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Lahontan Reservoir located within Lahontan State Recreation Area, has been placed under a HAB Danger Advisory after recent water test results showed a suspected alga bloom, according to Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Author Stephen Provost is the featured speaker for the Frances Humphrey Lecture on Thursday, August 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

RNR Tires, Carson City’s newest tire shop, is officially open with a grand opening celebration planned for Sept. 7.

A 59-year-old man was arrested Saturday for possession of a birth certificate, a Social Security card and other identifying information not belonging to him, and possession of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Nevada Builders Alliance, the state’s largest construction and building trade association, and Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity, a non-profit focused on preserving and restoring the historic site in Dayton will hold their second ‘Meat and Drink’ event hosted at the Sutro Tunnel.

Are you looking for a fun activity for your kids? Carson Country youth bowling league sign-ups are now open for ages 3-18. Registration and weekly fees vary by location. Youth league bowling offers scholarship money as prizes, community give back and tournaments.

With a prompt of "insects and bugs" Carson City area photographers took to their backyards, gardens and trails in search of the winged and un-winged creatures of summer.

For decades, the question of how to connect Lake Tahoe Basin’s small cities and tourist destinations — separated by the vast lake and a rugged mountain landscape — has presented a challenge.

Cooler weather and fewer mosquitos make for a great walk by our beautiful Carson River. Scroll and click photos to enlarge.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday, 11 p.m. to the area of US Highway 50 and Apache Drive in Stagecoach for a reported armed robbery. Upon arrival, deputies learned the adult male victim had been robbed at gunpoint by two other adult male subjects, at a residence in the 8800 block of US Highway 50.

Jazz & Beyond Carson City Festival continues its 11-day stretch today, Sunday, August 18 with live music, cowboy poetry and more at Silver Saddle Ranch.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce a new school-based initiative aimed at enhancing the educational environment and minimizing distractions in classrooms. Starting Monday, August 19, 2024, all middle and high school students will be required to place their cellphones and other smart technology devices in locking pouches during school hours.

Nevada families are poised to spend $525.1 million on back-to-school preparations this year, according to the Retail Association of Nevada. Compared to one year ago, total spending is down 0.5 percent.

On Thursday, August 22, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Moxy Ruckus, featuring Monique Haviland, will perform a Big Hair Eighties Review concert at Dangberg Historic Park.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 19-25, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone that the new school year starts on Monday, August 19, 2024. Our School Resource Officers and Traffic Units will be teaming up to monitor and enforce all school zone laws for this school calendar year.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Department seeks public input, especially from the local sports community, regarding the city’s sports fields.

On Saturday, August 24, from 10 to 11 a.m., Glen Whorton of the Nevada State Historic Prison Preservation Society, will speak on “The Great and Not So Great Escapes.”

Each year, the Town of Gardnerville collects more than 450 tons of green waste from its residents. The green-waste program started in 2000 as a free service to Town residents as the Town was able to dispose of its green waste at Bently Ranch free of charge.

With anticipated gusty winds and low humidity, the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for Carson City and surrounding counties though Saturday.

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department, in partnership with the California Highway Patrol, Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, El Dorado County Sheriff's Department, Nevada State Police, and the U.S Forest Service Law Enforcement branch will be out in force August 21 through August 25, in response to the unauthorized car event called Lake2O.

A young coyote has a photo session in the morning light Friday at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City.

Circle of Life Scene, Photo Credit: Sierra Snapshots

On Saturday, August 10, CBP Aerial Arts, an authentic and professional aerial arts studio in Gardnerville, presented its 2024 Annual Production, The Lion King, at the Carson City Community Theater, Bob Boldrick Theater.

Women's Hum 'N Drum Circle

Women's drumming is this Saturday, August 17 at 10 am, in a shady spot by a Carson City playground. Please join us for upliftment, self-expression, and mutual support. All levels of drumming experience, or none, are welcome.

On Friday, August 16, 2024, at approximately 12:36 a.m., the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) was asked by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to be on the lookout for a black Mercedes GLC SUV believed to be travelling north on U.S. 395.

On Saturday, Aug. 17 Nashville country-rock duo Lance & Lea will headline the Levitt AMP concert at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

On Thursday, eight Carson City youth graduated from a ten-week wilderness program designed for minors who have been court ordered on probation and into the program.

According to Ali Banister, Chief of Juvenile Services in Carson City, the participants embarked on a “transformative ten-week adventure,” which totaled over 300 hours of “intense learning and personal growth.”

According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) July 2024 economic report, Nevada’s unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage points to 5.4 percent and the state saw a decrease of 1,500 nonfarm jobs.

UNR Extension Master Gardener Community Garden Talks

Join UNR Extension Master Gardeners at the Carson City Community Garden for our monthly Garden Talks.
Topic: Technology in the Garden.

Calling All History Buffs! The Friends of the Nevada State Museum invites the community to celebrate Nevada's rich history and support a worthy cause at the Tin Cup Roundup Barbecue.

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