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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of numerous emails sent to Douglas County residents in an attempt to fraudulently obtain money by threatening means.

Join Messy Kids Art School for Grandparents & Kids Day. Grandparents, bring the grand babies down for an easy Sunday morning at the studio! Each family ticket includes 1 wooden photo frame and printed photo from our Photo Booth area, coffee and two doughnuts. Pricing: $20 per grandparent/grandchild group all ages welcome.

The City of Las Vegas posted on social media that fire crews are headed to Reno to help support fire stations while crews continue to battle the Davis Fire.

Harry Potter Party, Halloween Party, Kids Activities

Calling and Wizards and Witches! We are hosting our second annual Messy Kids Magical Celebration, aka “Harry Potter Party!”

Attendees will enjoy Wand Crafting, Flying Key Creating, Potions Mixing and more!

This year we are excited to announce that our local food truck, Fun With Food will be parked outside our doors and serving up a custom Harry Potter Themed menu with Pizza, Handmade Pasta and more!

Please register ahead with our Messy Kids Art School booking site or in person at the studio.

Times and pricing:
Ages 2-14 $20 per attendee
1 & under free, Adults free

UPDATE 2:13PM: Carson Now's Kelsey Penrose reports from the field Wednesday afternoon where it is breezy but blue skies. She advises people to not let down their guard down or have a false sense of security as wind is expected to pick up later this afternoon. See her video report here.
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UPDATE 10:52AM: Approximately 2,379 customers remain without power, according to NV Energy.
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Firefighters on the Davis Fire achieved 31 percent containment overnight on the west side of the fire. Firefighters are bracing for gusty winds today, which has prompted a rare PDS Red Flag Warning.
Here is the latest Davis Fire update for Wednesday morning from Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. We will update this report as more information comes in.

Vehicles traveling US-395 Alt From Eastlake Boulevard to I-580 take note, vehicles over 9 feet are prohibited due to gusty winds. Today, as we repair I-580 guardrail posts burned by the Davis Fire, our thoughts remain with first responders and all community members impacted. Stay vigilant, stay informed and stay safely away from the fire area. Find fire-related highway closures, and all highway conditions, at NVRoads.com.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is actively working on a master plan for John D. Winters Centennial Park. A master plan acts as a guide for future projects by establishing a long-term plan for the entire sports complex.

As of Wednesday morning, additional evacuation warning zones have been added throughout South Reno. As of 11 a.m., evacuation warnings have extended as far north as McCarren and Kietzke, while the area west of 395 including the Summit Mall is included.

Here is the latest video report of the Davis Fire. We will provide updates as to the fire size, wind, evacuations and more as they become available.

Ana Marroquin is a beacon of excellence at Carson High School, radiating a unique sparkle that ignites from within. With a remarkable GPA of 4.9 and a ranking of 9th in her class of more than 500 students, Ana's academic achievements are only the beginning of her story.

Back for my September installment of the "Classic Rock Experience" at Bella Vita Bistro in Carson City. I'll be featuring classic songs from the 60's on up. Along with me will be LindaRae King, a powerful soulful singer. Reservations strongly advised. 775-515-4300.

Kids & Horses in Douglas County has space available for their upcoming fall sessions for Connected Horse (R). The first fall session starts on Sept. 14. These workshops are free for participants, and are open to people living with dementia and their care partners.

StorWise Self Storage is offering a helpful gesture for those affected by the Davis fire, providing the first month free at any seven of their Northern Nevada locations can be a significant relief for evacuees who might need temporary storage for their belongings while they navigate the aftermath of the fire.

UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol responded Wednesday morning to a vehicle crash on Highway 50 East and Flint Drive.

Luella Joanne Arnold, born December 30, 1937, to Roy and Wanda Eaton (Swink), passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 15, 2024.

While containment grew to 31 percent on the Davis Fire, gusty winds will be a factor, prompting the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a rare PDS Red Flag Warning, also known as "Potentially Dangerous Situation" Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the Sierra Front.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is this evening, Wednesday September 11, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

Based on extensive discussions with public safety officials and considering the erratic behavior seen from the Davis Fire and deteriorating conditions, all schools in the Washoe County School District will be canceled Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Roads, Local roads, Kimmerling Road, Gardnerville, Gardnerville Ranchos

Anyone who travels down Kimmerling Road knows how bad it was. As you got closer to Tilman, it became an obstacle course around the sunken manhole covers. Somehow, the recent paving project made it worse.

There will be a community meeting at 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, that will provide Davis Fire updates. It will feature the Complex Incident Command team, including a meteorologist and fire behavior team. It will be at 7 p.m.

Expecting couples who are 32 weeks pregnant or less are invited to join our free six-week virtual childbirth preparation course, taking place from Oct. 9 to Oct. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City and Nevadaland Productions invite you to immerse yourself in the world of cinema and celebrate the art of filmmaking at the Comstock Film Festival.

The allied command agencies working on the Davis Fire have ordered a Complex Incident Management Team for the fire that has been burning in the Washoe Valley since Sept. 7, 2024. The fire has burned 5,596 acres and is zero percent contained as of Tuesday afternoon. The command team was authorized by the National Interagency Coordination Center and National Incident Management System.

A man was arrested for suspicion of conspiracy, extortion and exploitation of an elderly person following an elder scam investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Meet others from the community for conversation and real connection.

Check out the CONNECTIONS gatherings at Sparks Public Library every 1st Friday of the Month at 1:00PM.

CONNECTIONS brings people together from all walks of life and all ages to hear and share stories, engage in conversation, and learn from the experiences of one another.

Doors open for the Harris Debate Watch Party at 5 pm tonight at the Nashville Social Club in Carson City.

