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Carson City School Board to discuss enrollment numbers, summer school stats and improving achievements

Monday, September 9, 2024 - 10:50am

The next Carson City School Board meeting will take place Tuesday, Sept. 10 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center at 851 E. William St.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make arrests over weekend for domestic battery, warrants

Monday, September 9, 2024 - 10:47am

A 26-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Carson High School library gets quieter, students find peace with new soundproof study pods

Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 6:32pm

The Carson High School Library just got a lot quieter and is helping students find peace with the addition of two new state-of-the-art soundproof study pods. The enhancement is designed to provide students with a focused, distraction-free environment to support their academic pursuits.

Nevada governor declares state of emergency due to Davis Fire

Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 3:55pm

CARSON CITY — This Sunday afternoon, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency due to the Davis Fire, which has burned approximately 5,000 acres in northern Nevada and caused the evacuation of approximately 20,000 people from residential neighborhoods and businesses. The state declaration follows Washoe County’s local emergency proclamation.

Conversation with Mark Vollmer and Jim Eaglesmith: StorySongs at Carson City Senior Center

Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 3:50pm

Mark Vollmer and Jim Eaglesmith will share live music, storytelling, photography and the songwriting process for their elegant "StorySongs" DVD, which will be available for purchase at this program, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 12:30 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center.

Davis Fire picks up again; I-580 opens through Washoe Valley

Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 1:01pm

UPDATE 6:45PM: The Davis Fire is estimated at 6,500 acres with no containment as of Sunday evening. Details from Truckee Meadows Fire forthcoming.
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UPDATE 5:46PM: All Washoe County School District schools, except for Gerlach K-12 School, are closed on Monday, Sept. 9. This includes before and after-school activities and athletic practices.
Also of note, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office reminds people to stay clear of all evacuated areas for the Davis Fire. Air support crews are dropping fire retardants close to residences in evacuated areas.
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UPDATE 3:18PM: Kelsey Penrose was live from near the Davis Fire. See the video report here.
Also, Carson City is advising the Fuji animal shelter is full and the city has opened Silver Saddle Ranch to house more animals. For non-emergency inquiries call 775-887-2677. Also public works wants to remind people that the evacuation for Sunridge Drive is in Reno, not Carson City.
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UPDATE 1:16PM: Truckee Meadows Fire reports that at around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, fire activity increased and evacuation has been reinstated north of Nevada State Route 431 (Mt. Rose Highway) to include Arrow Creek, Sky Tavern, Mt. Rose Ski Resort, and Logan Meadows. For more detail evacuation locations visit perimetermap.com.

I-580 between Reno and Carson City as well as Old U.S. Highway 395 to Eastlake Boulevard have reopened. Old U.S. Highway 395 is still closed from East Lake Boulevard to Bowers Mansion Interchange. South and north bound exits to Mt Rose Highway are closed, so is the highway from Wedge Parkway to the summit. For updates on road closures go here.

Volunteers sought for 2024 Empty Bowls Carson City

Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 12:23pm

Make a bowl and have some fun. Volunteers are needed for Empty Bowls activities. The Empty Bowls fundraiser events are underway for 2024. We are looking for volunteers to make and paint bowls and/or volunteer at various events throughout the year.

Fundraiser Sept. 17 at Big Chicken Carson City for CHS Future Business Leaders of America

Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 11:44am

Carson High School Future Business Leaders of America will hold a fundraiser Sept. 17 at Big Chicken in Carson City.

It's a pool party: CASI Pooch Plunge set for Sept. 21 at Carson City Aquatic Facility

Sunday, September 8, 2024 - 11:22am

Come join CASI at our annual Pooch Plunge pool party happening Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at the Carson City Aquatic Facility outdoor pool.

Nevada governor's office, state steps up to support agencies with Davis Fire

Saturday, September 7, 2024 - 8:24pm

The Office of the Governor, the Nevada Division of Emergency Management, Homeland Security, the Nevada Department of Transportation, Nevada Division of Forestry and the Nevada State Police are coordinating with local partners as they respond to the Davis Fire in northern Nevada.

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