Community - Last Update Wed, 09/18/2024 - 9:47pm
Ann Johnson
Over 400 Reno families recently attended the “Biggest Little Baby Fair “at O’Brien Middle School.
Community - Last Update Thu, 09/05/2024 - 10:27am
UNR Extension - Carson/Storey County
Carson City has a new poultry club and all kids are invited! Connect with other poultry lovers and make new friends. Club goers will learn more about different types of poultry, how to take care of them, and more.
Community - Last Update Wed, 09/04/2024 - 2:11pm
Leisure Hour Club
The Leisure Hour Club will begin its 128th year with their first dinner meeting set for Thursday, Sept. 19. Focused on the Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary, presenting at the event will be a LHC member, Gloria Seaton, as well as Terry Scherl, and Sam Allec.
C5 Classic Cinema
Silent Movie Day is an annual celebration of silent film that takes place on and around Sept. 29 each year. What started as a grass-roots movement in Los Angeles has grown to fans around the globe.
Ogres-Holm Pottery in Carson City is hosting a "Skulls & Brew" pottery workshop Sept. 13 at its shop at the Carson Mall, 1215 S Carson St.
News - Last Update Wed, 09/04/2024 - 12:24pm
Andy Hummel, Carson City Public Works
Prepare for splashes of discovery, education and activities at the third annual Source Water Assessment Day, happening Sept. 14 in the North Kings Canyon parking lot in Carson City.
News - Last Update Wed, 09/04/2024 - 9:25am
Saddle up and prepare for a wild ride this weekend as the International Camel and Ostrich Races returns to Virginia City this weekend, Friday through Sunday, for its 65th year.
Outdoors - Last Update Wed, 09/04/2024 - 7:52am
Nick Wentworth, Parks Project Manager
Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is actively working on an updated master plan for JohnD Winters Centennial Park. A master plan acts as a guide for future projects by establishing a long-term vision for the entire sports complex.
Community - Last Update Wed, 09/04/2024 - 7:34am
By St. Sebastian Orthodox Church
Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is this evening, Wednesday September 4, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.
News - Last Update Tue, 09/03/2024 - 5:42pm
By Capt. Emerson Marcus
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Tuesday that Brig. Gen. D. Rodger “Dan” Waters was selected to become the 31st Adjutant General for the State of Nevada, the senior ranking officer in the Nevada National Guard.
Once you start making rings, you just can't stop! In this introductory class you will practice basic soldering techniques with a torch and learn how to make fitted rings, put texture on your ring bands and set small stones into a pre-made bezel setting on one of your handmade rings.
Community - Last Update Wed, 09/04/2024 - 2:47pm
by Kelsey Penrose
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.
By Erick Keene
Dear community, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to inform you of a brief change in our meeting schedule for Men's Healing Circle The Rising Suns.
Lisa Schuette
Carson City Supervisor Schuette invites you to join her for Coffee with Lisa the second Wednesday of each month. All are invited to discuss topics of interest and share ideas. The next Coffee with Lisa will be on Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 7 - 8:30 am at The Cracker Box, 402 E. William St.
Sharon Schlegel
The Carson Valley Arts Council is pleased to present an evening with the T Sisters. The T Sisters will perform at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden, at 7 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2024. This is the first concert in our 2024-2025 Concert Series.
News - Last Update Tue, 09/03/2024 - 2:05pm
A 45-year-old man was arrested August 30 for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery and destruction of property, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Community - Last Update Tue, 09/03/2024 - 12:30pm
By Barb Wilson
Plans are underway for “The Magic Continues: An Evening of Magic & Comedy” the 2nd annual gala fundraiser supporting the Douglas County Public Library.
News - Last Update Wed, 09/04/2024 - 9:27am
by Kelsey Penrose
The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 5 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William St.
News - Last Update Tue, 09/03/2024 - 12:13pm
Carson City Sheriff's Office
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has released the identities of those involved in the officer involved shooting that took place in the 100 block of Koontz Lane on August 28, 2024.
Grace Speicher, First Presbyterian Church
Calling all Quilters: There will be a huge quality fabric sale this Friday and Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Carson City.
By Liz Moore
Two Moore Books, a writing/publishing house based in Carson City, is pleased and proud to announce the release of its 12th original book, written by University of Nevada graduate JT Hume.
News - Last Update Tue, 09/03/2024 - 10:51am
Nevada State Police
The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division will join forces with participating law enforcement agencies in Nevada for a speed awareness campaign now through Sept. 20.
News - Last Update Tue, 09/03/2024 - 9:44am
By Michele Quintero, CHS Counselor
For those who think teenagers are lazy, I would like to introduce them to Dianna Angcod. Her first class begins at 6:45 a.m. Her schedule includes AP English, Honors Chemistry II and AP Psychology. She ends her school day with 2 ½ hours of cheer practice and then it’s off to work for 4 hours.
By Chrissi Barnett
Keith Alan Barnett Will be on the stage at Polecat Tavern from 7 to 10pm on Friday. If you missed his performance with the Lonesome Polecat Band at the Brewery Arts Center on August 17th, Now is your chance to see him perform solo.
International performer with influences from outlaw country to rock & pop. His interpretations of popular tunes are unique and innovative. Truly a night not to miss.
News - Last Update Tue, 09/03/2024 - 9:15am
Paula Peterson, SouthTahoeNow.com
The Bear Fire in Sierra County, Calif., grew quickly Monday after starting around 2 p.m. As of 7 a.m. Tuesday morning the fire has consumed 1,391 acres north of Truckee. Mandatory evacuations are in place as the fire is being fought from the air and ground.
By Sharon Schlegel
The Carson Valley Arts Council will kick off its 2024-2025 Concert Series beginning Oct. 11, bringing diverse music performers from across the country to our local community and schools.
