Carson City announces changes to Carson City utility billing and online payments

As the Reno Aces gear up for the 2020 campaign, a new change is coming to its home ballpark — to protect fans from foul balls and thrown bats.

While much of the nation is stuck in an arctic freeze, we're stranded with abundant sunshine in Nevada's capital city area with temperatures well above normal for this time of year. Going into the middle of the work week we can expect highs near 70. Local events Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 include an Eagle Valley Middle School expansion plan community meeting, "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, a Little Valley fire re-seeding gathering, a Toys for Tots volunteer orientation meeting, art showings, classes and more.

UPDATE: The highway was re-opened in both directions at around 7 p.m. The cause is under investigation.
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A vehicle crash late Tuesday afternoon involving a motorcycle and SUV that caused serious injury has shut down traffic on US-95A near Silver Springs, according to the The Nevada Highway Patrol.

That first step is a doozy. Junior guard Jalen Harris made the most of his return in a 80-73 victory over Texas-Arlington on Tuesday at Lawlor Events Center in Reno.

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ November public breakfast meeting will be in Yerington at the Boys & Girls Club’s main gym at 124 North Main Street on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m.

Traditional Irish and Scottish musicians Cooking with Turf will return to Carson City this Saturday for the Brewery Arts Center's Celtic Music Series, which is celebrating its sixth season.

A man was extradited to Carson City from Arizona on Sunday and faces felony charges of attempted murder with a deadly weapon and domestic battery with a weapon resulting in substantial bodily harm following an incident last month, a CCSO sheriff's detective said.

CARSON CITY — Commencing this month, the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be undertaking a comprehensive review to determine if enhanced protection under state law is needed for the rare Tiehm buckwheat, a native plant species that lives exclusively within the Silver Peak Range in Esmeralda County, Nevada.

Monday morning we had the ability to view the closest planet to the sun transit across the sun. It took Mercury several hours to complete the transit and ended around 10:00 a.m.

In human years our sun is 38 years old, so in another five billion years it will run out of gas, and without any emotion to speak of, will accidently vaporize its old friend the Earth. But do not despair. An insurance policy is on the way. By then we will have figured out how to move to a new neighborhood — a new universe, for we are explorers.

CARSON CITY — The opportunity to take a great photograph at the Nevada State Railroad Museum doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down.

The Carson City Raiders Booster Club's Christmas Commitment Fundraiser for Home Bound Seniors will be taking place on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Carson Lanes Eleventh Frame Lounge, 4600 Snyder Avenue in Carson City.

The annual High Five Turkey Drive is happening this Thursday in Carson City. Join Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, for its collection of Thanksgiving turkeys in time for the holiday.

Going into Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 it is Veterans Day. Federal, state and local government offices and schools are closed to observe the holiday. Thank you U.S. Veterans for your service to our great country. There are a number of organized happenings in the region, including parades in Virginia City and Reno, as well as events in South Lake Tahoe and Sparks. Plus a number of Carson City and Carson Valley restaurants are offering no cost meals as a gesture of gratitude to veterans and active duty military members. Also Monday is a discussion on homeless issues with local advocate and champion for those who are often without a voice, Dee Dee Foremaster.