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Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 12-18, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Nationally renown blues band the Delta Wires will bring their high energy harmonica and horns from the vibrant San Francisco and Bay area music scene to the Nashville Social Club in Carson City on Friday, August 23.

Lane reductions will take place on U.S. 50 in eastern Carson City this Tuesday and Wednesday, August 13-14, as part of preliminary engineering for future Nevada Department of Transportation highway improvements.

Come meet the most positive, action forward women of Polka Dot Powerhouse! If you need more positivity, celebration, and quality connections then come join us for our monthly meeting. Enjoy lunch, raffles, connecting and more.

If you are looking for more positivity, collaboration and celebration then you need to come meet the awesome women of Polka Dot Powerhouse! Join us for our connection mixer at Great Basin Brewing Company, back in the Old World Coffee area, 302 N Carson St., Carson City.

Are you looking for a smart, handsome and quirky cat who will keep you constantly amused? Meet Rudy. Not quite 3 years old, Rudy is a short haired neutered silver and white tabby with a beautiful coat. His big green eyes and adorable face will melt your heart.

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.

The Nevada Department of Agriculture removed nearly two dozen feral horses on Wednesday from the Virginia Range — the first time in seven years that the agency has removed such a large number of horses.

After two years of teaching with the government’s Bureau of Indian Affairs in a small Inuit village in Chevak, Alaska, which is 500 miles from the nearest road, Nancy Scott and her family boarded a plane to continue their Alaskan adventure. In 1976 the Scott family re-settled in Stebbins, a village which is a little southeast of Nome, Alaska to continue their teaching careers.

As summer draws down and the school year begins, Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH — a Carson City area nonprofit dedicated to providing community members in need with access to Food, Instruction, Shelter and Healthcare, is preparing for one of its busiest times of the year.

Celtic sound pioneers The Wicked Tinkers will bring their bagpipes, drums and didgeridoos along with a Bronze-Age Irish horn to the Levitt Amp outdoor concert this Saturday in Carson City.

The finale fundraiser for the Watercolor Carson City plein air festival will be held Aug. 18. Thirty-three participating artists will present up to 99 paintings done en plein air during the event.

Carson City School District Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday to discuss policy matters regarding teacher supplies and materials, textbook adoption, parental leave and employees who nurse their infants.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency invites the public to participate in an overview of the Connections 2050 Regional Transportation Plan, which will identify a broad range of projects, programs and strategies needed to improve Lake Tahoe’s transportation system over the next 25 years.

CBP Aerial Arts welcomes you and your family to The Lion King, a family show featuring 16 performers this Saturday, August 10 at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater.

The Nevada Humane Society, a nonprofit animal shelter working to save animal lives in northern Nevada, will launch its Pick of the Pack fundraising raffle on Saturday, August 10 at Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota, an opportunity for the community to purchase tickets for a raffle running through Nov. 2 wherein they can win either a brand new car or $15,000 in cash while supporting homeless pets in northern Nevada.

Overnight lane closures will take place on I-580 in Washoe Valley. Also, Slide Mountain Road will be closed as the Nevada Department of Transportation enhances roadside barrier rail and guardrail.

The Carson City Planning Commission last week approved a special use permit for redevelopment changes at the old Kmart building on North Carson Street.

Dr. Anna Camp stands next to a mural

The Nevada State Museum is honored to introduce our new Curator of Anthropology Dr. Anna Camp. Anna serves as only the third Curator of Anthropology in the 83 year history of the Museum, and she is the first woman to assume the role.

A 29-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for felony forgery after allegedly passing fake $100 bills at two businesses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Drift smoke and haze from the Crozier and Park Fires has moved into the Lake Tahoe Basin, Reno and Carson City areas.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol were called Friday morning to a vehicle crash, southbound I-580 north of Fairview Drive.

Rummage Sale happening this weekend at 1800 Us Highway 50 E, in the parking lot in Carson City. The event will run Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No reasonable offer on items will be turned down. The assortment is large and there’s something for everyone.

The August 14 Coffee with Supervisor Schuette has been cancelled. The next Coffee with Lisa is scheduled for September 11 from 7 - 8:30 am at the Cracker Box, 402 E. Williams St. All are invited to bring questions and share ideas.

