UPDATE 5:15PM: Fire crews knocked down the fire in the 300 block of Arthur Drive, which was initially reported to the fire department as being on Silver Sage Drive.

The fire was caused by an overheated mechanical wood splitter that had been turned off after having been in use, according to Carson City Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini. There was no extension to the home and the fire stayed in a wood pile. Due to windy conditions, firefighting efforts were stepped up before it began to spread.

Pedrini noted that the homeowner, who had been splitting wood, was not at fault and that he had turned off the splitter and stepped inside briefly, when the overheated machinery ignited, causing the fire.

The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team and Nevada Division of State Parks will host its first-ever Tahoe Bear Fest at Spooner Lake State Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This bear-focused, family-friendly event is designed to educate and engage the public on living and recreating responsibly in bear country.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 16-22, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Twenty-one members in four flights competed for the 2024 Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club Championship crown during a two-day tournament played at the Ranch and Lakes courses in August.

With "stormy weather" as the theme, local photographers took to all four seasons in this month's Carson City Photo Club competition.

Windy conditions and cooler temperatures will return to Carson City and surrounding counties beginning Sunday with chances for rain, isolated thunderstorms and high elevation snow continuing into midweek, according to the National Weather Service.

Community members are invited to attend International Observe the Moon Night happening tonight, Saturday, Sept. 14, at Jack C. Davis Observatory on Western Nevada College’s Carson City campus.

NV Energy has restored power to all customer where evacuation orders have been lifted, the utility said Saturday. The remaining customers who are out of power are advised that power will be restored when it is safe to do so. Teams remain in the field doing some additional work.

UPDATE 9:55AM: Firefighters continue to work in the Davis Fire area, having gained 76 percent containment since the wildfire started a week ago Sept. 7. The fire has burned 5,824 acres.

Celebrate Diversity, Community and Equality with us in the State Capital of Nevada, beautiful Carson City. Sassabration, happening today, Sept. 14 in Carson City, is an annual fundraiser supporting local organizations.

This year our beneficiaries are: PFLAG Carson Region, The Ron Wood Family Resource Center and CASI Carson Animal Services Initiative.

The speaker at the September 16th Democratic luncheon will be Kristin Luis, District Judge in Department Two of the First Judicial District of Nevada. The district covers Carson City and Storey County.

On Friday during Lyon County Sheriff Brad Pope's "Message of the Week," it was released that following a court ruling out of Maricopa County, Arizona, they will no longer be publicizing mug shots or the names of those arrested until appeals have been resolved.

Reno favorites The Reno Empire and Sierra Event Group are bringing the Latin Social back to RPM!!' Dance the night away with a night of latin beats from DJ R Boogie.

Play music everyday. Combining the classroom and the stage, Kid Rocker helps students achieve their musical goals through education and performance. Catch current students shredding on their instruments all afternoon long, it's a great time!

Evacuations have now been lifted in the Montreux area, though residents are cautioned while in the area as crews continue to work.

According to John Cervantes, Operations Section Chief, the fire is now officially in the mop up stage.

The Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition is back, and this year, we’re cranking up the terror to spine-chilling new heights. Get your tickets today to see what your local aspiring filmmakers and horror aficionados have created to scare your socks off!

There will be two screenings held on October 19th, one at 3 and one at 7pm, or you can attend both and catch all the flicks!

Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20241019-carson-creepy/
3 PM - $12.00
7 PM - $22.00
Both - $27.00

Brewery Arts Center - West Building - Performance Hall
511 W. King St.
Carson City, NV

UPS is opening a new facility at 2453 Heybourne Road, Minden, NV. The new building opens Friday, Sept. 20 and with the opening comes new opportunities for employment at one of America’s Greatest Workplaces.

This workshop will demonstrate the hand building and subtractive technique of sculpting the reclining figure. Students will create through visual demonstrations. The reclining figure has played a prominent role in art history from Titian and Georgione.

In this fun 4-Week class you’ll get an introduction to pottery that includes the three basic hand building techniques and glazing. Time is 2 to 4 p.m., Oct. 9, 16, 23 and Oct. 30.

Join the BAC pottery team Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and do a little shopping while helping to support
our worthy cause. A percentage of student sales will go back to the studio in addition to a raffle of student donated pottery. The rising costs of supplies have made us cut back on some favorite glazes. AND THIS WILL HELP US BRING THEM BACK!

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class 6:30 to 9 p.m, as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Evacuation Update for the Davis Fire for September 12th

The following area has been downgraded from an Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning. This means that residents in this area are allowed to return to their homes.

UPDATE 2 pm Thursday:

Courtesy of Washoe County Sheriff

The following area has been downgraded from an Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning. This means that residents in this area are allowed to return to their homes.

In a joint effort to assist families affected by the Davis Fire, Sierra Pacific Credit Union has teamed up with the Reno Cigar Lions Club’s Computers for Kids program. Together, they are working to provide much-needed technology for children and families who have been displaced. Sierra Pacific Credit Union is accepting donations of working PCs, laptops, and computer accessories at all three of its Reno branches.