The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is seeking public comments on a proposal to increase cost of Christmas tree cutting permits on the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts.

Nevada’s local governments reported spending nearly $4.7 million to lobby legislators during this year’s 120-day legislative session, breaking the record for annual lobbying spending by more than $700,000.

Traffic delays are expected Monday morning from Glenbrook at Lake Tahoe along US-50 to Carson City and along I-580 to Reno for a presidential motorcade that will be traveling to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

Catmandu in Carson City is happy to announce the very limited re-opening of the facility on Friday, August 25. Adoptions and other cat-related services will once again be offered during the normal business hours of Friday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.

The intrepid Kathy Collins, who has always been Maui personified, recommended “The Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund,” for much needed Maui relief. So with a lump in my throat, and a heavy heart for Lahaina I sent my heartfelt support.

On Sunday afternoon, Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency due to the imminent threat from Hurricane Hilary, as current forecast models predict severe weather across the State of Nevada.

The Salvation Army in Carson City is seeking to hire people for several part-time positions for its Morning Latchkey and After-School kids’ programs. The programs provide cost-effective before- and after-school care for guardians who need to be able to work during those hours.

The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation will be having an open house on Saturday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be at the historic Wungnema House, located on the east side of Mills Park across from Carson High School off Saliman Road.

Thank you Carson Aquatics Center and Artistic Fence Company for helping CASI host another fantastic Pooch Plunge! The CASI team works year around to raise funds to help alleviate animal suffering through programs like Critter Fixer, our low cost spay/neuter voucher program for pets of low-income families.

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of August 21-27, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Lake Tahoe made international news earlier this summer — but not for a positive reason. On July 4, the Zephyr Cove and Zephyr Shoals area were inundated with 6,279 pounds of trash and debris left over from celebrations, the worst in the history of beach cleanups.

Each year, July 5 beach cleanups take place throughout the area thanks to the League to Save Lake Tahoe and dedicated volunteers with Clean up the Lake and other organizations, who worked diligently to remove trash and debris from both the beaches and the water.

Janelle Hoover, a chief nurse at Carson Tahoe Hospital, will be honored with the Bryant True Heroes Award on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 9:30 a.m. at a special ceremony at the Nashville Social Club, located at 1105 S Carson Street in Carson City.

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The Jazz & Beyond Festival continues this weekend in Carson City, but some concerts have been relocated to new locations.

Rare lightning storm in Carson City on Friday night.

First photos of President Biden's motorcade in Carson City, Nevada.

A crash was reported on the southbound on-ramp of I-580 at E. William Street at around 4:20 p.m. today.

There were two vehicles are involved. Injuries are unknown at this time.

Traffic is currently blocked. Motorists must find alternate routes. First responders are en route to the scene.

Updates to follow.

On Thursday, August 17, 2023, the Lyon County Board of County Commissioners discussed and approved Lyon County Human Services accept a grant award from the Office of Public Health Infrastructure and Improvement for the Fiscal Year 2024 in the amount of $106,169.23 to develop a feasibility study regarding the creation of a regional health district for the quad-county (Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey Counties) region of Nevada.

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host a Super Sporting Clays Fun Shoot with a special format and discounted Sporting Clays target fees from 9:00am to 4:30pm.

The Club is a shotgun only facility offering Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand, and Sporting Clays. We are located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive.

Call (775) 882-9904 for more information. Autumn bird season is almost here, so come out and brush up your skills, or just enjoy some camaraderie with the Club - everyone is invited to come!

It is that time of year when we start signing our kids up for new sports, after school activities, clubs and more! But it is also time to start thinking about signing up for Douglas County 4-H.

So please mark your calendars for our Annual Douglas County 4-H Information Night on Tuesday, October 10 at 5:30-6:30 at the Douglas County Community Center.

Thursday afternoon, several calls came into dispatch from concerned citizens after they witnessed a woman who appeared to be hallucinating.

When deputies located the woman, she did not speak to deputies and walked in the opposite direction. When deputies located her again, she was laying between a sidewall and a parking lot.

Because of rain, tonight's 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Jazz & Beyond performances have been moved.

Batamba Collective 5-6:45 p.m. World percussion - Originally scheduled for Comma Courtyard, now inside Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street.

Local Rotarians will have the opportunity to learn more about the service organizations regional and national plans when the organization’s District Governor visits the Rotary Club of Carson City at its August 22 meeting.

Stacy Graham, from the Auburn Gold Country Chapter, is the featured speaker at the noon meeting which takes place in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom. The public is invited to attend.

The sounds of the Grateful Dead are here to stay with the Nevada alum band, The Deadbeats, as they make a stellar appearance at the Carson City fan favorite venue, the Nashville Social Club on Saturday, August 19 at 7:30pm! To top it off, NSC is throwing in a special promotional offer through Saturday, allowing fans and customers who dine at the restaurant and venue to purchase a ticket to the concert from their server and 10% of their order total will be donated to the Hawaii Community Foundation to support Maui. Tickets are also available now at thenashvilleclub.com.