CHS Men’s swim team named Regional Champs

Every week I bring you all the happenings in Carson City, my hometown of over 35 years, but I was born in Las Vegas. I’m heartsick over what transpired Sunday night, but equally comforted by the outpouring of support this community has shown. Nevada Day is just weeks away, and I am truly grateful to be Battle Born. Get geared up for our Admission Day with the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt – clues start today, so get out your history books and your hiking boots. Thinking caps are recommended at DJ Trivia at the Fox Brewpub or the Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz at Sassafras.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed a Declaration of Emergency for Clark County and a Public Health and Medical Disaster declaration on Monday following the mass shooting incident in Las Vegas Sunday night that killed at least 59 people and wounded more than 500.

Residents of Reno’s Somersett neighborhood woke Monday to learn that a house in their community was owned by the Las Vegas shooting suspect.

This week's edition of It's Your City with host Cortney Bloomer features TEDx Carson City committee member Garrett Lepire who discusses the upcoming event being held at the Brewery Arts Center. TEDx Carson City is Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the BAC in Carson City.

In light of the recent Mandalay Bay concert shooting in Las Vegas, we believe it is appropriate to cancel and reschedule the Special Board of County Commissioner’s Meeting regarding Redevelopment Area No. 1. (RDA) scheduled for Monday, Oct. 2, at 3 p.m., in respect to the family and friends of the victims. We apologize for any inconvenience and we will reschedule the meeting at a later date.

Today, my usual chipper column seems out of place. Senseless violence in our state, perpetrated at a country music festival in Las Vegas, is horrific. And you know what? It’s just fine to feel the horror of it. It’s just fine to be numb. It’s just fine to cry. It’s just fine to process national or world events exactly the way we need to. Giving each other time, space, and open hearts to express is good medicine. In fact, it’s the medicine we need.

October might bring to mind everything pumpkin-colored, but Carson Tahoe Health would rather you ‘Think Pink.’ The annual kick-off to Breast Cancer Awareness Month returns to Red’s Old 395 with yummy appetizers, cold drinks, and plenty of pink. The Washington Redskins take on the Kansas City Chiefs tonight for Monday Night Football. If you haven’t decided where to watch, the football party and buffet at Living the Good Life is a new option. Take your competitive nature to Carson Cigar Co. for their Tabletop Game Night.

A Vietnam War-era combat helicopter turned into an art exhibit was on display Sunday at the Carson City Community Center.

Charter Communications customers in Carson City, Douglas and Lyon County report a disruption in telephone and other services since before 7 a.m. Sunday.

UPDATE 10:50AM: Power has been mostly restored to areas around Carson Valley in Douglas County. There are around 98 customers without power in the Buckeye Road, East Valley Road areas. NV Energy says power should be restored by 11 a.m.
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NV Energy reports several power outages Sunday morning affecting more than 4,500 customers in Douglas County and a handful in Carson City.

Carson City's hometown roller derby team held its Fall Brawl competition Saturday evening at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion.

Motorcycles of all makes and models coasted to Carson City during the annual Battle Born Harley Davidson 2017 Street Vibrations Fall Rally.

There was a fatal motorcycle crash on U.S. 50 about a mile east of Spooner Summit just before noon Saturday, The east bound lane was closed for about three hours as emergency personnel responded to the scene and conducted an investigation.

A fundraiser to help area resident Mark Lindquist battle Stage IV Colon Cancer is taking place on Telegraph Square in downtown Carson City Saturday with a pub crawl event.