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Welcome to the Spooky Studio! Children ages 6-13 are welcome to come and paint with acrylic to create ghastly creatures and scenes to fit the theme of Halloween.

Saltwater Tavern in Carson City, located at 306 E William St. at the old Remedy's location, is now open for business.

A diver in a bell helmet holding a beer and a Mermaid symbolize the perfect blend of adventure and enchantment, capturing the spirit of Saltwater Tavern.

If you thought last day camp was fun, wait until the next month! 4-H invites the youth to participate in a Day Camp during the fall break.

This camps theme is pottery, art, and crafts. Three days of friends and fun at Fuji Park.

Space is limited and registration is required so sign up soon! For question on event, please call (775) 887-2252 or email KristinaWilliams@unr.edu.

Carson City’s rich and intriguing history officially celebrates 31 years as we explore, narrate and theatrically embrace Carson City’s beautiful Victorian westside in this special "by the light of day" walking tours led by Local Guides our Spirit Wranglers.

Meet Legacy! Legacy is a sweet-natured Pointer who wandered into our lives (quite literally) as a stray in July. If you're looking for a friendly companion for life's little adventures, look no further.

Candidate forums returned to Carson City last week, and are continuing in the series hosted by Sierra Nevada Forums, the League of Women Voters, the Nevada Appeal, and KUNR.

During the first forum held at the Brewery Arts Center, the two candidates for Carson City mayor discussed a number of topics including affordable housing, sustainability, growth, the master plan, and more.

A suspect who allegedly made violent threats against an elementary school in Sonoma County, Calif. was arrested at Lake Tahoe on Monday evening. Earlier in the day, detectives with the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect, Kevin Harrington, 47, of Santa Rosa, was likely in the South Lake Tahoe area.

A presentation called "Going for the Gold Lake Tahoe and the Olympics" will be featured Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Minden Mill. The program begins at 1 p.m.

Join Grassroots Yoga Center in Carson City for a special October Full Moon Women's circle, an evening dedicated to connection, reflection, and empowerment. Under the luminous glow of the full moon, we will gather to share stories, set intentions, and celebrate the strength and wisdom of women.

Dress up the Kids and your Pups and come trick or treating at MidTown Marketplace on Thursday, Oct. 31st from 3:30pm-6:30pm. We have over 40 in-door vendor booths for your kids and pups to trick and treat. MidTown Marketplace is located at 104 Corbett St in Carson City.

Pioneer High School’s Senior spotlight, Claire Callister, embodies the meaning of a welcoming personality. Described by her teachers, Claire is bubbly, sparkling, energetic and always welcoming others with a smile. Often asked to show new students around the campus, Claire has a personality to make people feel at home and welcome.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is this evening, Wednesday October 16, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded early Tuesday evening to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle near Classy Seconds at Brown and Gordon Street near US-50 East. No serious injuries were reported.

As part of American Archives Month, the Nevada State Archives unveiled an exhibit highlighting the Nevada Division of Forestry’s (NDF) essential role in protecting and managing Nevada’s lands. The exhibit opened to the public Oct. 1 and will run through Dec. 31 at the Nevada State Archives in Carson City.

October 25, 5-8 PM

Come enjoy an old-time hayride around Ole Town Dayton starting at the Dayton Museum! Games, History, Refreshments, Ghostly Pioneers! Fun for the entire family! This is a free event for the community, presented by the Historical Society of Dayton Valley.

In September, the national Big Lots company announced they would be closing over 340 stores. Now, Carson City’s Big Lots, which has been in its south Carson location since 2010, has announced it will be shuttering its doors Dec. 22.

The Carson City Democrats Office is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day at 502 E. John, and by phone at (775) 887-2087. Everyone welcome to come by to pick up yard signs, learn about candidates and issues, or volunteer to canvass.The CC Dems website also provides election and issues information at www.carsoncitydems.org.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, Oct, 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William St.

Combining the classroom and the stage, Kid Rocker helps students achieve their musical goals through education and performance. Catch current students shredding on their instruments all afternoon long, it's a great time!

A 54-year-old woman was arrested Monday for suspicion of DUI second offense and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The AtoZen Friday Open Mic will be held at Polecat Tavern this Friday, October 18th starting at 6pm. Signups start at 5pm. Hope you will drop on in!

Join our thriving Community Healing Circles: The Rising Suns and Rays of Light. We're excited to share the continued success of two transformative healing circles in our community, facilitated by Erick Keene. Both groups are welcoming new participants!

In a letter shared on their website and social media, owners of Homewood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe announced they will be unable to open for the 2024/25 season for financial reasons, but the community says it is more than that.

