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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department and School District will conduct a training exercise Tuesday, June 4 at Carson High School.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department regrettably announces that the Therapy Pool at the Carson Aquatic Facility will be closed until emergency repairs to the filtration system can be made.

Carson City Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue, in collaboration with the Carson City Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue Team, successfully conducted a joint swift water training on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Carson River near Deer Run Road.

The Golf Lodge, located at 4530 S. Carson St., will become Carson City’s first golf simulator and bar beginning in August, fulfilling owner Alec Emmons’ lifelong dream of being a business owner.

HCCs June 13 public meeting includes guest speakers and breakfast

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ June 13, 2024 public meeting includes presentations on both the Parkinson's Support Center of Northern Nevada, and Carson City Health and Human Services’ Epidemiology Division.

A 30-year-old man was arrested Saturday for allegedly sexually assaulting his juvenile daughter, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Tails & Tires

Tail & Tires — a free trail safety workshop will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, June 5.

The Carson City Community Emergency Response Team, in conjunction with the Carson City Fire Department (CCFD), will conduct a formal U.S. flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day, Friday, June 14, at 3:30 p.m. at CCFD Station 52, located at 2400 College Parkway.

Carson County 4-H would like to invite you to Summer Camp! Three days of day camp take place in June here in Carson City.

Have you ever wondered how long the ‘C’ has been atop C-Hill in Carson City? Well, this year will mark the 100-year anniversary of the beloved landmark. First constructed in 1924, the symbol has stood as a testament to community spirit and school pride, has remained visible for miles around and has been cherished by generations of residents and alumni alike.

Carson Tahoe Health invites you to their Diabetes Education and General Nutrition Counseling Clinic on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, from 4 to 5 p.m. The event will take place at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, in the Valley View Room on the 3rd floor.

Carson City Camp GOTR: Carson City Camp Girls on The Run Sierras is a week-long, half-day camp at the Carson City Community Center from August 5 to August 9.

4-H presents the Carson Cluckers. Come learn more about poultry and what our club has to offer. Meet our new group lead Micheal, who brings years of experience to the poultry industry. Make friends and learn life skills! For more information, please call (775) 887-2252 or email KristinaWillliams@unr.edu.

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.

NV Energy is proposing to raise its flat rate for service across Northern Nevada while lowering how much customers pay for actual energy use — a move watchdog groups say penalizes customers with low incomes or those who curb their power usage through conservation or by adding rooftop solar installations.

Long time Carson City Resident Monica Marcinko recently released her second children's book "Santa Manners."

First Presbyterian Church in Carson City will host its annual garage sale Friday and Saturday to support the preservation of its Old Sanctuary.

Inspired by Carson City’s, “Connections,” a friend of mine, Baobab, is constructing an emerging theology, and has agreed to an interview.

Three people have been booked into Lyon County Jail for their alleged involvement in the April burglary of a residence and outbuildings in Yerington, according to Sheriff Brad Pope.

Those that Survived: A Chautauqua Presentation will feature local authors and historians David & Gayle Woodruff who assume the characters of James Reed and his wife Margret, who were the original organizers of the infamous Donner Party of 1846.

More than $50 million has been approved to build a new Justice Center in Douglas County. In 1980, with a population of 19,400, the County relocated several County Departments to a newly constructed two-story Justice & Law Enforcement Center located at 1038 Buckeye Road in Minden.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting takes place Thursday, June 6 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Carson High School proudly celebrated the graduation of 483 seniors during the 2024 Commencement Ceremonies held Saturday, June 1, 2024. The event, which took place at the Carson High Football Field, was a momentous occasion for the students, their families and the entire Carson High community.

Get ready for the Annual NAA “Spirit of America” judged art show! The Nevada Artists Association Gallery will take entries on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Entries will be accepted from 9:00am-12:00pm only at the Gallery, 449 W. King Street, Carson City. There is a 3 entry limit per person. You do not have to follow the theme.

All are invited to participate or come and see vehicles at the Revving up for Jack benefit car show happening today, Sunday, at Bully's Sports Bar and Grill in Carson City.

On Friday a jury in Manhattan District Court found Donald Trump guilty of 34 felonies. He was charged with illegally falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments he made to Stormy Daniels, a woman with whom he had had a brief sexual encounter.

Nevada Division of State Parks has launched the Snapshots of Nevada State Parks photo competition. Hosted by Tyler Technologies, Nevada’s reservation technology provider, the competition is a unique opportunity for photography enthusiasts and park visitors to capture the beauty of Nevada's diverse landscapes.

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LGBTQ+ & Friends Social Saturday, June 22nd, 2-5pm at Red’s Old 395 Grill, Carson City. The $25 lunch includes food, drinks, tax, and tip. Limited seating.

