News - Last Update Wed, 07/10/2024 - 7:46am
Submitted to Carson Now
Every year AmeriCorps and Nevada Volunteers choose students from various high schools all over Nevada to participate in a Youth Council dedicated to serving the community through a variety of projects that the students choose.
Community - Last Update Wed, 07/10/2024 - 7:24am
By St. Sebastian Orthodox Church
Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is this evening, Wednesday July 10, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.
News - Last Update Tue, 07/09/2024 - 4:42pm
NDOT news release
Lane reductions began Monday and will continue through July 15 on Alternate U.S. 395 in Washoe City as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves the roadway.
Business - Last Update Wed, 07/10/2024 - 7:50am
By Zephyr Communications of Nevada
Le Visage Skincare & Massage Spa at the Carson Mall in Carson City is delighted to announce the newest addition to its advanced team, Patricia Penrose, a licensed Master Esthetician with a deep passion for skincare and beauty. With 25 years of experience in the industry, Patricia has dedicated her career to helping clients achieve their best skin through personalized treatments and skincare routines.
Community - Last Update Wed, 07/10/2024 - 7:54am
By Lee Kennedy
Tahoe Nugget Casino is having a job fair on July 16, 17, and 18 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Tahoe Nugget located at 177 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV 89449. We understand the importance of flexibility, which is why we offer a variety of full-time and part-time positions with flexible scheduling to suit your needs.
Community - Last Update Wed, 07/10/2024 - 7:36am
by Kelsey Penrose
If you’re anything like me, you are currently hunkered down in front of a fan with the curtains drawn tight like a modern-day vampire, hissing every time you have to go out into the sun.
If you or the kids want to escape from the cave for a bit, here are some free or low cost ways to stay cool in Carson City during this ongoing heat wave.
Outdoors - Last Update Wed, 07/10/2024 - 8:13am
By Braveheart Photography
A young, juvenile Golden Eagle is shown cooling off from the day's heat.
Community - Last Update Tue, 07/09/2024 - 1:28pm
Jon Hager, CHS Assistant Cross Country Coach
The Carson High School Cross Country team would like to invite all area kids entering 4th through 8th grades to attend the CHS Youth Running Camp at Peter Livermore Sports Complex, 8 to 10 a.m. Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2.
Kids & Horses
Kids & Horses is offering their popular summer camp program starting on August 5, and ending on August 9. Camp runs daily from 8:15 a.m. to noon. This camp is geared toward children with and without disabilities between the ages of 6 to 16. We will have tons of fun with creative crafts, games, and horse-related activities.
Press release
Prestige Care, a leading provider of senior living and skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services, is proud to announce that its Carson City skilled nursing center recently earned the 2024 bronze “Commitment to Quality” National Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living.
Huge Moving Sale - Timberline Neighborhood (up the hill behind the college). Follow the signs from College and Ormsby Blvd.
Fri July 12 through Sat July 13, 7:30 am - 2:30 pm both days
Men's & Women's clothes
Women's Shoes & Purses
Kitchen Items
1940-1950 Women's hats
Art from 1950-1960 Japan
Craftsman-style wood desk and two-drawer filing cabinet
Jenn Air - stove top, wall ovens, warming drawer
Kids toys
and much more
News - Last Update Wed, 07/10/2024 - 8:10am
Carson City reached 101 on Monday and 100 Tuesday afternoon as a prolonged heatwave continues across the region. An Excessive Heat Warning is underway across western Nevada and much of the Silver State.
News - Last Update Tue, 07/09/2024 - 10:02am
by Kelsey Penrose
Washoe Lake State Park is under a HAB (harmful algae boom) watch due to the presence of what might be toxic algae.
Community - Last Update Wed, 07/10/2024 - 7:57am
Reno, Nevada-based gastroenterologist, Dr. Dennis Yamamoto, met his wife, Mary (Oberski) Yamamoto, during her work-study shift at a dining hall at Michigan State University in 1970. Mary and Dr. Yamamoto began dating as they completed their studies — hers in social work and his in medicine — before they married in 1973 and eventually started a family welcoming twin children and later, four grandsons.
