Carson High students among 20 Nevada Youth Council members recognized for community efforts

More than 500 people cast over 1500 votes for their favorite entry in the Nevada Artists Association Spirit of America Show. The winner was Pawsitive Power, a 36"x 48" oil painting by Maggie Stillwell. This painting will be on display and for sale through September 6. Drop in to see it and vote for your favorites from the Summer Show.

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

There have been several rumors and public requests over the years to fill the old K-Mart building. Recently, calls for a Winco, Whole Foods, a second Target, an indoor go-cart track, and even a homeless shelter have been brought up. However, since the store shuttered in 2006, there’s been little to no movement on rebranding it.

Now, the Carson City Planning Commission will be hearing a proposal on bringing new businesses into the space.

The Greater School Supplies Drive hosted by Greater Nevada Credit Union continues through the end of the week in Carson City and throughout northern Nevada as students, teachers and schools prepare for a successful start to the next academic year.

On Sunday, July 28, 2024 at approximately 7:55 p.m. the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received a call for service stating a male suspect was driving erratically, failed to stop at multiple stop signs and almost struck pedestrians and other vehicles.

I just remembered why it was that I had a longing to survive while fighting in the rainforests of Vietnam away back in 1966. One, was to see our country win. That did not happen. But two, was to see my high school sweetheart again and therein I won the lottery.

Near the heart of Carson City, CAAST Sierra Tahoe has been dedicated to the creativity and growth for young performers over the past year. Guided by Director Miss Sydney Rose, the studio has quickly become a cherished community hub for aspiring dancers of all ages.

A big thank you is edited to Hidden Treasures Gift Shop at the Carson City Senior Center for supporting Meals on Wheels by making a large donation of $2,000 to support homebound seniors at risk of going hungry.

The Carson River creates abstract art in its light and motion. Scroll and double click to enlarge.

Dry conditions and seasonal temperatures will continue this weekend, with the potential for smoke from the Park Fire moving into western Nevada region, including Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley, Lyon and Storey counties if there is any deviation in wind direction, according to the National Weather Service.

Mike Marty, co-founder and CEO of the Retired Investigators Guild (The RIG), will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

Brewery Arts Center, in partnership with Visit Carson City, is excited to be hosting the 2nd Annual Brewery Arts Center’s Holiday Bazaar! We will be hosting an art fair in the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom and Exhibition Hall on Saturday and Sunday, November 9th and 10th, 12 to 4 pm both days.

Portable business solutions company Quick Space has announced the opening of its new operations center in Carson City.

The historic Gold Hill Hotel in Virginia City continues its lecture series Thursday with a Chautauqua performance by local historians Gayle and David Woodruff who will highlight “Lucky” Baldwin, one of the greatest pioneers of California business.