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October 2022

Ghost walk happening Halloween night at historic Nevada State Prison in Carson City

NSP at Night
Event Date: 
Repeats every 2 days until Mon Oct 31 2022 .
October 31, 2022 - 6:30pm

A one night only opportunity has arrived. Spend Halloween night for a really special Ghost Walk at the historic, and dare we say spooky, Nevada State Prison in Carson City.

Off Our Rockers to jam Saturday at A to Zen with the Baby Boomer Band for Carson City animal shelter

Event Date: 
October 15, 2022 - 6:30pm

This year the Brewery Arts Center's Off Our Rockers with the Baby Boomer Band has been performing early rock n' roll songs all around the Carson City area.

US Treasury approves up to $112.9 million for Nevada's Small Business Credit Initiative

CARSON CITY — The United States Treasury announced Tuesday it has approved up to $112.9 million for Nevada’s State Small Business Credit Initiative.

Plumas Bank launches 'Community Pride' photo contest for California and Nevada residents

QUINCY, Calif. (October 11, 2022) — Plumas Bank is inviting the community to snap and submit their best photography as part of their “Community Pride” photo contest. Elected winners will have their work showcased at local Plumas Bank branches and receive up to $150 in prize cash.

Carson City Toastmasters to hold Open House

Event Date: 
October 18, 2022 - 12:00pm

Carson City’s “Capital Toastmasters” is holding a special “Open House” Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Black Bear Diner.

“Capital Toastmasters” is Carson City’s Premier place where individuals can practice and overcome their fear of public speaking in a friendly, supportive environment.

Carson City arrests: Pair jailed for alleged intent to sell methamphetamine

Two were arrested Monday for possession of scheduled 2 drugs with intent to sell among other alleged offenses, including a habitual felon offender enhancement for one of the two booked, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report.

Nevada Day Treasure Hunt: Clue 6

Happy October and cheers to all you Silver Staters as the countdown continues to Nevada Day. It's a wonderful time, full of changing leaves, pumpkin spice and the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt. The latest clue is below.

'Back to the Future' theme highlights Silver Springs Founders Day parade and events Saturday

Silver Springs Founders Day Parade & Events
Event Date: 
October 15, 2022 - 10:00am

It's 'Back To The Future' in Silver Springs, Nev., this Saturday in celebration of Founders Day as Doc Brown’s Time Machine leads the parade, returning back to 2022 with ‘Dale’ an original 1956 Silver Springs resident serving as Founders Day Grand Marshal.

Harvest Train returns to Carson City this weekend at Nevada State Railroad Museum

Celebrate the fall harvest with a pumpkin patch, family activities and 30-minute steam train rides featuring historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad equipment at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City.

Nearly 9,100 jobs supported by Nevada State Transportation contracts approved this year

CARSON CITY — As the federal fiscal year ends, the Nevada Department of Transportation is announcing that state transportation contracts approved over the past federal fiscal year are supporting 9,099 construction, engineering and other jobs.