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Carson City Manager Nancy Paulson will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. Paulson will discuss the city’s finances and will provide an update on current projects.

Nevada Army Guard Brig. Gen. D. “Dan” Rodger Waters, a Sparks resident who began his military career as an unassuming helicopter mechanic nearly 40 years ago, became the first Soldier in the 21st Century to head the Nevada National Guard when he succeeded Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry as Adjutant General during in a ceremony Saturday at the Reno Ballroom. The last Army Guard officer to serve as Adjutant General was Maj. Gen. William Engel from 1979-1983.

Here's your schedule for this week at Polecat Tavern. Open at 3pm Wednesday-Sunday. Happy Hour, Open Mic, Karaoke, Canyon White for Chrissi & Keith's 39th Anniversary, Acoustic Jam. Drop on in!

Nevada Artists Association is pleased to announce the winners of the Nevada Day Show. This show features 174 entries by 72 Northern Nevada artists in 12 categories. Kyle Karrasch, Denise Miller and Craig Moore were the judges.

The Carson City SWAT team proudly represented their city at the 2024 Prairie Fire National SWAT Competition, competing against 35 other elite teams from across the country. The team placed 26th overall, demonstrating its skill, teamwork and commitment to excellence.

Darren and Baron Stanley, brothers from Carson City and Minden, demonstrated extraordinary persistence and teamwork as they cracked the codes and deciphered the intricate clues of the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt, claiming the coveted $1,000 prize.

Ready, aim, swish. Signups are underway for the third annual Nevada Day Cornhole Tournament happening Saturday, Oct. 26 at Carson Mall in Carson City.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Single lane closures will take place on U.S. 95 near Hawthorne during the week of Oct. 21 as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces a small section of highway.

All aboard for fall family fun at the annual two-day Harvest Train Festival, which wraps up Sunday at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, bringing train rides and autumn-inspired activities, including pumpkin patch, crafts hosted by Messy Kids Art School, and carnival-style games hosted by local non-profits.

East Fork Fire, Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday morning to a vehicle crash involving a golf cart and car in the area of Golf Club Drive and Summit Camp Way, near Highway 50 West.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department invites the community to an evening of family fun at the 8th Annual Carson City BOOnanza event this Thursday, Oct. 24, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mills Park, 1111 E. William St.

Diane Brown was trembling as she waited to cast her early vote at the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson on Saturday morning. The 58-year-old school teacher said she has been obsessively reading about the election for months.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 21-27, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

There will be free tethered hot air balloon rides offered Friday, Oct. 25 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City to celebrate Nevada Day.

Carson City leaders are emphasizing that a healthy mind is key to overall health and well-being. That conviction has led to funding mental health support for students at Western Nevada College.

Polecat Tavern is having an Open Mic Halloween Party! We hope you will join us on Thursday, October 31st starting at 6pm for our 1st annual Halloween Party.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from individuals who may be interested in serving on the 9-1-1 Surcharge Advisory Committee.

Brewery Arts Center in Carson City and For The Song present an intimate evening of acoustic songwriters featuring John Elliott and Spike McGuire on Friday, Nov. 8.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a Dayton man reported missing.

Sierra Nevada Realtors released Monday its September 2024 report on existing home sales in Carson City along with Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Storey and Washoe counties, excluding Incline Village. The report includes the median sales price and number of home sales in the region. SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

Four-legged heroes representing law enforcement agencies from throughout the region will shine Saturday, Oct. 19 as the Carson City Sheriff’s Office will host its third annual K9 Unit Challenge and public K9 obstacle course at Fuji Park.

A lone Coyote stopped for a photo session while looking for breakfast at the Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City on Friday morning.

Lisa Troseth, practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing and international speaker, will present her talk, “Moving past fear to healing,” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 110 Clear Creek Avenue in Carson City.

Early voting in Nevada begins today, Saturday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Nov. 1. In Carson City, in person voting for both Early Voting and Election Day will take place at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.

Early voting on Saturdays is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Early voting on weekdays is 9 a.m. to 6 pm. Election Day voting is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Celebrity comedian Alex Elkin is performing at the Carson Nugget this Saturday, Oct. 19 with two shows at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Women's Drum Circle (moved indoors)

Women, new and experienced at drumming, all are welcome this Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10 am, at Dark Willow Emporium, Suite 217 (in Canyon Falls Business Center) 1802 N Carson St.

