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Carson City, Las Vegas teens going to Washington, D.C., for JDRF’s Children’s Congress

News - Monday, June 12, 2023 - 5:25pm

Carson City School District

Two Nevada teens, Leah Card, 15, of Carson City and Joy Hodson, 15, of Las Vegas, were selected from nearly 800 total applicants, ages four to 17, to attend Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s 2023 Children’s Congress in Washington, D.C., July 9-11, 2023, representing Nevada.

Nevada Guard's annual Flag Day ceremony, U.S. Army birthday happening Wednesday at capitol

News - Monday, June 12, 2023 - 3:03pm

The Nevada Guard's annual Flag Day ceremony and 248th U.S. Army birthday is set for this Wednesday, June 14 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Nevada Veterans Memorial on the state capitol grounds, 101 N. Carson St. in Carson City.

Vehicle pursuit on I-580 into Carson City ends with one in custody

News - Monday, June 12, 2023 - 2:59pm

A 43-year-old man was arrested early Monday morning following a vehicle pursuit involving the Carson City Sheriff's Office and Nevada State Police.

Carson theater group Proscenium Players, Inc. announces encore performances of 'Gaslight'

Arts and Entertainment - Monday, June 12, 2023 - 5:28pm

By Denise Clodjeaux

Gaslight, a gripping story of betrayal, despair, deception and manipulation, returns to the Carson City the first weekend in July. Carson City theater group the Proscenium Players, Inc. first performed the play in February of this year.

Fallon man dies in fatal motorcycle crash involving semi on US-95A in Lyon County

News - Monday, June 12, 2023 - 11:36am

A 33-year-old Fallon man has been identified in a fatal motorcycle crash that happened earlier this month in Lyon County that involved a semi, according to the Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division.

Revamped Nevada Day website launched; parade application process made easier

News - Monday, June 12, 2023 - 11:22am

Nevada Day, Inc.

The Nevada Day, Inc. Board of Directors launched a newly designed website enhancing and improving the parade application process and highlighting parade history.

Carson City arrests: Pair booked for drug trafficking, 154 grams of meth found in truck

News - Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:56am

Two were arrested Friday for alleged drug trafficking and possession of narcotics for sale, as well as lesser offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Comstock Foundation Lecture Series Features Nevada Author, Sandie La Nae

Community - Monday, June 12, 2023 - 10:58am

By Sandie La Nae

The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture hosts Thursday Night Lecture Series at the historic Pipers Opera House in Virginia City, NV

On June 22, 2023, at 7:00 pm, Nevada Author Sandie La Nae will be presenting a PowerPoint lecture on her book, "Eilley Riches To Rags at Bowers Mansion."

Nevada State Police investigate US-395 incident; vehicle goes into river at bridge in Douglas County

News - Monday, June 12, 2023 - 9:28am

Nevada State Police responded early Monday morning to a call regarding a crash on US395 and Cradlebaugh Bridge in Douglas County. No serious injuries were reported and the driver was arrested.

Carson City's Galaxy Theatre remains closed; sidewalks impassable following Saturday's storm

News - Monday, June 12, 2023 - 7:31am

Bill Oakes

Galaxy Theater security monitored Sunday night's weather for further damage due to Saturday's mud slide and rainstorm in Carson City. As of Sunday night, Galaxy Theatre remained closed.

A Chautauqua Workshop and Rosie the Riveter Kick Off June at Dangberg Historic Park

Arts and Entertainment - Monday, June 12, 2023 - 7:00am

By Kim Harris - Events Manager

A Chautauqua workshop and Chautauqua performance, by nationally acclaimed Chautauquan Mary Ann Jung, will be held Saturday, June 17 of the 2023 Dangberg Summer Festival.

Northern Nevada gardens: A friend's mini arboretum offers patchwork of colors and textures

Outdoors - Monday, June 12, 2023 - 6:56am

By JoAnne Skelly

My friend Pat is quite the perennial gardener. She has volunteered at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum for almost 20 years, gardening, planting and maintaining their gardens. Every year the Arboretum holds a plant sale. I have never attended, but I hear the plant selection is fantastic, offering many unique plants for our area.