The Carson City Symphony Association presents a “Violin, Cello, and Guitar House Recital,” an afternoon of music, conversation, wine, and hors d'oeuvres on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at a private home, 2662 Danielle Drive, Carson City.

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of June 3-9, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

UPDATE: Power has been restored. NV Energy informed customers the outage was caused by wildlife.
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A widespread power outage Saturday evening has affected much of Douglas County, including Minden, Gardnerville and areas of the south county and Kingsbury. NV Energy reports 14,034 customers were without power as of around 9 p.m.

Washoe County prosecutors have sued the United States Postal Service, asking a federal court to halt its plan to move key mail processing operations from Reno to Sacramento — cities divided by a snow closure-prone mountain pass — and accusing the agency of circumventing federal law.

Join Nevada Author, Sandie La Nae, in a lecture and PowerPoint presentation titled: “Eilley Riches To Rags At Bowers Mansion.”

Louis and Peggy Locke, founding Pastors of Carson City Foursquare Church celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on May 25th.

Experience CONNECTIONS at the Carson City Senior Center every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Check out our events calendar at https://www.connectionscentral.org/events to find more CONNECTIONS opportunities.

Meet Penelope, also known as Princess Penelope. This sweetie is very social and friendly. She is a beautiful short-haired Tabby hoping to find a home where she will be spoiled for the rest of her life. At 9 years young, this lovely girl has many good years of life ahead of her.

June's Carson City Connections story theme is "A funny thing happened..." The magic of humor in our lives and relationships. Join us for a few laughs with Robert and Maria. Both share in the love of humor and laughter. For them it's serious business — a means of expressing and coping with all of life's many challenges.There is no better medicine than the tears of laughter.

June's story theme is "A funny thing happened..." The magic of humor in our lives and relationships. Join us for a few laughs with Robert and Maria. Both share in the love of humor and laughter. For them it's serious business — a means of expressing and coping with all of life's many challenges.There is no better medicine than the tears of laughter.

Fire crews and managers are already preparing for fire season. Despite two years of average to above-average precipitation, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Fire Director, Jaime Gamboa, knows just how quickly wildfire season can take off.

Optum, a leading health solution and care delivery organization, brings its Mobile Medical Center known as "Medicine on the Move" to Carson City this Tuesday and Wednesday.

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LGBTQ+ & Friends Social Saturday, June 22nd, 2-5pm at Red’s Old 395 Grill, Carson City Five free student tickets and nine free adult tickets are available.

Email your request to wnvlgbtq@gmail.com. First come, first served. Your privacy respected. Information at www.nevadalgbtq.com.

Discover Andean Music with Kantu Inka during a series of three weekly lessons at the Carson City Senior Center.

Battle Born Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are a proud sponsor of Mayor Lori Bagwell's Attendance Hall of Fame program.

With fifteen private sponsors contributing gift cards and other rewards to our local students for their excellent attendance.

UPDATE: The fire is controlled and extinguished, per WildCAD. No further extension to wildland, according to Eastern Sierra Fire & Ice, a fire and weather watch page.
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A large fire has been reported and spotted on the wildland fire cameras in Lyon County as of Friday afternoon.

Around 4 p.m. the smoke plume was first reported near Speedway and 95A in Lyon County.

Looking for a Summer job? Join us at our hiring event. EmployNV Business Hub 400

RENO, NV - Allied Universal is seeking security officers to work full time day shift in Reno, NV. Position pays $23.00 hourly and requires applicants to be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma/equivalent or five years of previous security experience. Interview for this opportunity on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 11am to 1pm at the EmployNV Business Hub, 4001 S. Virginia St. Suite 11, Reno, NV. Bring your resume and PILB card. If you do not have a PILB card, the employer will assist with the process to obtain one. Walk-ins are welcome!

Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing food and veterinary care to pets of homeless individuals, is proud to announce a momentous occasion in its history. Sierra Veterinary Hospital, located in Carson City, has been honored as the first and oldest Donation Site in the country by Feeding Pets of the Homeless.

Resume & Job Search Workshop. Wednesday. June 12, 2024. 2PM to 4PM at EmployNV C

SPARKS, NV - Resume & Job Search Workshop

Crafting the perfect resume can be daunting. Let us help! Our Resume & Job Search Workshop covers everything you need to know.

Our workshop begins at 2PM and concludes by 4PM on June 12, 2024 at the EmployNV Career Hub located on 2281 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431.

Please sign in upon arrival and of course, walk-ins are welcome!

For more information, call 775-284-9520.

We hope to see you here!

Grand Opening Alert! As many of you have noticed, there has been a new trail slowly working its way up from the 5th St. Prison Hill trail up towards the North Loop.

Around 12 p.m. dispatch received a call a vehicle has gone off the road about two miles past the gate up Ash Canyon.

Injuries are currently unknown.

Please avoid the area while the crash is investigated.

Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for the 3rd annual Western Days on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum complex. Entry and activities are free.

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