On Thursday, eight Carson City youth graduated from a ten-week wilderness program designed for minors who have been court ordered on probation and into the program.

According to Ali Banister, Chief of Juvenile Services in Carson City, the participants embarked on a “transformative ten-week adventure,” which totaled over 300 hours of “intense learning and personal growth.”

Each year, the Town of Gardnerville collects more than 450 tons of green waste from its residents. The green-waste program started in 2000 as a free service to Town residents as the Town was able to dispose of its green waste at Bently Ranch free of charge.

On Saturday, Aug. 17 Nashville country-rock duo Lance & Lea will headline the Levitt AMP concert at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

A young coyote has a photo session in the morning light Friday at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City.

On Friday, August 16, 2024, at approximately 12:36 a.m., the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) was asked by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to be on the lookout for a black Mercedes GLC SUV believed to be travelling north on U.S. 395.

On Saturday, August 10, CBP Aerial Arts, an authentic and professional aerial arts studio in Gardnerville, presented its 2024 Annual Production, The Lion King, at the Carson City Community Theater, Bob Boldrick Theater.

Friends of the Nevada State Museum are pleased to announce the reprinting of a historic Nevada State Museum cookbook. This was possible thanks to the assistance of staffs from Nevada State Library and Archives in Carson City and the State Print Shop.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on The Board of Appeals in the following categories, each for a two (2) year term:

• General Contractor
• Registered Architect
• Civil/Structure Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer

Applicants should be aware this Board may require a minimum commitment of up to five hours a month. This Board provides advice on matters involving the building codes and the fire codes in Carson City. All members will serve without compensation.

According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s (DETR) July 2024 economic report, Nevada’s unemployment rate increased by 0.2 percentage points to 5.4 percent and the state saw a decrease of 1,500 nonfarm jobs.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join Will Houk from 95.1FM KNVC for a lazy Sunday as the BAC Exhibition Hall is turned into a listening lounge. Will is bringing a crate of vinyl records and guests are encouraged to bring records of their own that they would like to share for a spin on the provided turntables. Take in the current art exhibition while getting exposed to new music, making new friends, sipping libations, and enjoying eats from a Food Truck.

This is a free all ages event, food and beverages are available for purchase.

Brewery Arts Center - East Building - Exhibition Hall

The Kid’s Monster Lab is for any youngins ages six through thirteen interested in bringing their imagination to life: in this three-week, six-session class, participants will dream up creatures, critters, and monsters to create with their art, their colors, then finally clay and paint. Classes are led by instructor, Kaleb Wyckoff.

Join UNR Extension Master Gardeners at the Carson City Community Garden for our monthly Garden Talks.
Topic: Technology in the Garden.

CARSON FLY FISHING CLUB MONTHLY MEETING

Carson Fly Fishing Club's Monthly Meeting is Tuesday, August 20, 7 p.m. in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street.
This month’s speaker is  Rebecca Feldermann, Executive Director, River Wranglers. Her and crew will present a program on conservation with our local rivers. The public is welcome to attend. For more information contact: Stan Zuber 671-2151

Capt. Kirk is back at Bella Vita Bistro, with his brand of classic rock hits. The fun starts at 5:00 and runs through 8:00. These shows always bring a lot of people, so reservations are advised. Call 775-515-4300 to confirm your table. There will be a dinner and drink special, so come on out and join us on the patio for an evening of music, dinner, drinks and fun.

According to an email sent to Nevada State employees Wednesday, Aug. 14, Carson Tahoe Health has decided to no longer take current Nevada State PEBP insurance.

Help us plan for the future of the Carson River!

Our department is seeking responses for the Carson River User Experience survey. Your input is essential in helping us update the Carson River Master Plan.

The first day of school around the corner. Need school supplies? How about a new backpack? There's two upcoming events that can help. The first is Friday in Carson City at Mills Park and the second is August 24 at any of four Lyon County Sheriff's Office substations.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the area of College Parkway and Research Way.

Dr. Winnie Kortemeier is excited to share her recent training in near-surface geophysical methods with her geology students in classes on Western Nevada College’s Carson City campus this fall.

Members of the Carson High School varsity football and cheer teams climbed to new heights Tuesday morning when they connected as seniors and teammates to reconstruct and restore Carson City’s iconic Block ‘C’ on C-Hill.

Gotta love our Nevada sunsets.

Sierra Nevada Realtors this week released its July 2024 report on existing home sales in Carson City and Douglas, Lyon, Storey Churchill and Washoe counties. The 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.

On Saturday, Sept. 7th beginning at 7pm, Polecat Tavern in Carson City is honored to have Catesby Jones on our stage. Catesby Jones has been writing and performing his original songs for 50 years. He’s a veteran of the fabled New York College Coffeehouse Circuit and has been a vital part of the music communities in a dozen cities and the Virgin Islands.

Community members are invited to a meet and greet for Jim Shirk, Mayor candidate. The event will take place at 5:30pm, Wednesday 14th at the Polecat Tavern, 260 W. Winnie Lane.