With Open Enrollment for health insurance beginning on November 1, the Nevada Division of Insurance is pleased to announce the release of the Plan Year 2024 health insurance rates and plans, now available for consumers to review on our website at healthrates.doi.nv.gov.

Douglas County 4-H Program presents: Pumpkin + Bingo = PINGO.

Meet Tucker, a soulful 5-year-old mixed breed with a layered journey. In intimate settings, he's all about cuddling and cherishing moments of affection.

Tucker has previously lived harmoniously with a medium-sized dog and an 8-year-old child, showcasing his ability to bond when trust is established.

Carson City’s largest organized trick-or-treat event returns Thursday, Oct. 26, to Mills Park.

More than 70 vendors made up of local businesses, non-profits and government agencies donate their time (and candy!) to create a safe and spooky event for all the capital city’s children.

Prepare to be transported into a world of suspense and intrigue as the Proscenium Players, Inc presents "Rope," a gripping play originally created by Patrick Hamilton and later transformed into a cinematic masterpiece by the legendary Alfred Hitchcock.

UPDATE October 5: Superintendent Keith Lewis clarified that within the agreed upon terms, the board will be required to pay for one year’s worth or salary, not until the end of his four-year contract.

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In a perhaps not-so-shocking turn of events, Keith Lewis, Douglas County School District’s Superintendent, will be terminated from his position by the Douglas County School Board after 28 years of service to the district.

However, the board will legally have to continue to pay Lewis’s salary for the remainder of his four-year contract, which began less than a year ago in November 2022.

Tuesday 8 Ball BCA Pool League. 18 week Summer Pool League Session. Carson City Division August 2023.

UPDATE 7:45AM: Travel lanes are open both southbound and northbound I-580 in Carson City. A cable barrier was struck in the crash. NDOT is replacing a few hundred feet of the cable and around 80 posts.
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UPDATE 6:45AM: Single lanes are open with limited travel on I-580 between Willam and Fairview. Motorists can expect delays. NDOT reports the following: Southbound traffic is currently being diverted around the area, including via East William Street.

One northbound lane of I-580 is open in the Fifth Street area, with northbound interstate traffic traveling slowly. Incident responders hope to open additional lanes soon, but motorists are advised to avoid the area.
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A crash involving a jack-knifed semi truck and a car closed southbound I-580 in Carson City near 5th Street on Wednesday morning.

What is identified as “The Orthodox Church” today is the original Christian Church established by Jesus Christ, handed down to His Apostles, and described in the pages of the New Testament. It was one Church until a split separated Orthodox East from Latin West in the eleventh century but the Orthodox Faith and practice has continued unaltered for two thousand years.

Proud owners of the rugged Ford Bronco and all of its 4-wheel drive incarnations that have spanned multiple generations will be touring the region and proudly displaying their vehicles at Mills Park in Carson City this Wednesday through Saturday.

The Reno Jazz Orchestra will present its “Creative Directions” concert on October 21, 2023, at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno, Nevada. The two-hour performance starts at 7:30 p.m. and will showcase original compositions by contemporary composers, including current and former members of the Reno Jazz Orchestra.

The Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery has announced the Nevada Day Show, call for artists.

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is taking the pledge to Paint Nevada Pink during October by offering guests special promotions to support Nevada Cancer Coalition. Paint Nevada Pink is a statewide campaign that was created by Nevada Cancer Coalition to raise awareness about the importance of breast cancer screening.

On Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a National Sporting Clays Association Registered Shoot with Registered and Hunter classes.

Registration begins at 9:00am and shooting at 10:00am – 4:30pm. Call (775) 882-9904 for more information. Everyone is invited to come!

As the winter season approaches, Carson City School District’s McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program is in need of new youth coats (boys & girls – all sizes) and new teen/junior sweatshirts and jackets (all sizes) for the winter season. The community-driven initiative aims at ensuring all students have access to warm clothing during the cold months.

Nevada’s senior population is growing, the percentage of residents aged 65 and older ranges from 10.5 percent to 29.8 percent, according to Truckee Meadows Regional Strategy for Housing Affordability. Many of Nevada’s seniors are faced with harsh realities as their homes age along with them, some homes even becoming unsafe or inaccessible.

The inaugural Murals and Music Festival brought live musical performances and 22 colorful murals to Carson City this weekend, adding to the capital city’s vibrant arts and culture scene.

Beginning Monday, Oct. 2, 2023 and available for one year, Nevada residents can order official license plates or souvenir plates (non-legal license plates for decoration) from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles with the special University sesquicentennial logo.

Carson City Health and Human Services is working with the Carson City School District to ensure the health and safety of students, families, employees and the community. As the flu season approaches and respiratory illnesses proliferate, Carson City is taking proactive steps to protect those at risk.

Kit Carson Toastmasters Club, founded Oct. 2, 1957, in Carson City, is marking its 66th anniversary with a special club meeting.

The Sierra Nevada Forums, in partnership with the American Association of University Women and the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada will host “School Curriculum: How Is It Decided Upon and Implemented?” on Oct. 17 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City.

It was 39 degrees the morning that I write this and 30 degrees expected before the week is out — autumn is definitely here. I shut down my vegetable garden.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team arrested two people Friday after a search of a vehicle led to the discovery of 127 grams of methamphetamine, 12 grams of heroin, a Nevada ID forgery lab and several blank identification cards.