UPDATE: Resolved around 9 p.m. Thursday evening.

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As of 6:25 a.m. Thursday morning, around 120 residents in Carson City are experiencing a power outage.

The area is located off of Highway 50 E. and Airport near Fairview.

Various exhibits and demonstrations will be happening in and around Bowers Mansion between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. A mansion history talk will take place at the top of each hour and self-guided tours will be available for $8 adults and $6 children and seniors.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Nevada is holding NAMIWalks 2024 on Oct. 19, 2024, on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, with walks also being held in Reno, Fernley, Elko and Las Vegas. It promises to be an event to remember, filled with meaningful moments as people come together to take a stand on the road to make community matter and see their commitment to “Mental Health for All.”

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, Carson City Fire Department and Carson City Sheriff’s Office personnel were dispatched to the 1700 block of Roop Street regarding a structure fire. Throughout the course of the investigation, it was determined that the fire was started by the occupant of the residence.

The first forum featured Carson City local ballot questions on road funding pro and con speakers; Carson City Mayor: Lori Bagwell, Jim Shirk; Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 2: Maurice White; Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 4: Lucia Maloney, Lisa Schuette.

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

On Saturday Oct. 12, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a National Sporting Clays Association Registered Shoot.

Perseverance, determination and heart: these are the words that come to mind when I think of our Senior in the Spotlight, Oswaldo Lepe. Oswaldo challenges himself every day to be the best he can be.

Capital City Arts Initiative is delighted to present work by the late artist, Robert Morrison, in the "A Glimpse Back" exhibition. His work reflected an active and ongoing dialogue between both geometric and organic forces.

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 Carson City.

Nathan Tack, of Sierra Lutheran High School, has been named a semifinalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. He is among more than 16,000 scholars nationwide who will continue to compete for $26 million in college scholarships to be awarded next spring. Morgan de la Torre was named Commended Student.

UPDATE THURSDAY: Mobile Dental Services Unit is re-locating from Empire Elementary to our Sierra Nevada Health Centers located at 3325 Research Way in Carson City. The staff is contacting those with appointments, but for any people planning to do a walk-in appointment, should take note of the change.
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UPDATE: Finding affordable dental care for children can be a challenge. To help with this, the Nevada Health Centers Mobile Dental Services program will visit Carson City this coming week by offering Mobile Dental Services to students and children, newborn to 21-years-old.

With winter around the corner, bears are foraging for food this fall as they do every year, with bears coming down from the hills into Carson City and surrounding areas in search of calories to pack on.

Carson City voters have received their official mail-in ballots, with what some are calling a major problem.

In the race for U.S. Congress, currently held by incumbent Mark Amodei, an Independent American Party (IAP) candidate, Lynn Chapman, has been incorrectly categorized as a Democrat.