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On Friday, May 26 and 7:30pm, Valhalla Tahoe at the Tallac Historic Site offers a Chautauqua presentation of Snowshoe Thompson and his wife Agnes in-Mailman of the Sierra. Thompson carried the mail across the Sierra Nevada snows for 20 winters.

While loading lumber into his truck at the hardware store, Carson City local, Kevin Leid, suddenly became short of breath and experienced blurred vision. That day in August 2020 changed his life and within five months, he needed oxygen tanks to breathe.

The opportunity to better himself through higher education has brought light to Aaron Ross’ world. Born legally blind, Ross began working toward a degree at Western Nevada College (WNC) more than a decade ago to pursue a profession that left an impression on him as a child.

The Jack C. Davis Observatory on the Western Nevada College Campus is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will hear about the Observatory’s role at the college and in the community at the club’s next meeting. Observatory Director and Professor Dr. Tom Herring will share the history as well as his thoughts on the future of the facility.

LAS VEGAS – on Monday, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo announced that the Colorado River Lower Basin States have developed a plan to conserve 3 million acre-feet over the next three years to protect the Colorado River system.

On Saturday, May 27 at 3:30 p.m. Valhalla Tahoe at the Tallac Historic Site offers a Chautauqua presentation of James & Margret Reed in Those That Survived the Donner Party.

Saturday afternoon I had the time of my life at the Odeon Hall in Dayton, Nevada. I got to present Mark Twain on the very stage where Samuel held forth 157 years ago, away back in 1866. He was fresh from the Hawaiian Islands and his public talk would have been full of fun from his, “Letters from the Sandwich Islands.” So of course we took a step back in time to savor a few of those timeless sentiments.

Carson City Downtown Throw Down Image

The Saturday, June 24 Downtown Throw Down Cornhole Tournament is presented by the Carson City Downtown Business Association and Silver State Cornhole.

Master Gardener Michael Janik is a fruit tree expert who advises this for fruit trees in May: “Thinning is an essential step in producing larger, tastier fruit and will also help prevent damage from insects. Cherries do not need to be thinned. Apples, pears, peaches and nectarines benefit from thinning. Plums and apricots may also be thinned if there is a heavy crop.”

On Saturday, the annual Celebrity Waiter FISH Fundraiser was held, this time on site or the new FISH Student Housing Revitalization Project site.

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For the first time since 2019, Western Nevada College is recognizing its graduates next week with traditional commencement ceremonies.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 22-28, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

CARSON CITY — Lane closures and travel delays will be in place on U.S. 395 south of Gardnerville Monday, May 22 through June as the Nevada Department of Transportation repairs roadside erosion.

Hello fellow anglers. Memorial day weekend is approaching. Before we get to our local fishing report, I have some information on the Lampe Park kids fishing day.

I was honored to be invited to one of the KFD committee meetings a few weeks ago. I now see and understand in a bigger light, what it takes to put on this major event each year.

Just before 6 PM on Saturday evening, a crash was reported at the intersection of N. Lompa Lane and Northridge.

Traffic is currently blocked. Injuries are unknown but airbags have been deployed in both vehicles.

On May 15, the Nevada Humane Society, which also serves as animal control for Carson City, hired Jerleen Bryant as interim CEO following a number of complaints alleging prior leadership failures.

In celebration of Public Works Week, the Carson City Public Works team held an Open House that allowed participants to play on equipment, enter raffles, and learn all about the systems that make our community run smoothly!

More than 60 Carson High School (CHS) seniors were recognized Thursday night for collectively earning more than $7 million in scholarships (a number that will continue to rise).

Their accomplishments, which highlighted the academic success of the Class of 2023, were celebrated in an awards ceremony Thursday, May 18, at the Carson City Community Center.

McAvoy Lane as Mark Twain.

On Sept. 30 the final evening show with Mark Twain, dedicated to Steven Saylor and the volunteers of The Comstock Foundation for History & Culture will take place at Piper's Opera House.

The 5th annual Kids to Parks Day celebration featured music, food, outdoor activities from local organizations, educational booths, the Junior Park Ranger Olympics, and Junior Park Ranger Bike Races.

The whole community is invited to join in on this fun day of outdoor play.

Today. Saturday, May 20, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office is hosting its annual Cops and Kids Open House event. The event is free for all and takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.

UPDATE 6:20 p.m.: The initial call was for a welfare check on an elderly citizen. No other information is being provided at this time, and the FBI will be taking over.

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Several police and fire units from multiple agencies were called to a residence on Wialaki St. and an officer involved shooting has been reported.

The officer is reported to not be injured. One individual is dead.

The 3rd Annual Educational Kids Fair at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, NV is a great day at the Museum for the whole family!

According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) April 2023 economic report, Nevada lost 2,900 jobs over the month.

Employment is up 61,600 jobs since April 2022, an annual increase of 4.2 percent. The total employment level in the state is 1,540,300. The state’s unemployment rate in April is 5.4 percent, decreased by 0.1 percentage point from 5.5 percent in March and increased by 0.2 percentage points when compared to April 2022.

Join us on Saturday, June 10 at 9am at Eagle Valley Golf course for a golf tournament hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Sierra Nevada as a joint fundraiser for Meals on Wheels Carson City and Carson City Search and Rescue.

Nevada Sagebrush League Pop Warner and the Pacific Northwest Region Pop Warner issued a joint statement regarding the recent reveal that a cheer coach’s husband is a registered sex offender who was allowed to participate in what Pop Warner calls an “unofficial” capacity.

The joint release stated that an investigation has been opened which will be “thorough, objective and urgent.”

On Monday, May 29 in honor of Memorial Day, the VFW Post #8071 (Virginia City/Dayton/Silver Springs members) will be hosting their Annual Memorial Day Service at the Dayton Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Dayton at 9:00 a.m.

