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A bipartisan group of lawmakers voted late Tuesday to approve the last of the state’s five budget bills in an emergency special session, sending the measure to Gov. Joe Lombardo as the final piece in a budget deal that crumbled at the 11th hour of the regular session.

Gov. Joe Lombardo issued a proclamation late Tuesday night calling on the Legislature to convene Wednesday morning for a second consecutive special session to discuss a $380 million public financing package to help fund a proposed Las Vegas stadium project for the Oakland A’s.

HCC's June public meeting is this Thursday June 8

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ June public meeting is Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 9am, via Zoom (connection details below). This month’s speakers are from Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative. Giving an overview of the initiative are Denise Hecht-Mack (Executive Director), JD Powers (Program Coach), and Linda Flaherty, who has been a board member and mentor to participants. C.I.R.C.L.E.S. stands for “Connecting Individuals to Resources that Change Lives and Enable Success.”

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance identifying a check fraud suspect from last year.

The 2nd Annual Holiday with a Hero Golf Tournament takes place on Saturday, June 17, 2023, and there is still space for those last-minute teams who want to participate.

The Levitt Amp Concert Series returns to Carson City beginning June 17 at the Brewery Arts Center under new leadership.

Executive Director Spike McGuire came into the position at the BAC in January, and immediately got to work searching out and selecting the bands and musical acts that will showcase this year’s Levitt AMP concert series. However, McGuire said, the community will find the same format and vibe that the community expects.

Free Fishing Day is your one chance during the year to get hooked for free. Nevada Department of Wildlife hosts its annual Free Fishing Day this Saturday, June 10. Anglers may fish in any public water in the state without a fishing license. All limits and other regulations apply.

The Nevada Artists Association Gallery will take entries for the Judged “Spirit of America” Show on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Entries will be accepted from 10am-1pm only at the Gallery, 449 W. King Street, Carson City. There is a 3 entry limit per person. You do not have to follow the theme.

Artist Char Hadwin will explain various techniques in this emerging art form while creating unique abstract art! Discover the newest techniques used in fluid art, and learn about the dirty pour, swipe, balloon smashing and
other flow methods.

Carson Valley Days is back for its 113th year this weekend in Gardnerville with a theme of “Aloha, Carson Valley!”

The event is hosted each year by the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club, and will take place June 8 - 11 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville.

Way back in 2012, when the economy was still emerging from a rough patch, Cafe at Adele's underwent a redesign and menu change in order to create greater community accessibility.

The revamp featured art provided by Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, adding to a more approachable abience, provided an informal gallery that showcased and supported area artists and "we even sold some art," said Chef Charlie Abowd, who co-owned the restaurant with his wife, Karen.

Democratic leadership and Gov. Joe Lombardo’s administration came to an agreement on all but one of the five major state budget implementation bills, with the measure funding state public works and construction faltering in the Senate in the final hours of the session and a special session on the horizon.

As part of the budget compromise, Democrats and Lombardo brokered a deal on three major Lombardo bills, including charter school legislation, a government modernization effort and criminal justice reforms — but all were substantially watered down from their original forms.

A 35-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of gross misdemeanor aggravated stalking of a child, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City has given up its 3rd hole in one this year. Mr. Gary Dalen hit a 6 iron from 131 yards and rolled it in for a one! Congrats to Gary and we hope to see him soon.

The Rotary Club of Carson City is working on another city beautification project. The club has donated 26 large trees to the Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, new housing revitalization project.

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host a Sub-Gauge Sporting Clays Shoot from 9:00am to 4:30pm. The Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive. Please call (775) 882-9904 for more information. Everyone is invited to come!

On June 10th, at the Gold Hill Depot in Gold Hill, the Comstock Foundation is presenting David P. Otero portraying Adolph Sutro. David is a renowned Chautauquan portraying many well-known historic characters.

A total of 459 graduating seniors received their diplomas at Carson High School’s graduation ceremonies Saturday in Carson City as proud families cheered them on the football field and school district officials and teachers congratulated them.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space has contracted with Beynon Sports to resurface the tennis court at John Mankins Park beginning June 26, 2023.

Pioneer Academy hosted commencement ceremonies for 44 graduates Wednesday, May 31 at the Carson City Community Center. The Pioneer Academy Class of 2023 Graduates listed below by their first name followed by last name (alphabetized) including awards and recognitions.

The Jazz & Beyond festival committee announces that the winner of the 2023 poster and program cover art contest is Carol Foldvary-Anderson. Her design, "Digital Collage Improv," was selected from eight entries to highlight the 20th annual Carson City music festival.

As the Legislature approaches adjournment sine die, the constitutionally mandated end to the 120-day session, the once slow trickle of the legislative session has been turbocharged into a raging river — with bills moving rapidly through hearings, committee votes, floor votes, amendments and transmittal to the governor’s desk.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop each afternoon this week, according to the National Weather Service, with storms capable of producing frequent cloud to ground lightning, gusty outflow winds, small hail and heavy rainfall.

Karson Kruzers 36th "Run What Cha Brung" car show — a summer favorite among Northern Nevada classic vehicle and hot rod enthusiasts for more than 30 years — returns to Mills Park in Carson City, July 21-22.

The Nevada Department of Agriculture has named Doug Farris as the new Deputy Director for the department. Farris previously served as the Division of Animal Industry Administrator from 2017 and has been serving as interim Deputy Director since March of 2023.

Away back in 1961, the SAE Fraternity at the University of Oregon held a House Dance in a barn out in Creswell, thirteen miles south of Eugene. I got there early with a date I had met that afternoon, hoping she might teach me how to dance before the party started, Peggy was her name.

Every gardener’s dream is to never weed again. When people read that an herbicide kills all unwanted plants, they think they have found a miracle cure for their weed problems. It is important to understand how these soil sterilant products work and what problems can result from their use.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office K9s Cash and Camper will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Registration is open with a few slots still available for the 30th annual invitation-only Young Eagles Day of flying happening Saturday, June 10 at Carson City Airport.

With just days left in the legislative session, Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo joined Democratic Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar in a bill signing détente.

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