Two vehicles were involved in Monday morning crash by the Nevada state capitol building at 101 North Carson Street in Carson City.

The accident was reported at approximately 11:50 a.m. with potential injury, but it is unknown if there are injuries. Traffic is being blocked on North Carson Street.

Avoid the area if possible.

We will update as more information becomes available.

Join Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space in August for several different volunteers events in August.

CCPROS are hosting several evenings of weed pulling at Lone Mountain Cemetery on Wednesday, Aug. 9, Aug. 23 and Aug. 30 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

On Saturday, Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Horsecreek Ranch, CCPROS is also hosting a thistle dig at one of their conservation easement properties. This is a private property located of off HWY 50 W that offer views of Carson Valley and the sierras. Space is limited, email the Volunteer Coordinator to reserve your spot.

Community Flea Market & Craft Fair on Saturday August 12th from 9am-2pm. Come find vintage, home décor, hand made crafts, and so much more at this open air event at 104 Corbett St in Carson City.

Carson City Elks #2177 cooked over 2,000 hot dogs to support our first responders at the Sheriff’s Nite Out event held at Mills Park on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Carolyn Dolan & Big Red will play in concert and Chautauquas of convicted Salem witch, Mary Perkins Bradbury, botanist Agnes Scott Train and early Carson Valley businesswoman Anna Harris will be performed. Historians Dr. Michael Fischer will speak on Basque hotels, and Linda Reid on her book “A Window in Time.” All are scheduled mid-August at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.

The Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office has released the names of two men who died in Lake Tahoe last weekend.

At this time, drowning is suspected in both cases though an investigation is being conducted and the office is waiting for toxicology and lab results.

Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo sought to rally support for emergency funding boosting a school choice program in Las Vegas on Friday, while deferring on whether he would support former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

Lombardo spoke before dozens of school choice advocates, filling much of the St. Anne’s Catholic School gymnasium in the city’s urban core alongside students, parents and a handful of Republican legislators.

Make beautiful fabric Summer Sunflowers for your home at this DIY class hosted at MidTown Marketplace, 104 Corbett St in Carson City. Class will be held on Friday August 25th from 12pm-3pm and has a registration fee of $35 per person. Call 775-461-0050 to pre-register for your spot at this fun and interactive crafting class.

Park Rangers from Carson City will be set up under the pavilion at Carson River Park from 3:00pm - 5:00pm on August 19, 2023, welcoming families to the third annual Junior Park Ranger Day! Kids (and adults if desired) of all ages will receive a FREE JR Ranger Adventure Guide.

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties meets Thursday, August 10 at 9am, via Zoom (connection details below). The HCC public meeting includes coalition and group partner updates and introductions, discussion of matters of regional importance to health and wellness, plus presentations by guest speakers.

CARSON CITY - Brief overnight ramp and shoulder closures will take place on Interstate 580 in Carson City through August as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs and activates new wrong-way driver detection systems.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Aug. 7 through Aug. 13. Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road or utility work:

On August 3 rd , 2023 around 6:25 pm, a light-colored four door hatchback was leaving the drive through of Starbucks near the intersection of State Street at E. Williams Street in Carson City, Nevada.

The light-colored hatchback turned left from the drive through and ran into the back-trunk area of a black and red Dodge Charger parked in front of Pizzava.

On Thursday, August 3, 2023, the Lyon County Board of County Commissioners voted to continue an agenda item discussing a resolution requesting the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to reduce the speed limit from 60 to 45 miles per hour on Highway 50 in Dayton from Fortune Drive to La Fond Avenue.

The Gold Hill Hotel, as seen on Ghost Adventures and proclaimed as the 8th most haunted location in Nevada, is now offering Historical Ghost Tours on Aug. 10.

Halloween Weekend Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters presents their 2023 Haunted Hills, Mills, & Depots. The event will take place Friday night, Oct. 27 at 6 pm at the historic Gold Hill Depot where participants will have the opportunity to spend time getting to know NNGH and our special guests: Haunted Pursuit, The N.E.R.D.S. , Father David Deerfeeder, Harvey Althaus, and The Thin Veil investigators featuring Nevada author Sandie LaNae.

Add to your Farmer's Market outing, more health-promoting comradery and fun! The drum circle has moved to the other end of Mills Park, by the brook at Oxoby Parking Loop.

Everyone is welcome, accompanied children through Seniors, with any musical experience or none.

Bring a chair, and your drum if you have. Instruments are also provided.

The Eldorado Forest Interpretative Association offers free guided interpretative hikes in and around the Carson Pass area throughout August and September.

These hikes vary from 45 minutes long like our historical Devil's Ladder hike to three hours long like our water color painting hikes.

The Carson City Sheriff’s will be closed to the public due to construction on August 9, 2023.

On June 28, 2023, Lyon County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to 4 Farrell Lane in Yerington, Nevada for a welfare check request on 56 year old Sir Charles Lester. Friends and family reported that they had not had contact with Sir Charles in almost a week, which was very unlike Sir Charles.

CARSON FLY FISHING CLUB MONTHLY MEETING

Carson Fly Fishing Club's Monthly Meeting is Tuesday, August 8, 7 p.m. in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street.
This meeting will feature Russel Vezzal, will give a presentation on Euro Nymphing. The public is welcome to attend. For more information contact: Stan Zuber 671-2151

It was a record-setting beginning for the school year in Carson City yesterday where a total of 71 new educators reported to the tech center at Carson High for new teacher orientation for the Carson City School District.

The number was more than twice the regular attendance of previous years. The teachers received welcome packets, badges, laptops and other necessary materials and will receive training over the next several days leading up to the first day of school Monday, August 14.

A 61-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 3500 block of Highway 50 E. following a fight between himself and his brother that resulted in several felony charges.

The Carson City Republican Party invites you to join us for an evening of music, socializing, and our famous Root Beer Floats. As well as the Root Beer Floats, we will serve Ice Cream Cups, Lemonade, and Ice Coffee. The Headquarters will be open for Voter Registration and to answer questions. Children are invited to join us too. The hours are 5 PM to 8 at the Republican Headquarters, 1971 California Street, Carson City. We hope to see you there.
Find Us at: www.CarsonCityRepublicanParty.com.