Third Quarter Dinner of 2022 is Coming! The Carson City Council of the United States Navy League will hold our third meeting of the year on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino, Carson City. The Social hour will start at 5:30 PM and Dinner will begin at 6:15PM.

Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City is asking for input from the public on a community needs assessment survey. Survey responses will help the museum better serve the community and move forward after recent events led to its subsequent closure.

The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place tonight, Tuesday August 9 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

Items up for discussion at the school board include volunteer program changes, staffing level information, and more.

The search continues for missing 16-year-old Kiely Rodni who was last seen near the Prosser Family Campground in Truckee at a party early Saturday, August 6, 2022. The Placer County Sheriff's Office considers her disappearance an abduction case. A $50,000 reward is being offered by the Rodni family. Also, a website, www.findkiely.com has been established by family and friends to aid in the search.

More than 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimers, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. That averages about 1 in 9 people. Depending on genetics and health conditions, a person may have a greater risk of developing some kinds of dementia, or memory loss. While there is no cure, there have been studies that show key lifestyle changes may decrease the risk of having dementia.

Those hoping to preserve a livable world for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren can find much to celebrate in the climate provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act recently passed in the U.S. Senate. The bill, now awaiting passage in the House, contains a huge investment — $369 billion — in low-carbon technologies and is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40% below 2005 levels by 2030.

USGS and the Nevada Seismological Laboratory confirm that a 4.4 magnitude earthquake happened at 1:44 p.m. Monday afternoon approximately 8 miles southeast of Topaz Lake in Mono County and east of Coleville.

Do you recreate at Lahontan State Recreation Area? What type of activities do you engage in? If you had a magic wand, what would you like to see at Lahontan?

The Carson City Moose Lodge work team volunteered at the Sutro Tunnel property on August 7. The team spent the majority of the day making improvements to the structure referred to as the carriage house. The lodge members are working with the Friends of the Sultro Tunnel to support the restoration effort.

Join us for a 4 part workshop on how to Plan and Plant a Pollinator Garden in a weekend. Location: Douglas County Community Center, CVMC Room, Gardnerville.

Saturdays from 10-11 am

September 10 - Garden Planning Basics

September 17 - Butterfly Gardens

September 24 - Hummingbird Gardens

October 1 - General Pollinator Gardens
Sign up for all the classes or just one, it is up to you!

Presented by UNR Extension Master Gardeners Douglas County

Registration is required. Space is limited

Summer is a time to head back to the garden. The Carson City Photo Club was up for the challenge in July, using "garden" as its theme in its monthly competition.

First-day jitters are not just for students. The Carson City School District was pleased to announce the appointment of 13 new principals and district administrators for the 2022-2023 school year.

The historic Comstock town of Silver City, Nevada is the venue for another free, family-friendly public event on Saturday, August 13. Kantu Inka will perform music of Peru and the Andes on the town's outdoor stage, the Silver Pavilion, from 6pm-7pm.

If you are on the search for something to get you out on the town, look no further. Bill Wharton has been entertaining crowds throughout Northern Nevada for years. His diverse repertoire of music makes him a fan favorite for all ages. Whether you enjoy country (old or new), pop, rock, blues, or jazz, you will be mesmerized by his smooth, soulful sound. He will have you tapping your toes and swaying to the music. Shows start at 4:30 p.m. at the All Star Bar & Grill on Thursday and 5:00 at Bella Vita Bistro. Bring the family!

Carson Mall will be sponsoring a Family BINGO night. The event will take place on Saturday, August 20 from 6 to 8 pm.
Refreshments will be able to be purchased! Space is limited.

Local historian and author David Woodruff recounts the interesting and often amusing tales that have helped shape the human history of Donner Summit, one of America's most popular mountain corridors.

My friend Julie asked why the trunk on her maple tree was splitting vertically. I have a pin oak with a splitting trunk. Why? According to Cornell University, bark splitting can occur at various times of year and for a variety of environmental reasons.

Once every 75 to 76 years, those who peruse the heavens will have the opportunity to view the spectacle known as Halley’s Comet.

CARSON CITY — With August 11 this Thursday, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada hopes that the 8/11 date on the calendar will serve as a natural reminder for residents to call 811 to have underground utility lines marked prior to any digging project.

Nevada Health Centers' Mammovan returns to Northern Nevada this month with multiple stops including Carson City, Virginia City and Silver Springs.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 8-14, 2022. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Travel delays are continuing through November on Interstate 80 (I-80) in Truckee for roadway construction activities.

Motorists are advised to expect typical delays of 15 to 20 minutes when traveling through the work zones on weekdays. However, delays of 25 to 30 minutes are common on Thursday afternoons due to increased weekend travel levels.

Did you enjoy the lightshow of the thunderstorms the past few days?

While the thunder itself may have moved past, we could potentially still see some rain in the next coming days.

Happy Saturday, Carson City! I know what would make this gloomy day seem brighter: a new best friend!

Meet Hemi. This lovable 4-year-old girl is available for adoption at Nevada Humane Society’s Carson City Shelter.