Get ready for the judged “Summer Show” open to members and nonmembers. The Nevada Artists Association Gallery will take entries on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Entries will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon 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.

UPDATE WEDNESDAY: The Spring Valley Fire has been mapped at 264 acres and is 20 percent contained. Highway 395 has been fully reopened. All evacuations have been lifted. Residents may now return to their homes. Fire crews continue to mop up for hot spots. Emergency teams are assessing damage. See the perimeter map here and incident command page here.
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UPDATE 8:37PM: Residents located within the Double Springs evacuation zone are asked to please stay in their homes while fire crews continue operations and extinguish hot spots. Officials are asking Double Springs residents who evacuated to please not return to their homes until fire crews complete operations and deem the area safe to reenter.

U.S. 395 will remain closed to allow fire crews to continue operations. U.S. 395 will likely not open until the morning hours of July 17.

See incident command page here.

Evacuations for Topaz Ranch Estates are lifted as of 8 p.m. and residents may now return to their homes. The Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center evacuation center is now closed. The evacuation for Double Springs is still in place. U.S. 395 is still closed in both directions at Leviathan Mine Road and State Route 208.
Go here to view the perimeter map, which is regularly updated with the fire location and road closures.

Helicopter mosquito abatement treatments are planned for Thursday, July 18 in the areas of Anderson, Buzzy Ranch, Riverview Park, Linear Ditch and ponds east of I-580, according to Carson City Health and Human Services.

Mark your calendars! Dare to defy convention and embrace the extraordinary. Welcome to Junkee's Fashion Show revolution! Join us at the main stage at Reno Public Market on Sun, July 28th from 3-5 pm for an unforgettable journey down the runway!
This is a free event! All are welcome!

Kids & Horses, a Minden-based a therapeutic riding facility for children and adults with disabilities, is excited to announce the launching of a trauma informed, one-on-one mentorship program for kids in foster care and those that have been adopted.

Carson High School Football and the CHS Football Booster Club are pleased to announce the Annual Kickoff Dinner at Fuji Hall, located in Fuji Park, on July 27. The event will open its doors at 5 p.m., with dinner scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

Always something fun going on at Polecat Tavern in Carson City! Drop on in!

Our featured beverage this weekend is "Dirty Shirley meets Jack"! Have you tried it yet?

Polecat Tavern
260 W Winnie Lane
Carson City, NV
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Poker, Black Jack, Keno, & more bartop video gaming.
NOW open Wednesday-Sunday. Happy Hour 3-6pm.

Dayton Urgent Care and the Carson Urgent Care are doing their annual backpack and school supply drive now through the end of August.

The Healing in Harmony Festival is geared toward showcasing local energy healers and holistic health and wellness practitioners for a natural way to heal our bodies and minds. Come down to 502. E. John St. Carson City from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on August 17th and meet local holistic health practitioners focused on helping you live a happier, healthier life.

Saturday, July 20th - It's Richy Rich! You know you love the songs he plays. Drop on in! Our featured drink this weekend is "Dirty Shirley meets Jack"! Have you tried it yet?

Calling all performers! Thursday, July 18th, it's Open Mic Night at Polecat Tavern! Play your songs, recite your poetry, tell your jokes on the Polecat Stage. Bring your friends and family to cheer you on!

A concert by Jakota Wass and a presentation by local mystery author Robert Max are featured mid-July, during the Dangberg Summer Festival.

Wilbur (Will) Keating, of Carson City, passed away on Friday, May 24, at the age of 92.

Will was born and raised in the Black Hills of South Dakota by Bernard and Ethel (Lewis) Keating alongside four siblings: Dennis, Edwin, Bernard, and Betty. He graduated high school in Edgemont, SD, in 1950, then attended Colorado A&M University for two years before transferring to the University of Colorado.

Metcalf Builders, an award-winning construction company headquartered in Northern Nevada, have broken ground on its most recent project, Home2Suites by Hilton. The hotel will be located at 3941 N. Carson St., Carson City.

The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division is proud to announce its participation in the 11th Annual American Association of State Troopers "Best Looking Cruiser" contest. This year’s entry is particularly special as it coincides with the Nevada Highway Patrol's 75th Anniversary, marking seven and a half decades of dedicated service and commitment to public safety in Nevada.

A record crowd watched Mardy Fish win the 35th annual American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe in Stateline this weekend. He overcame a charge by Joe Pavelski on the final day of play.

As we continue to confront the delicacy of our American democracy, even I, who am no prophet, foresee a new dispensation dawning over America.

For Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Sierra Watercolor Society Invitational," 18 SWS member artists shared their art presenting a wide array of images, visions, and painting techniques.

I’m a terrible gardener in the summer. It’s too hot to be outside, except at dawn or after 8 p.m. I just can’t seem to get too motivated to get up at 5:00 a.m. to go weed. And, I run out of energy by 4 p.m. Besides at both dawn and dusk, there are too many mosquitoes out. Needless to say, not much is getting done in the yard.

On Saturday, July 13 Lyon County Sheriff’s Office deputies were informed by an anonymous citizen about a residence in Dayton where the living conditions were extremely poor, along with additional concerns of possible child endangerment/neglect, animal neglect and drug use.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 15-21, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

UPDATE: The Saturday night concert at the Brewery Arts Center is underway after power was restored in the area. As of 7:30 p.m. much of the power has been restored with 44 customers not having power.
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There are at least 7 power outages in Carson City with more than 1,900 NV Energy customers without power Saturday evening, according to the utility.

Crazy D’s Hot Chicken is opening up in the former Pink Elephant / Long John Silvers building at 1280 S. Carson St.

On Wednesday, signage was installed on the newly painted building announcing the opening.

On Sunday July 14 at 1 p.m., join Eastern Sierra historians David and Gayle Woodruff as they take you on a sentimental journey along one of California’s favorite scenic byways, Highway 88 Carson Pass, in a 55-minute slide show.