Historic Nevada State Prison tours sold out, more planned at later dates

The Nevada State Library in Carson City will host its monthly Brown Bag Lunch Series meeting in September with guest Caleb Cage, Nevada's Chief Homeland Security advisor on Tuesday, Sept. 11 from noon to 1 p.m.

Carson City BMX is still racing and holding practice Wednesday evening. But this week organizers say there's a bonus attraction: An end of summer party during practice night.

Carson City Symphony Association announces the Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir will begin Fall Semester rehearsals on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 4, at Shepherd of the Sierra Church, 3680 US Highway 395 South in Carson City.

Old computers, flat-panel televisions, cell phones and electronic waste in general contain toxins such as Mercury, Lead, Cadmium, Polyvinyl Chloride, brominated Flame Retardants, and many other materials harmful to humans. Most toxins found in electronic waste are known as persistent, bioaccumulative toxins or PBTs and can be directly traced to a variety of debilitating and deadly diseases.

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office arrested a man who they believe was responsible for the Incline Village robbery of Wells Fargo Bank on Friday.

A groundbreaking ceremony for an all-new Sierra Nevada Ear Nose and Throat office in Carson City was held Friday afternoon at 1493 Medical Parkway.

A postseason appearance wasn’t in the cards for the Reno Aces this season.

The Fresno Grizzlies’ come-from-behind 7-6 victory Saturday clinched the Pacific Northern Division with a 76-55 record. This marks the second playoff appearance in four seasons for the Grizzlies, a minor league affiliate of the Houston Astros.

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I had already written out this morning's column ahead of time when I learned of U.S. Sen. John McCain's passing.

His death has changed the course of my day, because now I am writing to remember the man who earned the media moniker of "Maverick," and the reputation of someone who usually went his own way.

Carson City emergency crews and the Nevada Highway Patrol are on scene of a motor vehicle accident in the eastbound lanes of Spooner Junction, where Interstate 580, U.S. Highway 395 South and U.S. Highway 50 West meet in South Carson City.

The accident is blocking traffic. Motorists can expect delays.

A new, yet not so new, technology policy at CHS has upset some and caused others to look at the potential benefits.

No longer are students allowed to possess their earbuds at school let alone use them during breaks or at lunch time. Accessing cell-phones during class may also result in confiscation, delivery to the office, and a call home to have the parent or guardian come and personally pick it up from the office.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies responded Saturday night to a report of a strong-armed robbery that allegedly occurred at the 7-11 convenience store on North Carson Street around 8:40 p.m.

Donny and Marie Osmond were in Tahoe onstage at Harveys Outdoor Arena on Friday, displaying their wide range of musical styles. The siblings started performing at an early age. Donny first entered the public eye when he joined his older brothers’ singing group,”The Osmonds,” and appeared regularly on “The Andy Williams Show.” Donny and Marie both recorded solo albums before joining forces to star on the 1970s TV variety show “Donny & Marie.”

Carson City emergency crews are en route to the scene of a reported gas leak in the 4300 block of Stampede Way in East Carson City.

Brother-sister duo Donny and Marie Osmond performed at Harvey's Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena, in Stateline, Nevada, on Friday, Aug. 24. The concert is part of the 2018 Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series.