On June 6, 2020, Carson City Assistant Sheriff Daniel Gonzales graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA. In a release provided by the FBI, 201 law enforcement officers graduated from the FBI National Academy.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 17-23, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Saturday evening to a vehicle that reportedly crashed into the garage of a residence in the 3700 block of Woodside Drive.

The Jazz & Beyond festival committee announces that the winner of the 2024 poster and program cover art contest is Carol Foldvary-Anderson. Her design, "More Than Just Jazz!" was selected from six entries to highlight the 21st annual Carson City music festival.

Sierra Nevada Realtors on Monday released its May 2024 report on existing home sales in Washoe, Storey, Lyon, Douglas, and Churchill counties, along with Carson City.

The annual Stewart Father's Day Powwow at the former Stewart Indian Boarding School Campus in Carson City is underway, continuing through Sunday.

We have a winner! Dragon Crown Books is pleased to announce that Carson City author Michael K. Falciani is the winner of the inaugural ACES High Award for outstanding contribution to The ACES Anthology 2023.

UPDATE 6/25/24: The ribbon cutting is being rescheduled. We will update with a new date when it is announced. Applications are still open at this time.

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After several years of set backs due to the economy, the Sierra Flats Affordable Housing project is finally opening with a ribbon cutting July 9, providing 80 new rent controlled units to the capital city.

There are two portions of the project, a building for seniors and a building for family and workforce housing, each containing 40 units.

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Rick Nugent on May 12, 2024. Rick was the life of the party, always quick with his "one liners", and a truly remarkable husband and friend. His presence will be sorely missed.

Please join us in celebrating Rick's life on June 15th at 1pm at 194 E. Garden Gateway. Let us come together to remember his infectious laughter and the joy he brought to our lives.

In honor of Rick, let us embrace PEACE, LOVE, and Hair Grease, just as he would have wanted.

Learn the basics of improv and play games. Free to the public. Questions? Email ppicommunitytheater@gmail.com

Brewery Arts Center - East Building - Grand Ballroom
449 W KING ST
CARSON CITY, NV

Today is the last day of school, which brings on High School graduation across Lyon County. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office congratulates all of those that are graduating today, and wishes them the best as they enter the workforce, go off to college, join the military or any other adventure they choose to embark on.

Join UNR Extension Master Gardeners from Carson City to celebrate Pollinators with Bee City Carson City.

Go for a plant walk with the Master Gardeners on the trails behind Greenhouse Project Foothill Garden.

Pick up a pollinator habitat kit.

Bring a friend.

Free

Douglas County is pleased to announce important updates to parking regulations and options for visitors and residents enjoying Zephyr Cove Beach at Lake Tahoe this summer.

For the first time, "No Parking" signs will line both sides of Highway 50 in each direction from the new stoplight installed by the Nevada Department of Transportation at Warrior Way.

A sixteen-year-old Carson City resident is in custody following a gas station robbery Thursday night.

According to Sheriff Ken Furlong, the robbery occurred at an ExtraMile convenience store and involved a knife.

This Saturday June 15, women's hum'ndrum circle will be in the shade at a park, 10:00-11:30 am. (NOT at Dark Willow Emporium until next time.)
Please RSVP for directions (facebook DM, or humndrum@protonmail.com).
Learn two invigorating Native American rhythm/songs for Eagle, in honor of the support and wisdom of fathers, with special appreciation for Mike Epps.
Get inspired for the powwow!
Bring drum (if available), folding chair and water. All ages, accompanied children through seniors, and all levels of experience or none, are welcome.

A concert by The Sierra Sweethearts, a Chautauqua of Laura D. Fair, and local author Gregory Crouch are featured as part of the Dangberg Summer Festival in June.

Grab your blankets and your low-backed chairs and join us for the 4th annual A Night in Genoa Benefit Concert! It will be a night of great music, great food, and great fun all in support of a great cause! The event will be held at the Genoa Town Park on Saturday, July 13, 2024 kicking off at 6pm.

E. ROBINSON / CARSON HIGH SCHOOL AREA: Carson City Public Works will be performing water main flushing on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in the vicinity of Carson High School at East Robinson.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit would like you all to join us in celebrating the life and experiences of K9 Ivo, who passed just a few days ago.

Love to sing? Come to the Polecat Karaoke Night on Friday, June 14th beginning at 7pm. 100's of songs to choose from.

On Saturday, June 15, at 10 a.m., historian and author Mark McLaughlin will return to Dangberg Historic Park to speak on Charles F. McGlashan who was an American writer, historian, journalist, educator, lawyer, amateur entomologist and astronomer.

You are invited to attend an original theater presentation "Chapters of our Life" based on senior citizens real life stories.

The performance is Sunday, June 20, 2024 at 2:00 pm, Dayton Community Center, 164 Pike Street, Dayton, Nevada.
A 30-minute show with a post show discussion.

Donations accepted at the door for the historic preservation of Dayton Community Center.

The Bureau of Land Management is advising residents living within the Carson City District, which encompasses 5.3 million acres of federal public lands in 11 counties in western Nevada and eastern California, to be aware of wildfire prevention. In addition, prepare their homes and property for the advent of wildfire season.

The Friends of the Nevada State Museum are hosting a white elephant sale at the Nevada State Museum on Saturday, June 29. This event will run concurrently with a Museum Staff Show & Shine Car Show. Proceeds from the events will support the restoration of a 1967 Chevrolet pickup truck for the State Museum.