purchase online through Recreation.gov, as well as in-person at multiple locations, beginning Monday, Nov. 2.

Hello fellow anglers. In only a couple weeks time, we are going from fall to winter (but only briefly and then right back to fall). Still, it is a stern reminder that winter is right around the corner.

Last weekend, Renee and I fished the Truckee River with a friend. At 7 a.m. we were wearing flannels and jackets, by noon, we were back in tee shirts.

The fishing was very slow, but we did manage a few small rainbows to take our lures.