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MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. — The Carson Senator's Cycling cross country mountain bike team raced to a 4th place overall finish Monday at the High Sierra Showdown in Mammoth Lakes.

Lyon County Sheriff's Office has initiated a Code Red response for a man reported missing in the Dayton area.

In 1946, a casino opened on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe that would go through several changes and owners as it expanded into what was most recently known as the Lakeside Inn and Casino.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office booked five people into its detention center of the past few days for misdemeanor bench warrants.

Douglas County 4-H Information Night is Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 5:30-6:30 pm at the United Methodist Church on 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.

Come see what we have to offer. We have clubs in livestock, equestrian (with or without a horse), baking, hiking, shooting sports and more!

How should development be managed? What about housing affordability? And what will be done to improve roads, conserve water and reduce homelessness?

These are some of the questions facing candidates for the Carson City Board of Supervisors, the governing body that oversees everything in the capital city from local ordinances to sign design.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying persons of interest regarding credit card fraud.

Happy October and happy Nevada Day month my fellow Silver Staters. It's a wonderful time, full of changing leaves, pumpkin spice and the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt.

The first clue has arrived so let's jump right in!

The Carson High School Blue Thunder Marching Band won first place in the AA Band Division at the Galena Performance of Champions field show tournament in Reno this past weekend.

If you are unable to ride a traditional two-wheeled mountain bike because of an injury or disability, perhaps a three-wheeled adaptive mountain bike is the ticket to get you out on the trails!

Register today!
https://carsoncityturkeytrot.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=11416

An event the WHOLE family will enjoy!

Several events to choose for the day, from the 5K (3.1 miles) run / walk, 8K (5 miles) or the Gobble Wobble Kids Fun Run!

EVENT SHIRTS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS- there will be NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE this year.

We will have a running race time clock.

PUMPKIN PIES AND MEDALS GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 FINISHERS FOR EACH RACE (8k/ 5k/ and kids race)

Recently we took a trip to Flathead Lake, Montana to visit friends. While there, we experienced an influx of large (almost 3/4-inch) nasty-looking bugs that descended upon us, literally, every afternoon. There were dozens on the deck, the railings, and any other surface available.

As Carson City seniors prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment, many need information about coverage, plans, and options to make the best, informed decision.

On September 27, 2022 at approximately 8:47 p.m., Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to 100 block of King Court in Fernley for a missing person report. The family of Buddy Yoscovitch, 45, reported he had left home on Sept. 23, 2022 and had not returned home.

The Carson City Host Lions Club is pleased to announce the Lions International Peace Poster Contest is now open for local entries.

Open house for all ages at Healthy Communities 30,000 sq ft greenhouse

The public is warmly invited to an open house at the Rural Health and Nutrition Initiative greenhouse at 175 River Road, Dayton, Nev., on Saturday, October 8 from 10am-1pm. The free event kicks off October as Farm-to-School month, an annual celebration of food education.

CARSON CITY — As of Sept. 30, more than 9,400 Nevadans have enrolled for the digital ArrayRx prescription discount card announced by Gov. Steve Sisolak in late September.

On Sunday, October 2, 2022, at approximately 6:00 pm, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies were patrolling U.S. Highway 395 in Gardnerville when they conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a silver Mercedes-Benz for a registration violation.

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team fall prescribed fire program may begin as early as Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Conditions and weather permitting, California State Parks is scheduled to conduct understory burning on approximately 21 acres in Sugar Pine Point State Park on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore.

A 53-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of DUI second offense and open container, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Celebrating nearly three decades of turning the round, orange members of the squash family into memorable Halloween carving traditions, Seeliger Elementary School in Carson City will host its 28th annual Pumpkin Patch Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.

The Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs each month that include educational opportunities, historical fun, and exciting adventures. Programs are offered for free and all you have to do is register online.

UPDATE MONDAY: No explosives were found at the North Sutro Terrace residence and the Douglas County Bomb Squad has been released, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. The road restriction has been lifted.
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The Carson City Sheriff's Office is investigating a situation in the North Sutro Terrace area that began Sunday evening where a juvenile suffered non-life threatening burns to his body, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

The American Association of University Women, Capital Branch, will feature an in-person presentation Tuesday by Ian Smith from Braver Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to political depolarization. All are welcome.

A good friend drove an hour to have lunch with me in my kitchen. I can’t speak for him, but I’ve been in a good mood since. There are some health-giving qualities about one-on-one conversations that elevate them to the realm of tonics. Think back to how fun it was to talk to a friend as a child with two cans and a string.

