Douglas Community Services Foundation launches local programs fundraiser with Tahoe Knight Monsters

The Douglas County Community Services Foundation is excited to announce a unique fundraising initiative in partnership with the Tahoe Knight Monsters hockey team! This collaboration gives the community a chance to support local programs while enjoying thrilling live hockey games.

UPDATE 4:30PM: Four very small fires, amounting to less than a tenth of an acre, were knocked down within 10 minutes of arrival Sunday along the hillside near Lone Mountain Cemetery, said Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Chris Mason.

The cause is under investigation. No structures were damaged. CCFD has determined the fires to be human caused. At this time, the matter is under investigation with CCFD and the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Three engines and a rescue were assigned to the attack. East Fork Fire assisted for protection on the south side of the city, while Truckee Meadows Fire stood by for protection on the north side of the city.
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UPDATE 3:11PM: Some fire engines have cleared the scene, a good sign CCFD has control of the fire. We have left messages and will update as the battalion chief becomes available.

Local artist Colleen Reynolds, owner of CRME Exploring Watercolor, and Denise Mack, Executive Director of the Capital City CIRCLES Initiative, came together to present the donation proceeds check from the 4th Annual Watercolor Carson City fundraising event.

Thousands of motorcycle riders roared their way to Northern Nevada this weekend for the Street Vibrations Fall Rally, which is winding down today, Sunday.

Carson City Public Works and the Transportation Division on Monday will provide an educational presentation and summary related to the recently completed Preserve Carson City Roads report and the status of measures related to funding for local roads in Carson City.

The Carson City Symphony, conducted by Music Director David Bugli and Assistant Conductor Brian Fox, will open its 41st season on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at 4 p.m., with a concert at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City.

A new Lake Tahoe Regional Evacuation Plan has been developed through a collaboration between Lake Tahoe fire chiefs, law enforcement agencies, and emergency management personnel. The plan, released earlier this month, was created using a diverse team of experts from two states and five counties, using experiences gained during past major wildfires.

Nevada author Stephen H. Provost explores the history of one of the West’s most fascinating frontier regions in his new two-volume set on Virginia City and the Comstock Lode.

USGS and Nevada Seismological Lab report an earthquake Saturday morning at 8:32 a.m. 11.3 miles south of Topaz Lake in Mono County, Calif.

USGS reports a 3.55 rounded to 3.6 magnitude earthquake, while Nevada Seismological Lab has a reading of 3.50.

With determination, a healthy mindset, and the right support; anything is possible. Capital City CIRCLES has been serving the community since 2003, breaking cycles of poverty and empowering families and individuals to follow their dreams.

The public is invited to see the Carson City Historical Society's exhibit on the history of Nevada Day. The exhibit is in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts House Museum, located at 1207 North Carson Street, every Sunday in October (Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27) from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for viewing a Historic Nevada Day exhibit.

Carson High School Safe Grad Committee is busy planning our twelfth annual Fun Run. This year we are starting a new tradition of holding our 5k event on Veterans Day to honor all who have served.

It is the primary fundraiser for Carson High Safe Grad Celebration, an annual Carson City tradition established in 1988.

Public schools statewide are making progress toward lowering chronic student absenteeism and improving student achievement, according to data from the 2023-24 school year released Monday by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE).

The first day of Carson City's Murals and Music Festival 2024 is bursting with color around town. The Festival, presented by Brewery Arts Center, continues through Saturday.