Carson City Sheriff's Office 'Cops and Kids' Open House set for May 17
Event Date: May 17, 2014 - 10:00amThe 11th annual Carson City Sheriff's Office "Cops and Kids" Open House, billed as the "Safest Street Party in Carson City," will be Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 10...
View ArticleHistoric McKeen Car to run this weekend at Nevada State Railroad Museum in...
Event Date: May 10, 2014 - 10:00amThe Nevada State Railroad Museum’s historical 1910 McKeen motor car, a National Historic Landmark, will carry passengers from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at...
View ArticleFree Space Lecture at WNC Observatory: Were There Once Ancient Alien Astronauts?
Event Date: May 10, 2014 - 7:30pm Western Nevada College Get acquainted with the wonders of the night skies with Saturday evening ‘Star Parties’ at the Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada...
View ArticleCarson City Historical Society lecture to focus on Reno underworld era 1900...
Event Date: May 15, 2014 - 6:00pm David Bugli Dr. Michael Fischer will present a lecture on "Reno's Dark Underbelly of Prostitution and Drugs from 1900 through the 1950s" on Thursday, May 15, 2014, at...
View ArticleWNC Baseball: Wildcats Triumph over Salt Lake Bruins in regional tournament
Western Nevada College The Western Nevada College Wildcats took on Scenic West’s topped-rank Salt Lake Community College Bruins Saturday at the Region XVIII tournament. Salt Lake earned home-field...
View ArticleWNC Softball: Wildcats takes tough tourney loss
Western Nevada College Western Nevada College Wildcats softball faced the College of Southern Nevada Coyotes in the Region XVIII tournament on Friday. Both teams needed to win in order to stay in the...
View ArticleAnti-bullying campaign founder says issue is epidemic that requires community...
By Jeff Munson The statistic is staggering: 56 percent of school children, grades 5-12, or about 13 million nationwide say they've been a target of bullies at one time or another.It's a problem that...
View Article10 Tips for Bicycle Commuting
Jeff Moser Bike to Work Week starts May 12th! Many cyclists around the country will be taking to the streets next week to use their bicycles for their daily transportation needs. While many of us are...
View ArticleColumn: Good motorcycle riding gear will protect you from more than road rash
By Sgt. Scott McDaniel I was waiting at a stop light in Carson City the other day when I saw a motorcyclist traveling toward me. He was entering a turn but, for some reason he continued straight. When...
View ArticleLeisure Hour Club Meeting to Feature Speaker David Antonucci
by Dan Neverett David C. Antonucci, author, historian and regional expert on Lake Tahoe, Mark Twain, and the Olympic Games at the Lake, will speak on “Fairest Picture – Mark Twain at Lake Tahoe”, the...
View ArticleSage Donnelly, kayaking phenom
KRNV In the world of kayaking, Carson City native and 13-year-old Sage Donnelly is a true phenom. She won't tell you how accomplished she is, but don't let her modesty fool you. See Website Read the...
View ArticleCarson City and Lake Tahoe area road report through May 18
Here is the Carson City area road report through May 18, 2014: Ponderosa Drive will be permanently closed to public traffic south of E. Roland Street on Tuesday, May 13. Temporary access will be...
View ArticleDid Rollie Die in Vain?
By Fred Voltz Last year's callous, unnecessary killing of Rollie, the tiny pet dog, at the city animal shelter justifiably ignited community outrage. This one event resulted in a $41,000 settlement to...
View ArticleLieutenant governor's race has legs in 2016 national politics
Kyle Roerink, Las Vegas Sun The statewide race that seems to be gathering the greatest attention among political power brokers is for the position that carries the least power: lieutenant...
View ArticlePlans for Carson City Jazz and Beyond Music Festival underway
Get ready for an exciting summer of music when the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival takes place, August 1-17. The festival, which began in 2004, is presented by the Mile High Jazz Band Assoc....
View ArticleBicyclist shaken after crash at Idaho and Colorado streets
A bicyclist and vehicle collided this morning in the area of Colorado and Idaho streets. The bicyclist was shaken but did not require hospitalization, according to Carson City firefighters arriving on...
View ArticleCarson City deputies arrest man on weapon and drug charges after shooting...
A 26-year-old man was arrested Saturday on felony drug and firearm charges after he allegedly fired several rounds from a handgun near hiking trails, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office....
View ArticleLegends of the West motorcycle and car show returns to Carson City over...
Event Date: June 13, 2014 (All day)Preparations underway for third annual Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest in Carson City over Father's Day weekend.The motorcycle and car festival will be June...
View ArticleDayton Historical Society hosts 'Discover Gold in Nevada, Again' a Living...
Event Date: May 17, 2014 - 9:00am By Karel C. Ancona The Historical Society of Dayton Valley hosts “Discover Gold in Dayton, Again,” as part of the Nevada 150th celebration, Saturday, May 17 in Old...
View ArticleEngineering concepts explored with putters and Wednesday lecture at Carson...
Parents and children turned the Carson City Library into a mini golf course Friday as part of the month-long Discover Tech program. The event featured engineering concepts as participants built ramps,...
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