Carolynn Chamlee of Silver Springs, a member of Battle Born Stockton Well Grange #29 in Northern Lyon County, has been selected as a participant in this year’s National Grange Communication Fellows Program during the 156th Annual Session of the National Grange in Sparks, Nev. this November.

Throughout October, Carson City's Michael Hohl Motor Company is collecting pet food donations in hopes of filling a pickup truck with food to support Feeding Pets of the Homeless.

The Bank Saloon proudly hosts The Brother Dan Show every Monday. The local music livestream features interviews and music with local musicians and songwriters. This week the show will feature David Macias, who plays saxophone in The Jason King Band.

Former President Donald Trump is headed back to Nevada for a general election campaign rally next weekend to boost Republican candidates, including U.S. Senate candidate Adam Laxalt and gubernatorial candidate Joe Lombardo.

Tucked between the buzz of summer and the cold of winter, we get a short window of — let’s face it — the best season of the year. Fall in Carson City is six to eight weeks of weather that can make a person giddy. The morning chill makes that first cup of coffee extra good for the soul and you can still catch those warm rays of sunshine by the afternoon. The local trails are just begging to be hiked, and the family activities are endless.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer, so access to screenings is critically important.

The 2022 Aviation Roundup featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels graced the skies above the Minden-Tahoe Airport Saturday and will return again today, Sunday. Catch the awe-inspiring thrills of some of the world’s top aviation performers as they buzz, soar and perform aerobatic feats above the tarmac.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 3 through Oct. 9, 2022. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Golf, Capital City Womens Golf Club, Empire Ranch, Championship

Capital City Women's Club at Empire Ranch has two new Championship winners! Congratulations to Vicki Barbaria who won Low Gross Over the Field and Loretta Szymanski who won Low Net Over the Field. Vicki shot a 173 (Gross) and Loretta shot a 135 (Net) over the two day tournament. Great job ladies and to all the ladies who participated!! (Pictured from left to right: Loretta Szymanski, Mary Luster President, and Vicki Barbaria).

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Saturday evening to a vehicle crash near the intersection of Stewart and William streets. No serious injuries were reported.

On Saturday, Oct. 1, the Carson City Wine Walk was taken over by spooky patrons wandering downtown in their funky Halloween costumes.

Gardnerville hosts their Main Street Fall Fest every year at Heritage Park, to offer families to come together to celebrate the beginning of fall.

This year, on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m., participants were having a blast walking around with their freshly built scarecrows while listening to the live entertainment, Mo'z Motley Blues, playing in the background.

Bringing stories and big smiles to Carson Tahoe Health.

A few representatives from the Blue Angels stopped by our Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) Friday to visit Navy Veteran Thomas P. Fischer, who served for 20 years.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Saturday morning to a single vehicle that crashed and flipped in the area of Fifth Street and Allouette Way.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Nnedi Stephens, who advocates in favor of Question 1 on the general election ballot. She will lead an hour-long discussion of the measure's merits and possible downsides. Robust audience participation will be encouraged.

Happy Friday Carson City! Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region during our first weekend of October.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors’ next meeting is expected to take place on Thursday, Oct. 6 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room in the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Items on the agenda of discussion include Grants for housing, the purchase of the Fire Department’s AutoPulse resuscitation system units, the AlienVault cybersecurity software purchase and more.

The Carson City Planning Commission approved a request for a Special Use Permit for a new retail marijuana store at the Sept. 28 meeting.

The store will be approximately 4,000 square feet in size near the intersection of Hwy 50 W and S. Carson Street.

On August 24, 2022, detectives with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office’s Investigations Bureau and Northern Nevada Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force initiated an investigation after receiving information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Celebrate fall and the first days of October this Saturday and Sunday in Carson City at Casino Fandango during its annual Oktoberfest.

NV Energy and the Nevada Department of Transportation are announcing brief closures of Interstate 580 between northern Carson City and Washoe Valley during the morning hours this Sunday, Oct. 2.

CARSON CITY — The Carson Farmers Market ends this Saturday, October 1. This year was a busy one with new vendors and more customers. While it's sad to see another season wrap up, it has been a very successful year.

Kyle Karrasch said, “I like to describe my art practice like that of a naturalist and a taxidermist. I collect discarded specimens from their resting place and carve into their carcasses, flaying their skins out into recognizable forms.” In his "Waste Aeon" exhibition for CCAI, Karrasch brought his sculptures made of trash into the gallery.

Night off the Streets, a Carson City volunteer program aimed at providing homeless a safe, warm place to sleep during winter months, received a significant donation of $2,500 this week from the Southwest Gas Foundation.

During the month of October, Douglas County Community Health Clinic invites you to get your flu shot at one of its four drive-through clinics.

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