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Carson City area Polka Dot Powerhouse membership drive luncheon happening July 25

Event Date: 
July 25, 2024 - 11:30am

Come connect with the worlds most positive, action-forward, amazing women to build lifelong friendships and business relationships.

Join us for collaboration, celebration, lunch, and fun at Juan's Cantina, 318 North Carson Street in downtown Carson City on July 25 from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Register online at polkadotpowerhouse.com or email me at ccpolkadots@gmail.com

This month we have a $50 OFF membership special for all new members! Don't miss out!

We Can't Wait To Meet You!

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The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Appeals. There are five positions open, all for two-year terms.

Casino Fandango in Carson City is excited to announce the opening of its newest dining venue, The Governors Grill. Replacing the beloved Palm Court Grill, The Governors Grill offers a fresh and innovative 24/7 dining experience, blending classic comfort with modern culinary twists.

Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley has announced they will be offering free preschool at their Dayton Clubhouse beginning September.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday morning to a vehicle crash in the 2900 block of North Carson Street.

UPDATE: The Minden-Tahoe Airport is confirming a plane crash occurred at around 8:19 a.m. Tuesday morning. One fatality is confirmed at this time, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

A 41-year-old man was arrested Monday for two counts alleged assault on hospital staff, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report. Both are gross misdemeanor offenses.

A beautiful Blue Moon over Carson City early Tuesday morning.

Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City in the World,” but it wasn’t just the introduction of legalized gambling in 1931 that brought the town its fame and notoriety.

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue for the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting. Some projects are expected to continue through the fall.

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners convened Thursday, August 15 to hear presentations on regional issues and approve several significant agenda items.

Questions have arisen regarding Mayor Lori Bagwell’s eligibility for her reelection candidacy due to the total number of years served as a public official.

Prior to becoming Mayor, Bagwell served as a member of the Board of Supervisors representing Ward 3.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce a successful and smooth start to the 2024-2025 school year. School campuses and hallways were flooded with people again and students, educators and employees were greeted with enthusiasm, excitement and a renewed commitment to learning.

Lahontan Reservoir located within Lahontan State Recreation Area, has been placed under a HAB Danger Advisory after recent water test results showed a suspected alga bloom, according to Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Author Stephen Provost is the featured speaker for the Frances Humphrey Lecture on Thursday, August 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

RNR Tires, Carson City’s newest tire shop, is officially open with a grand opening celebration planned for Sept. 7.

A 59-year-old man was arrested Saturday for possession of a birth certificate, a Social Security card and other identifying information not belonging to him, and possession of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Nevada Builders Alliance, the state’s largest construction and building trade association, and Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity, a non-profit focused on preserving and restoring the historic site in Dayton will hold their second ‘Meat and Drink’ event hosted at the Sutro Tunnel.

Are you looking for a fun activity for your kids? Carson Country youth bowling league sign-ups are now open for ages 3-18. Registration and weekly fees vary by location. Youth league bowling offers scholarship money as prizes, community give back and tournaments.

With a prompt of "insects and bugs" Carson City area photographers took to their backyards, gardens and trails in search of the winged and un-winged creatures of summer.

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Cooler weather and fewer mosquitos make for a great walk by our beautiful Carson River. Scroll and click photos to enlarge.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday, 11 p.m. to the area of US Highway 50 and Apache Drive in Stagecoach for a reported armed robbery. Upon arrival, deputies learned the adult male victim had been robbed at gunpoint by two other adult male subjects, at a residence in the 8800 block of US Highway 50.

Jazz & Beyond Carson City Festival continues its 11-day stretch today, Sunday, August 18 with live music, cowboy poetry and more at Silver Saddle Ranch.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce a new school-based initiative aimed at enhancing the educational environment and minimizing distractions in classrooms. Starting Monday, August 19, 2024, all middle and high school students will be required to place their cellphones and other smart technology devices in locking pouches during school hours.

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On Thursday, August 22, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Moxy Ruckus, featuring Monique Haviland, will perform a Big Hair Eighties Review concert at Dangberg Historic Park.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 19-25, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone that the new school year starts on Monday, August 19, 2024. Our School Resource Officers and Traffic Units will be teaming up to monitor and enforce all school zone laws for this school calendar year.