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Motorbike madness returns: Carson City’s Outlaw Flat Trac Race happening this weekend

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sat Aug 26 2023 .
August 25, 2023 (All day)
Event Date: 
August 26, 2023 (All day)

Get ready for the most fantastic event in Carson City. The Outlaw Flat Trac Race is back, and it's bigger and better than ever. The event is from 6-10 p.m., Friday, Aug. 25 and Saturday, Aug. 26 at Fuji Park just south of Carson City at 601 Old Clear Creek Road, for an adrenaline-fueled experience.

Race day at Carson Mall

Event Date: 
May 21, 2022 - 3:30pm

Ready, Set and GO!!! Come and race your Hot Wheels at the Carson Mall on May 21, 2022. Check in 3:30pm and race starts at 4 pm!

Bring your favorite Hot Wheels, Matchbox or similar-sized car and compete against your peers for bragging rights and prizes! We will have about 10 ft downhill race track!!! Single elimination.

No car? No problem! Hot Wheels cars will be available for sale of $2.00 per car! Trophies for each age class and overall winner.

This tournament-style event is $1.00 per car limit 10 cars please.

Please pre register here:

Quad-County, Carson City COVID-19 Tuesday update: 1 death, 16 new cases, 133 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The agency is also reporting 16 new cases and 133 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.

Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Saturday to Monday health briefing

Carson City Health and Human Services has released its weekend COVID-19 health report, for three days, Jan. 23 to 25, 2021.

Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Thursday update: 1 death, 106 new cases, 120 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 106 new cases and 120 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region.

Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 1 death, 17 new cases and 85 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 17 new cases and 85 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.

Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Tuesday: 1 death, 58 new cases and 78 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 there there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad County region. CCHHS is also reporting 58 new cases and 78 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region.

Notice of Public Discussion of possible Carson City grant applications

Event Date: 
January 14, 2021 - 9:00am

Notice is hereby given that Carson City will conduct a public meeting and information session on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (All meetings will be online, please see directions below), in order review the application process for the COIVD-19, CDBG-CV, II & III, State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application.

Wells Fargo Study Finds Senior Isolation and Loneliness a Growing Concern as Pandemic Continues

CARSON CITY, Nev. — As social restrictions continue in support of public health, risks associated with isolation permeate among the aging population. According to a Wells Fargo study conducted by The Harris Poll from Nov. 17-19 , a quarter (25%) of all seniors age 60 and above report feeling isolated and lonely, and over a third (43%) can go days without talking to others and spend most of their time alone.

Carson City health officials fight two battles: one against COVID-19, another against misinformation

In our region, as well as in many areas across the country, there have been massive spikes in COVID-19 transmissions over the past few months. Even as restaurants and bars were reopened, daily positive cases were generally staying within single digits inside the Quad-County region.

However, between October and December, both test positivity rates as well as overall cases — and deaths — have seen a massive increase. Local health organizations are now not only fighting against the disease, but against misinformation campaigns as well.

Obituary: Paul Hochsprung

Paul Donald Hochsprung, born Oct. 21, 1953, passed away at Carson Tahoe Hospital with his wife at his side on March 23, 2020, after a recent diagnosis of metastatic melanoma.

Carson Valley Virtual Turkey Trot, open mic night, craft show, live music and more highlight weekend events around Carson City

Heading into the weekend and inching closer to Thanksgiving, there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region. The fourth annual Carson Valley Turkey Trot begins Friday and will be held virtually throughout the month of November. Combined with live music and Open Mic Night at A to Zen, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement. Read on for more information.

Biden declared the winner in Nevada, will become next president of the United States

Former Vice President Joe Biden will become the 46th president of the United States after notching a projected victory in Pennsylvania Saturday morning that was cemented just a half-hour later by an expected win in Nevada.

Nation turns nervous eyes to Nevada, a forgotten battleground that could decide presidential race

Joe Biden’s slim lead over President Donald Trump in Nevada remained unchanged on Wednesday after several hours of will-they-or-won’t-they from state and local elections officials in Nevada who had earlier in the day said they would release new numbers in the tight and increasingly important contest.

Maurice 'Mo' White is Carson City's new Supervisor for Ward 2

The ballots are in, and it appears that Maurice "Mo" White is Carson City's newest elected Supervisor, to serve on the Carson City Board of Supervisors representing Ward 2.