Sunday's Carson City Symphony concert moved indoors at North Room, Governor's Mansion

Arts and Entertainment - Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 4:22pm

Organizers of today's (Sunday) Carson City Symphony concert have decided to move the venue indoors at the Governor's Mansion' North Room (Larry Ruvo Stateroom).

Music Director David Bugli consulted several weather reporting systems (apps, websites, etc.), and has received several concerned calls and emails, and thus came to the conclusion that the chance of rain during the concert is more than likely.

Substance use among youth the focus of family parent education night hosted by Carson City Juvenile Services

News - Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 3:00pm

Carson City Juvenile Services next monthly Parent Education Night is Wednesday, June 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Carson City Probation Office, 740 S. Saliman Road Carson City.

Capital City Arts Initiative celebrates 20th year; Director Sharon Rosse to speak to Carson Rotarians

Announcements - Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 2:04pm

By Denise Clodjeaux

The Capital City Arts Initiative is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Rotary Club of Carson City members will learn about the organization and its impact on our community at the next club meeting, Tuesday June 13. The public is invited to attend the noon luncheon which takes place in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

Carson City Chamber of Commerce recognizes local businesses, leaders

Community - Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 10:56am

By Ronni Hannaman

The highlight of the Carson City Chamber Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 14 will be the presentation of special recognition awards to outstanding local businesses and people who promote growth and prosperity for the betterment of our community.

Cleanup continues after mud slide in South Carson City at Fandango Theater, south Curry area

News - Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 9:54am

Photos by Bill Oakes

Cleanup continues in South Carson City along South Curry Street near Galaxy Theatre after Saturday's mud slide.

No word yet on damage estimates from the storm. More rain is on the way Sunday, with the potential again for flooding, according to the National Weather Service in Reno, which has issued a Flood Watch Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.

Carson City area weather: More expected heavy rain prompts Flood Watch through Monday

News - Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 1:11pm

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Flood Watch from Sunday 1 p.m. to Monday, 9 p.m. for Carson City, much of Western Nevada and the Lake Tahoe area.

Lightning strike captured during Saturday's hail storm

Community - Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 3:41am

Photo by John Colonica

Picture of lightning taken in Carson City during Saturday's hail storm.

Carson City area road report for week of June 12-18

News - Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 10:06am

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 12-18, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

WNC summer session begins Monday; students can still register for classes

News - Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 10:05am

Western Nevada College

School isn't out for the summer at Western Nevada College. There are many opportunities for individuals to catch up on the pursuit of degrees, take classes of special interest, and change or upgrade career paths during WNC’s Summer session.

Report of road ‘caving in’ near Post Office, Koontz and Silver Sage

News - Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 4:30pm

Just before 4:30 p.m. Saturday reports came in that the road near Koontz and Silver Sage and near the Post Office appear to be “caving in” presumably due to flooding.

Motorists must avoid this area for their own safety.

Updates to follow.

Gallery: It’s beginning to look a lot like…summer? Hail storm covers Carson in icy blanket

News - Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 1:11pm

A sudden hail storm Saturday afternoon caused flooding in some neighborhoods and covered downtown in an icy blanket reminiscent of Christmas’s morning, with hail larger than peas in size.

Have photos from the hail storm? Please send them to Kelsey@carsonnow.org

Flooding, mudslides reported in Carson City Saturday

News - Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 3:56pm

by Kelsey Penrose

UPDATE 3:47 p.m.: Flood waters are covering the road in front of the high school along Saliman including the apartment complex and the entrance to Mills Park.

UPDATE 2:58 p.m.: Mudslides reported on Curry Street near Galaxy Theater. A report of three feet of water shooting out of the ground near the Skate Park in Mills Park is being investigated.

Other counties are being called to respond to numerous incidents of weather related emergencies.

Traffic control is being requested to N. Peters St.

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A sudden hail storm followed by a downpour of rain has led to what appears to be significant flooding in the neighborhoods off of Colorado Street in Carson City.

Lombardo attorneys seek delay in ethics case over campaign use of badge, uniform

Nevada Politics - Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 2:04pm

Riley Snyder, the Nevada Independent

Attorneys for Gov. Joe Lombardo are requesting the Nevada Commission on Ethics delay next week’s planned judgment hearing and a proposed $1.6 million fine over the former Clark County sheriff’s use of badge and uniform in his 2022 campaign for governor.

