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UPDATE 240PM: NV Energy says power is restored to all but around 10 customers.
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NV Energy is reporting more than 2700 customers are without power Wednesday afternoon in Douglas County, mostly near Stateline at Lake Tahoe.

MINDEN — Gaia Gathering is bringing Horse-Assisted Education to Nevada, and kicking off their program offering with an Open House at the Container Cottage at Starr Horse Retreats & Arena at 5 pm on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

While most people in Carson City are feeling the pressure of a skyrocketing housing market, more restrictive rental agreements, and interest rates pushing the potential for homeownership into the horizon, there is another, less talked about consequence: pet surrenders.

CARSON CITY — Nearly 50 landmarks tell the story of Nevada’s capital city history along the 2.5-mile Kit Carson Trail. Now, new and repeat visitors to Carson City can stroll through history via a free, online interactive audio tour and enhanced mobile website with a downloadable map and video tour.

A 33-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday morning for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance and three misdemeanor offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Division of State Parks is currently accepting grant project pre-applications in anticipation of the 2023 Federal Highway Administration funding of the Recreational Trails Program. Submittal of a pre-application is required to determine project eligibility. Eligible pre-applicants will be encouraged to submit full funding proposals in the fall of 2022.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a book come alive through its pages from within? 

Please join Debbie Lambin as she shares her skills, tips and tricks in making beautiful art sculptures from books at a class “Flowers and Butterflies Springing Out” sponsored by the Nevada Artists Association on August 14th from 1pm to 3pm at Adams Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street, Carson City.

The Dayton Valley Lions Club will be offering free vision screening for children at the upcoming Dayton Valley Days, September 17-18, 2022. They will be located inside of the community center which is located at 170 Pike St. in historic downtown Dayton.

MINDEN — The Douglas County School District and Douglas County Community Health Clinic invite parents and guardians to bring their children to the Back-To-School immunization clinic to receive all routine childhood vaccines.

Giving locals the opportunity to purchase sustainably caught Alaskan sockeye salmon at a significant club discount. In return, non-profit Slow Food Lake Tahoe will receive 5 percent of all sales to help support the future of their community programs including the Food Bank Garden, which provides free education on high elevation edible gardens and growing organic produce for Sierra Community House’s hunger relief program.

UPDATE 8:30 p.m.: This story has been updated with clarifications from Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Budge.
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On Monday evening, the Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission and Open Space Advisory Committee held a joint meeting to discuss proposed guidance and regulations for where and how dogs can recreate within the Carson City community.

CARSON CITY — GreenUP!, an environmental education non-profit working with local businesses, is encouraging restaurant patrons to participate in the month of Plastic Free July by joining their reusable takeout container program. Diners that post a picture demonstrating how they choose to reduce waste while dining out will receive a free $20 token for a reusable takeout container at participating restaurants.

glazed pottery of a black owl and a blue owl sitting on a shelf

Join us Saturday morning for our Saturday Morning Kids Class! A Saturday morning class taught by Jo Moore, for ages 5 and up. In this two-hour class, kids will learn basic pottery skills, like pinch pots, rolling and attaching coils, rolling clay slabs, and using cookie cutters to make a new project every week. $45. Learn more or sign up here!

https://www.ogresholmpottery.com/service-page/saturday-morning-kids?refe...

Men, it’s time to take charge of your health! Read more from Carson Tahoe Health and test how much you know about prostate cancer. Plus, learn how smart choices can help lead to living a longer life! Here’s To Your Health, Summer 2022: https://bit.ly/3zf1QVH

CARSON CITY, Nev. — A research document just released by an international pool funded study led by the Nevada Department of Transportation provides an authoritative review of the most effective measures to reduce animal-vehicle collisions, improve motorist safety, and offer safer crossings for wildlife.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting death of a woman at a Dayton mobile home park on Monday as a homicide.

As the west continues to dry and heat due to climate change, more and more homeowners are becoming conscientious about their part in preventing wildfires.

One program that has become very popular in recent years is the Carson City Fire Department’s Wildland Fuels Reduction and Preparedness program.

The Brewery Arts Center will open a new exhibition "Part of the Machine Rock & Pinball" on loan from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, beginning Saturday night, July 23, ahead of the Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor music series.

Carson City BMX hosting the annual Race for Life. USABMX started this race/fundraising effort to honor Todd Kingsbury, a young BMX rider who fought and lost his fight with leukemia.

UPDATE: The person who drowned at Marla Bay on Monday has been identified as William Dunham, a 79-year-old Genoa resident (not 80 years old as previously released). He had fallen overboard while he was attempting to tie his boat onto a mooring ball in Marla Bay in Lake Tahoe.

Carson City emergency crews responded Monday evening to a single-vehicle crash in the eastbound lane of US-50 West, Spooner that injured two people. An air ambulance was ordered.

Against the tragic backdrop of a historic conflict in Europe, Carson City, Nevada will unite with millions around the globe to promote the timely theme “Pursue Peace”! as they participate in a six-part annual event scheduled for July and August 2022.