Biden narrowly leads Trump, but major Nevada races too close to call after Election Day

Joe Biden maintains the slimmest of leads in Nevada over President Donald Trump, while the other major congressional, statewide and local races significantly narrowed early Wednesday morning.

Column: My Favorite Nevada Moments

The Nevada Day Committee got it wrong this year. By selecting "My Favorite Nevada Moment" as the theme for 2020, the committee has left people like me out.

I can't whittle my experiences in Nevada down to just one favorite.

Pence promises COVID vaccine is ‘weeks away,’ touts Trump’s economic chops during Reno stop

Vice President Mike Pence promised that a COVID-19 vaccine is “just a few weeks away” while rallying supporters in Reno on Thursday, making a likely final pitch to Nevada voters with the election just days away.

The campaign rally and nearly 45-minute speech was held at a private hangar near the Reno Tahoe International Airport is likely to be the last major top-of-the-ticket candidate appearance in Nevada for the 2020 presidential race.

Early election results for Carson City and beyond: Republicans lead in Quad-County, narrowing gap statewide

Good morning Carson Now readers, here are your election updates for the 2020 General Election which is currently in its early voting period. There have been huge increases in overall voters during this election, which means more and more citizens are taking part in the elections process.

Public meeting for the Community Development Block Grant Carson City

Event Date: 
November 9, 2020 - 9:00am

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carson City will conduct a public meeting on November 9, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (All meetings will be online, please see directions below), in order to discuss possible applications for funding under the COIVD-19, CDBG-CV, State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application.

Obituary: Thomas A. Bohemier

Mr. Thomas A. Bohemier, 74, of Brooksville, Florida passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on October 11, 2020.

49th annual Virginia City Grand Prix event canceled for 2020

The 2020 Virginia City Grand Prix has been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.

Entering its 49th year, Virginia City’s historic annual off-road race was scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event was rescheduled twice in hopes of holding the event for 2020.

House candidate Patricia Ackerman to speak at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon

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October 19, 2020 - 12:00pm

The featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon will be Patricia Ackerman, Democratic candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District (CD-2). An Emerge Nevada graduate, Patricia ran an aggressive Assembly campaign against District 39 Republican Jim Wheeler in 2018.

Advocates to End Domestic Violence hosts virtual 'Light after Dark' fitness event Saturday

Carson City-based Advocates to End Domestic Violence will host a virtual version of its annual Light after Dark 5K/10K Walk, Run, Hike, Bike and Beyond awareness fitness event and fundraiser this Saturday, Oct. 17.

Writing from the Margins: Poetry & Puerto Rico, A Virtual Event from Nevada Humanities

Event Date: 
October 19, 2020 - 4:00pm

As part of National Arts and Humanities Month in October, Nevada Humanities and the Gender, Race and Identity Department and the English Department at the University of Nevada, Reno, are pleased to present Writing from the Margins: Poetry and Puerto Rico.

South Lake Tahoe Police Department asking for public's help in identifying bank robbery suspect

This afternoon South Lake Tahoe Police responded to a ban robbery at El Dorado Savings Bank at the “Y.”

Obituary: Louie “Tim” Jones of Carson City

Louie Jones Aka Tim Jones
Born March 16, 1961 San Jose, California
Pass into Eternity September 7, 2020 Carson City, Nevada

Local elections — where politics matters the most of all (opinion)

Local elections — where politics matters the most of all. While the race for president, and maybe certain races in the Senate and House, dominate the news, the fact is that all politics is local and that your local government is the one that affects your life the most. It’s local government that arranges for your basic services, such as water and sewer, trash, and all the utilities.

Memorial exhibit, virtual prevention walk, music and more highlight weekend around Carson City

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Western Nevada College will host a memorial exhibit and informational presentation on the 9-11 attacks on Friday. Partnership Carson City will team up for a statewide suicide prevention virtual walk this Saturday. Along with live music and a 5K run/walk at Bob McFadden Plaza, there is plenty of excitement buzzing around the state capitol! Read on for more information.

In Search of a Sycophant (opinion)

Again the toothless porch dog of the "ole boys club" bays at those who have the courage to take a stand in opposition to the status quo in Carson City. Blinded by his own irrelevance, Neathammer tries to bully any viewpoint that isn't his own.

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