Carson City prepares to power it up at Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest

Carson High School Future Business Leaders of America will hold a fundraiser Sept. 17 at Big Chicken in Carson City.

Mark Vollmer and Jim Eaglesmith will share live music, storytelling, photography and the songwriting process for their elegant "StorySongs" DVD, which will be available for purchase at this program, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 12:30 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center.

UPDATE SUNDAY: The Davis Fire has picked up again, with wind an issue. Mandatory evacuation has been re-instated for ArrowCreek area. There is a Red Flag Warning in effect. Go here for updates via Truckee Meadows Fire.

UPDATE 11PM: The Davis fire that began Saturday afternoon is approximately 1,800 acres, with 12 structures damaged or destroyed, KOLO reports.
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UPDATE 10:25PM: Old Highway 395 to Eastlake is open to assist with south bound traffic. I-580 to Mt. Rose Highway remains closed, according to Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue.
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UPDATE 10:07PM: Washoe County has declared a state of emergency in order to draw on regional resources, according to Washoe Regional Emergency Information Center on Saturday evening. It also says the fire has destroyed at least 12 structures.

One of the structures lost to the fire was a park residence. The family was evacuated safely but the home and possessions are lost, and some pets are unaccounted for, according to the center in a news release.

UPDATE: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong provided the photos above on the extent of damage caused by the ongoing Davis Fire which, as of 10:30 p.m., Saturday was already 1,800 acres and continues to grow. At least a dozen structures have been destroyed. That number may grow.

While there were some rumors of the Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory burning down, as of 7 p.m., it is still standing, but the fire came extremely close.

Not only was the building saved, but the quick actions of the crews on scene also saved the famous Chocolate Nugget Miner statute from being burned as well.

UPDATE 9:12PM: The Davis Fire is spreading rapidly and has grown to approximately 1,800 acres, according to NV Energy, which began de-energizing efforts at approximately 3 p.m., However, the evolving fire conditions have caused additional areas surrounding the fire to be de-energized for safety. There are 18,698 customers in the Davis Fire area without power due to the emergency de-energization and an additional 179 gas customers have also been affected.

Carson Tahoe Health is thrilled to announce its annual raffle giveaway, presented in partnership with Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota. This exciting event will culminate next week, celebrating Carson Tahoe Health’s 75th Anniversary.

Chautauquan Kim Harris closes out the 2024 Summer Festival Season with a portrayal of matriarch Maggie Ferris Dangberg at Dangberg Historic Park.

On Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, the first annual Kaboom-Con comic convention will be making its debut at the Carson City Community Center beginning at 10 a.m.

This all-day event is the first of its kind, bringing together cosplay (costume play), rare comic books, industry professionals, live music and so much more.

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners convened on Thursday, September 5, 2024, to hear presentations and approve several significant agenda items.

A local Carson City family is asking for the community’s help to achieve the final wish of a young man with terminal cancer: attending a Comic Con.

It's been a while since it was first quietly announced that the popular fast food chain would be coming back to the capital city, but now, construction work on the new Carl's Junior is officially underway.

Start off fall this year with 4-H and a festival! Join us on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 for a fall festival.

September is Preparedness Month, as recognized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Weather Service (NWS). Residents and visitors should consider themselves the first responders.