In the months leading up to the 2021 legislative session, Blockchains Inc. was preparing to pitch Nevada lawmakers an ambitious proposal. The private cryptocurrency company effectively sought permission to create its own local government, or Innovation Zone, within Storey County.

At 16 years old, Reno local, Austin James Steele, applied to take his driver’s license test. When his mother, Marlies Radtke, asked him if he would register as an organ donor after he passed his test, he replied, “Well, why wouldn’t I be?”

Sierra Nevada Realtors on Wednesday released its August 2023 report on existing home sales in Carson City and Lyon, Douglas, Washoe, Storey and Churchill counties. The report includes median sales price and the number of home sales in the region. SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

The Carson City School District and Carson High School were pleased to commemorate Sept. 11 this past weekend with the assistance of Troop 341 and an Eagle Scout Project. Chandler Ricks, an eleventh graders at Sierra Lutheran High School, and his troop cleaned and repaired the 9/11 Memorial just outside the main entrance of Carson High.

A ribbon cutting celebration will be held this Friday, Sept. 15 at 11 a.m. to celebrate Carson City Senior Center’s brand new renovations.

Funded by Carson City and the State of Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division, complete renovations have been made to the dining room and kitchen areas, lobby and restrooms.

The 34th annual Dayton Valley Days will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16-17 in Old Town Dayton, and will feature gold panning, a Show and Shine, silent auction and a pet parade.

The Carson City School District was recognized last night at the Sept. 12 school board meeting for earning the prestigious Enterprise Risk Management Excellence Program Award and for demonstrating excellence in enterprise risk management and commitment to the health, safety and welfare of its students, staff and the community it serves. The award also came with a check in the amount of $8,787.50 to be used toward future risk management projects.

Rachael McElhiney is a prolific musician in the region who grew up in Gardnerville, and thought she just had a run-of-the-mill illness when she first got sick in early August.

“But I was just getting worse and worse,” she said. “I didn’t realize I had a bad blood infection. Luckily, it was caught at the right time — but I ended up spending over week in the (ICU) and am still working on fully recovering.”

On Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Lyon County Sheriff’s Office deputies and North Lyon Fire Department personnel were dispatched to an address on Jessica Lane in Fernley for the report of an adult male who was unconscious and unresponsive.

A 25-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of violation of an extended protection order for stalking and harassing, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Alternating directions of Interstate 580 will be reduced to one lane south of Reno beginning Wednesday, Sept. 13 as the Nevada Department of Transportation performs routine maintenance to prepare bridge anti-icing systems for winter.

Beginning Monday, divers will begin removing aquatic invasive plants in Emerald Bay, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced. Control of this one and a half-acre Eurasian watermilfoil infestation in the iconic location will help protect the region’s ecosystem and water quality.

The Nashville Social Club in Carson City is your one-stop destination for a week filled with entertainment and socializing. Back by popular demand, NSC presents its second Stretch 'N Sip Yoga event on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 5:30 PM, led by the skilled instructor Priscilla Thomas.

Douglas County “hearts” 4-H and we are excited to celebrate National 4-H Week in October! We also have 4-H Information Night on Tuesday, October 10th at 5:30 and PINGO on October 14th. Mark your calendars now to join us and to get involved. For more information, email Tara at Tansotegui@unr.edu

UPDATE 1:50PM: The fire, which appears to be on Washoe Tribal land, was around a quarter acre in size, said Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Chris Mason. Growth control was stopped within five minutes of arrival, he said.
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UPDATE 1:27 PM: Forward progress has been stopped, according to Carson City Fire Department. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Monday afternoon to a brush fire in the area of Center Drive and Gibson Avenue in southeast Carson City.

Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail will host its first River to River Ride, a bicycle unsupported fun ride on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 8 a.m.

Riders may start at either Snyder Avenue in Carson City in front of the Stewart Indian School or at City Plaza in Reno. The ride is 43 miles (86 miles round trip) or rides can go as far as the wish and turn back.

The Carson City School District is hoping to drive home the message that every day counts in a child’s education while participating in the nationwide observance of School Attendance Awareness Month. The annual campaign each September underscores the importance of regular school attendance and the significant impact it has on student academic success.

For more than two decades, Christopher "Chris" Sneed has climbed up a rock outcropping off of US-50 West above Carson City, to plant a flag in honor of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. He changes the flag annually on Sept. 10 so there is a new flag to start off 9/11 with, giving the day a new beginning with the new flag.

Neighborhood Garage Sale! Discover treasures galore: furniture, toys, clothing, antiques, and more. Saturday and Sunday only! Don't miss out. Deals for everyone. Sales start at 8:00 am!

My two apple trees are loaded with fruit this year. One is an old tree of unknown variety and the other is a "Red Delicious." The old tree is dropping apples all over the place. Some have a coral-colored blush; others are still greenish yellow.

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada is promoting “Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week,” Sept. 11-15. The PUCN wants residents to “stay connected” and is reaching out to those who need voice and broadband services but can’t afford it.

Fun times Saturday at the Camel Races at Virginia City. Festivities continue Sunday, Sept. 10 which is Family Day with a show at noon. The first 100 kids ride a camel for free. Gates open an hour in advance of each show start.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to take a moment to provide our community with a few tips regarding right of way laws within Nevada. Carson City is a growing community within northern Nevada with a vast network of roads. To help keep traffic flowing safely and smooth, we ask our community members to remember the rules of the road.

On Friday, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo issued an update on the recovery efforts taken to assist counties impacted by Hurricane Hilary in August. The severe weather event resulted in destruction across several counties, leaving state officials and partners to ensure impacted counties received the essential resources necessary for response and recovery.