Carson City’s spooky and intriguing history is explored and theatrically re-lived in the 30th annual all-day Carson City Ghost Walk, Saturday, Oct. 21. Guided Tours depart from the corner of Third and Curry Streets starting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each tour lasts approximately two hours.
Storey County residents can access numerous flu vaccination clinics across the county, as well as a Community Resource Fair in the months of September and October. In collaboration with Nevada Health Centers and Quad Counties, these events aim to ensure easy vaccination opportunities and promote a healthier community.
Dayton resident Temma Hammond has worked in the film industry all her life, having first grown up in film studios courtesy of her Hollywood-adjacent parents. Her father was a silent film star and studio owner, and her mother was a writer, director and acting coach.
Attorneys for Gov. Joe Lombardo have filed a lawsuit appealing the Nevada Commission on Ethics decision to censure and fine the governor for using his Clark County sheriff uniform and badge on the 2022 campaign trail.
Carson City and the Carson City Public Works Department will host a public workshop this Wednesday and again Oct. 9 for options related to funding local and neighborhood roads and roads-related functions in Carson City.
As the winter season approaches, Carson City School District’s McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program is in need of new youth coats (boys & girls – all sizes) and new teen/junior sweatshirts and jackets (all sizes) for the winter season. The community-driven initiative aims at ensuring all students have access to warm clothing during the cold months.
The Douglas County Public Elections Office has moved locations. While still located in the Historic Courthouse at 1616 8th St, Minden, the office is now located in a different section of the building. See the attached map for the new location below.
Prepare to be transported into a world of suspense and intrigue as the Proscenium Players, Inc presents "Rope," a gripping play originally created by Patrick Hamilton and later transformed into a cinematic masterpiece by the legendary Alfred Hitchcock.
Nevada’s senior population is growing, the percentage of residents aged 65 and older ranges from 10.5 percent to 29.8 percent, according to Truckee Meadows Regional Strategy for Housing Affordability. Many of Nevada’s seniors are faced with harsh realities as their homes age along with them, some homes even becoming unsafe or inaccessible.
A commercial vehicle that struck an overhead sign Monday morning on southbound I-580 between US-50 and Fifth Street has caused traffic disruption throughout the day.
The inaugural Murals and Music Festival brought live musical performances and 22 colorful murals to Carson City this weekend, adding to the capital city’s vibrant arts and culture scene.
Beginning Monday, Oct. 2, 2023 and available for one year, Nevada residents can order official license plates or souvenir plates (non-legal license plates for decoration) from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles with the special University sesquicentennial logo.
A 27-year-old woman was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor harassment, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Dan Thielen has been named the new administrator for the Division of Museums and History, a promotion from his post as director of the Nevada State Railroad Museums.
Carson City Health and Human Services is working with the Carson City School District to ensure the health and safety of students, families, employees and the community. As the flu season approaches and respiratory illnesses proliferate, Carson City is taking proactive steps to protect those at risk.
Two people died Sunday after a two-vehicle crash involving a wrong way driver on USA Parkway near Silver Springs, according to Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division.
Carson City and Carson Valley area casinos saw their gaming generated revenue decrease by 1.52 percent in August compared to August 2022 figures, according to a Nevada Gaming Control Board monthly report.
A friend sent me a video entitled, “Nothing but Smiles,” and it was so chockfull of smiles that it brought a tear to my eye. So I thought I might try to recount it here with words that could never do the video justice, but still might bring you, the gentle reader, a smile.
The Sierra Nevada Forums, in partnership with the American Association of University Women and the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada will host “School Curriculum: How Is It Decided Upon and Implemented?” on Oct. 17 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City.
It was 39 degrees the morning that I write this and 30 degrees expected before the week is out — autumn is definitely here. I shut down my vegetable garden.
Sean Golonka and Eric Neugeboren, The Nevada Independent
New laws increasing criminal penalties for fentanyl trafficking and stealing catalytic converters are part of the more than 100 bills passed earlier this year that took effect in whole or in part on Sunday.
That subset of the roughly 540 bills signed by Gov. Joe Lombardo after this year’s 120-day legislative session also includes stronger restrictions on pet restraints and changes intended to improve health care for those incarcerated in the state’s prisons.
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 2-8, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
The Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team arrested two people Friday after a search of a vehicle led to the discovery of 127 grams of methamphetamine, 12 grams of heroin, a Nevada ID forgery lab and several blank identification cards.
The Carson Valley Arts Council will kick off its 2023-2024 Concert Series beginning Oct. 6, bringing diverse music performers from across the country to our local community and schools.
