We are longtime residents of Carson City and oppose the slaughterhouse approved by the planning commission last week.

Supporters of the project say that our region of Nevada is in need of a slaughterhouse. We have no reason to dispute that. But that does not mean it should be located in Carson City. On the contrary, a slaughterhouse should be placed in a rural part of the region, not a populated urban area.

Watch watercolor artists paint “En Plein Air” in the historic district on Oct. 14, 15 and 16 as part of inaugural competition, which is offering $2,500 in cash prizes.

On Sunday, Oct. 17 there will be a reception at the Governor’s Mansion, located at 606 Mountain St. from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., which will include an Art Scavenger Hunt, People’s Choice Award, a raffle, music, appetizers, a painting awards presentation and an action.

The Dayton Library will be having a Trunk-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 30 from 4:30-6:30PM. The event will be held in the parking lot of the library at 321 Old Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton, Nev. Community members will be decorating their cars and the library will provide bags of candy for each decorated car to hand out. For those attending, they will be able to walk from each car and get candy.

Three were arrested Saturday following an investigation after one of them attempted to pick up property at the Carson City jail while allegedly under the influence of drugs, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Good morning Carson City! Are you ready to begin the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt?

This may be the last year for some time to hunt, as the current organizers have announced they will not be taking it on next year. The current organizers, including Jennifer Mahe who spoke on the Treasure Hunt's history back in 2019, stated that they took over for the Olson Family, who began the hunt back in 2000.

CARSON CITY — Adams Hub Center for Innovation is proud to announce the first of its Adams Hub Executive Speakers Series. Speakers are selected based on their expertise on topics that benefit small business owners and executive professionals in the Carson City region.

Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) said he is still undecided about possibly running for governor as he considers concerns about the economy and the possibility of serving in a House GOP majority following the midterm election.

“I’ll be honest with you, I’m torn,” Amodei said in an interview Friday, when asked which way he is leaning.

By participating in the Tuesday, Oct. 5 blood drive presented by Vitalant at Western Nevada College's Carson City campus, donors can help provide a sufficient supply of blood for transfusions locally.

Following five months of outdoor dinner shows at Living the Good Life, the Mile High Jazz Band is bringing their October performance indoors. They will perform "Big Band in the Black Box" on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Maizie Harris Jesse Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City. Patrons may enter through the Artisans Store entrance.

Come enjoy a day at the huge 28-acre Historic Sutro Tunnel Site. Our fantastic tour guides and historians will be onsite to teach you the history of the buildings, equipment and the tunnel. We will also have Randee Rule and the Virginia City Outlaws dressed as miners interacting with the site and Carson Chandler playing music.

UPDATE: The fire was knocked down at 11:24 a.m. and forward progress stopped at 11:27 a.m. Firefighters on scene are in mop-up phase. The cause is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Monday to a report of a brush fire and vehicle fire near the area of the Goni water tank.

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

Seasonal, dry conditions will continue over the next couple days, with a weather pattern change that appears likely midweek onward bringing afternoon breezes, increased clouds, valley rain, Sierra snow and a cooling trend, according to the National Weather Service.

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.

Wild horses seen here roaming around Washoe Valley.

CARSON CITY — The influenza season is fast approaching, and while last season saw historically low influenza activity nationwide due to precautions taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Nevadans are encouraged to receive a flu shot as the 2021-22 season begins.

INCLINE VILLAGE — The scientific community around Lake Tahoe is buzzing after an amazing discovery by the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science. The non-profit organization was hosting a citizen science event in June in the Donner Lake area when participants discovered a Spiny Baskettail (Epitheca spinigera) dragonfly. The species was first discovered in the region more than 100 years ago but had not been seen here since.

University of Nevada, Reno Extension and its 4-H Youth Development Program is joining the rest of the nation to celebrate National 4-H Week, Oct. 3-9. Every year, National 4-H Week sees millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni come together to celebrate the accomplishments of 4-H youth, and the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H.

The University of Nevada, Reno's Team CERBERUS topped a stellar field of eight international robotics teams to win the DARPA Subterranean Challenge and $2 million in prize money.

UPDATE: The lowering of the flags coincides with National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend happening this weekend, Oct. 2-3. The 40th annual memorial weekend, honors fallen fire heroes, who died in the line of duty. The names of 215 firefighters will become a permanent part of the National Memorial in honor of their sacrifices. Go here for more information.
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Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be lowered to half-staff at the State Capitol and all State public buildings and grounds in honor of firefighters and first responders. The Governor’s executive order aligns with a Presidential Proclamation issued by President Joe Biden to lower United States flags from sunrise to sunset on October 3, 2021.

Editor’s Note: Writer Joseph Hitchcock is an FCA member and senior at Carson High School. This is his report.

My name is Joey Hitchcock, I am a senior at Carson High School, and I am a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes at CHS. FCA is a group who comes together once-a-week at lunch to pray, have a Bible study, and fellowship together.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 4-10, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Fact: Music promotes a healthy cardiovascular system by triggering physiological changes that modulate blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory functions. Bill's wide assortment of musical genres is guaranteed to have you tapping your toes all evening long.

After being cancelled last month due to smoke, the Carson City Wine Walk was back this Saturday in downtown Carson City with a spooky spin: a $100 cash prize for best mask or costume!

Do you have photos of your outfit at the Carson City Wine Walk today? Send them to kelsey@carsonnow.org to be featured!