Nevada Division of State Parks is closing several trails and roads within the Spooner Lake Backcountry to allow a construction crew, contracted through the State Public Works Division, to safely access the area and perform necessary dam and water pipeline replacements.

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween celebration at Reno Public Market! Dress up the whole family in their most adorable costumes and join us for a frightfully good time!

SB Builders LLC, a general contracting firm specializing in commercial projects that has built millions of square feet in northern Nevada, has broken ground on a new dental practice building in north Carson City, marking the latest addition to its portfolio of community projects.

The 5,000-square-foot dental office will include three hygiene bays and three operatories, with future expansion plans for up to four additional operatories and one more hygiene bay. The project is expected to be completed by fall of 2025.

On October 15, 2024, District Judge Tod Young sentenced Defendant James Arthur Coolbaugh to 96 months in the custody of the Nevada Department of Corrections with a minimum parole eligibility of 30 months, as well as a fine of $2,000, for Driving Under the Influence of an Intoxicating Liquor Causing Substantial Bodily Harm.

Dayton, Silver Springs and Virginia City offer drop off locations October 19

This Saturday, October 19 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Together, Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC), AmeriCorps members with HCC, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and the Storey County Sheriff’s Office are hosting drop off locations for unneeded medications in Virginia City, Dayton and Silver Springs.

Speaking at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Carson City Sheriff Kenneth T. Furlong, who will speak to items of special interest in and around Carson City, including measures, seen and unseen, that law enforcement agencies at all levels are and will be taking to ensure that this election season is free of violence and threats of violence.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Empire Elementary School’s Laura Ricks, instructional coach at Empire Elementary School, was honored this week, as one of the four statewide finalists for the Nevada State Teacher of the Year, recognized by the Nevada Department of Education.

I had just finished writing the story for Cleo, our cat of the week at Catmandu. Since she and her sister Juno are currently living in my office, she was able to read the draft and did not approve. She insisted on writing her own version.

On Saturday, November 9, from 5:00-6:00 pm, Dorothea Phelan will portray Mary-Louise Mackay, wife of American industrialist and Comstock Bonanza Lode discoverer John Mackay, and wealthiest woman in Paris Society at Solista Carson, 2120 E. Carson Street.

The Nevada State Museum presents an evening with Eilley Bowers, a Chautauqua performance by Kim Harris.

In her time, Eilley Oram Bowers was one of the wealthiest women in the United States. Born on a farm in Scotland, Eilley married as a teenager, converted to Mormonism and the couple immigrated to the United States.

Yerington, Nevada – The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners convened on Thursday, October 17, 2024, to hear presentations and approve several significant agenda items.

Presentation on Lithium Battery Fire Preparedness

The Douglas County Community Services Department is excited to announce the appointment of Ryan Stanton as the new Deputy Director of Community Services. With 17 years of dedicated service to the County and an extensive background in parks management, Stanton is poised to make a significant impact in his new role.

Get ready for a magical adventure aboard the Enchanted Storybook Train! The Carson City Railroad Association, in partnership with Wild Horse Productions, is thrilled to bring back this magical Halloween train ride at Mills Park for Nevada Day weekend!

Brewery Arts Center and Radio Xtasis are proud to present Fuerza Latina as the closing musical performance celebrating Carson City’s citywide celebration of Dia de los Muertos.

This is a free, all ages show, open to the public. No tickets necessary.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Brewery Arts Center - West Building - Performance Hall
511 W. King St.
Carson City, NV

Enjoy an all ages evening of americana music headlined by Max Gomez with opening act Cavour.

Carson City School Board candidate Ashliee Saucedo has announced she no longer wishes to run. In a story first broken by the Nevada Appeal and confirmed by Saucedo herself, she said she wishes to focus on her business.

Join us as we get ‘spirit’ual with a carefully crafted pairing of Moondance Chocolates and high end spirits generously provided by The Bank Saloon.

Become a member of the Brewery Arts Center and save $5 on your ticket!
JOIN HERE - https://breweryarts.org/individual-memberships/

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

$35.00

Get Tickets - https://breweryarts.org/event/20241101-chocolate-pairing/
Name will be added to will call, no printed ticket needed. Online ticketing closes 1 hour before event.

Brewery Arts Center - East Building - Exhibition Hall
449 W King St
Carson City, NV

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.

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