June 2023

Carson City road report for the week of June 5-11

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/04/2023 - 11:10am

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Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 5-11, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

A few slots remain for Saturday's Young Eagles Day at Carson City Airport

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/04/2023 - 10:36am

Event Date:

June 10, 2023 (All day)

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Kids will get a pre-flight safety briefing and then get to fly in one of a variety of single engine aircraft.

Registration is open with a few slots still available for the 30th annual invitation-only Young Eagles Day of flying happening Saturday, June 10 at Carson City Airport.

Nevada governor signs election worker protection bill amid rising partisan tensions

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/04/2023 - 9:54am

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Gov. Joe Lombardo and Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar inside the old Assembly Chambers. (David Calvert/The Nevada Independent)

Jacob Solis, The Nevada Independent

With just days left in the legislative session, Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo joined Democratic Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar in a bill signing détente.

Lyon County Sheriff: Cockfighting ring busted in Silver Springs, 59 roosters found dead

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/04/2023 - 7:12am

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Lyon County Animal Services and Sheriff's Office deputies discovered an illegal cockfighting operation and more than 50 dead roosters in Silver Springs on Saturday.

Carson City's ghost walking tours celebrates 30th season with Madame Curry

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/04/2023 - 6:10am

Event Date:

June 10, 2023 (All day)

Carson City’s rich and intriguing history officially celebrates 30 years as we explore, narrate and theatrically embrace Carson City’s beautiful Victorian founding in these seasonal evening walking tours, led by Madame Curry (a spirited and historically fictional character named after the widow of Carson City’s founder, Abe Curry) and her Spirit Wranglers.

Raise Your Glass with Nashville Social Club's 'Music Discovery Show'

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/03/2023 - 4:00pm

The Nashville Social Club

The Nashville Social Club has announced a complimentary one-of-a-kind microbrew beer with all tickets purchased to a “Music Discovery Show.”

Douglas County Community Services extends deadline for comprehensive Trails Plan Survey

Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/03/2023 - 2:11pm

Event Date:

June 18, 2023 (All day)

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Douglas County Press Release

Love to hike, bike, and roam in the great outdoors? The Douglas County Community Services Department is updating the Douglas County Comprehensive Trails Plan, and is seeking input from the public on the future of our beautiful trails. The survey deadline has been extended to June 18.

Gallery: Class of 2023 leaves Carson High School, diplomas in hand

Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/03/2023 - 12:54pm

Photos by Dan Davis

Congratulations to the 2023 graduates of Carson High School!

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Learn ceramics while combating hunger with 'Empty Bowls' Ceramics session every other Tuesday in Carson City

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/03/2023 - 12:00pm

Join the fight against hunger with Empty Bowls.

Every other Tuesday night, Ogres-Holm Pottery opens its studio to anyone who wants to help us create ceramic bowls that will be donated to Carson City's Empty Bowls Event. It's free! No Experience is needed. We will teach you how to create and decorate the Empty Bowls.

Obituary: John Tom Ross

Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/03/2023 - 8:05am

Nevada Native John Tom Ross passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 25th, 2023 at 93 years of age.

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