A tradition since 1988, Carson High Safe Grad was started by the community following a series of alcohol-related graduation night incidents and deaths. Safe Grad is an all-night graduation party held at the Carson City Community Center celebrating students completing their education while also preventing the use of alcohol and drugs, including drunk driving.

Once inside the Community Center, graduates enjoy free, fun and safe entertainment, music, and food. The next morning, there is an optional (fee based) round trip to California Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

Morning walk Tuesday with the flood waters receding at Empire Ranch golf course in Carson City.

Buckle up for an unforgettable night of entertainment at the Nashville Social Club in Carson City with the sought-after country rock burlesque show, “Most Wanted!”

This Las Vegas-style residency (presented on the Nashville Social Club's “Swan Music Hall” from June to October 2023) will enliven the stage, one night a month, with a modern, tasteful burlesque show featuring exciting choreography, beautiful costumes, specialty acts, comedy, and great country music with a rock ‘n’ roll twist.

Join the Carson City Park Rangers for a moonlit celebratory hike underneath the Strawberry Moon in honor of National Trails Day. We will be adventuring up to the Boy Scout Overlook on Prison Hill from the 5th St. Trailhead and learning about the cultural history of Prison Hill.

A 52-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of gross misdemeanor false imprisonment, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

With the purpose of raising money for families who have a cancer diagnosis of a loved one and a desire to spend time with that person to make memories, the family of Crystal Evenson-Briscoe will hold a "Crystal's Crusade" fundraiser this Saturday, June 3 in Carson City.

Join Muscle Powered and Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space for National Trails Day on June 3rd 2023. We will work on brushing the Waterfall Trail and North Kings Loop and fixing sections of trail that have been damaged by this past winter.

Brushing and trail repair use tools such as loppers, McLeods, hand saws and rakes to remove encroaching brush and to work trail surfaces.

On Monday night, Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency due to flooding, mudslides, and other issues resulting from seasonal water runoff across northern Nevada.

Featured Artist shows by Rob Jennings-Teats and Ken Clarke are on display along with the NAA "Just the Right Size" Show presented now through June 16 @ the Gallery. Rob's paintings largely follow religious and spiritual themes and daily life from Southeast Asia and incorporate traditional styles from that region. Ken's paintings include many Nevada and desert landscapes as well animals and pets.

Carson Now reader Jayson Hadwick captured some interesting images on his camera Sunday. These are actually a swarm of mosquitoes, not helicopters, flying around him while in Washoe Valley.

Thunderstorm chances remain high across the Sierra and Western Nevada today, Memorial Day, prompting the National Weather Service to extend its Flood Watch for much of the region through Tuesday night.

I am writing to let people know what is happening in the Lyon County School District. I attended the Lyon County Board meeting on May 23 in Fernley. Unfortunately, there were very few parents there, mostly grandparents or concerned citizens. This has been an issue since I have been going to these meetings starting in August of 2021. Where are the parents? Are they not willing to go and find out what THEIR kids are learning?? Very sad indeed.

On May 26th, Carson City Elks Lodge #2177 joined other veterans organizations and Scouts to place flags on the graves of veterans of all services at Lone Mountain Cemetery.

As Lake Tahoe’s water level nears its maximum height from a record snowpack, agencies helping protect the region from aquatic invasive species are preparing watercraft inspection stations and new equipment for paddlers for the season ahead.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 29 through June 4, 2023. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

The next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting will take place Thursday, June 1 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 up for discussion include the Andersen Ranch proposed subdivision, the creation of a new Carson City department, and more.

At the last Douglas County School Board meeting, trustees decided to postponed a recent policy that would restrict access to sports, bathrooms and locker rooms for transgender students. According to discussions, the board plans to make the language of the proposal more clear to avoid legal action.

Looking for a well-mannered, friendly cat? Look no further than Astro. This big, handsome short-haired gray and white tuxedo was recently displaced when his owner went into a memory care facility. Just 2 years old, he is people friendly, very social and was best friends with a dachshund dog. He doesn’t spray and has no known bad habits.

A 32-year-old man from Dayton was pulled over and arrested on Thursday night in Carson City for his second DUI offense.

In a brief ceremony yesterday, Carson High School celebrated seven senior student-athletes who will continue their athletic careers in college after graduation.

This Thursday June 1 at 7:00PM, the historic Gold Hill Hotel continues its history series with a Chautauqua (living history) presentation of James and Margret Reed, brave and heroic survivors of the forlorn 1846 Donner Party, that brought their four children and dozens of other safely through this tragic event.

A new business years in the making has officially opened its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday.

Mayer Family Wine first acquired the space in Downtown Carson City over a year ago and have been hard at work constructing a business that is both a retail store front, market, and gathering place.

MINDEN, NV – Based on direction from the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), Douglas County will be utilizing the remaining $719,000 of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to replace lost revenue in order to provide government services.

As part of the county’s development of a plan to spend these funds, the county is asking for funding requests to be considered by the BOCC.

RENO, NV – NevadaGrown, the organization that promotes local agriculture and food products announces its merger with the Nevada Small Business Development Center’s Made in Nevada program, which highlights Nevada-based businesses and promotes their products.

According to the press release, this union aims to strengthen support for Nevada's local businesses, expand market opportunities and further promote the products and services offered within the state.