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Traffic lanes will be reduced on I-580 south of Reno from Monday through Thursday, July 15-18 as the Nevada Department of Transportation performs routine bridge inspections.

On Saturday, July 13 Lyon County Sheriff’s Office deputies were informed by an anonymous citizen about a residence in Dayton where the living conditions were extremely poor, along with additional concerns of possible child endangerment/neglect, animal neglect and drug use.

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

CONNECTIONS social gatherings bring locals together every week for story sharing, conversation and inspiration.
Join us every Tuesday for Café CONNECTIONS at Comma Coffee, 312 S Carson Street, Carson City.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 15-21, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Sierra Nevada Realtors released Wednesday its June 2024 report on existing home sales in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Washoe, Storey, and Churchill counties. This 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.

UPDATE: The Saturday night concert at the Brewery Arts Center is underway after power was restored in the area. As of 7:30 p.m. much of the power has been restored with 44 customers not having power.
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There are at least 7 power outages in Carson City with more than 1,900 NV Energy customers without power Saturday evening, according to the utility.

The National Weather Service is tracking strong thunderstorms moving into the Carson City region Saturday afternoon and is advising people to prepare for lightning, gusty winds and pea-size hail.

Crazy D’s Hot Chicken is opening up in the former Pink Elephant / Long John Silvers building at 1280 S. Carson St.

On Wednesday, signage was installed on the newly painted building announcing the opening.

After a three-day trial, a federal jury found a South Lake Tahoe man guilty of four counts of impersonating a federal officer, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced this week.

On Sunday July 14 at 1 p.m., join Eastern Sierra historians David and Gayle Woodruff as they take you on a sentimental journey along one of California’s favorite scenic byways, Highway 88 Carson Pass, in a 55-minute slide show.

Re-discover the joy of learning by solving puzzles using math! This 2-hour workshop will introduce students to fun and interesting math puzzles - and ways to solve them - with guidance of math faculty Adam Dye.

Did you ever want to create really cool things out of books? Once read, they sit on a shelf and start to collect dust. Why not learn what Debbie and Rachael of “My Thousand Words” book sculptures do with them - make them into beautiful art!

Did you ever want to create really cool things out of books? Once read, they sit on a shelf and start to collect dust. Why not learn what Debbie and Rachael of “My Thousand Words” book sculptures do with them - make them into beautiful art!

Did you ever want to create really cool things out of books? Once read, they sit on a shelf and start to collect dust. Why not learn what Debbie and Rachael of “My Thousand Words” book sculptures do with them - make them into beautiful art!

Like all artisans, once you’ve learned the tools and skills to use them, it’s time to build something. Or, in the case of a screenplay, write one.

Already have experience out on the road with an RV and looking to upskill your RVing knowledge, or are you fresh out of RVing 101 and eager to learn more?

If you're ready to build confidence, establish a surivival mindset, and become empowered, then Girls on Guard is for you!

As a beginner, there’s nothing more daunting than navigating the often-confusing rules of writing for films. In this class, you’ll join a community of inspired folks on a deep dive into this extraordinary craft under the guidance of a seasoned pro.

On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a Three Shot Sporting Clays Shoot with pump and semi-automatic shotgun classes.

There's more to RVing than ever before! From retirees to young professionals looking to live the "digital nomad" lifestyle, RVing 101 will teach you to make informed decisions about your lifestyle and future. In three class sessions, you'll have a clear plan for success in an RV, including answers to questions like: "Which RV is right for me?" "How do I manage my water during a trip?" "What happens if we blow a tire?" and the all-important "Can it go in the toilet?"

Visit https://www.campusce.net/wnc/course/course.aspx?C=1816&pc=13&mc=0&sc=0 to register!

With "waterfalls" as the July theme for its monthly competition, Carson City Photo Club this week unveiled its winning pictures.

Happening Saturday in Carson City is the Esther Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star 7th annual Downtown Revival Car Show.

Gusty wind and scattered thundershowers has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for critical fire conditions in the Carson City area and surrounding counties Saturday and Sunday.

Homelessness, responsible giving and ways to help those in need around Carson City will be addressed at a Thursday workshop featuring the founder of the Karma Box Project.

The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series continues Saturday with headliner Van Goat, a loud, heavy surf-rock band that contrasts with swing and jazz; country with groove-centered funk, making for a dynamic and lively listening experience.

UPDATE: It is with great regret that we have decided to cancel our Polecat Tavern grand opening party. Due to the construction on W Winnie Lane in Carson City, there's inadequate access to W Winnie lane and the West Winnie Shopping Center. The only way to access the shopping center is to drive over the rolled sidewalk on the East end of the shopping center which you can't get to except for going through the neighborhood.

We intend to operate our normal hours of 3 to closing so if anyone wants to traverse the detour route to come find us, we will be open and very happy to see you.

With high winds and high heat, power outages can happen at any time.

Shoppers are reporting outages at Topsy Lane and Costco. While these business centers aren’t listed on NV Energy’s outage map, they do show a residential outage nearby in Indian Hills.

Carson City is seeking input from residents on the quality and accessibility of its language services. Residents are invited to participate in a brief survey on the City’s website, carson.org/LAS, which is available in both English and Spanish. The survey will remain open until July 19.

