Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 9-15, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

Earlier this month, Carson High School’s soil judging team took first place at the statewide competition in Ely, taking them to nationals. Soil judging is a competition where teams compete to determine the quality, water retention, classification, and consistency of the soil of a 5-foot deep hole.

Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine will be the featured speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The public is invited to attend.

The meeting takes place Tuesday, October 10th, at noon, in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

Enjoy a sunset train ride on the historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad in Virginia City, NV to help benefit the Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity's efforts to restore the iconic Sutro Tunnel & historic site.

Carson High Debate kicked off the new season coming off their trip to nationals in June. The team would like to thank the following supporters for funding the team’s trip including: Carson City Host Lions, Sassafras, TSBP LLC, Carson City Toyota, Associated Risk Management, Hanifin's Arts, William Cutbert, Karen ALlen, and Stephanie Dutton.

Dozens of public commenters during Friday's special board meeting of the Douglas County School Board called for the resignation of four members following the release of information that Superintendent Keith Lewis would be terminated.

While several board members called Lewis's departure a "resignation," Lewis's attorney, who attended as Lewis's representative, said that Lewis had never resigned; rather, he agreed not to oppose the board's choice to exercise their right to terminate him.

Several Ford Bronco owners brought their vehicles to Capital Ford Thursday night where there was a live band and food truck to celebrate this iconic SUV. The event continues through tomorrow at Mills Park.

Thursday 8 Ball BCA Scotch Doubles Pool League
18 week Summer Pool League Session
Carson City Division August 2023
BCA League Operator: Cindy Valentine email: cmisterbo@me.com phone: 775-691-8185
Week 8 of 18
(1) 1 Hit Wonders (Ed’s Doghouse) 7/1 (win/loss) Games played: 43/29
(2) The Nevada Aces (Homegrown Bowl) 6/2 (win/loss) Games played: 46/26
(3) 2 For The Road (Homegrown Bowl) 6/2 (win/loss) Games played: 44/28
(4) Over The Hill Hill (Homegrown Bowl) 5/3 (win/loss) Games played: 37/35
(5) Nuts & Honey (Homegrown Bowl) 4/4 (win/loss) Games played: 39/33

The Main Street Gardnerville Annual Coffin Races & Fall Festival is hosted every year at Heritage Park in beautiful Gardnerville, NV.

The festival offers something for everyone in the family from Harvest in the community Heritage Park Garden, racing a coffin with a team of friends, or building your own Scarecrow at the East Fork Gallery Scarecrow fest. The event will also host dancers and various teams of talented performers.

Alexandra Llamas-Cruz is a standout Senior Senator in every way. She is thoughtful, hardworking, dedicated and determined, but also a strong contributor to the school, community and to her family.

Alex is an incredible student carrying a weighted GPA of 4.6 and participating in CHS’s Advanced Placement (AP) classes. She has been honored by the College Board with an AP Scholar Award as well as the Hispanic National Recognition Award and is set to graduate with 8 AP courses successfully completed.

On Thursday, Oct. 5 at 4:19 p.m., Lyon County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies were dispatched to the 300 block of Sweetwater Circle in Dayton for a report of shots fired and a male subject armed with a rifle running from an apartment in the area.

James Gayles’ watercolor portraits aren’t just real, they seem to tell a story.

The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Windows to the Soul", presents James Gayles’ watercolor paintings at the Courthouse Gallery from Oct. 4, 2023 through Jan. 25, 2024.

Carson City Community Emergency Response Team, also known as CERT, is having a free training class on how to control life-threatening bleeding and perform hands-only CPR until help arrives.

On Wednesday, Oct. 11 Ghost Adventures will air the episode they did at the Sutro Tunnel. Yes, Ghost Adventures investigated "our" Sutro Ghost Town. However, they were not able to enter the tunnel.

A woman was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of misdemeanor destruction of property, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Want to hear some awesome REAL ghost stories? Check out Odeon Oldies Talk in Dayton on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 beginning at 7 p.m.

Tesla is hiring Production Associates and Material Handlers to work at the gigafactory located at USA Pkwy. No experience is required! Earn $20.00-$23.00 hourly with full-time, part-time, and various shifts available. Interview with Tesla on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 between 11:00am and 3:00pm at the EmployNV Business/Career Hub, 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. Walk-ins are welcome!

With Open Enrollment for health insurance beginning on November 1, the Nevada Division of Insurance is pleased to announce the release of the Plan Year 2024 health insurance rates and plans, now available for consumers to review on our website at healthrates.doi.nv.gov.

Douglas County 4-H Program presents: Pumpkin + Bingo = PINGO.

Meet Tucker, a soulful 5-year-old mixed breed with a layered journey. In intimate settings, he's all about cuddling and cherishing moments of affection.

Tucker has previously lived harmoniously with a medium-sized dog and an 8-year-old child, showcasing his ability to bond when trust is established.

Carson City’s largest organized trick-or-treat event returns Thursday, Oct. 26, to Mills Park.

More than 70 vendors made up of local businesses, non-profits and government agencies donate their time (and candy!) to create a safe and spooky event for all the capital city’s children.

Prepare to be transported into a world of suspense and intrigue as the Proscenium Players, Inc presents "Rope," a gripping play originally created by Patrick Hamilton and later transformed into a cinematic masterpiece by the legendary Alfred Hitchcock.

UPDATE October 5: Superintendent Keith Lewis clarified that within the agreed upon terms, the board will be required to pay for one year’s worth or salary, not until the end of his four-year contract.

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In a perhaps not-so-shocking turn of events, Keith Lewis, Douglas County School District’s Superintendent, will be terminated from his position by the Douglas County School Board after 28 years of service to the district.

However, the board will legally have to continue to pay Lewis’s salary for the remainder of his four-year contract, which began less than a year ago in November 2022.

Tuesday 8 Ball BCA Pool League. 18 week Summer Pool League Session. Carson City Division August 2023.