News - Last Update Mon, 09/02/2024 - 4:39pm
Amy Alonzo, The Nevada Independent
Google plans to invest more than $400 million in Nevada this year to support its data center campuses in Storey and Clark counties, the company announced Tuesday.
By Molly Whatford
The Capitol FFA chapter recently hosted an exciting ice cream social that brought together students for an evening of fun and camaraderie. The event was a delightful success, featuring homemade ice cream that added a personal touch to the gathering.
Outdoors - Last Update Mon, 09/02/2024 - 12:17pm
Sierra Nevada Cornhole is throwing its next tournament "Under the Lights" this Saturday, Sept. 7 in Carson City at Centennial Park.
Committee to Elect Erich Obermayr
In August, 2021, the Lyon County Commissioners approved a proclamation renaming the Lyon County Justice Complex the “Donald J. Trump Justice Complex.” The new name was memorialized with a small plaque placed on the wall of the building lobby.
Feeding Pets of the Homeless
Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a nonprofit dedicated to providing care for pets of the homeless, is excited to announce its upcoming Pet Wellness Clinic on October 19,2024 in Carson City. The event will offer much-needed health services to pets of homeless and low-income individuals in our community, including vaccinations, pet licensing and wellness checks.
Community - Last Update Mon, 09/02/2024 - 9:17am
By Sandie La Nae
Join us at the Territorial Enterprise Mark Twain Museum in Virginia City, located at 53 South C Street for an event filled with fun and excitement for the 65th Virginia City Camel and Ostrich Races celebration and festivities kick off.
Outdoors - Last Update Mon, 09/02/2024 - 10:15am
Photography by Edward Howell
Several coyote cross through Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City early Sunday. Scroll and click on each photo to enlarge.
News - Last Update Sun, 09/01/2024 - 8:09pm
Carson City Fire Department responded Sunday evening to the city landfill off Highway 50 East for a fire.
Opinion - Last Update Sun, 09/01/2024 - 4:50pm
By McAvoy Layne
What’s the hardest job you ever had? Me too. Shoveling snow is by far the hardest job I ever had, because just when you think you’ve got it on the run, here comes some more. Of course this is nothing to first responders, firefighters or police officers. They make me feel like a Banana Slug, and my hat is off to them.
Outdoors - Last Update Sun, 09/01/2024 - 2:16pm
By JoAnne Skelly
We had a taste of fall last weekend. I had to cover my tomatoes and cucumber, which fortunately made it through okay. In some ways I’m ready for the seasonal change, but mostly I would love to have mid-70 temperatures for a couple of more months without freezes at night.
News - Last Update Sun, 09/01/2024 - 1:22pm
UPDATE: Gusty winds and low humidity forecasted has prompted the National Weather Service to upgrade its fire weather watch to a Red Flag Warning for Carson City, Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties.
By Denise Clodjeaux
Carson City Realtor Garrett Lepire will be the featured speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The public is invited to attend. Lepire will share insight into the current real estate market in our area in terms of sales, prices and time on the market.
News - Last Update Mon, 09/02/2024 - 9:24am
By CCSO Sgt. Steven Olson
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to take this time to offer its citizens and visitors from afar some helpful traffic safety information regarding pedestrians on the roadway.
Business - Last Update Sun, 09/01/2024 - 12:22pm
By Ronni Hannaman
On one of our notoriously windy summer evenings where a golf ball would have sailed all the way to Lake Tahoe and possibly beyond, The Golf Lodge in Carson City formally opened its doors Thursday, showing contrast between two experiences.
News - Last Update Mon, 09/02/2024 - 9:19am
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 2-8, 2024. Closures or lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
News - Last Update Sun, 09/01/2024 - 9:06am
Yerington/Mason Valley Fire Protection District
The Yerington, Mason Valley Fire Protection District was called out Saturday to the area of Nordyke Road in the Yerington area for an illegal burn. While responding, the fire department was notified that it was a working wildfire.
By Chrissi Barnett
J.Ezra is a Psych Folk singer/songwriter from San Diego, Calif. Join us on Saturday, September 28th beginning at 7pm. No cover.
News - Last Update Sat, 08/31/2024 - 4:09pm
Carson City School District
Personal Injury Attorneys with the Richard Harris Law Firm donated a total of 480 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need among 10 different schools in Carson City last week.
News - Last Update Sun, 09/01/2024 - 10:48am
by Kelsey Penrose
On Wednesday, the Carson City Planning Commission voted to deny a proposed Boat and RV Storage project located off of Emerson Drive.
The project would span 3.64 acres east of Emerson and south of Louis Drive and would include up to 167 RV and boat storage spaces, including both covered and uncovered.
News - Last Update Sat, 08/31/2024 - 2:10pm
A 35-year-old man was booked into Carson City Jail for felony warrants alleging grand larceny of a vehicle and violation of conditions, according to a sheriff's office arrest report.
By Retired School Employees Association, Carson City
Nevada Retired School Employees Association, Carson City Quarterly Lunch Meeting will be on Friday, September 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at MiCasa II Restaurant.
By The Carson City Senior Center
Learn Tai Chi, each class will start with a warm-up, introduction to Tai Chi, beginning poses, practicing balance work and isometric movements, and ending with meditation.
News - Last Update Sat, 08/31/2024 - 11:39am
Carson City Airport
The spirit of flight returns as the Carson City Airport will host this year’s Aviation Festival and Open House on Saturday, Sept. 7. Each year this event is hosted to help raise awareness about the vital role aviation and aerospace play in the community.
Amy Alonzo, The Nevada Independent
Nearly one-fifth of Nevada’s public lands could open up to utility-scale solar development under the Bureau of Land Management’s final Western Solar Plan — drawing the support of solar developers and the ire of conservationists.