The National Weather Service is asking residents in the Markleeville and Woodfords areas to seek shelter as hail and potential lighting is moving into the area as of 3:30 p.m. Friday.

The cell is moving northward and could continue into the Carson Valley.

Be aware of the weather and seek shelter if lighting and hail moves into the area.

For updates please visit https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=CAZ072&warncounty=CA...

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has been utilizing inmate work crews to assist the community in projects, and clean up events. The inmate work crews have been utilized at two cemeteries (they’re going again Sunday), the Fair Grounds and a neighborhood in Stagecoach.

Inmates are not forced onto the work crews. There is not a shortage of inmates who volunteer to work on the inmate work crews, in spite of the weather conditions outside of the jail.

Clerk-Recorder and Public Administrator Scott Hoen went before the Carson City Charter Committee on June 12, 2024 to ask that the role of Public Administrator be separated from the Clerk-Recorder’s office. However, the charter committee has no jurisdiction over the office or how it is structured, and a separation could only occur if state law is changed according to Carson City District Attorney Jason Woodbury.

GreenUP!, an environmental education non-profit working with local businesses, and Green Dining Nevada, a community effort to reduce food waste and increase sustainability practices in the local food industry invite Nevada residents to join the Plastic Free July Movement.

The Carson City Treasurer’s Office is announcing that the real property tax bills for Carson City, Nevada are now ready for the new tax year of 2024-2025, which runs from Monday, July 1, 2024, through Monday, June 30, 2025.

Property owners should begin to receive their property tax bills in the mail within the next 20 days, and any property owner who does not receive a property tax bill by Wednesday, 7/31/24, should contact the Carson City Treasurer’s Office at 775-887-2092 to receive a duplicate tax bill.

Are you passionate about Rifle Range safety? Do you love spending time outside with others who enjoy using the Rifle Range?

Upcoming volunteer opportunity! The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department will be holding a small clean-up at Blackwell's Pond.

Join us Saturday July 20th at 9:00am to focus on cleaning up trash around the pond, as well as pulling invasive Bull Thistle.

This Saturday, First United Methodist Church is pleased to host an estate sale from 9am to 3pm.
Some of the highlights of the collection are Willow Tree figures, silver and pewter figures, many types of collectible plates, jewelry and much more.

A 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested at 20 College Parkway just after 3:30 a.m. Thursday on multiple charges including attempted sexual assault of a child, battery with a deadly weapon, discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, assault with a deadly weapon, 14 counts of destruction of property, 14 counts of tampering with a vehicle, child abuse, and possession of a firearm buy a prohibited person.

Douglas County Pop Warner parents are concerned about the board's silence after it was revealed a member of the board was recently arrested for soliciting prostitution.

In May 2024 it was revealed that Carson City Public Administrator Scott Hoen had been incommunicative with local funeral homes, leading to multiple individuals waiting for lengthy periods of time to be cremated.

However, an investigation into Hoen’s emails shows the situation is far more dire.

Two Enchanted Realms - Fourth Ward School & Mackay Mansion

You're invited to a special Friday the 13th where you'll immerse yourself in a storytelling journey featuring the captivating portrayal of the Washoe Seeress, Eilley Bowers, by the talented artist, and Chautauquan Kim Harris.

Daily Update, July 11, 2024

Acreage: 215
Containment: 30%

For 20 years, Carson City’s Computer Corps has been teaching kids about technology: Everything from how a motherboard functions, to the mysteries of how the internet functions.

Red Wing Store - Carson City

Red Wing Shoe Store is hosting a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM to celebrate the opening of the shoe store under new ownership at 444 E. William St Ste 11.

The event will feature a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 PM, officiated by Mayor Lori Bagwell. Guests will enjoy a selection of wine, hors d'oeuvres, and other refreshments served throughout the evening. To add to the festivities, there will be exciting raffle prizes up for grabs.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City Branch Pet of the Week is Duke, the most handsome boy who loves to sing to you!

The weather forecast for the West continues to be scorching temperatures, low humidity and high winds — the perfect recipe for wildfire ignition and spread. Already this year, more than 23,400 wildfires have burned over 2,800,000 acres in the United States. More than 10,500 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents across the country.

HCC hosts public meetings every other month

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties meets every other month on the second Thursday at 9am. Hot breakfast and coffee are part of the public meetings which are held in the Silver Springs Community Center at 2945 Ft Churchill Street, Silver Springs.

Carson City Ward 4 Supervisor Lisa Schuette invites all Carson City residents to a Meet and Greet this Thursday, July 11, from 5:30 – 7:00 P.M. at Sassafras Restaurant.

No Doubt & Gwen Stefani Tribute

Rock out with Gwen In Doubt Tribute Band: A aSpectacular tribute to Gwen Stefani and No Doubt the ska-punk legends at Max Casino in Carson City.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of a recent phone scam in the area. The scammer is shadowing the Fernley Substation phone number and claiming to be a "Sgt. Howley," telling the subjects that they either about missed jury duty or that they missed a tier hearing for sex offenders.

Night off the Streets, an advocacy group for Carson City's homeless, will open a cooling station beginning Wednesday.

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