Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play promoted by the National Parks Trust. This year, the event will be hosted at Mills Park from 10:00am – 2:00pm on Saturday, May 21, 2022 and will include educational booths, music, food, outdoor activities, and the inaugural Carson City Junior Park Ranger Olympics! The whole community is invited to join in on this fun day of outdoor play.

Attorney General Aaron D. Ford, in coordination with the Nevada Credit Union League and the Nevada Bankers Association, warned Nevadans Thursday to take precautions to protect themselves from credit union and bank imposter scams.

A 22-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of felony intimidation and threats to a public officer and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Barbara Ann (Bales) Morris. May 5, 1947-April 1, 2022 . Reunited with the love of her life, Ben, after succumbing to Sepsis/Septic Shock. She was surrounded by her family, cheering her on at the end of her earthly race.

Barbara loved her family, making crafts, using imagination, teaching and working with children. She was Grandma to so many “bonus” kids in her life, always cheering them on and freely giving out hugs and affection to anyone who needed it.

Troopers with the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol and other Nevada law enforcement agencies participating in the Joining Forces program will be increasing seat belt enforcement efforts throughout the state.

Nineteen Carson High School Fine Arts students were awarded Fine Arts Diploma Endorsements at the Senior Showcase event in Senator Square at Carson High Tuesday evening. The students honored will celebrate the achievement by wearing brown Fine Arts cords at graduation.

U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen’s office is hosting an in-person, drop-in office hours session for the public this Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Carson City Library, located at 900 N. Roop St. in Carson City. No appointments are necessary.

Carson Water Subconservancy District is launching our May public service announcement (PSA) in the Watershed Moments series, “Explore Your Watershed.” This PSA outlines simple actions we can all take to protect the health of the Carson River Watershed and our water quality. Join Vanessa Vancour as she walks through 24 special places in the Carson River Watershed. Can you name them all?

Join Us for Our Monthly Wine Walk, Voted Reno's BEST monthly event for almost 20 years! The Third Saturday of Every Month.

It has been just four days shy of one year since the first jump into Lake Tahoe to start removing trash around its 72-miles of shoreline. Now 81 dive days later, the non-profit Clean Up The Lake has finished its extraordinary initial goal of recovering thousands of pounds of trash from the lake.

The Carson City Moose Lodge 2709 will offer a unique experience on May 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. For just $25, participants can ride the train in Mills Park which will make several stops in order to get off and sample 10 different wines or craft beers.

The Heart of Nevada Pageant at the Nevada State Fair is currently accepting contestants ahead of the June 4 pageant. Contestants can be any age, and include both boys and girls as well as women.

In addition to the traditional pageants, there will also be “Just for Fun” Mommy and Me and Best Friend contests.

There will be a Johnny Cash Tribute Show on Saturday, June 11, 6 p.m. at 410 East John Street behind the Cracker Box Diner.

The Saturday night Carson City community event features is free and everyone is welcome. Call for Info: (775) 386-5576

UPDATE 914AM: Carson City Fire Department Chief Sean Slamon reports a fence fire with minor extension into a sunroom. The fire is out and there were no injuries.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday morning to a reported structure fire in the 4200 block of Mulligan Drive near Ferguson Ranch Road and Shelbyville Drive.

Nevada Health Centers’ school-based health center in Carson City will offer COVID-19, flu and other select vaccinations to adults and children during a walk-in clinic Wednesday, May 11, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Voting in a primary is important, even more so in non-presidential election years when voter turnout is generally low, thus those who choose to vote are the ones responsible for choosing candidates who will either advance to the general election or may win in the primary.

Check out the free Senior Celebration Health Fair from 8 am to 12 noon, Thursday, May 12 at the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City.

Senior Service Network’s signature annual fundraiser, Senior Celebration, was first held in 1998 and has steadily grown each year since.

Senior Celebration features information about health, happiness, independent living and other products and services of interest to seniors and their families. Entry to the event is free to all.

Come experience Northern Nevada's finest jazz musicians as Music Director Doug Coomler and the Reno Jazz Orchestra present the music of the Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Orchestra. This big band jazz Orchestra became world-famous, especially with their 1967 release, Live at the Village Vanguard. The album was nominated for a GRAMMY in that same year under the category of "Best Instrumental Jazz Performance of a Large Group." The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra went on to win a GRAMMY in 1979.

A bonus! The Reno Jazz Workshop students open both concerts.

Troopers with the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol have made an arrest in the fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, April 23, 2022 on US-395 and Airport Road.

While MAGA Republicans are popping the champagne corks over the imminent reversal of Roe vs. Wade, and the blow it delivers to women’s control over their own bodies, a little reality checking is in order. This is especially true for the many candidates who, if elected, will certainly begin the process of eliminating the protection of women’s reproductive rights currently found in Nevada State Law.

Many thanks to all who attended the Carson Educational Support Association Banquet at the Governor's Mansion in this past weekend. The banquet honored all Education Support Professionals in Carson City for their efforts to strengthen Carson City schools and the local community by helping students remain safe, healthy and ready to learn each day.

Come on down to Gardnerville where Nevada Ugly will be hosting Keith Alan Barnett and the Lonesome Polecat Band beginning at 9pm in Friday, May 13.

The Nest Cards & Collectibles, Carson City’s Friendly Local Game Store, is celebrating its 2nd year in business. It is now asking for support from its community to help with difficult times.

Peter Stetina’s Paydirt gravel bike race has become a staple in the High Fives Foundation event calendar. Since 2017, the event has raised over $63,000 for the non-profit which has gone to rehabilitation programs and now to build future para-cycling categories in the Paydirt race.