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Trailhead gate at Ash to Kings Trail reopens, allows for motorized vehicle access

The gate on Ash Canyon Road, located at the trailhead for the Ash to Kings Trail, will be re-open beginning Wednesday, May 26 permitting motorized vehicle access.

The road has been closed as part of an annual road closure to protect the road during heavy precipitation in the winter season. All road repairs have been completed, and the road is passable for both non-motorized and high-clearance four-wheel drive motorized travel. Users should exercise caution based on weather conditions when traveling the road.

For more information on Ash Canyon Road, please contact the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department at 775-887-2262.

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Trump-endorsed former Attorney General Adam Laxalt will face Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto in the general election this November, as the vulnerable incumbent looks to defend her seat in one of the highest-profile Senate races in the country.

Nevada’s 2022 primary election, held Tuesday, also set the stage for a trio of nationally watched general election congressional matchups.

A male teenager died and two teenagers were injured in a single vehicle crash late Tuesday night on I-580 south of Fairview Drive, according to Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division.

Tuesday was Election Day in Carson City and throughout the state of Nevada and while mail-in ballots will still be accepted for several days as they continue to come in, the ballot tally began after polls closed Tuesday.

These results are accurate as of 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. We will continue to update this story as results come in.

Nevada Health Centers’ School-based Health Center, located at 618 W. Musser Street in Carson City, will offer COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to adults and children during a walk-in clinic on Wednesday, June 15, from 9 to 11 a.m.

CARSON CITY — State transportation contracts announced during Tuesday's Nevada Transportation Board of Directors meeting are projected to support 211 jobs while helping provide a transportation system to keep Nevada safe and connected.

Cheatgrass, an invasive annual grass that has invaded Nevada rangelands, is responsible for much of the increasing wildfire danger in the Intermountain West. However, scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno have discovered that fire danger can be reduced through the application of targeted cattle grazing in the dormant growing season by attracting the cattle with stations containing protein feed supplements.

Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City will hold its Customer Appreciation and Vendor Day on Saturday, June 25, 2022, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join the festivities with Greenhouse Garden Center vendors, live music and local food trucks at the 2450 S. Curry Street location. Vendors will be here to show appreciation by giving out free samples and information about their products.

Nevada, like many areas across the nation, is experiencing an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The increase in cases is not comparable to the surges seen in January, which had new daily case averages of more than 6,000 statewide.

But cases have increased from the new daily case average of 140 in the first week of April to more than 800 in the first week of June, according to data from Nevada Health Response.

On Tuesday, May 7, 2022 at approximately 3:40 p.m., several people entered Famous Footwear located at 911 Topsy Lane in Carson City and stole multiple pairs of shoes.

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Inc., also known as RSVP, is commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day this June 2022. To raise awareness on Elder Abuse and what we can do to see, prevent, and report elder abuse, RSVP will host an Elder Abuse Awareness Open House on Wednesday June 15, 2022.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, June 16 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Taste of Downtown Carson City returns Father's Day weekend on Saturday, June 18 with an evening filled with delicious locally prepared food, live music and fun for dad and the entire family.

Election Day is today, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the Carson City Community Center. Polling hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

There are ballot drop boxes available at the Community Center and the Senior Center during polling location hours, or you may hand-deliver your ballot to the Clerk's office during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Carson City Clerk's office will be open Tuesday, Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

At their annual meeting on June 15, Chamber Chair Rob Joiner will be handing out seven awards to those businesses, governmental entities, or individuals that make Carson City the powerful and caring community for which it is known.

The Carson City Classic Cinema Club, Garrett Lepire, and Carson City Parks and Recreation are once again teaming up to present a schedule of free summer outdoor family movie nights at Mills Park.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — To celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest known tradition celebrating the end of slavery in the United States, the Nevada State Museum will offer free admission from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Along with free admission we will also have an art exhibit, educational displays, and light refreshments from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

As Carson City continues to grow, there’s more need for quality health care. On Thursday, June 9, a Carson City Chamber ribbon cutting was held at a unique new care center located at 180 E. Winnie Lane to give locals more choices on their health care journey.

MINDEN — Douglas County Public Library is pleased to welcome Tim DeGhelder as the new Library Director. He begins in his new role on June 13, 2022.

Did you know that the largest lithium and cobalt mines in the western hemisphere can be found in the junk drawers of America? It’s true, and one local company is trying to do something about it.

Two were arrested Saturday following an investigation in which a cell phone was stolen and firearms were concealed without permits, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

CARSON CITY — With the close of a successful school year, filled with lots of hard work and effort, the last thing educators want to happen is for those skills and knowledge to get lost over the summer.

Registration continues now through Friday, June 17 for those wanting to participate in this summer's Junior Giants, a free, non-competitive and coed baseball program for Carson City youth ages 5-13.

A great turnout by local Carson City Kiwanis Sierra Nevada club Saturday morning to attack weeds at the Mexican Ditch Trail just off 5th street. Thanks to all and Parks and Recreation department for the tooling and bags. Special thanks to Ron and Ellie for organizing the event.

Gusty winds picked up around the Carson City area Sunday evening, causing power outages due to falling tree branches on lines.

Carson City's car classic tradition, Karson Kruzer's 35th annual "Run What Cha Brung" show, returns July 22-23.

As the 2022 boating and paddling season continues to ramp up, so too does boater education and ensuring businesses along the shoreline are compliant with the 2018 Lake Tahoe Shoreline Plan, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency said recently.

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Monday, June 13, Brother Dan Palmer will feature Eric Henry Andersen, founding member of Reno band The Novelists, to talk about his career, current projects, and to make some music together. The music starts at 4:30pm at the Bank Saloon in Carson City, and the show is available to online audiences at 5:00pm on Facebook at the host’s music page: Brother Dan Palmer.

Nearly 400 Western Nevada College students have made the grade of excellence during spring semester.
WNC is recognizing 387 students on the Dean’s List for their outstanding performances in the classroom this spring.

The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Moiré" presents Claire Pasquier’s perceptions and reactions to our lives being played out on the big screen.

The Nevada National Guard will host its 24th annual Flag Day and 247th U.S. Army Birthday with a ceremony this Tuesday, June 14, 10 a.m. at the Nevada Veterans Memorial on the state capitol grounds, 101 N. Carson St. in Carson City.