As we continue to confront the delicacy of our American democracy, even I, who am no prophet, foresee a new dispensation dawning over America.

For Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Sierra Watercolor Society Invitational," 18 SWS member artists shared their art presenting a wide array of images, visions, and painting techniques.

I’m a terrible gardener in the summer. It’s too hot to be outside, except at dawn or after 8 p.m. I just can’t seem to get too motivated to get up at 5:00 a.m. to go weed. And, I run out of energy by 4 p.m. Besides at both dawn and dusk, there are too many mosquitoes out. Needless to say, not much is getting done in the yard.

On Saturday, July 13 Lyon County Sheriff’s Office deputies were informed by an anonymous citizen about a residence in Dayton where the living conditions were extremely poor, along with additional concerns of possible child endangerment/neglect, animal neglect and drug use.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 15-21, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

UPDATE: The Saturday night concert at the Brewery Arts Center is underway after power was restored in the area. As of 7:30 p.m. much of the power has been restored with 44 customers not having power.
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There are at least 7 power outages in Carson City with more than 1,900 NV Energy customers without power Saturday evening, according to the utility.

Crazy D’s Hot Chicken is opening up in the former Pink Elephant / Long John Silvers building at 1280 S. Carson St.

On Wednesday, signage was installed on the newly painted building announcing the opening.

On Sunday July 14 at 1 p.m., join Eastern Sierra historians David and Gayle Woodruff as they take you on a sentimental journey along one of California’s favorite scenic byways, Highway 88 Carson Pass, in a 55-minute slide show.

Did you ever want to create really cool things out of books? Once read, they sit on a shelf and start to collect dust. Why not learn what Debbie and Rachael of “My Thousand Words” book sculptures do with them - make them into beautiful art!

Did you ever want to create really cool things out of books? Once read, they sit on a shelf and start to collect dust. Why not learn what Debbie and Rachael of “My Thousand Words” book sculptures do with them - make them into beautiful art!

Already have experience out on the road with an RV and looking to upskill your RVing knowledge, or are you fresh out of RVing 101 and eager to learn more?

As a beginner, there’s nothing more daunting than navigating the often-confusing rules of writing for films. In this class, you’ll join a community of inspired folks on a deep dive into this extraordinary craft under the guidance of a seasoned pro.

There's more to RVing than ever before! From retirees to young professionals looking to live the "digital nomad" lifestyle, RVing 101 will teach you to make informed decisions about your lifestyle and future. In three class sessions, you'll have a clear plan for success in an RV, including answers to questions like: "Which RV is right for me?" "How do I manage my water during a trip?" "What happens if we blow a tire?" and the all-important "Can it go in the toilet?"

Visit https://www.campusce.net/wnc/course/course.aspx?C=1816&pc=13&mc=0&sc=0 to register!

Happening Saturday in Carson City is the Esther Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star 7th annual Downtown Revival Car Show.

Homelessness, responsible giving and ways to help those in need around Carson City will be addressed at a Thursday workshop featuring the founder of the Karma Box Project.

UPDATE: It is with great regret that we have decided to cancel our Polecat Tavern grand opening party. Due to the construction on W Winnie Lane in Carson City, there's inadequate access to W Winnie lane and the West Winnie Shopping Center. The only way to access the shopping center is to drive over the rolled sidewalk on the East end of the shopping center which you can't get to except for going through the neighborhood.

We intend to operate our normal hours of 3 to closing so if anyone wants to traverse the detour route to come find us, we will be open and very happy to see you.

Carson City is seeking input from residents on the quality and accessibility of its language services. Residents are invited to participate in a brief survey on the City’s website, carson.org/LAS, which is available in both English and Spanish. The survey will remain open until July 19.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has been utilizing inmate work crews to assist the community in projects, and clean up events. The inmate work crews have been utilized at two cemeteries (they’re going again Sunday), the Fair Grounds and a neighborhood in Stagecoach.

Inmates are not forced onto the work crews. There is not a shortage of inmates who volunteer to work on the inmate work crews, in spite of the weather conditions outside of the jail.

GreenUP!, an environmental education non-profit working with local businesses, and Green Dining Nevada, a community effort to reduce food waste and increase sustainability practices in the local food industry invite Nevada residents to join the Plastic Free July Movement.

Are you passionate about Rifle Range safety? Do you love spending time outside with others who enjoy using the Rifle Range?

This Saturday, First United Methodist Church is pleased to host an estate sale from 9am to 3pm.
Some of the highlights of the collection are Willow Tree figures, silver and pewter figures, many types of collectible plates, jewelry and much more.

Douglas County Pop Warner parents are concerned about the board's silence after it was revealed a member of the board was recently arrested for soliciting prostitution.

You're invited to a special Friday the 13th where you'll immerse yourself in a storytelling journey featuring the captivating portrayal of the Washoe Seeress, Eilley Bowers, by the talented artist, and Chautauquan Kim Harris.

For 20 years, Carson City’s Computer Corps has been teaching kids about technology: Everything from how a motherboard functions, to the mysteries of how the internet functions.