Hello fellow anglers. This was a Labor Day weekend to remember. Mother nature was a little cruel and kind at the same time.

I was fishing high on the East Carson River on Sunday, until it it down poured on us all. We drove down to the Carson River Resort for their live band and bbq and the sky opened up, the sun shined down upon us long enough to enjoy the festivities.

The Douglas County Rodeo is coming to the Douglas county Fairgrounds in Gardnerville Sept. 8-9.

Over the two day event, rodeo goers will have their choice from over a dozen events including FMX Ramp-Age, bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, girls trick riders, mutton busting, and more.

On Saturday, Sept. 16 the second annual Dayton Valley Days Cornhole Tournament returns, with proceeds supporting the Dayton Chamber.

"This is a very fun day, with great people, lots of different food, refreshments and crafters all available in historic Old Town Dayton," organizers said.

Sign in is at 9 a.m. and bags will fly at 10 a.m. Please pre-register on the free Scoreholio app.

In conjunction with the start of the school year on Tuesday, the Sheriff’s Traffic Enforcement Team(STET) launched its first of many operations. STET conducted a patrol of school zones throughout Lyon County, in an effort to remind drivers to operate their vehicles safely while in school zones. Here are the statistics from that operation:

Carson High School proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of Brynn Russell, a senior whose name is synonymous with excellence and leadership. With a remarkable 4.95 GPA, Brynn's high school journey has been characterized by academic brilliance, unwavering dedication, and a commitment to service. What sets her apart is not only her academic accomplishments but also her inspiring vision for the future.

Happy Thursday Carson City, and say hello to our newest pet of the week, Donuts!

Donuts is a 9-year-old lady at our Carson City shelter. She has been available for adoption since the beginning of August.

Join us on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at The Warehouse from 11:30am - 2:00pm for a Pink Brunch. Guests will enjoy and elegant brunch catered by Crave Lake Tahoe, mimosas, raffles, and impactful survivor stories in support of cancer care services in the Carson Valley.

Be sure to visit the Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery now through Oct. 20 to see the Featured Artists Shows of Nevada artists, Jackie Cimento and PK Klein.

Celebrate Silent Movie Day with us! September 29 started out as a national observance of the origins of cinema, but is quickly gaining a worldwide audience. This year, C5 Classic Cinema is hosting a special event of silent film at our home theater - the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall.

Carson City Supervisors approved Thursday a HUD grant which for the past year has helped to take a dozen individuals off the streets.

According to Carson City Health and Human Services’s Mary Jane Ostrander, who oversees the program, the program allows Carson City to place two homeless individuals into two-bedroom apartments so that they can get on their feet, find employment, and eventually take over the leases themselves.

Muscle Powered in partnership with Western Nevada Safe Routes to School are hosting a bike rodeo on Saturday Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. In years past, Muscle Powered has hosted bike rodeos and we are excited to re-strengthen our partnership with Western Nevada Safe Routes to School to bring back events that teaches kids about bike safety.

Carson High School is proud to announce six seniors are among 72 thousand students nationwide to earn academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. The recognitions are designed to help underrepresented students celebrate their hard work and create additional pathways to college.

More than 40 employers are expected to participate at a job fair happening this Friday, Sept. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center inside the large gym. The fair will open at 11 a.m. for veterans and disabled individuals.

Twenty members in four flights competed for the 2023 Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club (GLLGC) championship crown during two rounds played at the Ranch and Lakes courses in August.