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

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.

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.

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.

This Saturday, June 10, the Carriage Square Neighborhood in Carson City is holding its annual Neighborhood Garage Sale. The hours for participating houses are from 8:00 am to 2:00 or 3:00 pm.

From now through June 30, 2023, the Foundation seeks community contributions to support three proven programs: the teacher classroom mini-grant and department/school-site grants that help purchase special project materials; student book and material fees for students qualifying for the JumpStart College program and exam fees for Advanced Placement (AP) students in need.

On Friday June 9, University of Nevada President Brian Sandoval provided a legislative update to UNR students and alumni, which is as follows:

The 82nd session and 35th special session of the Nevada Legislature closed the state budgets this week completing a historic legislative session for higher education and our campus. Several bills affecting higher education still await action by Governor Lombardo, and we will update you when he acts on this pending legislation.

Still on track for a completion date of September 2023, FISH’s Family Student Housing Revitalization Project is the first of its kind in the state of Nevada.

Hip osteoarthritis is often the cause of hip pain as we age. Osteoarthritis, or “wear and tear” arthritis, refers to the breakdown or degeneration of the cartilage that coats and protects the bone surfaces where there is movement in a joint.

Only two weeks ago, Empire Ranch Golf Course was underwater due to flood waters from the spring snowmelt following our historic winter.

However on Monday, Empire Ranch announced that they have reopened and the greens are available once again.

Advocates to End Domestic Violence will host the 28th annual Taste of Downtown, also known as "The Taste" event on Saturday, June 17, 2023, in historic downtown Carson City. More than 30 local restaurants will be serving up a taste of their menu for ticketholders.

Nevada lawmakers began a special session Wednesday to consider a public financing package of up to $380 million for the proposed Oakland A’s baseball stadium in Las Vegas — with a sizable number of lawmakers expressing staunch opposition to the proposal.

The Carson Lanes Family Fun Center in Carson City has sold for $5 million, according to Nevada Commercial Group.

Following the death of former owner Eugene Burger, who passed away in 2021 from COVID-19, the property was listed at $7.9 million.

CARSON CITY — With the close of another successful school year, the last thing educators want to happen is for students to lose those skills and knowledge over the summer.

To help, Carson High School, Carson Middle School and Eagle Valley Middle School will host a Summer Reading Challenge, where students and staff are encouraged and incentivized to read between June 1 and August 15, 2023.