The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, July 7 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

SPARKS, Nev. — In a continuation of food security efforts to ensure food is available to those who need it, the Nevada Department of Agriculture is seeking to fund projects to improve food access, distribution and infrastructure in Nevada. A total of $9 million is available using American Rescue Plan Act funds through two grants in which community organizations, food banks, and public and Tribal entities engaged in food assistance activities are encouraged to submit projects for funding.

If you haven't come to see the newest show at Nevada Artists Association yet, you absolutely have to! The artists that submitted their works of art have put in their heart and soul into their works and you have to come and visit the gallery soon! Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street, Carson City, NV and open Tuesday through Saturday, 12-4pm.

The Fourth of July fireworks display at Mills Park has been canceled due to windy conditions, per the Carson City Fire Department.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space announced it will continue preventative fire measures at the Prison Hill Off Highway Vehicle Area and the motorized trailhead/parking located on Golden Eagle Lane in Carson City. During days when there's a Red Flag wind warning issued, the trail will be closed.

The Bank Saloon hosts free, live music every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Here is this week's line up:

Thursday, July 7 from 6pm - 9pm, Kerrie O'Neil performs on the patio

More than 400 bills passed during the 2021 Legislative session, but not all become enforceable at the same time, with 19 of those laws came into effect on July 1, from changes to K-12 education to updated guidelines for cage-free chickens.

Today, Monday, July 4 is the final day for steam train enthusiasts and families to see and experience several historic "iron horse" locomotives together in one place at the Great Western Steam Up at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City.

UPDATE 8:30PM: Fireworks in Carson City have been canceled due to gusty winds, according to the Carson City Fire Department.
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Independence Day has arrived along with cooler temperatures and breezy conditions by this afternoon around the Carson City and Lake Tahoe region. The breezes should, however, calm some later in the evening in time for fireworks shows, according to National Weather Service forecasters.

On Saturday July 9 at 2PM, Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a 50-minute presentation, “Into the Jaws of Hell.”

Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport on Saturday, July 9.

Carson City’s own Rockers and Boomers (formerly School of Rock: Senior Years) senior choir will be performing throughout the capital city to raise funds for pets in need throughout July.

The attorneys for Troy Edward Driver have asked his murder charge against Naomi Irion be dismissed because she was killed in Churchill County and not Lyon County.

Following an incident of road rage that may have involved a motorcycle crash involving a vehicle, Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies are setting up a perimeter around the area of Corbett and Highway 50 as they search for a suspect.

The current artist-in-residence in Silver City, Brian Schorn, is also a certified meditation instructor. On Tuesday July 5 at 10am, he is offering teens and adults a free session in Calm-Abiding meditation, which is used in mindfulness practices.

Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc. (RSVP) has free Farmers Market coupons for Carson City low income seniors through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).

“RSVP has only 350 booklets to distribute in Carson City and we want to make sure that all seniors who qualify will be able to enjoy the abundance of fresh produce while supporting our local famers,” said Molly Walt, C.E.O.

Around 3 p.m. on Friday Carson City deputies and first responders were dispatched to two separate crash incidences.

One occurred on Highway 50 and involved a motorcycle versus vehicle.

The other involved a rollover crash near College and Research Way.

A 41-year-old Carson City man was arrested on five felony weapons charges and one gross misdemeanor of child neglect and danger after allegedly living in the Children's Museum and stockpiling weapons.

UPDATE MONDAY, JULY 4 8:36PM. The July 4 fireworks display in Carson City has been canceled due to gusty winds, according to the Carson City Fire Department.
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Happy Friday Carson City! The long weekend is finally here, and with temperatures in the mid 70s to 80s, it's going to be a very enjoyable one at that.

Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region this weekend!

Hello fellow anglers. I have been out on a fishing adventure for a few weeks. We took a drive up to Oregon and the northern CA coast. We went fishing for steelhead, salmon, halibut, black cod and lingcod.

The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series presented by The Change Companies returns this Saturday, July 2 with twice-Grammy nominated performer and international music star Rocky Dawuni. Grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to experience the power of free, live music to bring our community together.

Quilt Show with Music! Come and join us on Sunday afternoon, July 17th at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 4895 S. McCarran Ave, Reno. We are excited to share our love of quilting, knitting and music! We will display quilts of all kinds — antique, classic and modern quilts while showcasing musical talent. Our quilt group will have a display of quilts in our Fellowship Hall - opening at 12 noon and closing at 4pm.

Happy Thursday, Carson City! You know what would make this upcoming holiday weekend the greatest yet? A new friend to bring home!

Say hello to Miles, Carson High School’s furriest 2022 alumni.

Effective Friday, July 1, 2022, the Carson City Fire Department is implementing fire restrictions on City and privately owned lands within Carson City.