Prison inmate walkaway in custody after stealing and crashing Carson City water truck

Every day counts in a child’s education and School Attendance Matters. Chronic absenteeism has been defined as missing at least 10 percent of days in a school year for any reason, including excused and unexcused absences.

The Carson City School District has hovered around 25% chronic absenteeism. While most schools in the district don’t average as high as the overall rate, hearing about the alarming statistic has motivated a few community partners including Mayor Lori Bagwell.

While we're in late spring, temperatures Wednesday and Thursday will feel more like a summer heat wave, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Heat Advisory for the Carson City area and throughout western Nevada.

A 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of prohibited firearms possession, discharging a firearm at a structure and drawing deadly weapon, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

On Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit attempted to apprehend a known felony warrant suspect known to them as Steven White.

Carson City emergency crews were called to a crash Tuesday afternoon at I-580 near US-50 East. The crash was reported to Nevada State Police at 3:51 p.m.

Carson City eateries will take to the streets at the center of the capital city June 15 for the 30th Taste of Downtown, a long tradition to benefit the city's shelter for domestic violence victims.

On Friday, June 7, from 10 to 11 am, Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park presents David and Gayle Woodruff as Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin and his daughter Anita in a Chautauqua performance.

Plumas Bank is accepting entries for their 2024 “Community Pride” photo competition. Community members can submit photos of the beautiful main streets, community landmarks and country landscapes that represent Plumas Bank’s branch service areas. This includes Carson City among 10 counties across Northeastern California and Northern Nevada.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department and School District will conduct a training exercise Tuesday, June 4 at Carson High School.

Carson City Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue, in collaboration with the Carson City Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue Team, successfully conducted a joint swift water training on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Carson River near Deer Run Road.

Tail & Tires — a free trail safety workshop will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, June 5.

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ June 13, 2024 public meeting includes presentations on both the Parkinson's Support Center of Northern Nevada, and Carson City Health and Human Services’ Epidemiology Division.

Have you ever wondered how long the ‘C’ has been atop C-Hill in Carson City? Well, this year will mark the 100-year anniversary of the beloved landmark. First constructed in 1924, the symbol has stood as a testament to community spirit and school pride, has remained visible for miles around and has been cherished by generations of residents and alumni alike.

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.