Carson City Library hosts Virtual Program: Hour Of Code

Meet Topper. Sweet and affectionate, this handsome and friendly 3-year-old Tuxedo was surrendered by his owner to a high kill shelter. Fortunately for Topper, he was rescued and brought to Catmandu to find a new furever home.

Stephen Curry, fresh off the Golden State Warriors’ fourth NBA championship in the past eight seasons and his unanimous selection as Finals MVP, will bring recognition as one of basketball history’s greatest players along with his golf skills to Edgewood Tahoe for the 33rd annual American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe, July 8-10.

The Jazz & Beyond festival committee announces that the winner of the 2022 poster and program cover art contest is Mike Bond. His design, “Jazz Guitar,” was selected from 10 entries to highlight the 19th annual Carson City music and art festival. Honorable mention goes to 11-year-old Jasmine Sanchez for her entries, “Jazzy Uno” and “Jazzy Dos.”

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting Thursday regarding election results and to canvass the vote.

This will be a joint meeting between commissioners and the City of Fernley.

The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series presented by The Change Companies is back for the 6th in person season and better than ever. So grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to experience the power of free, live music to bring our community together.

Nevada's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in May 2022 which decreased by 0.1 percent from April 2022 where unemployment was 5 percent, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s latest economic report.

Carson’s Bee City USA #76 is celebrating the end of Pollinator Month with its second annual Pollinator Parade Saturday, June 25. Costumed birds, bees, butterflies and bats and all other pollinators are welcome to join a short parade on sidewalks, mostly along Carson Street. Brief water and photo breaks are planned.

CCA For Social Good, an operating division of CCA Global Partners, and The Children’s Cabinet announce the launch of the virtual Nevada Strong Start Child Care Services Center, an online platform focused on innovative solutions supporting early childhood educators.

UPDATE: Douglas County Sheriff's Office advises the suspicious suitcase that was on the side of the road has been cleared. No threats to the community and all roadways are open.
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The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious package found Tuesday on the side of the roadway on State Route 88.

Adam Temple wasn’t originally sure he was cut out for college, and entered Western Nevada College’s Higher Education in Prison Program expressing concern that he wouldn’t be successful.

As it turns out, “He had nothing to worry about,” said HEPP Director Deb Conrad. “He was a capable student doing excellent work.”

The Carson City Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that the local Berger Family Trust has donated a state-of-the-art pursuit edition vehicle to the agency, which will elevate K9 and officer safety while enhancing patrol K9 response.

More than 100 students were recognized by Western Nevada College's ACCEL adult education program on Saturday afternoon during the 2022 High School Equivalency Celebration and National Adult Education Honors Society Induction ceremony.

Mountain music, bluegrass, jams and jazz featuring headliners Phil Lesh & Friends and Leftover Salmon among 10 acts will highlight the Lake Tahoe Bluegrass and Beyond Festival happening Friday, July 22 at the Hard Rock Outdoor Arena in Stateline.

Join Carson City area singer songwriter Kingwhistler, also known as Nick Aliberti, to celebrate his 10th anniversary with a show at The Virgil in Reno on Saturday, July 2. The concert will also feature local favorites Kat Heart, Jenera Paxton, and Joshua Procaccini. Often compared to The Eagles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Crosby, Stills, Nash, Kingwhistler seeks to bring the sound of the golden age of rock and roll to a new generation.