Carson High grad’s next steps rooted in heart for home
Last year, Konnor Crisp was on the Carson High School wrestling team. Now he’s officiating the sport through the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association. Staying connected in Carson City is one of the benefits of remaining in his community. Now, the payoff comes by serving in the Air Force, close...
Recycle Your Christmas Tree & Give Back to the Forest
The holidays may be behind us, but your Christmas tree still has important work to do. This week, Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) is offering free Christmas tree recycling, turning old trees into wood chips that support local forest health and wildfire resilience. Instead of heading to the...
Mile High Jazz Band presents ‘Cool Jazz in January’
The Mile High Jazz Band will perform “Cool Jazz in January,” an evening of big-band music with singer Jakki Ford, on Tuesday. Music will be from 7-9 p.m. at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson St., in the Carson Nugget. Admission is free; requested donation is $10 per person for the musicians.
Melendy Earns Silver in Reno
Carson Melendy, a senior at Churchill County High School, powered his way to a second-place finish in the 165-pound weight class at the 2025 Sierra Nevada Classic wrestling tournament, held Dec. 29-30 at the Reno Events Center. Melendy, a Greenwave varsity wrestler, competed in a challenging field at the annual...
Carson City criminal sentencing report for December 2025
Editor’s note: The Carson City District Attorney’s Office provides the Appeal with monthly sentencing reports for serious crimes when available. On Dec. 2, Eric Hanrihan, a Los Angeles resident, appeared for sentencing on the charge of eluding a peace officer endangering person or property, a category B felony. The...
Reno Rolls Out 2026 Junior Ranger Program: Engaging Activities Await Young Environmental Stewards
Attention, young nature enthusiasts of Reno! The city has rolled out the 2026 Junior Ranger Program schedule, promising a year packed with outdoor adventure and learning opportunities that cater to all ages and skill levels. According to the City of Reno's recent news release, the initiative invites participants to...
Seawolves post strong marks in Nevada
RENO, NEV. – The Alaska Anchorage track and field team posted seven top-10 marks in school history at the Silver & Blue Invite hosted by Nevada Reno. Tyler Drake finished second in the 60 hurdles and third in the long jump. His time of 8.36 in the hurdles ranks fourth all-time at UAA and his jump of 22-3/5.29 ranks...
Detectives Seize Nearly Twenty Pounds of Methamphetamine in Reno Narcotics Investigation
(Reno, NV) – In early January 2026, detectives with the Regional Narcotics Unit (RNU), Nevada State Police Investigation Division (Tri-NET), and the. Carson City Sheriff’s Office Street Enforcement Team (SET) received credible. information indicating that a male suspect would be trafficking a large quantity of...
Registration opens for Urban Roots spring break camps for kids
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Urban Roots offer day camp activities in the spring, summer and fall - each camp session aligns with Washoe County School District break periods. Their immersive outdoor learning environment allows campers to get dirty, make friends, and enjoy learning that always prioritizes fun. Registration is...
The Week in 1,000 Words: Nevada softball deserves applause for no-fear scheduling approach
Nevada Sports Net columnist Chris Murray is known to be a bit wordy, so we're giving him 1,000 words (but no more than that) every Friday to share his thoughts from the week that was in the world of sports. * FAR BE IT from me to give other people...

