Ogres-Holm Pottery in the Carson Mall opens its studio every other Tuesday night to anyone who wants to help create ceramic bowls for Carson City's Empty Bowls project.

The Carson City Historical Society presents the following ongoing events to be held at the Foreman-Roberts House and Carriage House, 1207 North Carson, Carson City, Nev.

CARSON CITY – As summer sizzles on, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is again urging customers to skip the lines and beat the heat with a free online appointment.

A 33-year-old man was booked Saturday for suspicion of felony child abuse causing physical harm, domestic battery with strangulation and resisting, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

Man guiding womans hands to mold clay on a pottery wheel

Join Ogres-Holm Pottery in the Carson Mall Shopping Center every Thursday for our Introduction to the Wheel: 3-hour wheel class! Classes are held each Thursday at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Shoe Tree Brewing Co. in Carson City and Minden received a combined 6 medals at the U.S Open Beer Championship held in Oxford, Ohio. Breweries from Russia to Rhode Island sent more than 9,000 beers representing over 150 different styles for the 2022 U.S. Open Beer Championship.

Faced with an ever-deepening staffing shortage and a correctional officer vacancy rate that has hit 32 percent, leaders at the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) said they are trying to rethink their staffing model and explore using surveillance wristbands, sensors and drones to reduce their need for manpower.

A 21-year-old man was arrested Friday for suspicion of felony burglary, grand theft auto and possession of a stolen vehicle among other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

This morning, after a long talk with my mentee last night about life, failure, and the magic keys for success in business, I ran across this speech and interview with Academy Award winning actor and author of "Greenlights," Matthew McConaughey. This speech boils down quite well what it takes to be successful.

4-H is hosting Juggling in the Park for Bigger Brains and Better Health! Juggling is not just for clowns. The skill has long been recognized as a way to relieve stress, ward off Alzheimer’s disease, build concentration, improve dexterity and eye-hand-coordination, and it’s just plain fun!

An annual robotics engineering camp for kids is Tuesday July 19

SILVER CITY — An annual robotics, engineering mini-camp for boys and girls ages 8-14 and their parents takes place Tuesday, July 19 at 10am at the Silver City Schoolhouse at 385 High Street, Silver City.

On July 12, the Carson City Elks No. 2177 presented Friends In Service Helping, also known as FISH, with a check for $500, which acknowledges the positive work that FISH does in Carson City.

People around South Lake Tahoe already know him for his knowledge of local urbanized black bears, now people around the globe are taking notice.

Of the 4,000 times I have had the pleasure of pretending to be Mark Twain, each is worth remembering, and a few are worth writing down for the grandkids. Then every once in a while, my memory is jogged to bring forth an evening that I had not thought about since the night it happened, several years ago now.

Carson City School District will host a Job Fair at the district office at 1402 West King Street, this Tuesday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for teaching and substitute teaching positions and again, Wednesday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for all other positions.

Recently, I read something about powdered cinnamon and possible uses as a pest repellant, fungicide, and more. Gardeningknowhow.com had an article which claimed that cinnamon could be used to deter ants in a home or greenhouse because “Ants don’t like to walk where cinnamon powder lays.”

Forecasted gusty winds and low humidity has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday for the northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Washoe and Western Lyon counties.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 18-24, 2022. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

On July 7, 2022 the Board of County Commissioners passed an ordinance addressing self-storage and recreational vehicle storage facilities. The ordinance amended Lyon County Code 15.335.03 by requiring:

Joey Gilbert has filed an election contest lawsuit after initial results, and then a subsequent recount made at his request, showed he lost the Republican governor primary by about 26,000 votes to Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo.

As his name implies, this big lovable orange guy is a biscuit maker extraordinaire. Start petting and loving him and he will purr and begin to knead. He just loves to be pet and cuddled. He is a mellow fellow that wants nothing more than to be safe, fed and loved. In return, he will be your best friend forever.

UPDATE: this event has been canceled due to a grounds issue.

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Saturday July 23 @ 2pm, Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a 50-minute presentation, The Wedding of the Waters.

The Nevada Art Association’s Gallery inside the Brewery Arts Center will be closed through the weekend and potentially into early next week.

Every year, Carson City School District's 8th Graders are invited to attend a trip to Washington DC during Spring Break. During the chaperoned trip, students will learn about US history and how it influences society today.

On Friday, July 15th, 2022, at around 12:30 p.m., Detectives responded to a residence in Carson City, Nevada, regarding the theft of multiple firearms. The victims left their home just an hour prior, but a witness notified them that someone kicked open a shed on the back end of their property shortly after.

UPDATE 8:08 p.m.: Careflight has been called and will land at the park n ride.

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Just before 8 p.m. on Friday night a roll over accident was reported behind the South Carson Applebees.

One vehicle was involved in the crash and is reported to be wrapped around a pole.

Dirk Roper, owner and CEO of Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning, will deliver another 25 fans to the Carson City Senior Center as part of the KOLOCares 2022 Fan Drive to help Carson City seniors stay cool this summer.

Two vehicles were involved in a crash on South Carson St. in front of the AMPM just before 3 p.m. on Friday.

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