by Kelsey Penrose The Douglas County School Board selected Angelo “Frankie” Alvarado, a Ukiah, Calif. district administrator, as their next superintendent. This is the third selection for a superintendent, the first of which was John Ramirez Jr., also of California, who had a history of DUI, sexual harassment, hit and run, mismanagement of district funds, and more. The second was currently serving interim superintendent Jeanne Dwyer, who was offered the position in a breach of open meeting law. When it was brought back, the board majority changed its mind and walked back the offer. Alvarado c ..read more

By Kim Harris - Events Manager A concert by The Sierra Sweethearts, a Chautauqua of Laura D. Fair, and local author Gregory Crouch are featured as part of the Dangberg Summer Festival in June. On Thursday, June 20, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm, The Sierra Sweethearts will play a blend of bluegrass music spiced with humor. Thursday evening concert ticket prices are $20 for 17 years and older. Youth 16 years and younger are free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased at the event. Members of Friends of Dangberg Home Ranch will receive discount pricing and should contact the park for ..read more

Join us for the 4th Annual A Night in Genoa Benefit Concert Grab your blankets and your low-backed chairs and join us for the 4th annual A Night in Genoa Benefit Concert! It will be a night of great music, great food, and great fun all in support of a great cause! The event will be held at the Genoa Town Park on Saturday, July 13, 2024 kicking off at 6pm. This is a FREE all-ages event! A Night in Genoa is a community fundraiser held annually at the Genoa Town Park. Bring a blanket and low backed chairs for an evening of live music by Greg Austin beginning at 7pm. This year, we're thrilled to ..read more

Event Date:  Repeats every week until Fri Aug 09 2024 . June 21, 2024 - 5:00pm June 28, 2024 - 5:00pm July 5, 2024 - 5:00pm July 12, 2024 - 5:00pm July 19, 2024 - 5:00pm July 26, 2024 - 5:00pm August 2, 2024 - 5:00pm August 9, 2024 - 5:00pm by Kelsey Penrose Carson City Friday Family Fun Days is kicking off the 2024 summer season at Mills Park Friday, June 21. Each Friday, event goers can find either live music or a community movie in the park along with a selection of food trucks. Kids actives include giant Jenga, giant 4-across, giant velcro kick darts, cornhole, bean bag skee bal ..read more

Nevada Humane Society Our Pet of the Week is Tony.Tony is a ten-year-old taking on the world as a blind pup. This senior sweetheart is a great leash walker as he bravely explores new places using his other senses. He’s become quite the fan favorite in Reno and Carson City. This survivor hasn’t let his hurdles overwhelm his sweet personality. His tail is always wagging! Here is what Tony has to say: “Hi there, I'm Tony, a senior sweetheart who's learned to navigate my world with the help of my walker friends. I absolutely relish all the attention I get from people—it really makes my day! While ..read more

Carson City Public Works E. ROBINSON / CARSON HIGH SCHOOL AREA: Carson City Public Works will be performing water main flushing on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in the vicinity of Carson High School at East Robinson. There is potential for periods of discolored water that is expected to clear within a few hours; it is not harmful. Please avoid washing light colored laundry if your water is discolored. For any questions or concerns please call 775-887-2355 or visit carson.org/wateralert for more information. Status map will be updated Thursday morning ..read more

Press release Join in for a day of fun, competition, and great food as Max Casino in Carson City hosts its 2nd annual hot dog eating contest. Ten contestants will go bun-to-bun to see who can eat ten (10) hot dogs plus bun the fastest in 10 minutes. The winner will walk away with the Max Casino “Top Dog” Championship trophy and $1,000 cash. Plus, second place will also walk away with $500 cash. Prospective competitive eaters must be a Max Reward Member (it’s free to sign up) to participate in the Max Casino Hot Dog Eating Championship. Max Reward members can redeem drawing entries each day ..read more

Carson City Public Works E. ROBINSON / CARSON HIGH SCHOOL AREA: Carson City Public Works will be performing water main flushing on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in the vicinity of Carson High School at East Robinson. There is potential for periods of discolored water that is expected to clear within a few hours; it is not harmful. Please avoid washing light colored laundry if your water is discolored. For any questions or concerns please call 775-887-2355 or visit carson.org/wateralert for more information. Status map will be updated Thursday morning ..read more

Press release Join in for a day of fun, competition, and great food as Max Casino in Carson City hosts its 2nd annual hot dog eating contest. Ten contestants will go bun-to-bun to see who can eat ten (10) hot dogs plus bun the fastest in 10 minutes. The winner will walk away with the Max Casino “Top Dog” Championship trophy and $1,000 cash. Plus, second place will also walk away with $500 cash. Prospective competitive eaters must be a Max Reward Member (it’s free to sign up) to participate in the Max Casino Hot Dog Eating Championship. Max Reward members can redeem drawing entries each day ..read more

CCSO Sgt. Darin Riggin The Carson City Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit would like you all to join us in celebrating the life and experiences of K9 Ivo, who passed just a few days ago. K9 Ivo was a primary member of our K9 unit and has been with us since 2014. He was first assigned to Sergeant Brian Humphrey, where he began his career as a Special Enforcement Team (SET) member. Sergeant Humphrey was promoted shortly thereafter, and Ivo was paired with his forever partner, Detective Brett Bindley. The two would become inseparable. A master of all trades, K9 Ivo was certified in the detection of na ..read more