The Carson City School District and Carson High School are pleased to announce CHS Junior Alexandra Llamas-Cruz has earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ September meeting is Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 at 9am, with an option to attend either in-person or via Zoom.
UPDATE 5:08PM: The fire is contained to the Carson City landfill and there isn't spread potential outside the landfill, meaning there's no threat to structures, according to a Carson City Fire Department battalion chief.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded late Monday afternoon to a brush fire in the 3600 block of Flint Drive, near the Carson City landfill.
Announcements - Last Update Mon, 09/05/2022 - 3:15pm
By Candy Duncan
Time to get moonstruck! Grab your gang and join us on a 90 minute train ride in Virginia City this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10, the evenings of the September Harvest Moon.
Instead of retiring your ATV for the winter season, consider using that summer toy as a winter workhorse! ATVs can be a simple and efficient way to plow snow from your driveway or other surfaces.
If you have never used an ATV to remove snow, be sure to follow these 8 tips for a smoother and safer plowing process.
Announcements - Last Update Mon, 09/05/2022 - 3:17pm
By Wild Horse Preservation League & VRWPA
Come join in the festivities at the Spirit of the West Dinner & Fundraiser, a Benefit for Nevada's Wild Horses. Our event is Catered by A Catered Affaire, with cash bar, live music by Southwest Pilgrimage, Wild Horse Photography by Mark Terrell, a Silent Auction, Raffles, and fun for all!
Announcements - Last Update Mon, 09/05/2022 - 1:04pm
By Matthew McDaniel
In celebration of America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, Nevada’s K-12 students are invited to showcase their creativity and commitment to protecting our planet by participating in the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Nevada Recycles Poster Contest. The contest is open now through Oct. 3, 2022.
The Carson Intuitive Center is a branch of the Reno Psychic Institute. We are a safe place to explore your psychic abilities without having to go to Reno. Carson Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, and readings right here in Carson City.
Announcements - Last Update Mon, 09/05/2022 - 10:28am
By Gail E. Powell
September is National Preparedness Month, an annual opportunity to remind all Nevadans how important it is for individuals, families and communities to plan ahead and be prepared for disasters and emergencies that can happen at any time.
The CVIC Hall in Minden will once again open its doors to Carson Valley Community Theatre. Its new fall production, “12 Angry Jurors” is a murder mystery wrapped around social commentary that simultaneously indicts and celebrates the American judicial process.
Announcements - Last Update Mon, 09/05/2022 - 9:20am
By Karla Rodriguez
The Carson Unit of Retired School Employees will be having a meeting on Friday, September 9th at 11 a.m. We will meet at MiCasa Too, 3809 N Carson St in Carson City.
You are welcome to attend and join this group if you have previously been employed by any school. Our group meets four times in a school year to foster good fellowship among retired employees and assist young people to enter the field of education by providing scholarships. We welcome new members and look forward to meeting you.
Large corporate cyber-attacks often make the headlines, but even small ones can wreak havoc. Local Rotarians will learn how to protect themselves from those attacks at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The public is invited to attend the event which takes place Tuesday, Sept. 6, at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.
I have never experienced 100-degree temperatures in Northern Nevada in September. When I started as a horticulturist in 1992, we told people to slowly reduce the frequency of irrigating trees and shrubs in late August, early September.
Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Sunday afternoon to a crash involving as many as three vehicles in the area of North Carson Street and Arrowhead.
With over 45 employers to meet, there are ample opportunities for those seeking employment or wishing to find better pay, benefits, working conditions, or career and growth opportunities, at the Carson City Job Fair on Friday, Sept. 9 to be held at the city’s community center between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. that just might be the next step to that dream job.
In Reno cultivator Sarah Rosenfeld’s recent experience, the top dollar a pound of marijuana bud or flower might fetch at wholesale prices is about $1,800 to $2,000, and that’s if it’s packaged and has a high concentration of the active ingredient THC. Something in bulk with less potency might be closer to $900.
Online bidding for the items that will be offered at auction during The Greenhouse Project's annual Gratitude Dinner, begins Monday, Sept. 5. The Gratitude Dinner takes place Monday, Sept. 19 at Nashville Social Club in Carson City. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Announcements - Last Update Sun, 09/04/2022 - 11:05am
By Lynn Garrett
The Carson High School senior in the spotlight this week is Alyssa Tomita. Alyssa is an incredible young woman, bright, talented, and outgoing. In addition to being a good student, Alyssa is an important addition to the Carson High School community.
