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The man wanted in connection to a June 26 shooting in Silver Springs is in custody, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

A festival focused on raising awareness of local holistic healing practitioners.

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.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, July 18 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William St.
Agenda items include:

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?

Keith Alan Barnett will be on the stage at Polecat Tavern from 7 to 10pm on Friday, July 19th. 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.

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!

Free - SoL Presents Music on the Grass - Bluesberry Jam 7/27 @ 4pm

Join us for the FIRST concert of the year as we welcome Bluesberry Jam to the grass at SoL. BluesBerry Jam is a Blues and Rock band based in South Lake Tahoe, California, and they are ready to bring MAJOR Energy to the grass for our Summer Kick-off Concert!  ALL AGES are allowed on grass, chairs are provided. Consumption of alcohol or any other substances is PROHIBITED on-site. D057 

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

Last week it was announced that Washoe Lake along with Lahontan Reservoir were under HAB watches (harful algae bloom). Now, lab results reveal that the toxic algae is confirmed within the lake's waters.

Specifically, toxic algae returned from Little Washoe Lake, which is connected through channels to Big Washoe.

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.

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.

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.

UNR Extension Master Gardener Community Garden Talks

Join UNR Extension Master Gardeners of Carson City for our Community Garden Talks. This month we will be talking about garden insects.

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.

Come connect with the worlds most positive, action-forward, amazing women to build lifelong friendships and business relationships.

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.

Come connect with the worlds most amazing, positive, action-forward women to build lifelong friendships and business relationships. Find out how you can get involved in this awesome international company of over 3,000 members that can help you propel your business and personal development!

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

A nice sunrise

A nice sunrise.

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.

The general manager of the Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe told gaming regulators last week that “every square foot of the property” would see some type of renovation during its latest redevelopment.

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.

Traffic lanes will be reduced on I-580 south of Reno from Monday through Thursday, July 15-18 as the Nevada Department of Transportation performs routine bridge inspections.

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.

Meet up with others from the community to hear and share stories and experiences

CONNECTIONS social gatherings bring locals together every week for story sharing, conversation and inspiration.
Join us every Tuesday for Café CONNECTIONS at Comma Coffee, 312 S Carson Street, Carson City.

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:

Sierra Nevada Realtors released Wednesday its June 2024 report on existing home sales in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Washoe, Storey, and Churchill counties. This report includes the median sales price and number of home sales in the region. SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

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.

The National Weather Service is tracking strong thunderstorms moving into the Carson City region Saturday afternoon and is advising people to prepare for lightning, gusty winds and pea-size hail.

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.

After a three-day trial, a federal jury found a South Lake Tahoe man guilty of four counts of impersonating a federal officer, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced this week.

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.

Re-discover the joy of learning by solving puzzles using math! This 2-hour workshop will introduce students to fun and interesting math puzzles - and ways to solve them - with guidance of math faculty Adam Dye.

Did you ever want to create really cool things out of books? Once read, they sit on a shelf and start to collect dust. Why not learn what Debbie and Rachael of “My Thousand Words” book sculptures do with them - make them into beautiful art!

Did you ever want to create really cool things out of books? Once read, they sit on a shelf and start to collect dust. Why not learn what Debbie and Rachael of “My Thousand Words” book sculptures do with them - make them into beautiful art!

Did you ever want to create really cool things out of books? Once read, they sit on a shelf and start to collect dust. Why not learn what Debbie and Rachael of “My Thousand Words” book sculptures do with them - make them into beautiful art!

Like all artisans, once you’ve learned the tools and skills to use them, it’s time to build something. Or, in the case of a screenplay, write one.

Already have experience out on the road with an RV and looking to upskill your RVing knowledge, or are you fresh out of RVing 101 and eager to learn more?

If you're ready to build confidence, establish a surivival mindset, and become empowered, then Girls on Guard is for you!

As a beginner, there’s nothing more daunting than navigating the often-confusing rules of writing for films. In this class, you’ll join a community of inspired folks on a deep dive into this extraordinary craft under the guidance of a seasoned pro.

On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a Three Shot Sporting Clays Shoot with pump and semi-automatic shotgun classes.

There's more to RVing than ever before! From retirees to young professionals looking to live the "digital nomad" lifestyle, RVing 101 will teach you to make informed decisions about your lifestyle and future. In three class sessions, you'll have a clear plan for success in an RV, including answers to questions like: "Which RV is right for me?" "How do I manage my water during a trip?" "What happens if we blow a tire?" and the all-important "Can it go in the toilet?"

Visit https://www.campusce.net/wnc/course/course.aspx?C=1816&pc=13&mc=0&sc=0 to register!

With "waterfalls" as the July theme for its monthly competition, Carson City Photo Club this week unveiled its winning pictures.

Happening Saturday in Carson City is the Esther Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star 7th annual Downtown Revival Car Show.

Gusty wind and scattered thundershowers has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for critical fire conditions in the Carson City area and surrounding counties Saturday and Sunday.

Homelessness, responsible giving and ways to help those in need around Carson City will be addressed at a Thursday workshop featuring the founder of the Karma Box Project.

The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series continues Saturday with headliner Van Goat, a loud, heavy surf-rock band that contrasts with swing and jazz; country with groove-centered funk, making for a dynamic and lively listening experience.

UPDATE: It is with great regret that we have decided to cancel our Polecat Tavern grand opening party. Due to the construction on W Winnie Lane in Carson City, there's inadequate access to W Winnie lane and the West Winnie Shopping Center. The only way to access the shopping center is to drive over the rolled sidewalk on the East end of the shopping center which you can't get to except for going through the neighborhood.

We intend to operate our normal hours of 3 to closing so if anyone wants to traverse the detour route to come find us, we will be open and very happy to see you.

With high winds and high heat, power outages can happen at any time.

Shoppers are reporting outages at Topsy Lane and Costco. While these business centers aren’t listed on NV Energy’s outage map, they do show a residential outage nearby in Indian Hills.

Carson City is seeking input from residents on the quality and accessibility of its language services. Residents are invited to participate in a brief survey on the City’s website, carson.org/LAS, which is available in both English and Spanish. The survey will remain open until July 19.

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