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The story of one of the most rugged and resilient Nevada families, as told by one of the state’s most enduring journalists comes to the Nevada State Museum, Carson City Thursday, August 13 as photojournalist Jeff Scheid premieres a one-year exhibit, “Ranching in the High Desert: Five Generations, One Family.”

The exhibit text and labels that explain Scheid’s photos are written by Jennifer Robison. The exhibit debuts in the museum’s South Changing Gallery with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. that is free and open to the public.

UPDATE: Good news for Carson City: KTVN Channel 2 Reno reports the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles Carson City branch is among a number of the DMV offices that will retain the computer system.
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A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday in the 1900 block of North Carson Street on a misdemeanor charge of filing a false police report, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said. According to the arrest report, the man told deputies in June that his ATM debit card had been stolen and subsequently filed a report with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.

A 43-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday in the 300 block of Arthur Street on a misdemeanor charge of battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said. According to the arrest report, officers were called to a residence in reference to a battery. Upon arrival officers met with two women, one who said her adult son was intoxicated and barricaded himself in his bedroom.

A 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday at a La Miranda Street residence on a felony charge of domestic battery with strangulation, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City Fire Chief Bob Schreihans cautions residents and visitors about what he fears could be a “catastrophic fire season” after four consecutive years of severe drought.
With record-breaking temperatures, gusty winds and lightning anticipated for the next several days, residents should be prepared as well as visitors to the Carson City area, Schreihans said.

Possible presidential candidate John Kasich received a text from Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval on Thursday, before the Ohio governor arrived in Las Vegas to speak to Clark County Republicans....

Well, as Nevadans, we are collectively now stuck with a new tax. It's name? Commerce Tax. (A Clever disguise for the recently defeated Gross Margin Tax?) Up until a few days ago, it was believed that this wouldn't pass. I have yet to see any real media explanation of the details, so, after reading the text of the bill enough times (SB483), while my head is still spinning, I will attempt to give you a little more of the picture.

The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled Nevada’s 40-year-old wiretap law permits the interception of text messages and cell phone calls even though those things didn’t exist when it passed.The wiretap law was ...

The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled Nevada’s 40-year-old wiretap law permits the interception of text messages and cell phone calls even though those things didn’t exist when it passed.The wiretap law was ...

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying two men involved in an armed robbery of a female victim that happened early Monday morning.

At 3:24 a.m., patrol deputies responded to an armed robbery that occurred at the 500 block of Sonoma Street. Two unidentified males had followed the victim from the Fandango Casino to her residence. When the victim’s vehicle pulled into the driveway, a suspect approached the victim, pointed a pistol at her, and demanded money or he would shoot her.

UPDATE: Carson City detectives have asked the public for help in locating two 16-year-old runaway boys. Blaze Christopher Thomas was reported as a runaway teen May 16. He was entered into NCIC out of Carson City Nev. Blaze has an active warrant out of Juvenile Probation with prior runaway history. He's been known to be with friends in Lyon, Douglas, Carson City and surrounding counties.

A 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday morning in the 1100 block of South Nevada Street after a domestic dispute involving his girlfriend and confirmation that he had three confirmed warrants, two of which were felonies, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in identifying an unknown suspect involved in multiple burglaries and fraud incidents at Carson City area businesses. Click on each photo to enlarge.
Please contact Secret Witness or the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Investigations Division with any information. (In reference to CCSO case # 15-1014).

Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Investigations Division, 775-887-2020 extension 2; Secret Witness, 775-322-4900
or online at www.secretwitness.com (Text – 847-411, Keyword: SW).

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell announced Monday the launch of a citywide social media campaign called "CarsonProud" designed to act as a community catalyst and rally as it undergoes a transformation of public works projects slated for the downtown corridor and other areas of the capital city.

A man who was found in possession of 6,000 images and 20 videos of child pornography, including child rape, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, lifetime supervised release, and ordered to pay $25,000 in restitution to various victims, announced U.S. Attorney Daniel G. Bogden, for the District of Nevada.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in Distracted Driving mobilization period from now through April 15th. This enforcement detail is partially paid for by a grant from the State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety.

Following the lowest snowpack ever recorded and with no end to the drought in sight, California Gov. Jerry Brown announced actions on Wednesday he says will save water, increase enforcement to stop wasteful water use, streamline the state's drought response and invest in new technologies that will make California more drought resilient.

An Indiana lawmaker apologized on Tuesday following online reports that he traded sexually explicit text messages with a woman involved in a similar controversy with a former New York congressman, the Indianapolis Star newspaper reported....

National Grammar Day is celebrated across the United States each year on March 4, as established in 2008 by Martha Brockenbrough, founder of the Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar. I've attached a Weird Al Yankovic song that I believe best pokes fun at the sentiments of the day.

The Capital Business Network is an organization of business professionals committed to helping each other grow our businesses. Come see how Capital Business Network can help grow your business.
Join us for breakfast Wednesday March 4, 7:15 a.m, Grandma Hattie's Family Restaurant, 2811 S Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701. Southeast Entrance.

Call or text 775-443-7805 to reserve your seat.

A new National Geographic Museum exhibition, Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants, features the work of the University of Nevada, Reno’s research professor and host of the television show Monster Fish, Zeb Hogan. It opens March 26 at National Geographic’s Washington, D.C. headquarters and runs through Oct. 12, 2015.

This morning, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, which means we are in for six more weeks of winter. While, in Carson City this means hope for a few more powder days in a very powder-light season, the east coast is less than happy by the news. Ultimately, it’s about one thing — perspective.

UPDATE: Here is the video of Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell giving his annual "State of the City" address at the Chamber's Soup's On luncheon last Wednesday at the Gold Dust West.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong updates us on the 2014 crime rates and public safety. For the past two years, the overall crime rate has trended down in Carson City, he reports.
Among areas the sheriffs office is continuing to focus on is burglary, gang activity, assault and battery cases, and pedestrian accidents in crosswalks.

UPDATE 9:45PM: A 19-year-old man and two male juveniles face charges of felony home invasion after allegedly breaking into a Siskiyou Drive home Monday night, said Carson City Sheriff’s Lt. Brian Humphrey.

After detectives interviewed the subjects, it was determined they are not the ones believed to be involved in a rash of residential burglaries that have happened primarily on the west side of Carson City, said Humphrey. Investigators learned the suspects knew the person living at the home and knew of property inside they wanted to steal.

Here is the full text of Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval's speech delivered to the Nevada Legislature Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015.

Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Distinguished Members of the Legislature, Honorable Justices of the Supreme Court, Constitutional Officers:

We are looking for volunteers to help with our Have A Heart Valentine fundraiser to help raise money for the rescue efforts of Catmandu cat rescue.

Since opening the doors to the first cate in March of 2014, Catmandu has forever given homes to 83 cats and kittens. As of now there are currently 47 in residence ready for adoption.

Former Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons had a very interesting term as Nevada's 28th governor from 2007-2011

UPDATE: A $500 reward is being offered by Secret Witness for information on the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff's office at 775-887-2500, or Secret Witness at 775-322-4900, online at www.secretwitness.com or text 847411 (TIP 411) with the keyword SW.
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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying an unknown man who is wanted for questioning in connection with a residential burglary and fraudulent use of a credit card occurring last week in the Carson area.