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When Brynlee Peters, a fifth grader at Edith W. Fritsch Elementary in Carson City, began working on her entry for this year’s Free Fishing Day Poster Contest, she was inspired by a fishing trip to Lake Tahoe she took with her family.

“I remembered the last time we went on a fishing trip and all the things about it that made it fun were about being with family,” she said. “I thought about all the things my family would enjoy, like the fresh air and the memories we would make together.”

Please join us on Saturday, May 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to meet your Public Works' crews.

Participants will be able to learn about Water, Sewer, Streets, Landfill, Wastewater, Environmental, Flood Mitigation/ Storm Drain Services, Jump Around Carson (JAC), Fleet Maintenance and Utility Billing from city staff who will be available to answer your questions.

In response to changing community needs, later this month Carson Tahoe Health (CTH) will begin the process of merging services to maximize limited resources and maintain needed services for our community.

On Friday, several school districts in Northern Nevada including Washoe, Carson and Lyon became aware of a threat being circulating threatening a school shooting, with no specific school indicated. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the reports, and Lyon County issued a statement that the threats are not credible.

Carson City Boxing Club hosting Cinco de Mayo fights, food and live music this weekend, May 6-7, 2023 starting at 2 pm. Bring the family and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us!

Carson City Boxing Club is located at 3579 US-50 in Carson City.

Veterans taking their lives continues to be a sad and unfortunate trend in the United States. Nevada has also experienced the same alarming suicide rates for veterans.

To help alert more people about the need to take necessary steps to prevent the tragic losses of these lives, Western Nevada College’s Veterans Resource Center is holding a Veterans Suicide Prevention and Awareness March on Saturday, May 6.

Warmer weather is upon us – finally – which also means so is the ever popular and very educational ComputerCorps TechCamp Summer Series! Yes, summer is just a few months off and ComputerCorps TechCamp 2K23 is now accepting applicants.

Three fifth graders from Fritsch Elementary School in Carson City competed in the National Archery Tournament at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy, Utah last weekend, April 28-29, 2023. Out of nearly 3,000 participants from more than 200 schools nationwide, Teddy Hohl shot a 241, Finn Russell shot a 199 and Wyatt Valentine shot a 160, earning them an overall ranking of 83, 186 and 211 respectively.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors heard a presentation on the Prison Hill Master Plan draft Thursday, with much of the discussion revolving around the use of off-road vehicles within a 47 acre parcel of the 900 acre OHV zone.

Prison Hill covers over 3,200 acres, and most of it is managed by the Carson City Open Space Division.

Just happened to be at the right place at the right time.

Rain and thunderstorms with some hail have moved into the greater Carson City, Carson Valley areas and surrounding counties Thursday as a weather system has reached western Nevada and Sierra.

4-PAWS 4-H Dog Club Logo A picture of a dog holding a green clover in its mouth

The 4-PAWS 4-H Dog Club is holding a Dog Biscuit Fundraiser at Benson's Feed & Tack, 2750 Highway 50 East in Carson City on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 9am-1pm. Youth group members will be offering homemade dog biscuits for donation. Stop by Benson's on Saturday for all your critter needs and pick up some yummy treats for your dog!

University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack News is reporting that at approximately 7:10 a.m. today, May 4, the body of a deceased female was found at the north end of the Quad between the Paul Laxalt Mineral Engineering and Mackay School of Mines buildings.

Big Chicken, the star-powered chicken concept founded by legendary basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, announced Thursday the signed leases of its two newest locations in Carson City and Minden.

Preliminary investigation revealed that on April 23, 2023, at approximately 10:04 p.m., the Nevada State Police responded to a reported crash at the intersection of East William Street and North Saliman Road in Carson City, Nev.

Come one come all for the second annual 4x4 Offroad Show n Shine this Saturday at Fuji Park.

The event is free for spectators and begins at 10 a.m. with winners announced at 2 p.m.

The Carson-Tahoe Home & Garden Show is just weeks away and excitement is building as vendors prepare to offer indoor and outdoor home improvement ideas, and local businesses showcase their products and services. The event will take place at the Carson City Community Center Gymnasium from Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21.

The Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Relay Run concludes today Thursday, with a ceremony in Carson at the State Capitol/Legislative Grounds. The service honors Nevada Peace Officers who have died in the line of duty.

On May 2nd, 2023, the Carson City Sheriff's Office investigated two residents in a home on the eastern edge of Carson City, recovering over 75 pounds of cannabis from an illegal and “clandestine” cannabis cultivation laboratory, according to law enforcement.

A returning favorite event is the Kite Flying Weekend on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 from 10am until 3pm both days. Cameron and Reina Kauffman of Coolkiter.com will bring their assortment of big and beautiful kites, kites for high wind and kites for no wind.

A man sought for the April 23 vehicle burglary was identified and taken into custody Tuesday, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office investigator.

UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a crash involving two vehicles, one being a semi and a van in the 3900 block of Highway 50 East.

Minutes later emergency responders were called to a second vehicle crash at the intersection of East William and Gold Dust Way.

Many small businesses had a tough time during the mandated Covid shutdown and had to survive the best they could and, fortunately for Carson City, many were able to withstand the economic downturn though most will tell you it hasn’t been easy.

Last year, Travis Legatzke and Shannon Cord unveiled the Downtown Vintage Market on Stewart Street to great success.

Tucked away in historic downtown Carson City, the market offers everything from antiques, to arts and crafts, collectibles to furniture. The pair have also obtained the first-ever mobile-only liquor license in the city, according to Shannon, for use in their market beer garden.

Here is this week's live music line-up at Bank Saloon, 418 S Carson St., in Carson City.

“Art is a universal language and through it each nation makes its own unique contribution to the culture of mankind.” - Dwight D. Eisenhower 34th President of the United States.

Earlier in the month, select world history/art students from Pioneer Academy were treated with a field trip to the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno to attend the beginning of a new exhibit.

Four men allegedly involved in the April 1 robbery of a Carson City CVS store and a CVS store in Reno were brought to Carson City Jail on Tuesday for warrants related to the crimes.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of State Lands is excited to announce that it will receive nearly $1.4 million for hazardous fuels reduction at Marlette Lake. This project will help protect the area from the threat of wildfire, ensuring visitors to the area can continue to enjoy this beautiful alpine lake.

775 Offroad & Recovery, Northern Nevada Offroad Rescue is hosting a 4x4 only Show-N-Shine this Saturday, May 6 at Fuji Park (across from the Carson City Costco). Lots of cool 4x4s, vendors, Huge Raffles, an RC track for the kids,and a Kids Learn and Win event with prizes for the kids. There will be firetrucks and Smoky Bear might make an appearance! Event is free to spectators.
Scroll and click on the flier for details. See you at the show!

The Silver-Stage Library in Silver Springs in hosting a book sale on Saturday, May 6 from 10 am to 2 pm. Books are on sale for $3 a bag. We hope to see you there!

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