As you know, the mic is always open here at Polecat Tavern unless otherwise occupied. BUT on Thursday evenings, we have a structured OPEN Mic beginning at 7pm. The stage is set up, just plug in and show us your stuff.

Carson City Sheriff's Office and Carson City Fire Department responded to an incident Wednesday morning involving a Carson High School student on a bicycle who was struck by a vehicle. The student was reportedly not injured.

Happy Wednesday, Carson City, and say hello to our newest pet of the week, Stone! Stone is a sweet 6-year-old boy who came in as a stray in May of 2023. He is an adorable boy who LOVES fetch.

Reno’s Favorite Block Party is BACK! Come celebrate love at the Heart Beat of Reno Festival, a two-day Valentine’s Block Party extravaganza featuring over 45 of Reno’s best house DJs, interactive art and activities, local vendors, delicious food, and oh, so much more.

Heart Beat’s hub on East 4th Street is a block of five vibrant venues that will be showcasing the incredible talent in our Reno community - bringing the Valentine’s vibes and celebrating love of all kinds.
You won’t want to miss the second annual Heart Beat of Reno Festival.
45+ DJs | 5 Venues | 2 Days | 1 Vibe

A civil lawsuit was filed Tuesday by Nevada's attorney general against five popular social media platforms for allegedly causing harm and mental health problems for youth in the Silver State.

See local youth shine with their skills Wednesday when the Carson High School Future Business Leaders of America club will host a talent show, 6:30 p.m. in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center.

Brilliant colors wake up Carson City Tuesday morning.

Providing compassionate care as a registered nurse for more than half of her life, Margaret Hoffman made a difference in many people’s lives.In her passing, Margaret’s husband, William, has arranged for a way that his late wife can still impact people.

Donna Inversin, president of the Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail will present a slideshow on the nonprofit’s effort to find those remaining sections of old rail bed routes and stitch them together to build a Rail-Trail of between 60 and 80 miles.

Meet Tinkerbell aka “Tink.” This special little girl needs a special home. A pretty little short-haired silver tabby who is just 9 months old, Tink needs someone who is usually home; such as a retiree or a person who works from home. She would welcome a mellow and friendly feline friend, or would be perfectly happy being your one and only.

The Rising Suns is a Carson City area men’s circle. We gather weekly to share our life stories, challenges, dramas, and traumas in a supportive and judgment-free space. This is authentic men’s work in which we learn to accept ourselves fully.

Carson Now reader Laura Wiggins said she saw "these two bald eagles keeping their eyes on us as we teed off at Sunridge Golf Course" south of Carson City in Douglas County. In the second photo, Carson Now reader Stella C captured a single bald eagle at Riverview Park in Carson City.

I take my dog for a walk every morning, right before the sun comes up, and the other day I saw an unusual sight so I went back and got my camera. There was a low-lying fog on the ground all around where I lived. It covered the part of Dayton where the golf course is and the schools. It covered the area where the old section of town is, it was all around me, but it wasn’t where I was standing (near Pioneer Crossing Casino)… and it never did come into my area. I’ve lived here 13 years and I’ve never seen that before.

An earthquake at 4:03 p.m. Sunday afternoon with a magnitude of 3.7, was recorded south of Reno near Virginia City by the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, 2024. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Award winning jewelry artist Suzy Musil will teach a Beading Workshop on Sunday, February 25th, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the NAA Gallery!

Carson High School's wrestling team is gearing up for a highly anticipated duel against their arch-rivals, Douglas High School, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at CHS in Carson City

Carson City nonprofit Muscle Powered, which is dedicated to promoting and creating pedestrian and bicycle-friendly infrastructure by maintaining and developing trails and resources, has been awarded for the second time a national recognition from the Coalition for Recreational Trails.

Anna Shane, a local high school student from Carson City, has been selected by the Nevada Section of the Society for Range Management to participate in the High School Youth Forum, an SRM sponsored youth activity held jointly during the 77th SRM International Conference.

Local photographer Mark Gillard’s art is featured in a one man show at DST Coffee in Gardnerville now through Feb. 17. His work ranges from landscapes to flora and fauna; historic buildings to his favorite — cows.

The Bethlehem Lutheran School of Carson City is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day themed Bunco Night Fundraiser March 1 at 5:30 p.m.

Registration is $25 and includes game play, a baked potato and chili bar, prizes, a kids hangout with bingo and dinner in the fellowship hall, and a raffle.

This just in! Deception at Polecat Tavern. You KNOW them. You LOVE them.

Winterfest celebrations kicked off this afternoon with an assembly, and Carson High School was pleased to announce the student-elected candidates and theme and fundraising beneficiary: “Senators Got Game” and Special Olympics, respectively.