Carson Fly Fishing Club's Monthly Meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street.

What a week! The Davis Fire has been a horrible reminder of what a high fire hazard area we live in. Today (Sept. 12), we have power again after three days without, but the winds were so strong there (was) a red flag warning with the added weight of “Particularly Dangerous Situation.”

UPDATE 5:35PM: State Route 431 Mount Rose Highway is now fully open, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.
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UPDATE 9:50AM: Evacuations will be lifted Sunday for all homes impacted by the Davis Fire, according to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. Check perimetermap.com for the latest on road closures and evacuations.

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and support for local athletics, Centro Market in Carson City has stepped up to sponsor the Alvarado boys while playing football at Carson High School throughout the years. Their seasonal contribution not only highlights the market's commitment to youth sports but also serves as an inspiring call to action for other local businesses to get involved in supporting high school athletic programs.

Before the start of Monday's luncheon, which will feature judicial candidate Kristin Luis, Carson City Clerk-Recorder Scott Hoen has agreed to take the floor and go on Zoom to explain how the state's new voting system, called the Voter Registration and Election Management Solution - VREMS for short - will impact our elections here in Carson City.

On Sunday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a musician's swap meet and fundraiser. Proceeds go to the Mike Epps family via their Go Fund Me page.

The Virginia & Truckee Railway is recruiting enthusiastic young elves for the 2024 season of The Polar Express Train Ride and wants youth groups in the community to be a part of the holiday magic.

Fire officials have announced additional Davis Fire evacuations have been lifted Saturday in Galena Forests and Saint James Village areas.

Hello fellow anglers. We are all praying for the firefighters to fight the Davis fire here in Washoe County and to be safe in doing so. Too many times I have been out camping to see people having campfires on windy nights. I have heard some say, "I paid my dues to camp here, I can have a fire if I want to. I've been camping for 20 years, and I know what I'm doing."

The St. Teresa of Avila Women's Society is holding their first Annual Craft & Coffee Fair on Friday, Sept. 20 from 5- 8 pm. and Saturday Sept. 21 from 10 am - 6 pm. The craft fair will have over 30 vendors with handcrafted goods and gifts. Start your holiday shopping early! The Craft & Coffee fair will be held at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. 3000 N. Lompa Lane, Carson City.

Homecoming celebrations kicked off this afternoon with an assembly, and Carson High School was pleased to announce the student-elected candidates.

Curious about the intricate art of wire wrapping beads to create a stunning chain? Join our workshop to master the skill of crafting perfect loops and creating a gorgeous beaded chain using Swarovski Crystal or gemstone beads.

The Carson Nugget Casino will donate over 100 tickets for the John DiResta Celebrity Comedy show to the Carson City, Reno, and all other Northern Nevada Firefighters to recognize their hard and heroic work battling the wildfires in Northern Nevada.

Here are all the upcoming events in the community for Carson City School District students and families, hosted by the district or community organizations.

Black Ice Theatre Company, in partnership with Carson Valley Community Theatre, is proud to present our fall production of "Misery", written by William Goldman and based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Stephen King.

Evacuations have now been lifted in the Montreux area, though residents are cautioned while in the area as crews continue to work.

According to John Cervantes, Operations Section Chief, the fire is now officially in the mop up stage.

“The overall theme of the fire right now is in a mop up stage,” Cervantes said, “and we’re also looking at doing some suppression repair where it make sense along the fire.”

Containment lines held over night, and the fire remains at 56% containment. Total acreage burned or burning is just over 5,800 acres.

Davis FireQuick Facts: We are now at 56 percent containment - Evening of September 12, 2024

Meet Peaches, Catmandu’s cat of the week. This sweet girl is an absolute peach.
Less than 4 years old, she's a long-haired white cat with a black mask and tail. She is currently sporting a lion cut as she was horribly matted when she came to Catmandu. Although she is a full-figured girl, she is absolutely adorable with her haircut.

Get ready to kick up your heels and dance the day away with free country dance lessons from the amazing DJ Jeremy McGuigan & Sara B Dancin'!

Get ready to unleash your darkest nightmares on the silver screen! The Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition is back, and this year, we’re cranking up the terror to spine-chilling new heights. Aspiring filmmakers and horror aficionados, this is your chance to craft a tale of terror that will haunt audiences long after the credits roll.

Join the fun in this fabulous and creative class Sept. 20 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

Join us for a thrilling adventure at Haunted Hills, Mills & Depots 2024! Immerse yourself in the history and mysteries of the Haunted Comstock. This is a fundraiser for The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture.

Soroptimist International of Carson City has its Fall Fun Bunco fundraiser scheduled for October 10th. The event will include a baked potato bar with all the fixings, salad and a no host bar starting at 5:30pm. The event will be held at the Elks Club, 515 N Nevada Street in Carson City. The cost of the event is $35 and reservations will be required by October 3rd at sicarsoncity@gmail.com. Questions may be directed to Maureen Mason at masonrus3@gmail.com or by calling 530/598-2956. Soroptimist is a 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to empowering the lives of women and girls.

This week's pet of the week is Grammy. Grammy is a 9-year-old Pit Bull Terrier Mix and the sweetest of the golden girls. Grammy came to us as a stray, so we are still learning her true colors.