The Nevada Artists Association is pleased to announce the Summer Show featuring 131 entries by 50 local artists in 11 different categories. The winners in each category have been named. Join us Sunday, August 4 from 2-4pm for the Artists' Reception and Awards Presentation.

UPDATE 5:38PM: Mop up work is underway at the landfill fire, according to Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini. The fire was around 2.5 acres in size and was fueled largely by windy conditions.

There was a brief threat outside the dump's boundaries, but it was quickly put down. The Carson City Sheriff's Office put a drone in the air to make sure there wasn't an extension, Pedrini said. The area that burned was made up of decomposed trash that likely combusted. There were no injuries.

A big thank you is edited to Hidden Treasures Gift Shop at the Carson City Senior Center for supporting Meals on Wheels by making a large donation of $2,000 to support homebound seniors at risk of going hungry.

Dry conditions and seasonal temperatures will continue this weekend, with the potential for smoke from the Park Fire moving into western Nevada region, including Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley, Lyon and Storey counties if there is any deviation in wind direction, according to the National Weather Service.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 29 to August 4, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The Carson City Murals & Music Festival returns to the capital city Sept. 26-28 for even more murals and live musical performances in time for the first full weekend of fall.

Brewery Arts Center, in partnership with Visit Carson City, is excited to be hosting the 2nd Annual Brewery Arts Center’s Holiday Bazaar! We will be hosting an art fair in the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom and Exhibition Hall on Saturday and Sunday, November 9th and 10th, 12 to 4 pm both days.

The Carson River creates abstract art in its light and motion. Scroll and double click to enlarge.

Portable business solutions company Quick Space has announced the opening of its new operations center in Carson City.

Rock, reggae, soul and funk stylists False Rhythms will headline the Leavitt Amp outdoor concert series Saturday night at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. Opening act is Miki Rae and The Hooligans.

If you go out in the woods today, you could be in for a big surprise, for you may stumble not upon a teddy bear picnic, but two alphorn aficionados who hike miles and miles with their alphorns to serenade the woodland creatures and sometimes the occasional hiker who may happen upon them.

“Life’s a Beach!” LGBTQ+ & Friends Social! Wear your favorite summer hat or Hawaiian shirt. Best Hat and Ugliest Shirt Contest!

At 4 p.m. a crash was reported in the intersection of Highway 50 E and Saliman.

No injures are reported but traffic is blocked. Two vehicles collided with one towing a trailer. The trailer is reported to be tipped over in the intersection.

Celebrity Comedian Aaron Berg is coming to the Carson Nugget this Saturday, July 27, with two shows at 6pm and 8pm in the Grand Showroom.

A Churchill County Sheriff’s deputy received a letter of commendation after his actions ultimately saved a juvenile’s life.

The inaugural Healing in Harmony Festival will be coming to Carson City Saturday, Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hosted by Erika Olivas of Aurora Heart Healing, this wellness fair will be a collaborative event of multiple holistic health practitioners who offer services locally. They’ll be on site to help raise awareness of natural healing methods, and the first 150 attendees will receive gift bags.

The speaker at the July 29th Democratic luncheon will be Kristin Luis, District Judge in Department Two of the First Judicial District of Nevada. The district covers Carson City and Storey County. She was appointed to that position by Governor Lombardo following the retirement of Judge James E. Wilson. She was sworn in on January 9, 2024 and is currently running for election to a full six-year term.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate two missing elderly persons. These two cases
are not related. Their photographs are attached to this press release.

Carson City Camp GOTR is a week-long, half-day camp at the Carson City Community Center.

Each participant will have a fun interactive week of camp with character-building activities designed to instill confidence, resilience, and teamwork.

Help us celebrate National Aviation Week at Minden-Tahoe Airport Discovery Day, Wings & Wheels event. Officials at the Minden-Tahoe Airport are pleased to announce an exciting open house event on Saturday, August 24, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Our Pet of the Week is Tyson! Tyson is a seven-year-old pup who is cute as a button. We are not quite sure why he is still here with us because he really is a PERFECT pet - he loves people, has lived with kids and cats, was housetrained previously, enjoys walks, and rides well in the car. His favorite game is fetch!

Heavy rain and thunderstorms prompted the National Weather Service to issue Wednesday a Flash Flood Warning for Douglas County.

Carson City School Board trustees approved a new proposed policy Tuesday regarding the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the district, and discussed implementation tactics for educators.

The purpose of the policy is to develop guidance on how to “responsibly embrace” AI as it can be a “powerful tool and partner in the learning process.”

UPDATE 12:30PM: The roadway is now open, according to NHP. One person died, three persons were taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.