‘It’s the law’: CCSD attorney did not include transgender reporting, religious opt-out in Douglas County policy updates

Today, August 11, 2026, the Carson City School Board will hear a formal second reading on its “Family Engagement” policy changes, which if approved will require staff to report a…

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 5:47pmTuesday, August 11, 2026 – 5:47pm

Carson City deputies make arrests for DUI, probation conditions violation

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 4:38pmTuesday, August 11, 2026 – 4:38pm

Carson City survey seeks feedback on e-bike, scooter use on roads, bike lanes, paths and trails

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 3:00pmTuesday, August 11, 2026 – 3:02pm

NWS: Flash flooding from storms possible in Carson City, surrounding counties

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 1:00pmTuesday, August 11, 2026 – 1:00pm

Double Spring and Ruby Fires in Douglas County reach 100 percent containment

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 11:00amTuesday, August 11, 2026 – 11:00am

Carson City Garden Masters August talk to highlight winter-flowering plants and shrubs

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 10:26amTuesday, August 11, 2026 – 10:26am

WNC observatory to host Perseids meteor shower event Wednesday night, early Thursday

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 8:41amTuesday, August 11, 2026 – 8:41am

Community

What’s happening Tuesday in Carson City and beyond

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 6:23amTuesday, August 11, 2026 – 6:24am

Nevada Politics and Government

No more Pee-Chees? CCSD proposes changes to parent communication, K-5 grading, teacher evals and more

Monday, August 10, 2026 – 4:50pmMonday, August 10, 2026 – 5:07pm

Obituaries

Obituary: Devon A. Martin

Monday, August 10, 2026 – 4:11pmMonday, August 10, 2026 – 4:36pm

Community

Ron Wood Family Resource Center announces 2026 Champions of Children: Defender of Families award winners

Monday, August 10, 2026 – 3:00pmMonday, August 10, 2026 – 3:00pm

Announcements

Birth Announcements: Five new Nevadans make their debut at Carson Tahoe Hospital

Monday, August 10, 2026 – 2:00pmMonday, August 10, 2026 – 2:00pm

Reader Content

Rotary this week: A conversation with Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell

Monday, August 10, 2026 – 1:26pmMonday, August 10, 2026 – 1:26pm

News

Carson City couple jailed for alleged child neglect, abuse after filthy conditions found inside home

Monday, August 10, 2026 – 12:15pmMonday, August 10, 2026 – 1:17pm

The Sierra Stargazer

The Sierra Stargazer: Northern Nevada horoscopes for August 10-16

Monday, August 10, 2026 – 11:00amMonday, August 10, 2026 – 11:00am

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News

NHP increases commercial motor vehicle enforcement on US-50 West Spooner area

Monday, August 10, 2026 – 9:46amMonday, August 10, 2026 – 9:51am

Small brush fire extinguished off US-50 West near Golf Club Drive in Carson City

Monday, August 10, 2026 – 9:07amMonday, August 10, 2026 – 9:07am

Structure fire in Gardnerville Ranchos area starts vegetation fire

Sunday, August 9, 2026 – 3:33pmSunday, August 9, 2026 – 5:18pm

Community

Northern Nevada Dream Center’s Back to School Bash returns Friday to Mills Park, aims to help 1000 local students

Sunday, August 9, 2026 – 5:30pmSunday, August 9, 2026 – 5:30pm

Nursing grad to share inspiring journey at Western Nevada College Foundation fundraiser

Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 1:00pmSaturday, August 8, 2026 – 1:00pm

Signups underway for Carson Country Junior Bowling season

Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 7:40amSaturday, August 8, 2026 – 9:50am

Arts & Entertainment

Carson City Historical Society announces winners of America250 essay contest, invites all to celebrate at beloved ice cream social

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – 3:44pmWednesday, August 5, 2026 – 3:44pm

Videos & Photo Gallery: Sheriff’s Night Out Carson City 2026

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 – 6:49pmTuesday, August 4, 2026 – 6:49pm

Winners announced for Desert Skies and Vistas Show at NAA Gallery, reception Thursday

Monday, August 3, 2026 – 12:45pmMonday, August 3, 2026 – 12:45pm

The Sierra Stargazer: Weekly Astrological forecast for Aug. 3-9

Monday, August 3, 2026 – 11:30amMonday, August 3, 2026 – 11:30am

Business

Dayton Elementary School teacher arrested for child sexual abuse charges

Thursday, August 6, 2026 – 12:57pmThursday, August 6, 2026 – 4:50pm

Free Carson City workshop aims to help small businesses expand

Thursday, August 6, 2026 – 11:28amThursday, August 6, 2026 – 11:28am

Nevada Politics

Massive data center in Lyon County is one step closer to being built

Sunday, August 9, 2026 – 11:30amSunday, August 9, 2026 – 11:30am

Watch it here: Carson City Supervisors meeting happening now

Thursday, August 6, 2026 – 9:40amThursday, August 6, 2026 – 9:41am

Opinion

Pine Nuts: Buffett Meets Mark Twain on the Way to Heaven – Part II

Sunday, August 9, 2026 – 2:50pmSunday, August 9, 2026 – 2:52pm

Letter: Interchange may be solution to Spooner Summit accidents

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 – 4:00pmTuesday, August 4, 2026 – 4:00pm