This event is to honor those veterans that have given the ultimate sacrifice and are now departed.

In attempts to mitigate potential impacts from spring runoff, Douglas County has deployed several proactive efforts and messaging ahead of the hazardous conditions expected through May 22.

What to do when a service dog is not a service dog and owner insists on bringing dog in the business? What rights do service dogs in training have in the state of Nevada? What about employee allergies or fear of dogs? How should we interact with service dog teams, and what are the differences between services dogs, therapy dogs and emotional support animals?

All of these questions and more will be answered when you join two professional service dog trainers, Kendall and Chandler Brown, as they discuss laws and regulations pertinent to service dogs, and how best to support your staff and our community when interacting with service dog teams.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be biologist Craig Downer, who will explain with specificity why he strongly supports SB90, a bill which designates the wild mustang as the official state horse of the State of Nevada.

The Legislative Counsel’s digest of SB90 states: "Existing law designates numerous state emblems, including, without limitation, a state bird, state insect, state reptile, state animal, state fish and others. This bill designates the wild mustang as the official state horse of the State of Nevada."

The body of the bill reads as follows:

Just after 5:30 p.m. Thursday a crash was reported near the Dutch Bros on E. William St.

First responders are enroute to the scene.

As a result of warm temperatures and increased snowmelt throughout the region, the California Nevada River Forecast Center is forecasting the Walker River in Mason Valley and Yerington to rise near moderate flood stage by this Sunday, May 21, 2023.

The community should prepare for high flows to continue on both forks and mainstem of the Walker River for several weeks.

Happy Thursday, Carson City! As Northern Nevada dives into the warm spring weather, let's take a look at some events to attend this weekend!

Movies in the Park is back this summer beginning July 7 thanks to Garrett Lepire, who has been hosting the free family fun event for several seasons in partnership with Carson City Classic Cinema Club, Carson City Parks and Recreation, and more!

This year, get ready for the new addition of Food Truck Fridays, which will take place alongside the movie in Mills Park.

The final performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Brewery Arts Center take place this weekend.

Produced by the Proscenium Players Inc, this production puts a twist on Shakespeare’s original tale by moving it many centuries and continents away to present day in Athens Georgia.

The Lone Mountain Cemetery is getting greener with help from two local Rotary Clubs.

The Rotary Club of Carson City and the Cap City Passport Rotary Club teamed up with the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department on a beautification project at the cemetery.

Carson City School District teachers and administrators from Empire Elementary School were honored by Governor Joe Lombardo and the Governor’s Office of Science Innovation and Technology (OSIT) Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in the Old Assembly Chambers in the Nevada Capitol building.

The ceremony recognized Empire Elementary School for advancing from a “Developing STEM School” to an “Established STEM School.”

Wednesday evening deputies were dispatched to the Carson City Airport on report of a man “running around the airport” inside the secured gates. Upon arrival, deputies learned the man had acquired a golf cart and was driving around in the area.

A big Catmandu yard sale is happening this Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20 starting at 8 a.m. at 3831 Southpointe Dr in south Carson City off Silver Sage. The event is not at Catmandu but all proceeds benefit the kitties and Catmandu.

Every Thursday this summer, starting tonight, join us for great live music and zesty Italian cuisine at Mangia Tutto located on the corner of Stewart and Musser streets.
Brian Lester and Buster Chops perform from 6:30 - 8:30pm

Tomorrow is the 3rd Saturday of the month. That means Pony Express tag round time; low-key competition over 2 rounds on the 9-hole short course.

Meet new players and share your disc golf experience.

Carson City teachers and educators protested Wednesday in front of the Nevada state capitol for a twenty percent raise increase, a $20 minimum wage in schools and average class sizes of 20 students. Their slogan: "Time for 20."

Join Muscle Powered for our West Side Cruise! We will depart from the Brewery Arts Center parking lot (449 W Kings St) at 5:00 PM.

Get out your slow bikes, put on a costume and join us for a fun ride around the West Side.

Guest Speaker, Frasier Anning, former Senator from Australia

Our monthly meetings offer opportunities to meet interesting people during our half-hour social time from 6:30 to 7 P.M. During our meeting; we deliver the promise of an exciting speaker. We strive to invite speakers relative to the times who provide information, as knowledge is power. This month we will have Frasier Anning, a Senator who left his country of Austria. He will share his experience of why he and his wife needed to leave their homeland and with a warning for America. Please join us, learn how to get involved, and make new friends. We hope to see you there.

Brush fire reported just before 5:15 p.m. Wednesday near Highway 50 W. and Golf Club Drive.

Carson City's Thursday Nite Cruisers are back for another season of car appreciation, warm weather, and summer vibes.

Each Thursday, join the cruisers throughout Carson City from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an evening of fun, which includes raffle drawings, a 50/50 at each show, as well as a Best of Show award selected by each hosting business.

Fireworks are returning to South Lake Tahoe on the 4th of July. The popular Lights on the Lake show hosted by the Tahoe Douglas Visitor's Authority will start at 9:45 p.m. The fireworks will be launched off barges on Lake Tahoe near Edgewood Tahoe.

Several Carson City Pop Warner parents and former coaches are calling for the resignation of a cheer coach — and the board president — after the sex offender status of the coach’s husband was revealed, and parents learned the board was well aware but chose not to alert parents.

Happy Wednesday Carson City, and easy hello to Oso!

Oso is a small dog with a big heart and lots of love to give still. He is 10 years old and is blind and deaf, with moderate dental disease. He’s afraid of strangers and other dogs at first, but once he feels safe, he really comes out of his shell. Oso loves it when people sit with him as he eats and loves plushy toys.

He has been in the shelter since late April and loves to play with other dogs his size.

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