Wednesday, Feb. 8: Things to do in Carson City

CARSON CITY — Nevadans might be surprised to know their state is home to nearly a dozen species of owl, including the great horned owl – the largest nocturnal bird of prey in the state. Owls occupy a variety of habitats throughout Nevada but are seldom seen by the public because much of their activity occurs at night.

After conducting panel interviews of 8 applicants on August 7, 2017 for the position of Assistant County Manager, two candidates have been recommended to move on to be interviewed by the County Manager, Larry Werner.

I’ve got some bad news for the kids in Douglas County – it’s back to school for you today. Carson kids still have one last week to enjoy their summertime freedom and Lyon County has until Aug. 31. Don’t let Monday get you down, though, there’s still plenty to enjoy. Head down to Carson Lanes for beginning and intermediate swing dance lessons, then stick around to put your new moves to the test. The Jazz and Beyond Music Festival continues with a free outdoor concert in McFadden Plaza.

Jack C. Davis Observatory Director Tom Herring adjusts a telescope for viewing Jupiter for Tommy Hubert and Michelle Hale during the 2nd annual Western Nevada College Foundation Reach for the Stars Gala in Carson City on Saturday, Aug. 12.

Multiple bench warrants were served Friday into early Saturday morning, including two active felony warrants, Carson City Sheriff's deputies have reported.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Aug. 14-20, 2017. The shared use path located on Fifth Street between Fairview Drive and Airport Road will be closed until September. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

The Silver Saddle Ranch is always beautiful, but an afternoon filled with live bluegrass and western music, food, and family fun, makes today’s ‘A Day at the Ranch’ your best bet. Beat the heat up at Lake Tahoe as the Annual Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival wraps up its competition at Kings Beach. Learn some Dutch Oven cooking tips at Mormon Station State Park, just get their before all of their breakfast casserole and bacon bomb samples are gone. Read on for even more things to do.

SUNDAY: Jazz and Beyond Music Festival

The Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department is seeking support from businesses, organizations and individuals in the community to bring an all-new community Halloween celebration this year to the Nevada state capital, Recreation Superintendent Dan Earp said.

Hot sun, low humidity and drying winds create a hospitable environment for tiny pests called spider mites.

With eight legs, these arachnids are related to spiders and scorpions.

Carson City Health and Human Services and Douglas County Mosquito Abatement are reporting the first human case of West Nile virus in the Carson City, Douglas County area for 2017. The individual confirmed to have West Nile Virus had the more serious form of the illness, which can impact the brain and surrounding tissues.

The Nevada Department of Transportation is advising motorists to anticipate periodic lane closures on westbound U.S. 50 near Zephyr Cove, Tahoe through coming weeks as a roadway sinkhole is repaired.

Early mornings, especially on Saturdays and Sundays, in the area of State Route 28 near Sand Harbor, there have been many reported traffic issues, traffic backups, stopped vehicles on the road waiting to enter the Sand Harbor Beach entrance, and other dangerous situations before the park opens. Traffic backs up all the way into Incline Village and causes long delays.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Friday morning to a traffic accident near the intersection of North Carson and Winnie streets.

The Nevada Women's Expo is coming to Carson City this fall, NWE Producer and Coordinator Joye Kinkade said, bringing the traditional Reno venue to the Nevada state capital for the first time in the event's 16-year history.