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The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has been utilizing inmate work crews to assist the community in projects, and clean up events. The inmate work crews have been utilized at two cemeteries (they’re going again Sunday), the Fair Grounds and a neighborhood in Stagecoach.

Inmates are not forced onto the work crews. There is not a shortage of inmates who volunteer to work on the inmate work crews, in spite of the weather conditions outside of the jail.

Clerk-Recorder and Public Administrator Scott Hoen went before the Carson City Charter Committee on June 12, 2024 to ask that the role of Public Administrator be separated from the Clerk-Recorder’s office. However, the charter committee has no jurisdiction over the office or how it is structured, and a separation could only occur if state law is changed according to Carson City District Attorney Jason Woodbury.

GreenUP!, an environmental education non-profit working with local businesses, and Green Dining Nevada, a community effort to reduce food waste and increase sustainability practices in the local food industry invite Nevada residents to join the Plastic Free July Movement.

The Carson City Treasurer’s Office is announcing that the real property tax bills for Carson City, Nevada are now ready for the new tax year of 2024-2025, which runs from Monday, July 1, 2024, through Monday, June 30, 2025.

Property owners should begin to receive their property tax bills in the mail within the next 20 days, and any property owner who does not receive a property tax bill by Wednesday, 7/31/24, should contact the Carson City Treasurer’s Office at 775-887-2092 to receive a duplicate tax bill.

Are you passionate about Rifle Range safety? Do you love spending time outside with others who enjoy using the Rifle Range?

Upcoming volunteer opportunity! The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department will be holding a small clean-up at Blackwell's Pond.

Join us Saturday July 20th at 9:00am to focus on cleaning up trash around the pond, as well as pulling invasive Bull Thistle.

This Saturday, First United Methodist Church is pleased to host an estate sale from 9am to 3pm.
Some of the highlights of the collection are Willow Tree figures, silver and pewter figures, many types of collectible plates, jewelry and much more.

A 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested at 20 College Parkway just after 3:30 a.m. Thursday on multiple charges including attempted sexual assault of a child, battery with a deadly weapon, discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, assault with a deadly weapon, 14 counts of destruction of property, 14 counts of tampering with a vehicle, child abuse, and possession of a firearm buy a prohibited person.

Douglas County Pop Warner parents are concerned about the board's silence after it was revealed a member of the board was recently arrested for soliciting prostitution.

In May 2024 it was revealed that Carson City Public Administrator Scott Hoen had been incommunicative with local funeral homes, leading to multiple individuals waiting for lengthy periods of time to be cremated.

However, an investigation into Hoen’s emails shows the situation is far more dire.

Two Enchanted Realms - Fourth Ward School & Mackay Mansion

You're invited to a special Friday the 13th where you'll immerse yourself in a storytelling journey featuring the captivating portrayal of the Washoe Seeress, Eilley Bowers, by the talented artist, and Chautauquan Kim Harris.

Daily Update, July 11, 2024

Acreage: 215
Containment: 30%

For 20 years, Carson City’s Computer Corps has been teaching kids about technology: Everything from how a motherboard functions, to the mysteries of how the internet functions.

Red Wing Store - Carson City

Red Wing Shoe Store is hosting a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM to celebrate the opening of the shoe store under new ownership at 444 E. William St Ste 11.

The event will feature a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 PM, officiated by Mayor Lori Bagwell. Guests will enjoy a selection of wine, hors d'oeuvres, and other refreshments served throughout the evening. To add to the festivities, there will be exciting raffle prizes up for grabs.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City Branch Pet of the Week is Duke, the most handsome boy who loves to sing to you!

The weather forecast for the West continues to be scorching temperatures, low humidity and high winds — the perfect recipe for wildfire ignition and spread. Already this year, more than 23,400 wildfires have burned over 2,800,000 acres in the United States. More than 10,500 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents across the country.

HCC hosts public meetings every other month

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties meets every other month on the second Thursday at 9am. Hot breakfast and coffee are part of the public meetings which are held in the Silver Springs Community Center at 2945 Ft Churchill Street, Silver Springs.

Carson City Ward 4 Supervisor Lisa Schuette invites all Carson City residents to a Meet and Greet this Thursday, July 11, from 5:30 – 7:00 P.M. at Sassafras Restaurant.

No Doubt & Gwen Stefani Tribute

Rock out with Gwen In Doubt Tribute Band: A aSpectacular tribute to Gwen Stefani and No Doubt the ska-punk legends at Max Casino in Carson City.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of a recent phone scam in the area. The scammer is shadowing the Fernley Substation phone number and claiming to be a "Sgt. Howley," telling the subjects that they either about missed jury duty or that they missed a tier hearing for sex offenders.

Night off the Streets, an advocacy group for Carson City's homeless, will open a cooling station beginning Wednesday.

Carson City School District will host a Job Fair at the district office at 1402 West King Street, Tuesday, July 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

List of Nevada Youth Council Volunteers posted on the Nevada Volunteers Instagra

Every year AmeriCorps and Nevada Volunteers choose students from various high schools all over Nevada to participate in a Youth Council dedicated to serving the community through a variety of projects that the students choose.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is this evening, Wednesday July 10, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

Lane reductions began Monday and will continue through July 15 on Alternate U.S. 395 in Washoe City as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves the roadway.