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents Little Shop of Horrors for 2023 season

Arts and Entertainment - Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 12:24pm

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

Could fame, fortune, and love be on the menu for a hapless flower shop assistant after he crosses paths with a new and unusual plant? Or will this strange, sentient seedling have other things in mind?

This campy, cheerful romp has devoured the hearts of audiences throughout the world for over 30 years.

Carson City’s Farmers Market opens Saturday with new location, new vendors and new stage

News - Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 10:03am

The Carson City Farmers Market opened for its 15th season Saturday within its new location in Mills Park. Within the first two hours, hundreds of of market goers had already poured in. With options in everything from fresh produce, to exotic meats, baked pastries, jams, art, live plants and more, there is something for everyone!

The market is located inside the pavilion at Mills Park.

Carson City's Catmandu introduces their Cat of the Week: Tiki

Community - Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 7:32am

Linda Buchanan, Catmandu

Looking for a sweet, quiet companion? Meet Tiki. This pretty short-haired tabby girl is barely 6 years old with many years ahead of her. Orphaned when her owner died, she is scared and confused and desperately needs a quiet home where she can feel safe.

Couple arrested after child found wandering Mound House neighborhood on multiple occasions

News - Friday, June 9, 2023 - 10:57pm

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office release

On June 9, 2023, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was made aware, by an anonymous person, of a possible child neglect/endangerment situation.

The reporting party advised there was a juvenile, who resides in the Mound House area, who would wander the neighborhood in their diaper without parental supervision.

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DJ Trivia every Monday at the HomeGrown Bar

Repeats every week every Monday until Wed Jul 31 2024 .
April 15, 2024 - 7:00pm

DJ Trivia is every Monday at the Homegrown Bar. Check in is at 7PM and the game starts at 7:30 PM! Join us for some friendly competition, good food, and drinks while earning points and win prizes.

Clear Creek Bowmen hosting Tuesday Night Shoots now through August at Carson City Archery Range

Repeats every week until Tue Aug 13 2024 .
April 16, 2024 - 5:00pm

Clear Creek Bowmen will be hosting Tuesday Night Shoots from now until August at the Carson City Archery Range, located (just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course.

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

Repeats every 2 weeks until Mon May 19 2025 .
April 30, 2024 - 6:30pm

The Rising Suns is a Carson City area men’s circle. We gather weekly to share our life stories, challenges, dramas, and traumas in a supportive and judgment-free space. This is authentic men’s work in which we learn to accept ourselves fully.

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Repeats every week until Wed Jan 01 2025 .
January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

The Center for Hope and Healing has been providing grief support to Douglas County for the last 10 years. The goal of building this partnership is to make the free support groups available and easier to access to more members of the Northern Nevada community.

Night in The Country is moving

July 25, 2024 (All day)

Night in the Country moves to its new home The Grange July 25-27, 2024 with performances by Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Randy Houser, and much, much more!

DJ Trivia every Monday at the HomeGrown Bar

April 15, 2024 - 7:00pm

DJ Trivia is every Monday at the Homegrown Bar. Check in is at 7PM and the game starts at 7:30 PM! Join us for some friendly competition, good food, and drinks while earning points and win prizes.

Clear Creek Bowmen hosting Tuesday Night Shoots now through August at Carson City Archery Range

April 16, 2024 - 5:00pm

Clear Creek Bowmen will be hosting Tuesday Night Shoots from now until August at the Carson City Archery Range, located (just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course.

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Alzheimer's Association offers support group meetings in Carson City

Repeats every 2 weeks until Wed Aug 28 2024 .
May 8, 2024 - 2:30pm

Do you live in the Carson City or the surrounding area? Do you have a loved one that has Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia? If yes, let us support you through your challenging and new situation! We are here to help you!

Carson City Supervisor Maurice 'Mo' White to meet public, hear opinions Saturday, May 4

Repeats every month on the first Saturday until Sat Dec 07 2024 .
May 4, 2024 - 8:00am

Every first Saturday of the month please come and share your thoughts with me, Supervisor Maurice "Mo" White. I am looking forward to meeting you and hearing your opinions about Carson City. I will be inside the Carson Mall at Bella Vita Bistro on Saturday, May 4, 2024 and on the first Saturday of every month 8am to 10 am. See you there.

