UPDATE: The fire has been knocked down. The cause is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Tuesday morning to a hedge fire near a residence on Miller Way off North Division Street.

The annual East Fork Sheridan Volunteer Fire Station’s barbecue and concert is returning to Centerville Lane in Gardnerville on Saturday, August 12.

The Sheridan Station is a volunteer fire station, manned by a portion of more than 30 volunteer firefighters who are scattered throughout the East Fork district. The Sheridan station has been in operation by volunteers since the 1940s.

The Nevada Wolf Pack and USC Trojans will meet for the sixth time in history on Sept. 2, 2023. The last time Nevada played USC was 94 years ago on Nov. 9, 1929 at the Los Angeles Coliseum.

Carson City School District will host a Job Fair at the district office at 1402 West King Street, Tuesday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division is calling on those living in the Silver State to vote for its own law enforcement patrol vehicles as part the 10th annual national 'Best Looking Cruiser' competition.

The Carson City Treasurer’s Office is announcing that the property tax bills for Carson City, Nevada are now ready for the new tax year of 2023-2024, which runs from Saturday, July 1, 2023 through Sunday, June 30, 2024.

Dear Douglas County School Board & Superintendent Lewis:
I am a parent of two DCSD students (one current, one graduated last year). I read that you are holding a special meeting on Wednesday July 19th to discuss the firing of the district’s current legal counsel and hiring of Joey Gilberts firm. Unfortunately, I will be out of town during this meeting, and cannot give my statement during public comment. So I would like this letter to be read into the record during public comment if at all possible please.

Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe, Keep Tahoe Blue for a free 'Eyes on the Lake' training session! This training is open to the public, all ages welcome.

Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe for a free 'Eyes on the Lake training' session happening July 29. This training is open to the public, all ages welcome.

This month marks a 10-year anniversary for Adam Hunsaker serving as the head athletic trainer at Carson High School. From providing medical coverage when Carson High has hosted the NIAA state track Championships, to watching the Senators’ football team win three straight league championships, Hunsaker has been a fixture at the school, attending countless games, practices and training sessions to watch over the athletes’ safety and well-being.

Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn about the impact community radio stations have in their broadcast area. The public is invited to join the Rotarians at the club meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, when Steve Funk, KNVC’s General Manager, will talk with members about the station’s role in our community as well as the evolving landscape of media. KNVC airs on 95.1 FM in Carson City.

The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 will host another of its popular Young Eagles flying event at the Carson City Airport on Saturday, July 22.

Huge crowds were par for the course this week as the 34th annual American Century Championship was held at Edgewood Tahoe. It came down to the last hole to separate the two leaders, Mardy Fish and Steph Curry.

The renovations to the Carson city Senior Center are finally wrapping up. Sunday BINGO will be returning, starting on August 13, and the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month going forward.

With "sunrise or sunset" as its theme, the Carson City Photo Club has announced the winning photo entries for this month's photo competition.

Lane closures and travel delays will be in place on State Route 28 between Incline Village and Crystal Bay as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves the highway beginning Sunday, July 16 as part of continuing road improvements.

It is so hot, even the dragonflies are getting sunburns, as captured in this photo by Carson Now reader Scott McDaniel.

An Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory continue Sunday into Monday evening for the region. The Excessive Heat Warning is for western Nevada, where high temperatures of above 100 are expected.

On Saturday, July 22, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a Three Shot Sporting Clays Shoot with pump and semi-automatic shotgun classes.

Golden State Warriors All-Star guard Stephen Curry opened with two birdies and an eagle in his first four holes and leads the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe after Friday's opening round.

Gov. Joe Lombardo has withdrawn Nevada from the U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of more than two dozen governors committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The Nature Conservancy's (TNC) River Fork Ranch Preserve is hosting the "Science and Nature Speaker Series" the 4th Thursday of every month beginning at 6 p.m.!

Experts from TNC and partner organizations will share their expertise on a variety of topics: water, birds, photography, native seeds and renewable energy.

UPDATE: The fire has been put out.

At 11:20 a.m., first responders were dispatched on report of a car on fire at the intersection of Spooner Junction and S. Carson St.

On Friday, the Carson City Moose Lodge 2709 hosted their second annual wine train event in Mills Park from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Speaking at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Jodi Miller, center manager for Night Off the Streets. NOTS works to connect clients with city agencies and non-profits to address issues that contribute to being unhoused, including medical problems, lack of affordable housing, and lost documents needed for job interviews. Miller oversees warming center operations and serves as a referral advocate to connect clients to services that help them find housing.