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June 2017

Carson City sheriff's investigators ask for help locating teen runaway

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is requesting the public’s help in locating a runaway male juvenile. Andrew Pinedo, 16, was last seen Wednesday, June 14 near Saliman Road and East William Street in Carson City.

Thursday, June 22: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
June 22, 2017 (All day)

The weekends seem to start earlier in summertime. Head down to Mills Park for the first of the rat-rods rolling in for this weekend’s Rockabilly Riot and to catch the motorcycle cops running some practice loops around the obstacle course. Seniors can head to the Community Center for vouchers good at the Third and Curry Farmers Market, residency and income restrictions apply. Join Mo’z Motley Blues on the lawn of the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch for a summer twilight concert – bring a chair or blanket, I suggest some bug spray and a picnic, as well.

THURSDAY:

Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association Sierra Tahoe Unit 137 Celebrate Flag Day at Carson Valley Senior Care

LAFRA visit Carson Valley Senior Living Center
Event Date: 
June 14, 2017 (All day)

On June 14th, Flag Day, The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association #137 celebrated by delivering a flag to each resident at the Carson Valley Senior Living Center, Gardnerville. The event started with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance and afterward each had the opportunity to receive personal care items, such as hand lotion, Kleenex, toothbrush, denture cleanser, note pads, playing cards, etc. The residents enjoyed the day but the Ladies of Unit #137 enjoyed it more.

Moderate to strong thunderstorms possible through early evening

With rain, thunder, lightning and reports of small hail around Gardnerville and the Carson Valley, the National Weather Service says there is a chance for thunderstorms later this evening extending into the Carson City area and Lake Tahoe Basin.

Lyon County advises evacuations may be forthcoming due to rising Walker River in Smith Valley

Residents near the West Walker River in Smith Valley may have to evacuate given the rising water, officials said early Wednesday evening.

Young Chautauquans at Dangberg Historic Park

Event Date: 
June 28, 2017 - 6:30pm

Young Chautauquans will present “People Who United the States” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, June 28, at 6:30 pm.

The Douglas County Historical Society's Young Chautauqua Program presenters are 15 year old Jahmila Santiago as “Sarah Winnemucca”, 15 year old Sandia Johnson as “Abigail Fillmore”, 6 year old Sam Johnson as “John Muir”, 10 year old Micaiah Maulis as “Thomas Edison” and 9 year old Mamre Maulis as “John Glen”.

Carson City deputies make felony warrant, misdemeanor arrests

A 43-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday in the 400 block of North Carson Street for a felony fugitive from justice warrant issued in March out of El Dorado County, Calif.

Boiler that heats showers at Carson City Aquatic Facility breaks down, repairs underway

A problem with a boiler that began two days ago has left the Carson City Aquatic Facility without hot water for showers.

Come Join Us for Carson City Public Works Open House, July 15, 2017

Carson City Public Works Open House 2017
Event Date: 
July 15, 2017 - 10:00am

The Carson City Public Works Department is holding an open house on July 15th, from 10 am to 2 pm. Come join the men and women who help keep your city running daily with clean water, sewer service, streets, utility billing, the Jump Around Carson (JAC) bus system, landfill, city vehicle fleet maintenance, flood mitigation and storm drain services. Bring the whole family to a unique event, with tons of big construction equipment to see up close and climb on, a fun duck race, informative displays, lots of cool, free give-aways, and yummy eats from The Lazy Hog food truck.

Motorcycle competition, classic cars make for action filled days and nights in Carson City

Event Date: 
June 22, 2017 (All day)

Carson City will be filled with the roar of engines from police motorcycles to classic cars and hot rods beginning Thursday and lasting through the weekend.