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Several Ford Bronco owners brought their vehicles to Capital Ford Thursday night where there was a live band and food truck to celebrate this iconic SUV. The event continues through tomorrow at Mills Park.

A 65-year-old Carson City man, Marty Gee Richmond, was arrested for felony child abuse and/or neglect Thursday afternoon in the 2900 block of Kit Sierra Way.

According to the arrest report, Special Enforcement Team deputies went to the residence to serve the felony warrant for Richmond.

Tee Jay's Corner Cafe will be hosting its 3rd annual "Chowder for Charity" on behalf of FISH, Friday October 6th from opening 10 a.m. till closing at 8 p.m.

The New England style clam chowder is free for a donation to FISH. All proceeds will be given to FISH.

On Friday, October 6, the Bank Saloon in Carson City will be hosting its third anniversary party.

The Bank Saloon, formerly Jack’s Bar, is Carson City’s oldest drinking establishment, and was renovated by its new owners in 2020.

The Main Street Gardnerville Annual Coffin Races & Fall Festival is hosted every year at Heritage Park in beautiful Gardnerville, NV.

The festival offers something for everyone in the family from Harvest in the community Heritage Park Garden, racing a coffin with a team of friends, or building your own Scarecrow at the East Fork Gallery Scarecrow fest. The event will also host dancers and various teams of talented performers.

Alexandra Llamas-Cruz is a standout Senior Senator in every way. She is thoughtful, hardworking, dedicated and determined, but also a strong contributor to the school, community and to her family.

Alex is an incredible student carrying a weighted GPA of 4.6 and participating in CHS’s Advanced Placement (AP) classes. She has been honored by the College Board with an AP Scholar Award as well as the Hispanic National Recognition Award and is set to graduate with 8 AP courses successfully completed.

Carson Chamber Singers, a 40-member chorus directed by Dr. Gary Schwartz, present Joseph & James on Friday, October 20, at 7:00 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 200 N. Division Street in Carson City, and on Saturday, October 21, at 7:00 p.m., at Epworth United Methodist Church, 280 E. Stillwater Ave. in Fallon.

On Thursday, Oct. 5 at 4:19 p.m., Lyon County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies were dispatched to the 300 block of Sweetwater Circle in Dayton for a report of shots fired and a male subject armed with a rifle running from an apartment in the area.

James Gayles’ watercolor portraits aren’t just real, they seem to tell a story.

The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Windows to the Soul", presents James Gayles’ watercolor paintings at the Courthouse Gallery from Oct. 4, 2023 through Jan. 25, 2024.

On Wednesday, Oct. 11 Ghost Adventures will air the episode they did at the Sutro Tunnel. Yes, Ghost Adventures investigated "our" Sutro Ghost Town. However, they were not able to enter the tunnel.

Happy Thursday, Carson City! Let's take a look to see what the first weekend of October has in store for us.

The 2023-24 4-H Information Night is happening this Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Community Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.

Ranked Choice Voting

The next Carson City Build2Win workshop is on Oct. 21 featuring Ballot Question 3 regarding (a) Open Primaries and (b) Ranked Choice Voting.

Carson City Community Emergency Response Team, also known as CERT, is having a free training class on how to control life-threatening bleeding and perform hands-only CPR until help arrives.

On Thursday, the Carson City Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to suspend the license of Remedy’s Bar LLC. after the business lapsed in having a registered liquor manager on staff since July 2023.

A woman was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of misdemeanor destruction of property, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Furnish one of the 36 apartments for the FISH Student Housing Buildings and help a family feel at home.

Carson City’s largest organized trick-or-treat event returns Thursday, Oct. 26, to Mills Park.

More than 70 vendors made up of local businesses, non-profits and government agencies donate their time (and candy!) to create a safe and spooky event for all the capital city’s children.

The Carson City EmployNV Career Hub is hosting an Interview Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, from 10:00am to 11:00am at 1929 North Carson St., Carson City. Learn how to present your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a professional manner. Walk-ins are welcome! For more information, please call 775-684-0400.

With Open Enrollment for health insurance beginning on November 1, the Nevada Division of Insurance is pleased to announce the release of the Plan Year 2024 health insurance rates and plans, now available for consumers to review on our website at healthrates.doi.nv.gov.

Meet Tucker, a soulful 5-year-old mixed breed with a layered journey. In intimate settings, he's all about cuddling and cherishing moments of affection.

Tucker has previously lived harmoniously with a medium-sized dog and an 8-year-old child, showcasing his ability to bond when trust is established.

CARSON CITY – In the face of a national military recruiting shortage, the Nevada National Guard continues to maintain strong enlistment numbers among the 54 states, territories, and the District of Columbia, according to end of fiscal year recruiting data released this week.

An emergency alert test over cell phones, radio and television will happen nationwide today, Wednesday, Oct. 4 at around 11:20 a.m. Pacific time.

UPDATE October 5: Superintendent Keith Lewis clarified that within the agreed upon terms, the board will be required to pay for one year’s worth or salary, not until the end of his four-year contract.

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In a perhaps not-so-shocking turn of events, Keith Lewis, Douglas County School District’s Superintendent, will be terminated from his position by the Douglas County School Board after 28 years of service to the district.

However, the board will legally have to continue to pay Lewis’s salary for the remainder of his four-year contract, which began less than a year ago in November 2022.

In September, the Douglas County School District was placed in hot water when it came to light that their new attorney, Joey Gilbert, had charged the district more than $35,000 during his first month hired.

Every month, the Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, events, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

UPDATE 7:45AM: Travel lanes are open both southbound and northbound I-580 in Carson City. A cable barrier was struck in the crash. NDOT is replacing a few hundred feet of the cable and around 80 posts.
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UPDATE 6:45AM: Single lanes are open with limited travel on I-580 between Willam and Fairview. Motorists can expect delays. NDOT reports the following: Southbound traffic is currently being diverted around the area, including via East William Street.

One northbound lane of I-580 is open in the Fifth Street area, with northbound interstate traffic traveling slowly. Incident responders hope to open additional lanes soon, but motorists are advised to avoid the area.
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A crash involving a jack-knifed semi truck and a car closed southbound I-580 in Carson City near 5th Street on Wednesday morning.

Proud owners of the rugged Ford Bronco and all of its 4-wheel drive incarnations that have spanned multiple generations will be touring the region and proudly displaying their vehicles at Mills Park in Carson City this Wednesday through Saturday.

Carson City’s spooky and intriguing history is explored and theatrically re-lived in the 30th annual all-day Carson City Ghost Walk, Saturday, Oct. 21. Guided Tours depart from the corner of Third and Curry Streets starting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each tour lasts approximately two hours.

Storey County residents can access numerous flu vaccination clinics across the county, as well as a Community Resource Fair in the months of September and October. In collaboration with Nevada Health Centers and Quad Counties, these events aim to ensure easy vaccination opportunities and promote a healthier community.

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