News - Last Update Tue, 07/09/2024 - 9:01am
Carson City School District
Representatives from the
Southwest Gas Foundation made a $10,000 donation to the Carson City Schools Foundation at the June 25 School Board meeting. The money was given to support the Jump Start College Program at Carson High School.
Community - Last Update Tue, 07/09/2024 - 8:33am
By Dahleen Kendler Relay For Life Event Chair
Come join us July 21 at Baldini's Casino in Sparks as we "drive out Cancer" at our 1st Car show and shine for the RelayForLife. This is a pre-qualification show for Hot August Nights. We will have "People Choice" awards.
by Sean Mick
Western Nevada College will have two Screenwriting classes available this fall through the Continuing Education program:
Community - Last Update Tue, 07/09/2024 - 6:40am
By St. Sebastian Orthodox Church
Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is tomorrow evening, Wednesday July 10, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.
By David Bugli, Secretary, Carson City Historical Society
Carson City Historical Society hosts Gary Ballew, who will present "Old Washoe City: A Nevada Ghost Town Hiding in Plain Sight" on Thursday, July 18, at 6:30 in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts Historic House, 1207 Carson Street, Carson City.
Community - Last Update Tue, 07/09/2024 - 6:46am
Carson Movie Night | Migration
Join LifeChurch Carson at 1600 Snyder Ave, Carson City, Friday, July 12th at 6pm for our Carson Outdoor Movie Night! Come and enjoy free bounce houses, snow cones, hot dogs, and popcorn before the show.
News - Last Update Mon, 07/08/2024 - 3:04pm
by Kelsey Penrose
According to a University of Nevada, Reno alert, police and firefighters are on scene at the Scrugham Engineering and Mines building at their main campus for report of a fire.
News - Last Update Mon, 07/08/2024 - 3:02pm
by Kelsey Penrose
Community - Last Update Mon, 07/08/2024 - 4:07pm
UNR Extension - Carson/Storey County
Join 4-H next month for a daytime Summer Camp. Three days of friends and fun, while participating in learning activities and arts & crafts. Enrollment form is required, and space is limited to sign up soon! $15 enrollment fee for the week for all kiddos from ages 9 to 12. Each summer camp has a new theme, and August Summer Camp comes with new lessons and games!
News - Last Update Mon, 07/08/2024 - 2:25pm
Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol were called Monday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the area of US-50 East and Airport Road.
By Tyson Owens
Battle Born Progress is having our annual Celebrate Progress! Come celebrate all of the progress that we have accomplished within the past year and come hear what we plan to do to ensure a progressive agenda is being pushed at all levels of government.
Community - Last Update Tue, 07/09/2024 - 6:47am
by Kelsey Penrose
Looking for a place to take your little ones heading into the second week of July? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.
Business - Last Update Mon, 07/08/2024 - 4:11pm
By Quest Lakes
The nonprofit Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC) is currently recruiting for part time and full time AmeriCorps members for the 2024-2025 term.
Science has proven that when we laugh endorphins are released in the brain, giving you the ability to feel better from pain, to emotional distress! It’s your bodies natural healer! So next time you’re feeling badly put on your favorite comedy, and enjoy how your body is taking care of itself!
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Atlantis Steakhouse and Bistro Napa have both received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which is presented annually to restaurants around the globe with outstanding wine programs.
News - Last Update Tue, 07/09/2024 - 10:24am
Paula Peterson, SouthTahoeNow.com
As of Tuesday morning, the Royal Fire is 200 acres in size, with zero containment, according to Tahoe National Forest in a news briefing. The cause remains under investigation.
News - Last Update Mon, 07/08/2024 - 10:47am
A 43-year-old man was arrested July 4 for suspicion of DUI, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
By Kaleb Wyckoff and The Brewery Arts Center
Come learn some basic art essentials! Every other Wednesday the “Learn to Sketch!” Art Class is open to all ages and skill levels from 5:30-7PM. Every class is adjusted to the interests of the students so that you can learn more about drawing whatever you’re interested in! Classes are also a one-off basis, so you can join or skip at any time.
