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Photos: Davis Fire air support efforts
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 11:26am

Although the Davis Fire is still listed as 0 percent contained as of Tuesday morning, the wind switched to give a fairly clear view of some of the firefighting activities.

Dare to Scare? Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition returns
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 10:38am

As the autumn leaves turn and the chill of October sets in, a different kind of chill is ready to sweep through Carson City. Prepare yourself for an evening where nightmares creep off the screen and into reality, with Silver State Storytellers' annual Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition. It’s time to mark your calendars — if you dare —for a ghoulish gathering that promises screams, scares, and cinematic surprises.

People's Choice Award from Nevada Artists Association 'Summer Show' announced
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 10:30am

More than 2,200 votes have been counted for the People's Choice winner of the Nevada Artists Association's judged "Summer Show," which ran from July 27 to Sept. 6.

Davis Fire update Tuesday: 5,596 acres, no containment, rare 'PDS' Red Flag Warning goes up
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 9:00am

UPDATE 11:06 AM: The National Weather Service has not only issued a Red Flag Warning but has also issued at "Red Flag Warning, Particularly Dangerous Situation," for Wednesday. As NWS forecaster Edan Lindaman explained, the PDS is outside of the normal or typical Red Flag Warning. Due to the cold front moving in overnight into Wednesday, bringing 40 mph-plus winds, the level of measure is of critical concern elevated. Therefore, the Red Flag Warning PDS on Wednesday is from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The standard Red Flag Warning is underway today.
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UPDATE 10:33AM: The Davis Fire was mapped at 5,596 acres with no containment as of Tuesday morning, according to a briefing from U.S. Forest Service-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Fire crews continue to work on perimeter control today, especially in areas of high fire activity. All evacuations remain in place and areas under evacuation orders are closed to the public. There are no public escorts into the evacuated areas at this time due to fire activity.

Forest thinning projects continue around Lake Tahoe Basin
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 7:30am

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue for the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting.

Carson City Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsor audio and written essay competition
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 6:16am

The Carson City VFW (Kit Carson Post 3762) would like to invite local public, charter, private, or home-school students in high school and middle school to compete in the following essay contests for scholarship awards. The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation.

Monday evening Davis Fire update: 5,000 acres, no containment, 14 structures impacted
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 5:56pm

UPDATE 7PM: The Davis Fire is estimated at 5,000 acres, with no containment. Fourteen structures are currently known to be impacted, and damage assessments will continue in the impacted area of the Davis fire when it is safe to do so, according to a Monday evening briefing. Fire crews continue full suppression efforts, prioritizing the protection of life, property, and critical infrastructure.

NV Energy issues outage watch for South Carson City, Genoa and Glenbrook

Monday, September 9, 2024 - 4:08pm

Due to elevated fire weather conditions forecast for Northern Nevada, NV Energy is issuing a Public Safety Outage Management Watch, for approximately 322 NV Energy customers beginning at approximately noon on Wednesday, Sept. 11 and lasting through Thursday, Sept. 12 at 9 a.m. in areas of Genoa, South Carson City and Glenbrook.

Nevada Artists Association announces 'Autumn Show' featuring artists Laura Lawrence and J. Renee Ekleberry
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 4:06pm

Nevada Artists Association is pleased to announce the "Autumn Show" on exhibit through Oct. 18. This is a member show with entries by 24 local artists with work in all mediums.

6th Annual Friends of Coach Blaver Alzheimer’s Fundraiser
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 3:49pm

The 6th Annual Friends of Coach Blaver Alzheimer’s Fundraiser will take place Sunday, Sept. 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Home Grown Bowl, Bar, Grill and Billiards, a fundraiser to benefit Walk to End Alzheimers.

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