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Hot August Nights revs up in Virginia City and Reno with cars, venues and top entertainment
Friday, August 2, 2024 - 7:22am

The nation’s largest free nostalgic classic car show, Hot August Nights, returns to Virginia City this weekend and then Reno for 10 days this summer. Capping registrations at 6,000 vehicles 1979 and older, this year’s event offers new venues, expanded reserved ticket options and added entertainment.

Nevada State Police identify men who died in July crash on I-80 in Reno
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 4:04pm

Nevada State Police has identified two men who died in a vehicle crash that happened July 3 on I-80 near Robb Drive in Reno.

Carson Middle School cafeteria gets facelift with new paint, stencil work
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 1:01pm

Students and employees returning to Carson Middle School in Carson City for the first day of school Monday, August 19, 2024, will notice a complete facelift of their school’s cafeteria.

Matt Axton, son of the great Hoyt Axton to play the Red Dog Saloon in Virginia City
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 12:40pm
Matt Axton, son of legendary country music star Hoyt Axton, will appear at the Red Dog Saloon in Virginia City, with his band Badmoon, on Saturday, August3 at 7 pm. As part of the Red Dog's summer outdoor concert series, Axton will play a rocking fun show in Ruby's Amphitheater at the historic venue. Darren Senn opens the show.

Earthmoving begins on new Sprouts, Planet Fitness commercial center in Carson City
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 12:25pm

It was announced in April that an application had been submitted for a business permit to construct a new Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store as well as a Planet Fitness.

Even a dragonfly finds a place to take a break
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 12:04pm

This flame skimmer dragonfly is seen here resting on a truck antenna.

Red Wing Shoes in Carson City celebrates new ownership
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 11:47am

On a warm and breezy Friday night, Bill Witt and his family, friends, and others came by the Red Wing Shoe Store at 444 E William Street in Carson City to join in the celebration of the store he now owns after having been an employee.

Nevada State Police identifies victim of fatal crash on Interstate 80 near Carlin
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 11:06am

Nevada Highway Patrol troopers responded to a crash on I-80 at mile marker 279 in Elko County, near the junction with State Route 278, a mile west of the Central Carlin exit, the crash happened Wednesday, July 31, 2:12 p.m.

ICYM: Carson City School District may be considering a phone ban for middle, high schoolers
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 10:10am

Across the country, and the world, school districts are taking a look at their cell phone use policies and in many cases, banning cell phone usage in schools outright.

Rumor has it the Carson City School District is considering a similar policy change, though official word has not been announced one way or the other.

Wild West Meets Extreme Sports: Capital City Rodeo comes to Carson City this weekend
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 10:08am

The Capital City Rodeo is set to kickoff with a bang on Friday and Saturday, August 2-3, promising a weekend packed with thrilling activities and entertainment.

Held at the Fuji Fairgrounds in Carson City, this year’s event will feature an exciting lineup that highlights the rodeo scene, action-packed freestyle motocross, local vendors, incredible tattoo artistry and more.

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