For more information, go to https://breweryarts.org/events/
By Kaleb Wyckoff and the Brewery Arts Center
Limited remaining seats for a kid’s sculpting and painting class! Participants ages 5-13 are welcome with any range of artistic background. This is a six-day, three week class from 5-6PM every Tuesday and Thursday where students will design, paint, and decorate their own clay monsters to bring home on their sixth day. It’s a great summer activity before going back to school to get kid’s out and about.
News - Last Update Mon, 07/08/2024 - 8:54am
Carson City School District
Now through August 16, the Carson City School District’s McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program is requesting gift card donations valued between $20-$100 to help assist pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students in transition.
By Carmella Downing, PA-C
Do you want to quit smoking? Carson Tahoe Health welcomes all who want to quit to be a part of a supportive, group effort for smoking cessation.
By Lorretta Marcin
With all the chrome and the many stories behind what made them, Karson Kruzers 37th Run What Cha Brung Car Show returns to Carson City this month.
By Denise Clodjeaux
Glen Martel, CEO of the Nevada Builders Alliance, will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. Martel will discuss the future of construction and building projects in Carson City and the Northern Nevada region.
By Janet McDonnell
Join Muscle Powered on a hike or two this week in Carson City.
Opinion - Last Update Sun, 07/07/2024 - 5:04pm
By McAvoy Layne
Isn’t it interesting that in this year’s happiest place in the world, Finland, half the Finns are taking anti-depressants. But why? My guess is they are suffering from a deficiency of music and humor, just like the rest of us.
News - Last Update Sun, 07/07/2024 - 4:35pm
UPDATE: Dispatch lines are back in service.
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The Lyon County Sheriff's Office reports in a social media message Sunday that its dispatch center phone lines are down due to possibly fire and a dust devil in the county.
News - Last Update Sun, 07/07/2024 - 3:18pm
UPDATE: The fire has been extinguished, according to a battalion chief on scene.
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Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol were called Sunday afternoon to a vehicle fire in on I-580 northbound near South Carson Street.
Outdoors - Last Update Sun, 07/07/2024 - 2:37pm
JoAnne Skelly
I had a question about how to get rid of roots naturally. Doing things without inorganic chemical inputs usually requires physical work and diligence.
By Kim Harris - Events Manager
Chautauquas of Titanic survivor Violet Jessop, and Carson City teacher Hannah Clapp, as well as a talk on the 1960 Winter Olympics are featured as the first events of July, during the Dangberg Summer Festival.
News - Last Update Sun, 07/07/2024 - 11:11am
Kelsea Frobes, The Nevada Independent
With pandemic-era public benefits ending and high prices on groceries, officials are sounding the alarm about a growing number of Nevada seniors going hungry.
News - Last Update Sun, 07/07/2024 - 8:55am
Using seldom seen photographs and extensive research, local historians and authors David and Gayle Woodruff recount the impressive and fascinating efforts promoted by boosters in Eastern California and Western Nevada to get a modern roadway (Highway 395) built in their region in the 1900s.
News - Last Update Sun, 07/07/2024 - 7:24am
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 8-14, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
News - Last Update Sun, 07/07/2024 - 9:22am
A long duration heatwave has brought a moderate to major heat risk across the Sierra, Lake Tahoe, Carson City and surrounding prompting the National Weather Service to extend its Excessive Heat Warning through Friday.
News - Last Update Sat, 07/06/2024 - 4:54pm
Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police were called to a traffic crash late Saturday afternoon on I-580 northbound north of Arrowhead.
Outdoors - Last Update Sat, 07/06/2024 - 5:53pm
Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department
Every month, Carson City Park Rangers offer various ranger-led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.
Outdoors - Last Update Sun, 07/07/2024 - 9:36am
By Randy Clark
It was a beautiful night to watch the Carson City fireworks.