My comet photos from Dayton and Silver Springs.

Three Carson City Symphony and Carson Chamber Singers concerts are lined up in October, the first happening this Friday and the second on Sunday. Those interested in attending should see concert start times below. Please note that the banner over Carson Street shows an incorrect time for the Sunday concert, which will begin at 4 p.m. with lobby entertainment starting at 3 p.m.

This past weekend, nearly two dozen members of Carson High School’s (CHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), along with their advisors, took part in a community service project at Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe. The group spent the afternoon collecting garbage along the shoreline and in surrounding areas, contributing to the preservation of the natural beauty of the popular destination.

Open Mic Night at Polecat Tavern every thursday at 6pm. Let's hear your new stuff! Bring you friends to cheer you on!

Drop on in to enjoy the Classic Vinyl Live ‘FX’ Music! Lots of great music that will get you up on your feet.

Carson City resident Brett Fisher took these photos of the rare celestial visitor Comet A3, also known as C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, that arrived this week over the skies across Nevada and throughout the world.

Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS

Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS over the Carson Range.

A gas leak was repaired Thursday and there is not an active leak, according to a Southwest Gas spokesman. It is unknown at this time when the portion of backcountry trail will reopen. We will update when it does.
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A portion of the Spooner Lake State Park backcountry is closed until further notice due to an ongoing gas leak, according to Nevada State Parks in a social media post Monday.

It will begin to feel more like fall later this week around Carson City and surrounding counties with a storm system arriving Wednesday that is expected to bring cooler temperatures and shower chances.

Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing Thursday night into Friday morning, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a freeze watch.

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

UNR Extension Master Gardener Community Garden Talks

Join UNR Extension Carson City Master Gardeners for a garlic planting demo at the Carson City Community Garden.
Location: Carson City Community Garden 1044 Beverly Dr., Carson City
Time: 10:00 am
Free and open to all.

Two were arrested over the weekend for alleged DUI third offense in separate arrest incidents, according to Carson City Sheriff's Office booking reports.

Garage / Estate Sale
Saturday, October 19th
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1269 Lindsay Lane
Carson City

Here are the recent births that occurred at Carson Tahoe Hospital between Oct. 7 - 12, 2024.

Megan Jackson Cortinas has been playing and coaching roller derby for 12 years; first, with the Carson Victory Rollers and then in 2014 she joined the Sierra Regional Roller Derby’s All-Star team.

Now, she’ll be adding a third team to her resume: the World Cup Training Squad.

UPDATE: Former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and current Republican Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin will make a campaign stop Tuesday on behalf of Former President Trump. They will be at the Robert Crowell Athletic Center, also known as the MAC, 1860 Russell Way at 6 p.m. The doors open at 5 p.m. Go here for tickets.

GreenUP!, is excited to introduce the new 2024 commemorative stainless-steel cups for Nevada Day. These reusable cups manufactured by Klean Kanteen, are now available for purchase as part of this year’s efforts to reduce waste and promote sustainability during the celebration.

Local author Kendall Brown of Carson City is set to release her highly anticipated debut book, "10 Secrets of a Lazy Dog Trainer," at an special event on Dec. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Beer NV in Reno.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Sunday evening to a vehicle crash in the area of Goni and Old Hot Springs Road.

have always been a fan of English gardens with their beds filled with varieties of colors and shapes of flowers. I have never successfully grown an English Garden, due to our low humidity, intense sunlight both in winter and summer, excessive winds and lack of consistent winter moisture.

Don’t you love October baseball? Me too! It might not be America’s pastime anymore, but this time of year it feels good to hear the crack of the bat and the slap of the glove.

The Capital City Community Band will present its annual Nevada Day concert at 2 p.m. immediately following the parade, on Saturday, Oct. 26 in the Capital Amphitheater in Carson City.

With this month's "Framed/Shoot Through" theme, photographers took their camera lenses to the outdoors and beyond for the October competition of the Carson City Photo Club.

Beginning Monday, NV Energy will use helicopters to replace power poles and to clear large logs and brush that pose fire hazards to the utility's infrastructure around the Lake Tahoe Basin. The helicopters are needed to navigate steep, mountainous terrain in the area.

A blanket of snow covered the ground as a group of hunters, bundled up from the cold, gathered around a scale in a Northern Nevada parking lot.

As temperatures rise, particularly in alpine regions, lakes are feeling the heat. Research published Oct. 11 in the journal Science, led by researchers at the Carnegie Institution for Science, indicates that climate change impacts critical winter processes including lake ice conditions.

The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums and AAUW Capital Branch held the second of four forums Wednesday, Oct. 9. The third forum will be held Monday, Oct. 14.
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