No one is more closely tied to the mysterious lore of Death Valley than Walter Scott. His tales of fabulous gold mines, dangerous desperados and opulent desert castles placed him and Death Valley on the front pages of newspapers for over fifty years and kept historians endlessly occupied trying to sort out the truth from his tall tales.

As Carson City continues to reinvent itself into a city that has fallen in love with the outdoor visual arts, we want to remind our locals — old and new — how the wonderful metal art seen along the Carson stretch of I-580 came to be, for that amazing art project could be considered the birth of today’s local outdoor art movement.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Saturday afternoon for a report of a brush fire in the Goni Pit area near the water tower. When CCFD arrived, they advised a small warming fire and not a brush fire. It was extinguished.

A woman was arrested Thursday for suspicion of gross misdemeanor child neglect and misdemeanor DUI after an officer made a traffic stop when they observed a juvenile hanging halfway outside the window of a moving vehicle, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Saturday morning to a vehicle crash that happened in the area of South Carson Street and Moses Street.

Celebrating three decades of turning the round, orange members of the squash family into memorable Halloween carving traditions, Seeliger Elementary School in Carson City will host its 30th annual Pumpkin Patch today, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.

Plumas Bank is pleased to announce the winners of their “Community Pride” Photo Contest for 2024. Participants, located in the 10 northern Nevada and California communities in which Plumas Bank serves, submitted photos over the summer from June to July 2024.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office requests assistance locating a missing person. Christopher Henderson, 40, was reported missing by family members on Oct. 9, 2024.

Join us on Nov. 9 for St. Peter’s annual holiday bazaar. Visit a historic church in Carson City to fin the perfect gift for family and friends. The bazaar will be stocked with jams, hand-knit winter wear and everything in between.

The Nevada Treasury is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship. The Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship awards up to $5,000 each to two students in Northern Nevada and in Southern Nevada respectively, who are majoring in elementary or secondary education with the intent of teaching in Nevada.

5:30- 7:30 PM

Please join us for Phil Kline’s Unsilent night in Carson City!

What is it? A non-denominational holiday tradition! Participants use their smartphones and portable speakers to play one of four interconnected compositions. The result is a magical wall of sound that morphs and moves through Carson City during a 45 minute walk of the historic West Side.

Where does it start?
-Participants will gather outside at Brewery Arts Center at 5:30pm on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

How do I participate?

Join local historians David & Gayle Woodruff, as they take a humorous look at the history of some of our favorite holiday traditions, including the much maligned and seldom praised Fruitcake…and celebrate a few special recollections and anecdotes of Christmas Past.

Create a welcoming environment for students who are beginners to intermediate to learn the basics of drawing a portrait with plenty of one-on-one guidance.

The 2024 Oktoberfest Fundraiser takes place Oct. 11, 2024 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Fuji Park Pavilion Hall.

For the second time in 2024, the Northern Lights were spotted in the northern Nevada region, including in Carson City.

Did you catch the show Thursday night? Send your photos to kelsey@carsonnow.org

Over two inspiring days, 500 students from the Lake Tahoe Unified School District’s seventh and eighth grades embarked on an unforgettable educational adventure aboard the M.S. Dixie paddleboat, exploring the vital importance of water and environmental stewardship with the South Tahoe Environmental Education Coalition (STEEC).

While some may believe that Nevada’s state motto may be Battle Born, this is a common misconception. Battle Born is a saying that came from the fact that the statehood of Nevada was ratified at the end of the Civil War, which gave President Abraham Lincoln the votes he needed to free slaves in the doomed confederacy and across the nation.

The true motto of Nevada is “All for Our Country,” which, interestingly, was born out of the same circumstances as the more often used Battle Born.

The Sierra-Tahoe Auxiliary #137 of the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) is very proud to announce that one of their members, Tina Pedersen, has been elected as the 2024/2025 West Coast Regional President of the Auxiliary of the FRA, which encompasses Northern Nevada, Northern California, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah & Colorado.

Meet Tic Tac, a charming senior who came into our care at the Nevada Humane Society in late August. Though his past is largely a mystery, Tic Tac's personality speaks volumes.

At 9 years young, this spirited pup is as friendly and social as they come, winning over hearts with his wagging tail and gentle demeanor.

Carson Now Reader Joe Thum sent us these photos of a bear in front of his home near the Governor's Mansion on Washington Street.

Various exhibits and demonstrations will be happening in and around Bowers Mansion between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. A mansion history talk will take place at the top of each hour and self-guided tours will be available for $8 adults and $6 children and seniors.

CARSON CITY — In 2025, Medicare will undergo some of the most significant changes in many years. This is not a good year to be your own plan navigator and figure things out for yourself. To help with these unprecedented changes to Medicare plans and Part D drug coverage, we are hosting an informative sales event titled “What’s Happening to My Medicare?”

Join us on Friday, Oct. 11 at the Nashville Social Club, 1105 South Carson St., in Carson City for a comprehensive overview of the upcoming changes.

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, Carson City Fire Department and Carson City Sheriff’s Office personnel were dispatched to the 1700 block of Roop Street regarding a structure fire. Throughout the course of the investigation, it was determined that the fire was started by the occupant of the residence.

Monday's Democratic luncheon will be another pre-election "double header." Greg Kidd, who is running for the House of Representatives, District 2, will speak from Noon to 1:00 PM. Mark Krueger, candidate for District Judge in Department Two of the First Judicial District of Nevada will follow after lunch, from 1:30 to 2:30.