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July 4 weekend around Carson City region includes carnival, parades, fireworks shows, live music and more

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Independence Day weekend is turning out to be a busy one in and around the Carson City region with events spanning Thursday, July 1 through Monday, July 5.

Nevada Rural Counties RSVP is hosting their annual carnival Thursday through Sunday, with activities for the whole family at Mills Park in Carson City. The carnival grounds open at 4 p.m. Thursday, noon on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. on Sunday.

The fireworks show on Sunday, July 4 will begin at 9:30 p.m. Go here for a full schedule of carnival activities, including live music and vendors, during the four-day celebration.

The USAF Mobility Band are performing at Bob McFadden Plaza on Saturday, July 3 at 5:30 p.m. to kick off the holiday weekend. More information on the family-friendly event can be found in the story here.

The Carson City Comedy Club will present comedian Paul Hooper inside of the Carson Nugget on Friday, July 2, Saturday, July 3, and Sunday, July 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. More information can be found in the story here.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum will offer three days of train rides during the holiday weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday through Monday. The museum is offering an all-inclusive wristband that allows visitors free admission into the museum and unlimited train rides for a day.

Tours will be available at the Nevada State Prison every day this weekend from Saturday, July 3 to Monday, July 5. Presented by the Nevada State Preservation Society, tour times will proceed every hour from 10-1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Monday will feature eight tours every half hour from 10-1 p.m. Tickets are $15 a person. Go here for tickets and more information.

The Carson Valley Inn presents country singer and musician Trace Adkins on Friday, July 2 at 8 p.m. at outdoor venue TJ’s Corral. For more information and ticketing, go here.

Main Street Gardnerville is organizing the eight annual Freedom 5k Fun Run and Walk on Sunday, July 4 beginning at 8 a.m. at Heritage Park in Gardnerville. A pancake breakfast presented by the Carson Valley Lions and Pops Orchestra concert to follow at 10 a.m. For information and registration, go here.

The town of Minden will host a Fourth of July celebration on Sunday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Minden Park. The Carson Valley Inn will provide complimentary barbecue food and activities including a kids bike parade and bounce houses are planned. For information, go here.

The town of Genoa will present their Genoa Americana Celebration at Mormon Station State Park on Sunday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature Americana bands until 4 p.m. as well as the Carson City Symphony at 4:30 p.m. Chicken dinners will be available for purchase. For more information, go here.

Dayton will host its third annual Fourth of July parade to celebrate Independence Day, presented by the Friends of Old Town Dayton. Locals are invited to participate in the parade, beginning at 10 a.m. Go to the story here for more information.

The Virginia City Tourism Commission will host a Fourth of July celebration complete with a parade, live music and fireworks show. The events kickoff at noon on Sunday, July 4 with the parade down C Street. The fireworks show will proceed at dark. Go to the story here for more information about festivities and sign-ups.

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Lake Tahoe will be hosting an evening of live music and fireworks on Saturday, July 3 in Guitar Plaza from 7-10 p.m. The show is limited to paying guests only, tickets are $65. For more information, go to the story here.

A group of South Lake Tahoe businesses and residents have joined forces to produce a small fireworks show on July 4 beginning at 9:20 p.m. at the Stateline corridor. Go to the story here for more information and to donate to the cause.

Additionally, Incline Village in north Lake Tahoe will host a holiday weekend full of activities, including the first ever “Local Heroes” parade. Go to the story for more information and a schedule of events for the entire family on July 3 and 4.

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The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified two Carson City residents who died in a wrong way crash early Wednesday morning in Carson City.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pet of the Week introduces, Shrek. While he may not hail from a swamp, this lovable pup is as big-hearted as they come, searching for his forever family.

Bowers Mansion Programs on the Porch program begins in May with this year's theme is "Variety Edition." Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this free series in front of the historic Bowers Mansion. Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m., May 17 through June 21.

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Two free scholarship lunch tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who couldn’t otherwise afford to participate. Reach out to wnvlgbtq@gmail.com and request your free tickets now!

St. Paul's Lutheran Family Church in Carson City is having a huge rummage sale Saturday, April 27 at 8 am until 1:30 pm. This is a fundraiser by St. Paul's women's group, WELCA, in association with Thrivent. There will be a jewelry room and a boutique featuring decor de jour and collectibles.