Announcements

Carson City road report for week of August 10-16

Sunday, August 9, 2026 – 8:45amSunday, August 9, 2026 – 8:45am

French BMX team coming to Carson City BMX

Friday, August 7, 2026 – 11:45amFriday, August 7, 2026 – 11:45am

Health & Wellness

Partnership Douglas County to lead prevention services in Carson City

Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 11:30am

Family-friendly ‘Grief Sucks Burn’ event happening August 29 at Washoe State Park

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – 1:27pm

Parkinson Support Center of Northern Nevada invites Carson area community to free 5th annual Movement Fair

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 – 7:24pm

Mosquito treatments Wednesday to target multiple Carson City locations

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 – 12:22pm

Nevada Health Authority awards $50 million for rural healthcare workforce

Thursday, July 30, 2026 – 1:41pm

Salvation Army Carson City Extends Back-to-School Clothing Giveaway

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – 5:15pm

Carson Valley

UPDATE: Double Fire and Ruby Fire in Douglas County caused by lightning; Carson City firefighters sent to Bug Fire near Cold Springs

Sunday, August 9, 2026 – 1:47pmSunday, August 9, 2026 – 1:47pm

Fishing report: Best catches in the mornings around Caples, Topaz and along the Carson River

Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 8:41amSaturday, August 8, 2026 – 9:15am

Victim in off-roading fatality identified as 18-year-old Douglas County resident

Friday, August 7, 2026 – 1:15pmFriday, August 7, 2026 – 1:16pm

What’s happening Friday in Carson City and a look at the weekend ahead

Friday, August 7, 2026 – 8:21amFriday, August 7, 2026 – 8:21am

Dayton

Lyon County School District responds to teacher arrest

Thursday, August 6, 2026 – 4:47pmThursday, August 6, 2026 – 4:47pm

Discover new passions in WNC’s community courses: travel planning, CPR, screenwriting and more await

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – 2:30pm

Saturday’s Carson Craft and Rummage Fair to feature indoor and outdoor local artisans, crafters and businesses

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – 12:00pmSaturday, August 8, 2026 – 5:36am

Fire smoke and haze expected to linger into western Nevada and Lake Tahoe for the next couple days

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 – 5:35pmTuesday, August 4, 2026 – 5:35pm

South Lake Tahoe

Head-on at US-50 east of Cave Rock shuts down highway, 2 flown by air ambulance

Sunday, August 2, 2026 – 8:12pmSunday, August 2, 2026 – 9:14pm

Tahoe’s bears can get too comfortable with humans. These dogs help bring back healthy fear

Sunday, August 2, 2026 – 6:16pmSunday, August 2, 2026 – 6:16pm

UPDATE: 8 injured in accident at US-50 and junction of State Route 28 in Douglas County

Saturday, August 1, 2026 – 1:58pmSaturday, August 1, 2026 – 3:55pm

US-50 Spooner to Tahoe repaving work continues, one-lane controls Sunday night at Cave Rock tunnel

Saturday, August 1, 2026 – 1:02pmSaturday, August 1, 2026 – 1:02pm

Virginia City

Hot weather ahead for Carson City, surrounding counties prompts Advisory, Extreme Heat Watch

Monday, August 3, 2026 – 5:30pmMonday, August 3, 2026 – 5:32pm

UPDATE: Inmate who walked away from Washoe County Sheriff’s Office work crew back in custody

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 4:26pmTuesday, July 28, 2026 – 4:34pm

Pine Nuts: The power of water

Monday, July 27, 2026 – 7:30amMonday, July 27, 2026 – 10:43am

Virginia City welcomes classics for Hot August Nights’ 40th anniversary celebration

Sunday, July 19, 2026 – 9:02amSunday, July 19, 2026 – 9:02am

Washoe Valley

Kids and families celebrate Regional Junior Ranger Day in Carson City

Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 3:00pmSaturday, August 8, 2026 – 3:04pm

Upcoming Carson City Park Ranger events feature August 8 Regional Junior Ranger Day

Saturday, August 1, 2026 – 3:34pmSaturday, August 1, 2026 – 3:34pm

Triple digit heat expected the next several days for Carson City, surrounding counties

Saturday, August 1, 2026 – 11:15amSunday, August 2, 2026 – 8:42am

June unemployment rate in Carson City 3.9 percent, 5.1 statewide

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 2:50pmTuesday, July 28, 2026 – 2:50pm

Reno

Five Finalists: Public voting begins to officially name Nevada’s newest state park

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 – 8:55amTuesday, August 4, 2026 – 8:55am

Nevada’s electric utility is suing a major data center company. Here’s why.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 5:00pmTuesday, July 28, 2026 – 5:00pm

June gaming revenue up in Carson City, and South Shore Lake Tahoe

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 12:31pmTuesday, July 28, 2026 – 12:31pm

Northern Nevada’s economic development agency rebrands; abatement-driven strategy to stay

Sunday, July 26, 2026 – 5:10pmSunday, July 26, 2026 – 5:10pm

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