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Keith Alan Barnett will be performing solo at Polecat Tavern in Carson City on Friday, August 30th beginning at 7pm. You enjoyed the whole band at the Brewery Arts Center Levitt Amp Concert a couple of weeks ago. Now he's playing solo for your pleasure.

Polecat Tavern
260 W Winnie Lane
Carson City, NV

Happy Hour 3-6pm All domestic beer and well drinks are $3.00. 25% off imported & premium brands
21+only, smoke free, gaming
FULL bar, Live Music, food delivery or carry-in

https://polecattavern.com
FB: @polecattavern
Insta: @polecattaverncc

Time to showcase that new song you've been working on? Join us at Polecat Tavern on Thursday, August 29th beginning at 6pm. Signups at 5:30, just in time to get that Happy Hour beverage beforehand. Drop on in!

Polecat Tavern
260 W Winnie Lane
Carson City, NV

21+only, smoke free, gaming
FULL bar, Live Music, food delivery or carry-in.

https://polecattavern.com
FB: @polecattavern
Insta: @polecattaverncc

Poker, Black Jack, Keno, & more bartop video gaming.

On August 28th beginning at 6:30pm, it's Bike Night at Polecat Tavern. The patio is open and the weather is nice. Let's get together, drink a nice cool beverage, & share our stories. The Green Lotus Band for be on the Polecat Stage.

Polecat Tavern's Bike Nights are the last Wednesday of each month, so drop on in!

Polecat Tavern
260 W Winnie Lane
Carson City, NV

21+only, smoke free, gaming
FULL bar, Live Music, food delivery or carry-in

https://polecattavern.com
FB: @polecattavern
Insta: @polecattaverncc

Poker, Black Jack, Keno, & more bartop video gaming.

The number of medical licenses in Nevada has surged during the last year, a trend the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners attributes in part to the state’s interstate licensing compact and other improved processes.

Philosophy to me is a little like analytical geometry, you learn about it in college, then never ever use it. Granted, I have tried to visualize what the first philosopher, Thales, told us, “All things are full of gods.” But to me, a rock is still, just a rock.

Join us on Sept. 15 on the corner of Carson and Rice streets in Carson City for the Musicians' Swap Meet presented by the Tap Shack.

Jerleen Bryant, Chief Executive Officer at the Nevada Humane Society, will be the guest speaker at Tuesday's Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The public is invited to attend the luncheon, which begins at noon, in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

Monster Lab, Kid's Sculpting Class, Brewery Arts Center

Children ages 6-13 are welcome to this 6-day sculpting class! It runs from Sept. 10 through Sept. 26, every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center.

The Nevada Department of Transportation and Sierra Nevada Construction have substantially completed a project to resurface and reconstruct U.S. 395 through downtown Gardnerville.

As fall semester for Western Nevada College begins Monday at campuses in Carson City, Minden and Fallon, nearly 100 students earned academic recognition by making WNC's 2024 summer dean’s list.

Do you want to quit smoking? Carson Tahoe Health welcomes all who want to fall into freedom by taking part in a supportive group effort for smoking cessation.

Local author Karen Dustman will give a presentation at Dangberg Historic Park on Carson Valley and it's forgotten tales. This will be based on her third book in a series of stories of Carson Valley and its little and/or unknown history.

As northern Nevada grapples with rising housing costs and an increased demand for a skilled workforce, FISH Student Housing emerges as a beacon of hope and opportunity in the heart of Carson City.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 26 to Sept. 1, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Join Will Houk from Carson City community radio 95.1FM KNVC for a lazy Sunday as the BAC Exhibition Hall is turned into a listening lounge.

Evening sky Saturday after rain in Jacks Valley.

Meet inspirational author Robert Drews at Browsers Corner Book Store’s next author event. He will share excerpts from his novel “Look for Something Good,” an inspiring tale about the journey through life’s transitions and crossroads for two mature men who find friendship and guidance about their places in the world.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol were called Saturday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of South Carson Street and US-50.

Nevada Division of State Parks announced this week that 2024-2025 5th Grade Adventure Passes are now being shipped to school districts throughout Nevada. 5th graders across the state should expect to receive their free Adventure Pass in the next couple of weeks, just in time for the new school year.

Hello fellow anglers. The weather is cooling down and the sun setting earlier as fishing picks up. Also, with this time of year, there's a couple noteworthy things before I get to the local report.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has your back with its back to school backpack giveaway happening today, Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday Night Live alumni Joe Piscopo returns to Carson City to perform in the new Grand Showroom at the Carson Nugget Casino on Saturday, August 24.

The final Carson City Levitt AMP concert of the 2024 season is taking place this Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center. The headliner is European rock group Igor and the Red Elvises with opening act The Sun Rays.

