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Top dog: Dayton's LaRue wins July 4 hot dog eating contest

Joe LaRue finished 10 hot dogs in five minutes, half the allotted time. After winning, he said had no practice. In fact, it was a matter luck he entered the contest.

Card skimmers discovered at Carson City business

Historically, when one of these devices is discovered, they have been installed in other businesses in the area but may be undiscovered.

Supervisors appoint Bruketta, review jail stats, airport plan

Melanie Bruketta won the June 11 Primary Election with more than 50 percent of the vote and will not go to the general election. Her appointment Wednesday is effective until Jan. 5, when her full term begins.

Dennis Jones brings the blues to Carson City concert series

The blues musician from Los Angeles brings his band to Carson City as part of the free Levitt AMP Concert Series hosted by the Brewery Arts Center.

38th Annual Bowers Bluegrass Festival held in August

The Northern Nevada Bluegrass Association will host its 38th annual Bowers Bluegrass Festival from Friday, Aug. 23, to Sunday Aug. 25 in New Washoe City.

Educators weigh AI policy in Nevada classrooms

Discussions on the state and local school board levels continue on how to form guardrails and best practices for generative artificial intelligence use in Nevada classrooms.

CCSD board approves CHS High Tech Center transfer from WNC

The final exchange is subject to approval by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.

JP appointment, airport plans, jail report head to supes

The first item on the consent agenda is possible appointment of Melanie Bruketta to fill the vacant Justice of the Peace seat after Bruketta won the June 11 Primary Election. It would be a partial term.

Carson City birth announcements for June 16 to 19, 2024

Carson City birth announcements for June 16 to 19, 2024

WNC's Reach for the Stars Gala set Aug. 10

Tickets are $200 per person, $380 per couple or $1,500 per table of eight. Seating is limited.

Silver Springs woman arrested on kidnapping, drug possession charges

At approximately 2:30 p.m. on June 29 the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Communications Division received a 911 call reporting an assault with a deadly weapon and possible abduction at gunpoint occurring in the 8500 block of Santa Fe trail in Stagecoach.

Carson City road report for July 1 to 7, 2024

Carson City road report for July 1 to 7 , 2024

Lanes reduced on southbound I-580 in Carson City Monday

Overnight lane closures will take place on southbound Interstate 580 in Carson City Monday, July 1 as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs an overhead traffic sign.

Mile High Jazz Band to perform at Carson Nugget July 9

The 17-member band will play old favorites and new big-band tunes from their extensive repertoire.

Carson sheriff offers tips against business scams

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports and cases from citizens scammed during fraudulent business transactions.