Join two local photographers for a creative play date. Create imaginative seasonal layouts using props provided or bring your own. This free workshop will be held Monday, October 3 from 6 - 8 p.m. at The Studio at Adams Hub at 177 W. Proctor Street, Carson City.
A suspect in a residential burglary who also had a court order violation led Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies in a vehicle and foot pursuit Wednesday afternoon, which ended with the suspect in custody.
While the summer heat rages on, Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning continues to deliver. Dropping an additional 56 fans to the Carson City Senior Center as part of Roper’s continued participation in the KOLOCares Fan Drive, this latest donation brings Roper’s total contribution to 189 fans donated this summer.
Announcements - Last Update Wed, 09/07/2022 - 10:50am
By Melanie McCormick
We are looking for a few great volunteers! CASA of Carson City helped change the stories of more than 100 abused and neglected children last year. As a CASA volunteer, you aren’t just an important piece of that work, you are the heart and soul of what we do!
Three were arrested early Wednesday morning for suspicion of felony drug offenses including conspiracy after an investigation led to methamphetamine, heroin, scales and packaging material, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.
On Saturday, September 10, 2022, Nevada Humanities will host the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl — the premier literary event in northern Nevada — at venues throughout the California Avenue corridor in Reno beginning at 11 am with the keynote address at the Nevada Museum of Art and concluding at 8 pm.
Pat Duncan, owner of the Beer Studio, Carson City’s newest craft beer location, grew up in Carson City and since that time has become something of a craft beer enthusiast.
The mail ballot opt-out deadline is fast approaching. Nevada voters have until Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. to request to opt-out of receiving a mail ballot.
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church in Reno (Nevada) presented religious statesman Rajan Zed with “Interfaith Peace & Leadership Award."
Citation of the Award; presented to Zed by Presiding Priest Reverend Father Stephen R. Karcher in a ceremony held in the briefing room of Reno Police Headquarters; said: For his commitment and initiatives contributing to nurturing interfaith understanding and peace among communities both locally and globally.
While some opted to spend Labor Day at the beach, or in a backyard barbecue, union enthusiasts gathered together at Idlewild Park in Reno to host the first ever Reno LaborFest.
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The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol division seized 56 pounds of suspected Fentanyl with a street value of $3.6 million following a traffic stop Monday north of Ely.
UPDATE 4:38PM Forward fire progress stopped on the fire east of Johnson Lane. Crews mopping up. Final size revised to under one acre.
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Firefighters are responding Tuesday afternoon to a brush fire in the Pine Nut Mountain range approximately 3 to 5 miles east of Johnson Lane.
UPDATE 4:25PM: Carson City Fire Department has been relieved from mutual aid and is returning to quarters, according to a Central Lyon Fire battalion chief. The fire is on BLM land.
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Central Lyon Fire responded Tuesday afternoon to the area of D-hill in Dayton for a brush fire. The fire was reported at around 3:30 p.m.
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford on Tuesday announced a $438.5 million agreement in principle between JUUL Labs and 34 states and territories resolving a two-year bipartisan investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices.
Obituaries - Last Update Tue, 09/06/2022 - 11:19am
Sherry Ann Fletcher died peacefully at her Carson City home after a courageous battle with Acute Leukemia on August 31st 2022. Born May 8th 1940 in Eugene, Oregon, she grew up in Portland with her family relocating to Hayward, California in Sherry’s senior year of high school.
A woman was arrested for suspected arson following an incident that happened on April 24 in Fernley and the subsequent state fire marshal investigation, according to the Nevada Department of Public Safety.
A 38-year-old woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony grand larceny of an auto and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.
With Tuesday expected to be the hottest day, the late summer heat wave gripping the Silver State and western U.S. has prompted NV Energy to ask customers to continue to conserve energy daily during the heat wave between 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. through Thursday to help reduce strain on the western U.S. electric grid.
Announcements - Last Update Thu, 09/08/2022 - 5:32pm
By Sue Ballew, President, CCHS
UPDATE: This event has been canceled, according to an email received Thursday from the Carson City Historical Society.
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The Carson City Historical Society is hosting a lecture and dinner on Friday, September 9, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on "Victorian Fashions and Dress Reform" by Jan Loverin of the Marjorie Russell Textile Museum.
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.