MCBCreative, Inc., based in Carson City, proudly marked its three-year anniversary with a milestone celebration, reflecting on a journey of creativity, innovation, and growth. The garden party event was hosted on the grounds of the Rectory building in the historic west side, and brought together clients, friends, and team members to commemorate this achievement.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help in locating a man reported missing and last heard from family in July.

Local author Karen Dustman will give a presentation at Dangberg Historic Park on Carson Valley and it's forgotten tales. This will be based on her third book in a series of stories of Carson Valley and its little and/or unknown history.

Western Nevada College Foundation is reaching a milestone in presenting its Golf for Education tournament fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 27, at Toiyabe Golf Club in Washoe Valley.

The scramble tournament, which helps fund students in workforce training, turns 25 this year! Players can look forward to exciting contests, premium perks, a BBQ lunch, and a lively post-tournament reception.

Come learn more about night photography, astronomy, light pollution and prevention!

This presentation features night sky images from Death Valley, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Sequoia, and more! You will see photographs of the Milky Way, lunar rainbows, meteor showers, distant galaxies, comets, nebulas, and eclipses.

A post is circulating social media that earlier today, the Carson City Sheriff's Office was searching for any information relating to an incident that was reported to have occurred between a middle-school aged pedestrian student and a vehicle near Carson Middle School around 7:20 a.m. Friday morning.

The Brewery Arts Center will be hosting After School Art for Ages 7-13 on Tuesdays beginning Oct. 22 through Dec. 3, 2024 with instructor Lee Netzle.

Concert moved to Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall

Because of cold and windy conditions expected tonight (Friday, Aug. 23), Cherie and John Shipley's "Take This Band" performance has been moved to the Performance Hall (the old church building) at the Brewery Arts Center, 511 W. King St. The concert will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Join Will Houk from Carson City Community Radio 95.1FM KNVC for a lazy Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. as the BAC Exhibition Hall is turned into a listening lounge.

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials.

$45.00 - Includes $2 processing fee. Name will be added to class list, no printed ticket needed.

Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20241025-ps-ghost/

Please arrive through 2nd St entrance.

Brewery Arts Center - South Building - Painting Studio
449 W King St
Carson City, NV

According to the Carson City Fire Department, early this morning crews were called to a mobile home fire in the area of Gold Leaf Lane with two residents trapped inside.

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

In this class you’ll learn about problem-solving through art, as well as how to draw with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff. Whether you can sketch a stick figure or a portrait, this class is for you! All skill levels are welcome.

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Come learn how to sculpt various miniatures and figures with polymer clay in this beginner-friendly class with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff! Every class session is a different item and requests can be made in advance.

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Are you looking for a pair of super friendly bonded cats? It doesn’t get better than this lovable pair. Just 4 years old, they are two of the sweetest and most adoptable cats we have ever had.

Speaking at the August 26th Democratic luncheon will be Carson City Library Director Joy Holt. She will provide an update on all the library's many goings-on, as well as a rundown on some newly-acquired best sellers that might be of interest to progressive-minded readers over the Labor Day break.

Joy Holt's resume includes experience as a library aide, library assistant, academic student reference librarian, assistant library director, digital services librarian, assistant to the state librarian and deputy library director.

UPDATE 6:10 p.m.: Carson has backed off at the county line. Washoe County or NHP will take over.

UPDATE 6:01 p.m.: The driver is now on I580 heading northbound towards Reno going in excess of 100 mph.

As of 5:55 p.m. westbound lanes of Highway 50 heading up Spooner are closed right now due to a car chase.

Numerous units from Carson City, Douglas and NHP are responding.

I-580 southbound has also been stopped to keep cross traffic from being involved.

Updates to follow.

As South Lake Tahoe students head back to the classroom on Monday, August 26, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) will be enforcing current rules on cell phones during the school day.

Many school districts across the county, including nearby Carson City, have banned cell phone use during the school day for multiple reasons, most dealing with a lack of attention to learning, addiction, and bullying, and other mental health issues.

Start your fall with fun and a festival. 4-H presents Harvest Fall Fest this October at Fuji Park. 4-H clubs will be present with animals and enrollment information.

The Enchantment of Valhalla Renaissance Faire Returns to Tahoe, Promising an Unforgettable Experience with Abundant Entertainment, Delectable Food, and Unique Shopping. And, yes... there will be JOUSTING!

Schools in Carson City have been in session for three days now, but one student at Carson Middle School is still clinging to some high points from summer break.

Our pet of the week is Kristen! Kristen is an excited two-year-old Husky who loves playing with others. Kristen came to us from a loving home, including other furry friends and kids who she loved to play with.

The Nevada Department of Education, Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning and Education Options and the Carson City School Board of Trustees have recognized more than a dozen Carson High School Career and Technical Education educators with awards of excellence and distinction.

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