Creativity and talent abound in the Capital City Arts Initiative’s "Graphics Extraordinaire 2022" exhibition that presents graphic design work by Western Nevada College students.
The late summer heatwave that has gripped western Nevada will continue this week with no signs of relief anytime soon, according to the National Weather Service in Reno, which has extended its Heat Advisory for the region to at least Wednesday night.
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 5 through Sept. 11, 2022. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
UPDATE 7:21 a.m. The small brush fire has been knocked down and fire units have been released. The 1 foot by 1 foot fire was some trash that had been burned underneath an NV Energy power pole, a CCFD battalion chief said.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Sunday morning to a brush fire in the 5900 block of Highway 50 East.
The Carson City Wine Walk was back for another warm afternoon on Saturday with plenty of patrons wandering the downtown streets.
Every month on the first Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Carson City hosts a wine walk during which people have a chance to discover new places in the capital city to fill their wine glasses.
Please join UNR Extension Douglas County Master Gardeners for The Great Iris Exchange on September 7, 2022 at Heritage Park Community Gardens from 5:30-6:30 pm.
Bring Iris's to swap or just give a way. Don't have any Iris but want some, come on down and grab a few.
During the Sept. 1 meeting, the Lyon County Board of Commissioners discussed
a building moratorium in South Dayton, a geothermal and solar energy facility, agricultural tourism and more.
Pack a snack and enjoy great live music by Kevin Keith with Virginia City and surrounding area as a stunning backdrop. View the fall art exhibitions, historical exhibition, and more!
Picnic benches, balcony, porch, and other seating available first come, first serve, or bring your own blankets or chairs.
Announcements - Last Update Mon, 09/05/2022 - 9:05am
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carson City will conduct a public discussion on September 29, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. (all meetings will be online, please see directions below) in order to discuss potential applications for funding under the next fiscal year’s (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024) State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to solicit additional citizen input on possible activities to be included in an application. It is estimated that approximately $400,000 will be available in total.
System’s Edge LLC was approved for a Special Use Permit (SUP) from the Carson City Planning Commission to establish a Virtual Reality Arcade at 1087 S. Carson Street.
The location, which is inside the office park in front of Red’s Old 395 Grill, is zoned Downtown Mixed-Use, of which an “amusement arcade” is a conditional use.
Announcements - Last Update Mon, 09/05/2022 - 9:07am
By Jeanne Young
Bells Across America! The John C. Fremont Chapter, NSDAR would like to invite and encourage the Public to participate in Bells Across America! The bells represent the sound of Freedom through out our land!
A 39-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the area of Dori Way Thursday evening after allegedly threatening to cut up or burn down a woman’s tree and swinging a metal pipe in the air.
This week Nevada Humane Society’s Carson City Shelter brings you their Pet of the Week: Porter!
This pup is a diamond in the “Ruff”, as some may say.
Porter came to Nevada Humane Society after his owner of eight years could no longer care for him in his home. Since coming to the shelter, Porter has proven to be an excellent listener and couch potato, and we are confident he will always let you choose the movies during a lazy weekend movie marathon.
The Donovan Mill has been undergoing renovations for several years now thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers and history-enthusiasts, and will be hosting the first of several planned activity days at the site of the historical mill.
Head up the hill for an Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Show on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by a Gold Panning Demonstration.
Announcements - Last Update Fri, 09/02/2022 - 7:50am
Douglas County 4-H, in partnership with DRI and Nevada Robotics, is hosting a series of Robotics Nights at the Douglas County Public Library at 1625 Library Ln, Minden for youth ages 11-14 starting Sept. 7.
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month this September, Partnership Carson City is teaming up with the Suicide Prevention Network and Partnership Douglas County for a prevention starts here Mental Wellness Awareness Event and Walk taking place Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McFadden Plaza in Carson City, Nev.
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, local leaders and representatives of U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto and Congressman Mark Amodei helped break ground Thursday on a new affordable housing development in Carson City.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — It was the late-night knock on the door nobody wants. An officer standing there telling you to be prepared to evacuate your home due to fire.
The 2022 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl will take place Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Reno, featuring an exploratory day of literary events. Over 40 fiction, non-fiction, and poetry readings, as well as panel discussions, book signings, art installations and projects, and creative workshops are part of the 2022 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl.
The Carson City Board of Supervisors sided with a home-owner’s appeal of a Planning Commission’s determination that he would not be allowed to rent out a secondary residence on his property.
A 26-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of gross misdemeanor luring a child, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
