Carson Now News (edition 222)

Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 7:30am

An early-season storm will bring widespread gusty winds, valley rain around Carson City and surrounding counties and Sierra snow showers Sunday through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 6:21am

As the 2024 Nevada Day Parade ended, the fun continued with the annual Nevada Day beard competition. Bob McFadden Plaza in downtown Carson City buzzed with nearly two hours of excitement as the bearded showed off their best.

Sunday, October 27, 2024 - 5:55am

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 3:12pm

Colorful balloons drift over Carson City for Nevada Day on Saturday morning.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 2:39pm

From the Carson Mall to McFadden Plaza and at the Nevada Day Powwow at Robert "Bob" Crowell Multi-Purpose Athletic Center, activities continue Saturday afternoon and evening into Sunday.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 2:18pm

Central Lyon Fire Protection District will begin open burning on Nov. 1, 2024, pending weather conditions. This decision aligns with fire safety protocols and mirrors burn permit restrictions in place by surrounding agencies, including the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF), Fernley, Carson City and Storey County.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 12:42pm

Hot air balloons flying overhead on Carson Street for the 2024 Nevada Day Parade. Scroll and click on each photo for full size.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 12:30pm

It was a perfect day in Carson City for the hot air balloons to celebrate Nevada Day 2024. The air was crisp with a light breeze from the south. The balloons went off right on schedule and headed north, across the city. A couple were seen landing on, or near, Silver Oak Golf Course.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 11:40am
The Carson High School Blue Thunder Marching Band performs at the 2024 Nevada Day Parade followed by the Carson High School NJROTC and Carson High FFA.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 5:56am

Attention Nevada Day attendees: Please be advised that Carson Mall will not allow public parking on the Carson Street side during Nevada Day festivities.