Rays of Light is a sacred gathering for women seeking connection, healing and empowerment. We come together in Carson City weekly to share our stories, challenges, triumphs, and dreams in a supportive, judgment-free space.

Smoke filters the skies over Carson City at sunrise Thursday. Smoke and haze will continue to impact portions of the region through the weekend, forecasters said.

For the latest air quality readings, see airnow.gov here.

UPDATE 6:55PM: Power has been restored. NV Energy says the cause was with "hardware, cable or other equipment."
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NV Energy reports multiple areas around Carson City without power due to an outage early Thursday evening.

Spice up your Sunday brunch plans with Bachata Brunch presented by The Reno Empire & Sierra Event Group!

A living history presentation “The Reno Cure,” a look at the Biggest Little City's early divorce industry will be held August 27 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of a dozen new principals and district administrators for the 2024-2025 school year (listed alphabetically by their last name).

Sierra Lutheran High School is proud to be hosting its 2024 Sierra Lutheran Golf Classic on Saturday, Sep. 7, 2024 to support the high school's many athletic programs.

Artist Reception will be held August 23 in Carson City at the Brewery Art Center Satellite Gallery for Maria Mermin. The event is from 4 to 6 p.m.

A new six-week class beginning this month from the Alzheimer’s Association in Carson City is available and free to caregivers.

A Yerington teen reported as a missing and endangered runaway since late June was found Wednesday, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

UPDATE: Nevada State Police report all lanes are now open.
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UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police Highway Patrol were called Thursday morning to a concrete truck that rolled over on I-580 between Arrowhead and Eastlake Boulevard.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week is Trystan, a 5-year-old pitty who is playful and full of joy. Trystan came to us originally as a stray and has returned to our care a few times which can be pretty bittersweet.

Using rare and seldom seen photographs, local historians and authors David and Gayle Woodruff will recount interesting and often amusing tales that have helped shape one of America’s favorite and well used mountain traffic corridors at a Minden talk Sunday.

Three people involved in a racially charged incident Friday during Hot August Nights have been arrested, according to the Storey County Sheriff's Office in a news release.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) of Reno Sparks has announced the Religious Leadership Award for Hindu statesman Rajan Zed.

Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce auditions for "Annie, Jr.," a 60-minute adaptation of the hit Broadway musical based on the classic comic strip.

Karaoke Night at Polecat Tavern on Friday, August 23 starting at 7pm. You can sing with your friends. We have up to 4 mics.

Karaoke Night at Polecat Tavern - This Friday, August 9th starting at 7pm. Bring your friends to cheer you on. Maybe we can get them up on stage too!

With some big game hunting seasons starting and many approaching, the Nevada Department of Wildlife is raising awareness about a quarantine order to prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, a fatal neurologic disease found in the deer family, into Nevada.

The Capital City Art Initiative’s Nevada Neighbors series of public talks includes interviews with artists in their studios or in a gallery setting. CCAI presents artists Stephen Reid talking with artist Joan Arrizabalaga about her work in the Bristlecone Gallery exhibition, "Big Deal."
dinner theatre at its best, songs, skits, an evening of memories

Mark your calendars for the Carson Valley Community Theatre’s 20th year anniversary gala to be held  at 6 p.m. on Sept. 6 at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden. We will celebrate with an evening of songs, skits and anecdotes about our theatre, along with a three-course meal.

Sierra Nevada Realtors will host its 9th annual Cornhole for a Cause charity event on Friday, August 16, in Carson City.

Here are some photos of Tuesday night's Sheriff's Night out at Mills Park courtesy of Carson City Sheriff's Office Undersheriff Jerome Tushbant, CCSO Deputy Gage Mead and the Nevada State Police.

Carson Tahoe Health is excited to announce a raffle giveaway in partnership with Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota. Each year, Carson City Toyota generously donates a grand prize of $15,000 cash or a new car to one lucky winner. This year’s raffle celebrates Carson Tahoe Health’s 75th Anniversary, with all ticket proceeds going toward the Healing Our Kids Crusade.

SNAP-Education

University of Nevada Reno Extension will host a free summer nutrition class for kids. Ages K-5th grade will experience yummy fruits and vegetables, while learning about a healthy diet.

Saturday, August 24th beginning at 7pm - It's Reggie Hall LIVE! An incredibly live one-man show, rocking Northern California and The Great Northwest for more than 25 years.

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