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Free to the public this three-day show includes something for everyone. Includes home improvement vendors, spas, RVs, ATVs, food trucks and many other local businesses and crafters.

CARSON CITY — Filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike are invited to participate in the upcoming Carson Citywide Short Film Competition organized by Silver State Storytellers. This competition offers a unique opportunity for local filmmakers to showcase their creative talent and storytelling skills to a wider audience.

The Virginia Truckee Railroad begins its 48th season on May 27, 2023, with one hundred-year-old steam engine No. 29 at the lead. The scenic train ride departs daily from the original Virginia City depot where millionaires and miners departed 150 years ago.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 15-21, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

We see a lot of great swimmers come out of Carson High School. Each Season the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA), the governing body of high school’s sports in the state of Nevada, presents the Nevada All -State Academic Team awards to varsity athletes with the 4.0 grade point average.

A beautiful spring walk on the southern side of Washoe Lake.

At Nevada Field Day & Ag Expo on June 2, visitors will be treated to a variety of hands-on activities, wine tasting, demonstrations and giveaways. The event is hosted by the University’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources including its Experiment Station and Extension units.

UPDATE SUNDAY: The incident happened when the woman parked her vehicle on a grade and the parking brake didn't engage, according to Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Micah Horton.

As the vehicle began to roll, the woman attempted to grab the baby from the car seat and in doing so, the vehicle rolled over a small portion of the woman's foot. She was treated on scene and transported to the hospital. The baby was found by CCFD crews in the car seat "still buckled up." The baby suffered no injuries.
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A call to dispatch came in just after 9 p.m. Saturday night stating a crash with injury had just occurred near Manzanita Terrace.

The reporting party stating that a woman may have been run over by a vehicle while holding a baby.

Join Miss Carson City May 21 for a Park Cleanup at Fuji Park.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle your old grocery bags into trash bags at the Fuji Park cleanup! However, bags will also be provided at the cleanup along with gloves.

The Active 20-30 Carson City Club is hosting a Capital Crawl Beach Party today, Saturday May 13, at 4 p.m.

Participating bars and restaurants are offering food and drink specials for crawlers, and tickets for the event are $20.

The curtain goes up on A Midsummer Night’s Dream this Mother’s Day weekend. The show opens Friday, May 12th at 7:00 P.M, with additional shows May 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. Performances take place in the Maize Theater at the Brewery Arts Center.

Find new treasures and hand-made items at MidTown Marketplace's Summer Pop-up Flea Market & Craft Faire happening on Saturday June 10th from 9am-2pm.

From MGM in 1987, Overboard stars Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell in this fun, light- hearted rom-com about a spoiled rich woman who stiffs a carpenter. When he is the first one to find her when she has amnesia; he gets revenge by conning her into thinking she's his wife and the mother of his four kids. Also featuring Roddy McDowall and Katharine Helmond.

Audrey has transformed since we last told you about her. With a lot of tender loving care from her foster Mom and volunteers at Catmandu, Audrey has become a new kitty. This 4 ½ year old beauty loves to snuggle and spoon with her person. She is sweet, loving and mellow; a perfect companion.

Hospice care is not often talked about, despite the fact that most people will experience hospice in some fashion during their lifetime, whether it’s for a parent, a loved one, or even themselves. Hospice care is what is provided as an individual is approaching the end of their life, ensuring comfort, care, and quality of life while being able to remain at home and surrounded by loved ones.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department is offering new arts programs and activities for kids this summer.

Every Saturday in June from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., the Sierra Arts Foundation will host the Youth Art Fundamental Series.

The Nashville Social Club has announced a full-day of specials to help locals honor their mamas this Mother’s Day, Sunday May 14th.

Happy Friday, Carson City, and wish a happy weekend to our smart as a whip Pet of the Week, Nala.

Community Roots is a garden center and gift shop

Community Roots and Shoots in Dayton will have extended shopping hours for Mother’s Day weekend. In addition to many options for Mother’s Day gifts in their garden center and gift shop, they’re also hosting an outdoor rummage sale on Saturday, May 13 from 9 am-5:30pm, with all proceeds going to Healthy Communities Coalition’s food pantries.

The Nevada Artists Association at the Gallery presents the "Just the Right Size" Show where everything in the show is 320 square inches or less.

We are sure you will find just the right piece for that special location in your home or office. This show runs until June 16.

The Carson High School Football team is excited to invite the community to the 2nd Annual Beattie Alumni Bowl on Wednesday, May 24th, from 6-8pm at Carson High School's Football Field. This event is a chance for the alumni of the CHS Football team to come back and compete against the current CHS Football team in a no pads passing scrimmage.

In early 2021, Maxwell Hurt-Lewis found himself homeless and jobless in Reno. “As a result, I was running amok. I was really living for nothing,” he said. “I was making irresponsible decisions that led me to prison.”

As he prepares for his release from the Nevada Department of Corrections this year, he’s hoping the skills he’s gained while incarcerated can help him avoid returning to that lifestyle.

Students at J.C. Fremont Elementary School in Carson City will participate in the Fremont Fun Run on May 17, 2023. This event not only encourages physical fitness and teamwork amongst students, it will also raise funds to directly support the programs our Fremont community deserves and loves.

If you’ve recently driven in the area of Stewart and E. William Street in Carson City, you may have noticed a few vacancies in the landscape.

The strip mall that once held Dubois Health Food Center, as well as the shops at the corner of Stewart and Washington, have all been torn down. The site also once housed the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad engine shops, which were demolished in 1991.

Happy Thursday, Carson City! It's warm again, with sunshine all weekend long and highs in the mid 70s, perfect spring weather!

Let's take a look at what this weekend is bringing along with the warm weather.

The Senior Celebration, Senior Health Fair is happening until noon today, Thursday at Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City.

More than 60 vendors are sharing valuable information about their programs and services. Participate in raffle drawings, visit with senior dogs that are available for adoption, and get quick access to important vaccines (Shingles Flu Pneumonia, COVID).

A 24-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for alleged felony false identification and misdemeanor eluding, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team report.

Carson High School Speech and Debate is sending six students to Phoenix, Ariz. for the 2023 National Speech and Debate Tournament, hosted by the National Speech & Debate Association, June 11-16, 2023.

As a leader in the predominantly women’s field of early childhood development, Anna Lisa Acosta-Rogers has been able to impact the lives of many young women.

Acosta-Rogers has more than 20 years’ experience in early childhood development and has been the director of Western Nevada College’s Childhood Development Center since June 2017. But she impacts more than the young children at the development center; many of her employees at the CDC are young women who are directly impacted by Acosta-Rogers’ concern for their welfare and futures.

Ah, summer: A time of sunshine, swimming, camping and, of course, camp!

There are a number of camps throughout the capital city and surrounding counties, ranging from a few days to the entire summer.

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