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Aviation

Free Young Eagles flights at Carson City Airport April 13

Event Date: 
April 13, 2024 - 8:00am
Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport.

EAA Young Eagles are offering free flights for kids at Carson City Airport Sept. 23

Event Date: 
September 23, 2023 (All day)

Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport on Sept. 23.

Calling all kids interested in learning to fly at the Carson City Airport

Event Date: 
April 15, 2023 (All day)

Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport.

EAA Young Eagles 'Orientation and Principles of Flight' happening Saturday at Carson City Airport

Event Date: 
March 11, 2023 - 8:00am

Interested in learning about flying? This event Saturday at Carson City Airport is for kids ages 8-17 years old that are interested in learning more about flying. Pilots will be discussing the Principles of Flight and general information about aircraft and flying. We will also be discussing our Young Eagles Program and how kids can get a free flights in an aircraft.

Local flying group offers kids 8-17 free plane rides at Carson City Airport this Saturday

Kids get to enjoy the thrill of flight for FREE
Event Date: 
May 14, 2022 (All day)

Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles free event at the Carson City Airport on Saturday, May 14.

From aviation to cybersecurity and EMT training, WNC spring semester course signups underway

Don’t miss the upcoming spring semester at Western Nevada College. The college has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a class “just for fun” or looking to spark an interest to pursue something new.

High Wind Warning issued for Lake Tahoe and Sierra, blustery conditions expected in lower valleys

Strong northeast winds will impact the Sierra on Monday and Tuesday, including the Tahoe Basin and northern Mono County in addition to portions of northeast California, mainly south of Susanville, according to the National Weather Service.

Deadline nears for Nevada schoolchildren to participate in aviation art contest

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Transportation is reminding Nevada schoolchildren that there is one week left to participate in the National Association of State Aviation Officials’ art contest.

Nevada schoolchildren invited to enter art contest during Christmas holiday vacation

CARSON CITY — With many Nevada schoolchildren looking for safe and healthy activities during the holiday break, the Nevada Department of Transportation invites families to participate in the National Association of State Aviation Officials’ art contest.

Douglas County DA obtains dismissal of OSHA citations for Trump airport campaign stop

The State of Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration has agreed to dismiss the two citations they issued following President Donald J. Trump’s outdoor campaign rally at the Minden-Tahoe Airport on Sept. 12, 2020.

The Blue Angels scheduled to return to Minden Tahoe Airport in 2022

MINDEN — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels have announced they will be returning to the Aviation Roundup Airshow at the Minden-Tahoe Airport for the 2022 Airshow.

More flights, enhanced cleaning measures added at Reno-Tahoe International Airport

Airlines have added a blend of new seasonal and year-round flights at Reno-Tahoe International while the airport has added extensive measures to help keep customers safe who need to travel this year.

Strong winds return to Carson City region Tuesday, valley rain and Sierra snow to follow

Another round of gusty winds will return to the Carson City region Tuesday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a High Wind Watch for valley and mountain areas and a Winter Storm Watch for the greater Lake Tahoe area.

Nevada Army Guard's Aviation Unit returns home from Afghanistan tour

Soldiers with the Nevada Army Guard's G Company, 2/238th Aviation Unit returned home recently after a tour in Afghanistan.

Nevada Guard welcomes new land component, brigade commanders

RENO — Change of command ceremonies in Las Vegas on Saturday and Reno on Sunday marked the start of new leadership positions for two top officers in the Nevada Army Guard.

State fines Douglas, Minden-Tahoe Airport management company $5,500 after Trump rally

Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations has fined Douglas County and the company that manages the Minden-Tahoe Airport $5,500 after President Donald Trump rallied thousands of his supporters there last month in violation of state coronavirus health and safety directives.

Nevada schoolchildren invited to participate in aviation art contest

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting Nevada schoolchildren to participate in the National Association of State Aviation Officials’ art contest celebrating the ways in which aviation, hang gliding, hot air ballooning and other air sports connect people across the world.

2020 NCET Tech Awards to Honor Top Talent in Northern Nevada’s Technological Community

Event Date: 
October 21, 2020 - 3:00pm

Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (more popularly known as NCET) will be hosting a hybrid version of its annual Technology Awards alongside the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) Awards on Wednesday, October 21.

Trump to rally supporters at Douglas County airport after earlier event scuttled by Reno airport officials

President Donald Trump will rally supporters at the Minden-Tahoe Airport in Douglas County on Saturday after plans for a similar event in Reno were scuttled earlier this week when airport officials said it would violate the state’s 50-person limit on public gatherings.

Reno airport authority: Trump rally ‘may not proceed,’ violates state’s 50-person public gathering limit

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority has advised the company that leases the hangar where President Donald Trump had planned to hold a campaign rally on Saturday that the event is in violation of a state directive limiting gatherings to 50 people and that it cannot proceed.

NNDA and Visit Carson Valley partnership brings film locations to Douglas County and Carson City

Northern Nevada Development Authority and Visit Carson Valley’s cooperative partnership to promote Carson Valley as a film location is not only creating awareness, it is driving results.

NNDA, Adams Hub and Downtown Business Association launch Carson City promotion campaign

Event Date: 
September 1, 2020 (All day)

Northern Nevada Development Authority, Adams Hub of Northern Nevada, and Carson City Downtown Business Association announced Thursday a joint promotion program focused on downtown Carson City businesses.

Restaurants, doctors, lawyers top list of thousands of Nevada PPP loan recipients

Tens of thousands of Nevada small businesses and organizations — from casinos and law firms to churches and even strip clubs — received at least $3.1 billion through the Paycheck Protection Program stimulus package, according to a massive disclosure made by the federal government.

Carson City Supervisors to discuss new residential building permits, diesel tax amendments

Event Date: 
July 2, 2020 - 8:30am

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, July 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

On the docket for discussion includes residential building permit allocations for the next four years, new committee members for the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee, amendment to the diesel tax and more.

Northern Nevada's Q&D Construction Embraces 'New Normal' of Operations in COVID-19 Pandemic

Amidst a shifting paradigm of everyday work culture in Northern Nevada, Q&D Construction — a locally-owned and operated construction company — is embracing their own operational “new normal” within their worksites, project offices and in their main office.

Carson City weather for Memorial Day weekend: Abundant sunshine, gradual warming

Gusty winds and a slight chance of showers arriving Friday will turn to abundant sunshine and a gradual warm up around the Carson City area and Lake Tahoe region through Memorial Day weekend and beyond, according to the National Weather Service.

Missing elderly woman located by Lyon and Washoe County Sheriff's deputies using infrared technology

A 74-year-old woman is back home with her family after an extensive search which began Friday, May 15, 2020 and lasted into the overnight hours.

Carson City Supervisors to act on hemp moratorium, discuss budgets, grants and more

Event Date: 
May 7, 2020 - 8:30am

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will take place Thursday May 7 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.

Annual Minden-Tahoe Airport’s Aviation Roundup Cancelled due to COVID-19

The Aviation Roundup Air Show is a community-oriented event that strives to bring an exciting and affordable family event to Douglas County.

The personnel and financial assets required to produce and host such a show are significant, and the air show would not be possible without the outstanding sponsors and amazing volunteers that work with us every year. We thank them again for making this show possible over the past years.

Airports in Carson City, Reno, Lyon and Douglas to receive CARES Act funding boost

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday that Nevada has been awarded more than $230 million in aid to 30 airports — including Carson City, Minden-Tahoe, Silver Springs, Yerington, Reno-Tahoe International and Fallon — in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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