Carson City Board of Supervisors approve third settlement regarding Camp Carson molestation

Youth from across the state will gather in Fallon this Thursday through Saturday at the Nevada 4-H Expo to showcase the diverse skills and knowledge they have developed through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program.

Firefighting crews have achieved 92 percent containment on the Davis Fire, according to a Tuesday morning briefing from the U.S. Forest Service. The fire, south of Reno and north of Carson City that began in Washoe Valley Sept. 7, has burned 5,824 acres. The cause remains under investigation.

Here's the latest from the U.S. Forest Service:

On Saturday, the Nevada Press Association held its annual conference and award ceremony in Reno, during which the winners of 2024 press awards were announced. Carson Now brought home four wins for the year.

A 35-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and basic speeding, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

A Silver Springs man has been identified in a fatal crash that happened last month on US-50A in Lyon County, according to Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 19 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William St.

On Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a Sub-Gauge Sporting Clays Shoot from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Target fees will be discounted, and everyone is invited to come.

UPDATE 5:15PM: Fire crews knocked down the fire in the 300 block of Arthur Drive, which was initially reported to the fire department as being on Silver Sage Drive.

The fire was caused by an overheated mechanical wood splitter that had been turned off after having been in use, according to Carson City Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini. There was no extension to the home and the fire stayed in a wood pile. Due to windy conditions, firefighting efforts were stepped up before it began to spread.

Pedrini noted that the homeowner, who had been splitting wood, was not at fault and that he had turned off the splitter and stepped inside briefly, when the overheated machinery ignited, causing the fire.

The countdown continues as we are days away from Dayton Valley Days, a two-day outdoor street festival where friends and families come together to celebrate in the historic downtown area. Now in its 35th year, the festival will be held in Old Town Dayton on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22 starting at 8:30 a.m.

The Tahoe Interagency Bear Team and Nevada Division of State Parks will host its first-ever Tahoe Bear Fest at Spooner Lake State Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This bear-focused, family-friendly event is designed to educate and engage the public on living and recreating responsibly in bear country.

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and support for local athletics, Centro Market in Carson City has stepped up to sponsor the Alvarado boys while playing football at Carson High School throughout the years. Their seasonal contribution not only highlights the market's commitment to youth sports but also serves as an inspiring call to action for other local businesses to get involved in supporting high school athletic programs.

Twenty-one members in four flights competed for the 2024 Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club Championship crown during a two-day tournament played at the Ranch and Lakes courses in August.

On Sunday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a musician's swap meet and fundraiser. Proceeds go to the Mike Epps family via their Go Fund Me page.

The Virginia & Truckee Railway is recruiting enthusiastic young elves for the 2024 season of The Polar Express Train Ride and wants youth groups in the community to be a part of the holiday magic.