Save the date for Wednesday, October 11, 2023! The EmployNV Business Hub is hosting the Quad-County Job Fair with employers from Churchill County, Douglas County, City of Carson City, Lyon County, Storey County, and Washoe County.
For over a decade now, the Annual CHS Football Golf Tournament has been a driving force behind Carson High School's football program. This upcoming event is poised to maintain its tradition of providing vital financial support for the team, covering essentials like equipment, travel expenses, and jerseys.
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Appeals. There are five positions open, all for two-year terms.
For Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Sierra Watercolor Society Invitational," 18 SWS member artists shared their art presenting a wide array of images, visions, and painting techniques.
Before the start of Monday's luncheon, which will feature judicial candidate Kristin Luis, Carson City Clerk-Recorder Scott Hoen has agreed to take the floor and go on Zoom to explain how the state's new voting system, called the Voter Registration and Election Management Solution - VREMS for short - will impact our elections here in Carson City.
CONNECTIONS gatherings are starting Monday, Sept. 16 at the Douglas County Senior Center. CONNECTIONS brings people together from all walks of life and all ages to hear and share stories, engage in conversation, and learn from the experiences of one another.
The speaker at the September 16th Democratic luncheon will be Kristin Luis, District Judge in Department Two of the First Judicial District of Nevada. The district covers Carson City and Storey County.
Carson City has a new poultry club and all kids are invited! Connect with other poultry lovers and make new friends. Club goers will learn more about different types of poultry, how to take care of them, and more.
New lessons begin on Monday, Sept. 9 at the Carson City Senior Center. Come join us for some great exercise and make some new friends! Couples and singles wanted, no partner needed.
See attached flyer or contact Tim Pepper (peppertim71@gmail.com) for additional details.
Carson City Voter Advocates will be registering voters at the Carson City Library, 900 N Roop St, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. You should register if you are a new voter, have moved, changed your name or wish to change party affiliation. Your vote is your voice!
CONNECTIONS social gatherings bring locals together every week for story sharing, conversation and inspiration.
Join us every Tuesday for Café CONNECTIONS at Comma Coffee, 312 S Carson Street, Carson City.
Mark Vollmer and Jim Eaglesmith will share live music, storytelling, photography and the songwriting process for their elegant "StorySongs" DVD, which will be available for purchase at this program, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 12:30 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center.
The Rising Suns is a Carson City area men’s circle. We gather weekly to share our life stories, challenges, dramas, and traumas in a supportive and judgment-free space. This is authentic men’s work in which we learn to accept ourselves fully.
Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.
The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.
The Center for Hope and Healing has been providing grief support to Douglas County for the last 10 years. The goal of building this partnership is to make the free support groups available and easier to access to more members of the Northern Nevada community.
In his paintings, Tom Gilbertson creates a visual imbalance between the central floral image and the industrial overlays. The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Recent Works", presents work by Gilbertson at the Courthouse Gallery. The exhibition began June 5 and runs through Sept. 26, 2024.
The Battle Born Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is a women's volunteer service organization, promoting Patriotism, Education and Historic Preservation.
Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm every Wednesday.
In this class you’ll learn about problem-solving through art, as well as how to draw with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff. Whether you can sketch a stick figure or a portrait, this class is for you! All skill levels are welcome. Every class is different and designed to strive for accessibility.
This introductory class is perfect if you are intimidated by the torch or just want to learn or practice basic soldering. Making chains by hand will quickly improve your soldering skills, both due to the repetition and to the delicate nature of the work.
Learn the basics of improv and play games at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. Free to the public. Workshops are 6:30 to 8:30 pm every Wednesday.
The Leisure Hour Club will begin its 128th year with their first dinner meeting set for Thursday, Sept. 19. Focused on the Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary, presenting at the event will be a LHC member, Gloria Seaton, as well as Terry Scherl, and Sam Allec.
Garden Club is hosting an Meet and Greet! Meet the person that will lead the club, along with other kiddos who love gardening. This club is open to kids ages 09-18. Registration is open and required for event, as space is limited. Enrollment into 4-H is not required. If you have any questions about the event, please call (775) 887-2252.
New lessons begin on Monday, Sept. 9 at the Carson City Senior Center. Come join us for some great exercise and make some new friends! Couples and singles wanted, no partner needed.
See attached flyer or contact Tim Pepper (peppertim71@gmail.com) for additional details.
Nevada authors, Monica Marcinko and Sandie La Nae, are hosting an “Author’s Reception” on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center inside the Bob Boldrick Theatre in Carson City.
The September Carson City Connections story theme is "Aha! Moments that Change the Course of Life" Have you ever had an AHA! moment — an epiphany? Come hear Suzette’s story of how a single inspiration played into a life-changing decision. And, share your own.