Carson City area casino gaming revenue was up slightly in March, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Statewide, revenue was down 1.65 percent compared to March 2023.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Empire Elementary School’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Teacher Adrienne Wiggins has been selected as a Nevada finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the nation’s highest honors for teachers of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and computer science.

Nevada's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in March 2024, which decreased by 0.1 percent from February 2024, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s March 2024 economic report.

Carson High Debate continues its groundbreaking season. Competing at state for the first time since Covid the team advanced to final events in 4 separate events.

Clear Creek Bowmen Cancer Shoot is this Sunday April 28 at the Carson City Archery Range.

Carson Medical Group broke ground on their new 31,000 square foot facility off old Hot Springs Road in October 2022 and this June it will officially open its doors to patients.

The facility, located at 1946 Old Hot Springs Road, will house the primary care physicians, their Ear/Nose/Throat practice, as well as the CMG+ walk-in clinic.

The Nevada Artists Association is excited to announce two Featured Artist Shows beginning Saturday, May 4 by Carson City artists, Cynthia Brenneman and Bruce Nelson.

Dive into an ocean of adventure with Wild Horse Children's Theater as we embark on a journey under the sea in the upcoming production of Disney's "Finding Nemo, Jr." at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City. This spectacular musical adaptation of the beloved Pixar movie promises to be a wave of fun, friendships, and heartwarming moments that the entire family will enjoy!

UPDATE THURSDAY: The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the two people who died Wednesday morning following the two vehicle crash on I-580 in Carson City. They are Alejandra Hernandez Valtierra, 36, and Viola Santoyo Huizar, 48, both of Carson City.
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UPDATE 12:42PM: Southbound I-580 in Carson City was opened as of around 11 a.m., said a Nevada State Police spokeswoman, who provided more details of the fatal crash that happened early Wednesday morning.

Both the driver of a car and a truck involved in the crash died. Their names have not been released pending notification of family members. The car, which was going the wrong way — northbound in the southbound lane — struck the truck and caught on fire, according to a NSP preliminary investigation thus far. The vehicle makes are unknown at this time.

Dayton Elementary School in Lyon County was honored Wednesday along 13 other schools including Carson High in Carson City as a Nevada Purple Star School.

Schools receiving the designation have committed to supporting the educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children and their families.

Junior Park Ranger Day is back this Saturday, April 27 at Riverview Park in Carson City.

Junior Park Ranger Day is an annual event dedicated to help kids complete their Junior Ranger Adventure Guides and be sworn in all in one day.

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Laura Ricks, TOSA/Instructional Coach at Empire Elementary School, was honored as the Carson City School District’s Educator of the Year, at the Tuesday, April 23, school board meeting and annual event.

Additionally, Sandra Guzzetta, special education paraprofessional at Bordewich Bray Elementary School, was recognized as the Education Support Professional Employee of the Year, and Chelise Crookshanks, principal at Mark Twain Elementary School, was recognized as the district’s Administrator of the Year.

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Photos capturing the beautiful views in Carson City on Tuesday afternoon at 5th and Roop Street.

Tickets are now available for this summer’s Capital City Brewfest. This year’s event takes place June 22 on Curry Street at McFadden Plaza in Carson City. More than two dozen brewers, as well as several food trucks, will line the street from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Plus there will be live music on the McFadden Plaza stage.

The Carson City Planning Commission meeting will be held Wednesday, April 24 in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William St. at 5 p.m.

The agenda includes trail improvements, a therapeutic horse riding academy, a care facility and more.

Western Nevada College’s Veterans Resource Center and Wildcat Veterans Club invite the community to participate in a Walk for Hope on Wednesday, May 1, at 9 a.m.

It's an opportunity to bring awareness to the national and local issue of suicide and identify local resources and learning opportunities for prevention. Veterans and military personnel experience death by suicide at a rate that is about 1.5 times higher than civilian populations.

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around the capital city.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is looking for volunteers to help us clean up trash and other debris at the Carson Ridge Disc Golf Course on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. Register today using the link here to spend a sunny day volunteering with your community.

Parent night series hosted by Carson City Juvenile Services will examine school absenteeism and attendance this Thursday, April 25. Parents, families and students are encouraged to attend.

At noon Friday April 26 on Paul Esswein’s radio program "A Masterclass for Master Plans" on KNVC 95.1 FM Carson City Community Radio, Carson High School AP students Bebe Keil and Tanner McCune will be his guests.