The Second Wind Thrift Store, operated by Carson City Senior Citizen’s Center, Inc. (CCSCC), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, fell victim to this years unprecedented winter.

The building suffered substantial damage that is beyond repair and to maintain the safety of the public the building is scheduled to be demolished in the coming weeks.

Zach Harris, a 23 year-old Carson City native who grew up in Kings Canyon, will be cycling 4,205 miles across the country on Sept. 3 to raise money to build homes for the homeless in Colombia.

The link to donate to the fundraiser is here: https://gofund.me/a5f952db.

Road Report as of August 24, 2023. The following information applies to the period of August 28 – September 3:

Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

No closures this week.

Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

Calling all mapping and GIS professionals and enthusiasts! The 29th Nevada State GIS Conference will take place October 11–12, 2023 in Reno, Nevada.

Hosted by the Nevada Geographic Information Society (NGIS), they are pleased to announce the venue for the 2023 conference as the Reno-Sparks Convention Center with beautiful views of southwest Reno, Mount Rose, and the Carson Range while attendees pass between conference sessions.

On 8/12/23, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Stewart St and Lee St in reference to a shooting. Detectives learned that a fight occurred in the area and Christopher Moreno chased another male, shooting at him. The victim was shot in the back as he was running away.

UPDATE 5:25 p.m.: CCFD released the following:

Your Carson City Firefighters are currently on scene of another fire on the south west side of the city. A trailer was heavily involved in fire upon our arrival and was completely destroyed. Again, due to a rapid response crews were able to knock the fire down quickly and prevent it from spreading to the wildland and adjacent structures. A fire investigator is on scene.

UPDATE 5:10 p.m.: Curry is reopened but some side streets are still blocked.

UPDATE 4:46 p.m.: Curry St. has been blocked in both directions and blocked at Curry and Washoe St. due to a second brush fire.

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At 1:18 p.m., a brush fire was reported in the area of Shoshone and Boyle streets in W. Carson City.

First responders are enroute to the scene. Motorists must seek alternate routes from Curry St. while responders are in the area.

We are thrilled to announce that the brick restoration on the Brewery Building is now complete! Abstract Masonry was the contractor and did a truly incredible job.

Many thanks are owed to State of Nevada Commission for Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation who provided $302,000 in funding (which was based on the original quote).

The hills of Comstock will be echoing with booming cannons this Labor Day weekend with the return of Heritage Days, September 2-3.

There will be a battle recreation each day at 11:20am, plus a Champagne Battle Train Saturday evening at 7pm and a special 3pm battle train on Sunday.

Hello Fellow anglers. I have been on the road again up in Oregon. The salmon were running and we had to go.

Renee and I fished with my nephew Chris Hacker for 3 days on the mouth of the Rogue River. That, my fellow anglers, is trolling to the highest level.

There were approximately 75 boats in the area one third the size of Topaz Lake, fishing only five to ten feet apart, and I never saw a single person catch another line. A few times I did have to take my pole out of the holder from the side of the boat, so that I did not hit someone's pole going the other way.

The 2023-2024 youth bowling league sign-ups has opened for all three locations: Gold Dust West, Homegrown Bowling (formerly Carson Lanes Family Fun Center,) and Wink's Silver Strikes. Bowling will start on September 9 at all three houses.

Bowling is open to all abilities and ages 3-18* (*age as of August 1)

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested for indecent exposure and violating terms of his release after he showed his genitals to deputies.

The Carson High School administration will honor Dave Lawson before the Senator’s varsity football team takes the field against the Calaveras RedHawks Friday, August 25, 2023. Lawson and his family will be recognized for his 20 plus committed-years serving and managing concessions at various sporting events and other student-related activities.

On Thursday, the Carson City Board of Supervisors approved a tentative subdivision map for 204 new lots within the ongoing Lompa Ranch development.

The portion of the development is Blackstone Ranch Phase two, which spans 59 acres within the northern portion of the historic ranch.

The Donovan Mill, Northern Nevada Antique Power Club and Dayton Silver n Gold Cruisers are putting on a show at the Donovan Mill on Hwy 342 in Silver City. Come see a unique collection of operating and stationary early day gas engines, often referred to hit-n-miss engines, old tractors, classic cars and ratrods. Join in tours of the Donovan Mill.

On Thursday, the Carson City Board of Supervisors approved a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Policy for the capital city.

Charging stations within Carson City are currently free to use for EV owners. However, with the new policy, utilization of the stations with cost a flat-rate per-hour fee.

This Wednesday, August 23, will be a minimum, early release day for all schools in the Carson City School District.

Carson City’s Kiwanis of Sierra Nevada present Carson City Search and Rescue with a donation of $1,381.65 to (LtoR) Mike Hautekeet member rep, Pete Leonard training coordinator, Greg Treece Commander with Mary Giesler and Ron Waicul from Kiwanis.

Bringing awareness and intervention tools for high-risk behaviors among youth in the community is the focus of Carson City Juvenile Service’s monthly Parent Education Night happening this Tuesday, August 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Carson City Juvenile Services.

Polka Dot Powerhouse invites you to come meet Carson City's most dynamic, positive, action forward women for our monthly business luncheon. Thursday, August 24 from 11:30AM to 1:30PM at Juan's Cantina, 318 N Carson St, in downtown Carson City.

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is seeking public comments on a proposal to increase cost of Christmas tree cutting permits on the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts.

Nevada’s local governments reported spending nearly $4.7 million to lobby legislators during this year’s 120-day legislative session, breaking the record for annual lobbying spending by more than $700,000.

Traffic delays are expected Monday morning from Glenbrook at Lake Tahoe along US-50 to Carson City and along I-580 to Reno for a presidential motorcade that will be traveling to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

Catmandu in Carson City is happy to announce the very limited re-opening of the facility on Friday, August 25. Adoptions and other cat-related services will once again be offered during the normal business hours of Friday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.

The intrepid Kathy Collins, who has always been Maui personified, recommended “The Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund,” for much needed Maui relief. So with a lump in my throat, and a heavy heart for Lahaina I sent my heartfelt support.