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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday afternoon to the parking lot of Buffalo Wild Wings in the 3800 block of South Carson Street for an RV on fire. It was extinguished by the time firefighters arrived.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday afternoon to investigate a gas leak in the 400 block of Allouette Way.

The award-winning ribs served up by Carson City BBQ are among the 22 entries for the 29th annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off that begins this Wednesday, Aug. 30 and runs through Monday, Sept. 4 at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks.

A 46-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for felony suspicion of domestic battery with strangulation, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Several Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest individual and group volunteers were recently honored by the U.S. Forest Service Intermountain Regional Office. Region 4’s Volunteer and Service Program awards recognize volunteers in five categories: Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Citizen Stewardship and Partnerships, Restoration, and Enduring Service.

Attention musicians! The Carson City Symphony will begin rehearsals for the 2017-18 concert season on Wednesday, August 30, 7 to 9:15 p.m., at the Carson High School band room, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Division of State Parks administers grant funds from the Recreational Trails Program of the Federal Highway Administration. Approximately $1.2 million in funding is available for the 2018 fiscal year. Applications are due by October 26, 2017.

RSVP’s AmeriCorps VISTA Program recognizes September 11th as A Day of Service as well as the month of September as Suicide Awareness month. Please join us by donating warm clothes, food and personal hygiene items to local homeless Veterans and other Veterans in need.

It's that time of year again...the CASI Pooch Plunge! Come out and join us for the goofiest pool party ever! Thank you to Carson Aquatics Center and Artistic Fence for joining with us!

What: It’s a Pool Party!
Where: Carson Aquatic Center, 841. N. Roop St.
When: September 23, 2017 9-10 am small dogs only
10-3 pm all sizes
Cost: $10 for 1st dog, $6 for each additional dog

Rules:
1. One dog per human handler, each dog must have a registration form filled out, forms available at event.

A fire at an NV Energy south shore Lake Tahoe power plant knocked out electricity to thousands Monday morning from Tahoe to Carson Valley, and a small portion of Carson City.

The population has increased by 4.7 percent in the same period in the study area, which consists of the counties of Washoe, Carson City, Douglas and ...

In the early days of the NNBW, Johnson had to drive to Carson City and outlying counties each week to get their information, which was not yet ...

It’s the Wildcats turn to head back to campus. The fall semester at Western Nevada College kicks off today. The Reading Partners Program is welcoming volunteers that would like to lend a hand to kids learning to read. Attend their short seminar today and you’ll be on your way helping instill a love of reading to the next generation. Get on the dance floor at Carson Lanes. You’ll find a beginner’s swing dance class, one for intermediate dancers, and a few hours of open dancing to show off your new moves.

MONDAY:

The threat of thunderstorms expected to arrive in Carson City and Western Nevada Tuesday afternoon and last through Wednesday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Fire Weather Watch for the region.

Meet in the Target parking lot at the north end along Jacks Valley Road, to carpool or caravan to the Fay-Luther trailhead which is on Foothill Road, south of Genoa. Dirt trail with some elevation rise, about 4 miles roundtrip. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.

Meet at the Red Barns off Carson River Road. Flat dirt trail about 3.5 miles roundtrip. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.

All hikes can be found on the Carson City Visitor Bureau Calendar, Nevada Appeal Events Calendar, the Carson Now Events calendar and at www.musclepowered.org/calendar. The Muscle Powered calendar is a public calendar and you can add it to your Google calendar by clicking on the “Google Calendar” and follow the instructions.

Meet at the Hwy 50 Park and Ride to carpool to this trailhead. We will hike about 3-4 miles roundtrip. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.

Muscle Powered Thursday Hike program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. The hikes will usually be of approximately 1 1/2 duration.

Meet at the Hwy 50 Park and Ride to carpool to the Spooner Lake parking lot. We will walk around the lake, about 2 miles, flat trail. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.

Muscle Powered Thursday Hike program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. The hikes will usually be of approximately 1 1/2 duration.

Meet at the Hwy 50 Park and Ride to carpool to Spooner Lake parking lot. We will hike toward Marlette Lake, about 3.5 miles roundtrip. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.

Muscle Powered Thursday Hike program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. The hikes will usually be of approximately 1 1/2 duration.

Meet at Carson River put in parking lot on Morgan Mill Road. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.

Muscle Powered Thursday Hike program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. The hikes will usually be of approximately 1 1/2 duration.

Meet at Long Ranch Park on the corner of Longview Way and Waterford Place. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Bring a flashlight and walking sticks recommended.

Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hikes Program: Evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1½ hour duration or more.

Meet at the trailhead on Combs Canyon Road across from Murphy Road. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Bring a flashlight and walking sticks recommended.

Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hikes Program: Evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1½ hour duration or more.

Meet at 1402 W. King Street in the parking lot of the Carson Middle School District. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Bring a flashlight and walking sticks recommended.

Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hikes Program: Evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1½ hour duration or more.

Meet at the parking area on Jacks Valley Road approximately 1.8 miles from Hwy 395. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Bring a flashlight and walking sticks recommended.

Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hikes Program: Evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1½ hour duration or more.

Meet in front of 340 Minnesota Street. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Hats and sunscreen recommended. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.

Easy Walk Program: Walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths. The walks will usually be of approximately one hour in duration.

Meet in front of the State Museum at 600 N. Carson Street.  Water and closed-toed shoes required. Hats and sunscreen recommended. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.

Easy Walk Program: Walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths. The walks will usually be of approximately one hour in duration.

Meet in front of the Carson City Visitor's Bureau at 716 N. Carson Street. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Hats and sunscreen recommended. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.

Easy Walk Program: Walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths. The walks will usually be of approximately one hour in duration.

Meet in front of the Laxalt Building at 401 N. Carson Street. May include a tour of the Laxalt Building. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Hats and sunscreen recommended. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.

Easy Walk Program: Walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths. The walks will usually be of approximately one hour in duration.

A Carson City woman was taken into custody Saturday morning for suspicion of burglary and child abduction offenses after allegedly breaking into a residence and taking her child, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday morning to a vehicle accident near the intersection of College Parkway and East Nye.