Girls on the Run Camp returns to Carson City

August 5, 2024 (All day)

Camp GOTR (Girls on the Run) is coming to Carson City for the second year in a row! Camp GOTR will be a week-long, half-day summer camp from 8 AM- 12 PM at the Carson City Community Center the week of August 5th- August 9th.

Girls on the Run Sierras is a character-building program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade operating in the Reno-Tahoe area.

Clear Creek Bowmen hosting Tuesday Night Shoots now through August at Carson City Archery Range

April 16, 2024 - 5:00pm

Clear Creek Bowmen will be hosting Tuesday Night Shoots from now until August at the Carson City Archery Range, located (just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course.

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

April 30, 2024 - 6:30pm

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Clear Creek Bowmen hosting Tuesday Night Shoots now through August at Carson City Archery Range

April 16, 2024 - 5:00pm

Clear Creek Bowmen will be hosting Tuesday Night Shoots from now until August at the Carson City Archery Range, located (just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course.

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Alzheimer's Association offers support group meetings in Carson City

May 8, 2024 - 2:30pm

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

April 30, 2024 - 6:30pm

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Alzheimer's Association offers support group meetings in Carson City

May 8, 2024 - 2:30pm

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

April 30, 2024 - 6:30pm

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Carson City Supervisor Maurice 'Mo' White to meet public, hear opinions Saturday, May 4

May 4, 2024 - 8:00am

First Ever Comic Convention coming to Carson City in 2024

September 7, 2024 - 10:00am

Kaboom-Con! Northern Nevada will be hosted on September 7th, 2024, at the Carson City Community Center in Carson City, NV. The event will have almost ten thousand square feet of exhibitor floor space.

There will be Cosplay and Art Contests as well as fabulous raffle prizes. The event will also serve as a fundraiser for multiple local 501(c)3 Non-Profits, including Cold Nose Rescue and Sanctuary, with a portion of the net proceeds going to these fantastic organizations.

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

April 30, 2024 - 6:30pm

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

April 30, 2024 - 6:30pm

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Monday, October 28, 2013 - 12:36pm
Horizon filled with Nevada Day balloons

Sunday, October 27, 2013 - 9:40am
Motorists use caution, deer roaming Carson City streets

Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 10:46am
Scenes from Governor's Nevada Day Banquet

Friday, October 25, 2013 - 10:21am
Carson City Couple win $10,000 from Charter

Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 10:34am
Mediterranean cuisine featured at Villa Basque culinary show

Saturday, October 19, 2013 - 11:34pm
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DJ Trivia every Monday at the HomeGrown Bar

Clear Creek Bowmen hosting Tuesday Night Shoots now through August at Carson City Archery Range

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Night in The Country is moving

DJ Trivia every Monday at the HomeGrown Bar

Clear Creek Bowmen hosting Tuesday Night Shoots now through August at Carson City Archery Range

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Alzheimer's Association offers support group meetings in Carson City

Carson City Supervisor Maurice 'Mo' White to meet public, hear opinions Saturday, May 4

Girls on the Run Camp returns to Carson City

Clear Creek Bowmen hosting Tuesday Night Shoots now through August at Carson City Archery Range

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Clear Creek Bowmen hosting Tuesday Night Shoots now through August at Carson City Archery Range

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Alzheimer's Association offers support group meetings in Carson City

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Alzheimer's Association offers support group meetings in Carson City

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Carson City Supervisor Maurice 'Mo' White to meet public, hear opinions Saturday, May 4

First Ever Comic Convention coming to Carson City in 2024

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

Photos & Videos

More than two dozen riders participate in Halloween Blinky Man bike event

Outdoors with Don Q: A few more days left to fish many California waters

Lake Tahoe ski resorts rejoice with first significant snow of the season

Horizon filled with Nevada Day balloons

Motorists use caution, deer roaming Carson City streets

Scenes from Governor's Nevada Day Banquet

Carson City Couple win $10,000 from Charter

Mediterranean cuisine featured at Villa Basque culinary show

Charity fundraiser at Touched by Angels

SNCC hosted Carson City Chamber Mixer with Spooky fun and Ghoulish Delights