The Carson City Board of Supervisors approved a tentative subdivision map for Blackstone Ranch, advanced a major public safety technology overhaul, introduced new inmate rehabilitation programs, and proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month Thursday. You can also watch the meeting here: Development & Housing The Carson City Board of Supervisors gave the green light on Thursday for the development of more than 100 new homes, approving a tentative subdivision map for Blackstone Ranch South near East Fifth Street.

Chief Deputy District Attorney Kelly Brandon has announced she will seek election as Carson City District Attorney. This is Brandon’s first run for office. “I grew up in Carson City and love that I get to serve my community every day. My goal in running for District Attorney is to continue that service, protect victims of crime, champion public safety, and ensure that justice is done in Carson City,” Brandon said.

Just before 11:15 a.m., a structure fire was reported on Austin Lane near Sonoma Street in Carson City. First responders are en route to the scene. Updates to follow, please avoid the area while responders are on scene.

The Nevada Higher Education System’s top official says tuition increases as high as 12 percent are still the best way to cover an estimated $46.5 million annual shortfall and support more than 300 positions across the state’s public colleges and universities. A report on the agenda for a Board of Regents meeting next Friday also proposed milder alternatives that regents could consider to cover the budget gap, which is primarily attributed to faculty pay raises.

Carson High School students are taking their creativity beyond the classroom and onto the big screen as juniors Jackson Hendee and Benjamin Achoka debut “Ezra and the Mavericks,” an original full-length feature film made possible through a special partnership with Galaxy Theatres. “Ezra and the Mavericks” is a student-led production that showcases the creativity, dedication and talent of local artists.

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In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and to showcase the power of art in community identity, Mayor Bagwell invites any/all Nevada artists to submit an original digital design for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ America 250 City Art Poster Project. Submissions will be accepted via form at carsoncity.gov/arts until March 1, 2026.

This story has been translated to Spanish. You can read it here. More than 70 percent of U.S. Immigration and Customs (ICE) arrests in Nevada in 2025 happened in detention facilities, such as county jails, federal facilities and state prisons, rather than through raids or other activities ICE initiates in the community, according to a new analysis from the left-leaning think tank the Prison Policy Initiative.

Each winter, high elevation snow blankets mountains for skiers and sledders, forming a natural reservoir that will slowly melt as winter warms into spring and provide a steady flow into creeks and rivers. At lower elevations, where it doesn’t linger as long, snow replenishes moisture in the soil and provides water for rangeland plants. But on Jan. 1, just 379,000 acres across the West were…

Carson High Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of alumna Jaycie Roberts as the new head varsity girls volleyball coach and Steven Heyder as the new head varsity girls soccer coach at Carson High School. Coach Roberts is a dedicated volleyball coach with more than 15 years of competitive playing experience and multiple years of coaching across club, high school and middle school levels.

A Carson Now reader shared the following photos of a crash in Douglas County Wednesday with the following message: There was a multi-car crash on Wednesday, January 14th on 395 near Mica Drive. It looks like a care flight was called and emergency vehicles are on the scene assisting the People involved in the accident.

Garrit Pruyt, Carson City District Attorney, is announcing his candidacy for Carson City’s soon to be added third Justice of the Peace seat. “It has been my honor to serve as the District Attorney and I hope to continue to serve the people of Carson City in a new capacity,” Pruyt said. “My experience as District Attorney and as a prosecutor for the last 10 years uniquely qualifies me to serve as Justice of the Peace.” …

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Just before 6 p.m. Wednesday a crash was reported in the area of Fairview and S. Carson Street. First responders are en route to the scene, injuries are unknown. Avoid the area if possible or use caution while responders are on scene. Updates to follow if available.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) proudly acknowledges the extraordinary efforts and unwavering dedication of the Volunteers of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. These individuals play an essential role in enhancing our operations and making a significant impact in our community. Over the next several months, CCSO will spotlight the invaluable contributions our volunteers make to the organization, emphasizing their vital role within our law enforcement community.

Spring 2026 Registration is open through Friday January 30, 2026. Open gym will be held at the indoor facility on January 12-30.  There is no open gym on holidays. Mondays - 4-6 year olds (Tball and Coach Pitch) Tuesdays - 10-12 year olds (AAA-Majors) Wednesdays - 7-9 year olds (A-AA) Thursdays - 13-16 year olds (Junior/Seniors) Friday January 16th and 30th - Umpire Clinics…

At their first meeting of the year Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, the Carson City School District School Board of Trustees nominated and voted in new leadership for the 2026 School Board. Trustee Molly Walt, District 6, was named the newest president. She replaced former President and now Immediate Past President Lupe Ramirez, District 1, as the school board’s leader. Trustees Richard Varner, District 4, and Michelle Pedersen, District 7, were also named vice president and clerk, respectively.

On Thursday, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office will present their biannual “State of the Jail” report to the Board of Supervisors, which includes statistics covering everything from inmate demographics, which agencies are making arrests, the deaths of prisoners and more. While fluctuation changes across categories are always present in reports (there was a 3% increase in bookings between November and December, but a 2% decrease between 2024 and 2025 for example), one category showed a significant change of rate: immigration.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will weigh two development items, the biannual 'State the Jail' report, and neighborhood design among other items on Thursday, Jan. 15. The meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. within the Robert "Bob" Crowell Board Room inside the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William St. In a nut shell: 'State of the Jail' report…

The Nevada Highway Patrol, a division of the Nevada State Police, will join law enforcement agencies statewide for a Joining Forces Speed Awareness campaign taking place Jan. 13–31, 2026. Speed remains one of the top contributing factors in fatal crashes on Nevada roadways. Speeding is not limited to exceeding posted speed limits; it also includes driving too fast for conditions such as rain, ice or snow, placing drivers and others at risk.

This week’s Carson High School senior should, most definitely, be in the Spotlight. I have had the extraordinary privilege of getting to know Nasia Perkins over the past three years at Carson High. In my 20 years as an educator, I can confidently say that she is one of the most steadfast, compassionate, responsible and hard-working students I have ever encountered.

Serve your community on the front lines of emergency health care by training to become an emergency medical technician at Western Nevada College. WNC is offering Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 108 during the Spring 2026 semester, providing students with the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills needed to assess and care for patients in emergency and pre-hospital settings. The course prepares students for both national and state certification exams for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Advanced EMT positions.

A 33-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday morning for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report. Deputies were dispatched at 5:05 a.m. to a reported fight on Royal Drive. The reporting party stated elderly males were fighting inside a residence. CCSO deputies arrived and heard a man yelling. A deputy knocked on the door and a man answered.

The East William Complete Streets Project has been in the works for most of this decade following the successful completion of the downtown, Curry and South Carson Streets projects. However, the East William project is a more significant undertaking; not only due to the beautification and traffic changes, but also because they are replacing the aging utilities along the corridor -- both above and below ground.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday afternoon to a vehicle crash at College Parkway and North Ormsby Boulevard. The crash was reported at 12:57 p.m. and involves two vehicles with airbag deployment. At least person involved advised of injuries, according to dispatch. Motorists can expect delays.