Meet others from the community for conversation and real connection.

Due to popular demand, CONNECTIONS gatherings will now be held two times per month — Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm.

Meet others from the community for conversation and real connection.

CONNECTIONS gatherings are starting Monday, Sept. 16 at the Douglas County Senior Center. CONNECTIONS brings people together from all walks of life and all ages to hear and share stories, engage in conversation, and learn from the experiences of one another.

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

The September Carson City Connections story theme is "Aha! Moments that Change the Course of Life" Have you ever had an AHA! moment — an epiphany? Come hear Suzette’s story of how a single inspiration played into a life-changing decision. And, share your own.

Carson City Voter Advocates will be registering voters at the Carson City Library, 900 N Roop St, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. You should register if you are a new voter, have moved, changed your name or wish to change party affiliation. Your vote is your voice!

There will be a September 11 memorial observance at Mills Park on Wednesday. Public fellowship begins at 5 p.m. with refreshments. The program begins at 6 p.m.

Although the Davis Fire is still listed as 0 percent contained as of Tuesday morning, the wind switched to give a fairly clear view of some of the firefighting activities.

As the autumn leaves turn and the chill of October sets in, a different kind of chill is ready to sweep through Carson City. Prepare yourself for an evening where nightmares creep off the screen and into reality, with Silver State Storytellers' annual Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition. It’s time to mark your calendars — if you dare —for a ghoulish gathering that promises screams, scares, and cinematic surprises.

More than 2,200 votes have been counted for the People's Choice winner of the Nevada Artists Association's judged "Summer Show," which ran from July 27 to Sept. 6.

Here's a video briefing Tuesday morning that further offers an update on the Davis Fire.

UPDATE 11:06 AM: The National Weather Service has not only issued a Red Flag Warning but has also issued at "Red Flag Warning, Particularly Dangerous Situation," for Wednesday. As NWS forecaster Edan Lindaman explained, the PDS is outside of the normal or typical Red Flag Warning. Due to the cold front moving in overnight into Wednesday, bringing 40 mph-plus winds, the level of measure is of critical concern elevated. Therefore, the Red Flag Warning PDS on Wednesday is from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The standard Red Flag Warning is underway today.
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UPDATE 10:33AM: The Davis Fire was mapped at 5,596 acres with no containment as of Tuesday morning, according to a briefing from U.S. Forest Service-Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Fire crews continue to work on perimeter control today, especially in areas of high fire activity. All evacuations remain in place and areas under evacuation orders are closed to the public. There are no public escorts into the evacuated areas at this time due to fire activity.

Jim Shirk for Mayor - Meet and Greet

Bring your POOCH to Sonoma Park located on 1003 Sonoma Street Saturday 14th - 9am to 11am Join us for a Meet and Greet with Jim Shirk candidate for Mayor. Bring your questions and Jim will be happy to answer them. Contacts cell 775.720.5761 / email - jim@shirk4mayor.org

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue for the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting.

The Carson City VFW (Kit Carson Post 3762) would like to invite local public, charter, private, or home-school students in high school and middle school to compete in the following essay contests for scholarship awards. The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation.

UPDATE 7PM: The Davis Fire is estimated at 5,000 acres, with no containment. Fourteen structures are currently known to be impacted, and damage assessments will continue in the impacted area of the Davis fire when it is safe to do so, according to a Monday evening briefing. Fire crews continue full suppression efforts, prioritizing the protection of life, property, and critical infrastructure.

Please join us for an Artist Reception for Laura Lawrence and J. Renee Ekleberry on September 15 from 2-4pm. This event will be held at the Nevada Artists Association, 449 W. King Street, Carson City. Light refreshments will be served.

Due to elevated fire weather conditions forecast for Northern Nevada, NV Energy is issuing a Public Safety Outage Management Watch, for approximately 322 NV Energy customers beginning at approximately noon on Wednesday, Sept. 11 and lasting through Thursday, Sept. 12 at 9 a.m. in areas of Genoa, South Carson City and Glenbrook.

Nevada Artists Association is pleased to announce the "Autumn Show" on exhibit through Oct. 18. This is a member show with entries by 24 local artists with work in all mediums.

The 6th Annual Friends of Coach Blaver Alzheimer’s Fundraiser will take place Sunday, Sept. 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Home Grown Bowl, Bar, Grill and Billiards, a fundraiser to benefit Walk to End Alzheimers.

For the 14,000 residents affected by the evacuations and as the situation related to the Davis Fire develops, the Nevada Division of Insurance recommends the following actions for those affected and potentially affected by this growing wildfire emergency.

The Battle Born Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is a women's volunteer service organization, promoting Patriotism, Education and Historic Preservation.

GARDNERVILLE — Between Horses and Humans, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering children through the healing power of horses, invites the public to join forces in a unique, animated virtual fundraiser, the Horsing Around Fun-Raiser, designed to support the organization’s horses that make a difference in the lives of children in our community.

Political candidates are rarely subjected to background checks, and even when elected, only a few face further scrutiny. According to Jamie Rodriguez, former Washoe County Registrar of Voters, the Registrar has "no authority to deny anyone the right to file," even if they live outside the district they intend to represent.

UPDATE: A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service, advising of gusty winds and low humidity, which does not bode well for firefighting efforts on the Davis Fire, which has already scorched 4,703 acres as of Monday morning. The warning is from Tuesday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday.

A new Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System station in Carson City gives uniformed service members in the Capital City region improved access to the Department of Defense’s database that includes information for each uniformed service member (including active duty, retired, and reserve component individuals), DOD civilians and other personnel as directed by the DOD.

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