Le Visage Skincare & Massage Spa at the Carson Mall in Carson City is delighted to announce the newest addition to its advanced team, Patricia Penrose, a licensed Master Esthetician with a deep passion for skincare and beauty. With 25 years of experience in the industry, Patricia has dedicated her career to helping clients achieve their best skin through personalized treatments and skincare routines.

Tahoe Nugget Casino is having a job fair on July 16, 17, and 18 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Tahoe Nugget located at 177 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV 89449. We understand the importance of flexibility, which is why we offer a variety of full-time and part-time positions with flexible scheduling to suit your needs.

If you’re anything like me, you are currently hunkered down in front of a fan with the curtains drawn tight like a modern-day vampire, hissing every time you have to go out into the sun.

If you or the kids want to escape from the cave for a bit, here are some free or low cost ways to stay cool in Carson City during this ongoing heat wave.

A young, juvenile Golden Eagle is shown cooling off from the day's heat.

The Carson High School Cross Country team would like to invite all area kids entering 4th through 8th grades to attend the CHS Youth Running Camp at Peter Livermore Sports Complex, 8 to 10 a.m. Monday, July 29 through Friday, August 2.

Kids & Horses is offering their popular summer camp program starting on August 5, and ending on August 9. Camp runs daily from 8:15 a.m. to noon. This camp is geared toward children with and without disabilities between the ages of 6 to 16. We will have tons of fun with creative crafts, games, and horse-related activities.

Prestige Care, a leading provider of senior living and skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services, is proud to announce that its Carson City skilled nursing center recently earned the 2024 bronze “Commitment to Quality” National Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living.

Huge Moving Sale - Timberline Neighborhood (up the hill behind the college). Follow the signs from College and Ormsby Blvd.

Fri July 12 through Sat July 13, 7:30 am - 2:30 pm both days
Men's & Women's clothes
Women's Shoes & Purses
Kitchen Items
1940-1950 Women's hats
Art from 1950-1960 Japan
Craftsman-style wood desk and two-drawer filing cabinet
Jenn Air - stove top, wall ovens, warming drawer
Kids toys
and much more

Carson City reached 101 on Monday and 100 Tuesday afternoon as a prolonged heatwave continues across the region. An Excessive Heat Warning is underway across western Nevada and much of the Silver State.

Washoe Lake State Park is under a HAB (harmful algae boom) watch due to the presence of what might be toxic algae.

Reno, Nevada-based gastroenterologist, Dr. Dennis Yamamoto, met his wife, Mary (Oberski) Yamamoto, during her work-study shift at a dining hall at Michigan State University in 1970. Mary and Dr. Yamamoto began dating as they completed their studies — hers in social work and his in medicine — before they married in 1973 and eventually started a family welcoming twin children and later, four grandsons.

Representatives from the Southwest Gas Foundation made a $10,000 donation to the Carson City Schools Foundation at the June 25 School Board meeting. The money was given to support the Jump Start College Program at Carson High School.

Come join us July 21 at Baldini's Casino in Sparks as we "drive out Cancer" at our 1st Car show and shine for the RelayForLife. This is a pre-qualification show for Hot August Nights. We will have "People Choice" awards.

WNC Screenwriting Classes

Western Nevada College will have two Screenwriting classes available this fall through the Continuing Education program:

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is tomorrow evening, Wednesday July 10, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

Photo courtesy of Nevada Historical Society

Carson City Historical Society hosts Gary Ballew, who will present "Old Washoe City: A Nevada Ghost Town Hiding in Plain Sight" on Thursday, July 18, at 6:30 in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts Historic House, 1207 Carson Street, Carson City.

Join LifeChurch Carson at 1600 Snyder Ave, Carson City, Friday, July 12th at 6pm for our Carson Outdoor Movie Night! Come and enjoy free bounce houses, snow cones, hot dogs, and popcorn before the show.

According to a University of Nevada, Reno alert, police and firefighters are on scene at the Scrugham Engineering and Mines building at their main campus for report of a fire.

It’s now been two and a half years since 23-year-old Paiute mother Anna Marie Scott was shot and left in a burning car on I-580.

Join 4-H next month for a daytime Summer Camp. Three days of friends and fun, while participating in learning activities and arts & crafts. Enrollment form is required, and space is limited to sign up soon! $15 enrollment fee for the week for all kiddos from ages 9 to 12. Each summer camp has a new theme, and August Summer Camp comes with new lessons and games!

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol were called Monday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the area of US-50 East and Airport Road.

Battle Born Progress is having our annual Celebrate Progress! Come celebrate all of the progress that we have accomplished within the past year and come hear what we plan to do to ensure a progressive agenda is being pushed at all levels of government.

Looking for a place to take your little ones heading into the second week of July? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

HCC is recruiting AmeriCorps members to serve in the Lyon County region

The nonprofit Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC) is currently recruiting for part time and full time AmeriCorps members for the 2024-2025 term.

Science has proven that when we laugh endorphins are released in the brain, giving you the ability to feel better from pain, to emotional distress! It’s your bodies natural healer! So next time you’re feeling badly put on your favorite comedy, and enjoy how your body is taking care of itself!

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