Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northern Nevada plays an important role in the lives of hundreds of local children. The non-profit focuses on mentoring young people who face challenges in their daily lives.

On Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a Club-wide Fun Shoot with discounted target fees from 9:00am to 4:30pm. The Club offers trap, skeet, 5-stand, and sporting clays and is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive. For more information call (775) 882-9904.

I was harvesting tomatoes on my friend’s plants, with her permission of course, when I noticed there were many stems with no leaves. I immediately thought “Hornworms!”

Sure enough, as I started inspecting the plant closely, I found a three-inch bright green worm clinging to a defoliated stem.

Help “drive out hunger” at the fourth annual Fall Harvest Golf Classic Golf Tournament. The event takes place Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Dayton Valley Golf Club, an Arnold Palmer designed facility. All proceeds benefit Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ food pantries in Yerington, Silver Springs and Dayton.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday afternoon shortly before 1:30 p.m. to a vehicle crash in the area of College Parkway and Lompa Lane.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office made an arrest after an investigation into a wife who shot her husband at a Fernley residence on Saturday.

Ali Arbabha and Leila Tavakoli, the original owners and founders of L.A. Bakery have decided to step out beyond Carson City to franchise their successful bakery.

Musicians buy sell and trade your extra gear. Corner of E.Telegraph and Stewart Streets. Bring a chair, table and canopy if you like. Electricity will be available.

Unfiltered Discussions Podcast, the thought-provoking show that delves into conversations with guests about tough subjects and pivotal moments, successfully concluded its inaugural season. Hosted by local resident and engaging conversationalist Brian Howard, the podcast has captivated audiences with its insightful discussions on various topics and unique perspectives.

The Carson Victory Rollers will be hosting a fundraiser scrimmage on September 10th to help cover costs for our upcoming tournament in October, the Battle for the Silver Skate.

Please join us at 2pm for LIVE, hard-hitting roller derby entertainment that’s fun for the whole family!

Douglas County is seeking to fill two leadership positions with the pending retirements of the current Chief Financial Officer and Chief Technology Officer. Solicitations for both positions are currently posted on the Job Opportunities page of the Douglas County website.

The Second Wind Thrift Store, operated by Carson City Senior Citizen’s Center, Inc. (CCSCC), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, fell victim to this years unprecedented winter.

The building suffered substantial damage that is beyond repair and to maintain the safety of the public the building is scheduled to be demolished in the coming weeks.

Zach Harris, a 23 year-old Carson City native who grew up in Kings Canyon, will be cycling 4,205 miles across the country on Sept. 3 to raise money to build homes for the homeless in Colombia.

The link to donate to the fundraiser is here: https://gofund.me/a5f952db.

Road Report as of August 24, 2023. The following information applies to the period of August 28 – September 3:

Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

No closures this week.

Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

Calling all mapping and GIS professionals and enthusiasts! The 29th Nevada State GIS Conference will take place October 11–12, 2023 in Reno, Nevada.

Hosted by the Nevada Geographic Information Society (NGIS), they are pleased to announce the venue for the 2023 conference as the Reno-Sparks Convention Center with beautiful views of southwest Reno, Mount Rose, and the Carson Range while attendees pass between conference sessions.

On 8/12/23, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Stewart St and Lee St in reference to a shooting. Detectives learned that a fight occurred in the area and Christopher Moreno chased another male, shooting at him. The victim was shot in the back as he was running away.

UPDATE 5:25 p.m.: CCFD released the following:

Your Carson City Firefighters are currently on scene of another fire on the south west side of the city. A trailer was heavily involved in fire upon our arrival and was completely destroyed. Again, due to a rapid response crews were able to knock the fire down quickly and prevent it from spreading to the wildland and adjacent structures. A fire investigator is on scene.

UPDATE 5:10 p.m.: Curry is reopened but some side streets are still blocked.

UPDATE 4:46 p.m.: Curry St. has been blocked in both directions and blocked at Curry and Washoe St. due to a second brush fire.

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At 1:18 p.m., a brush fire was reported in the area of Shoshone and Boyle streets in W. Carson City.

First responders are enroute to the scene. Motorists must seek alternate routes from Curry St. while responders are in the area.

We are thrilled to announce that the brick restoration on the Brewery Building is now complete! Abstract Masonry was the contractor and did a truly incredible job.

Many thanks are owed to State of Nevada Commission for Cultural Centers and Historic Preservation who provided $302,000 in funding (which was based on the original quote).

The hills of Comstock will be echoing with booming cannons this Labor Day weekend with the return of Heritage Days, September 2-3.

There will be a battle recreation each day at 11:20am, plus a Champagne Battle Train Saturday evening at 7pm and a special 3pm battle train on Sunday.

Hello Fellow anglers. I have been on the road again up in Oregon. The salmon were running and we had to go.

Renee and I fished with my nephew Chris Hacker for 3 days on the mouth of the Rogue River. That, my fellow anglers, is trolling to the highest level.

There were approximately 75 boats in the area one third the size of Topaz Lake, fishing only five to ten feet apart, and I never saw a single person catch another line. A few times I did have to take my pole out of the holder from the side of the boat, so that I did not hit someone's pole going the other way.

The 2023-2024 youth bowling league sign-ups has opened for all three locations: Gold Dust West, Homegrown Bowling (formerly Carson Lanes Family Fun Center,) and Wink's Silver Strikes. Bowling will start on September 9 at all three houses.

Bowling is open to all abilities and ages 3-18* (*age as of August 1)

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested for indecent exposure and violating terms of his release after he showed his genitals to deputies.

The Carson High School administration will honor Dave Lawson before the Senator’s varsity football team takes the field against the Calaveras RedHawks Friday, August 25, 2023. Lawson and his family will be recognized for his 20 plus committed-years serving and managing concessions at various sporting events and other student-related activities.

On Thursday, the Carson City Board of Supervisors approved a tentative subdivision map for 204 new lots within the ongoing Lompa Ranch development.

The portion of the development is Blackstone Ranch Phase two, which spans 59 acres within the northern portion of the historic ranch.