Mothers Day Give-Away at Postal Annex in Carson City (2024)

Voters will decide on increasing two Carson City taxes to pay for roads

Nevada Politics - Friday, April 19, 2024 - 4:34pm

Thursday evening, Carson City Supervisors approved the language for two ballot questions dealing with an increase in taxes for the specific purpose of fixing local roads.

Carson City’s first Escape Rooms now open

Announcements - Friday, April 19, 2024 - 5:39pm

Escape rooms are opening in Carson City this weekend at 716 N. Carson St. Owners Jennifer Smith and Tracey Hudson have worked to create unique escape room experiences that offer classic games alongside all-new puzzles to appeal to game lovers and problem solvers of all experience levels.

Spring brings prescribed burning throughout region to prevent future wildland fires

NDOT: Lane reductions through Dayton this weekend

Lanes reduced on U.S. 50 in west Dayton this Friday morning through Monday morning as we replace concrete barrier.

Lecture Series features talk on Fort Churchill archaeology April 25 at Nevada State Museum

Arts and Entertainment - Friday, April 19, 2024 - 9:52am

The Nevada State Museum and University of Nevada, Reno conducted archaeological excavations at Fort Churchill State Park in the mid-1970s. Museum staff and research associates are re-examining these collections reflecting U.S. Army and other military units’ occupation of the fort between 1860 and 1869.

Nevada’s labor force shrinks in March; unemployment rate decreases

Nevada’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points from February to March and now sits at 5.1 percent, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s March 2024 economic report. The labor force in the state shrunk by 114 people.

The Nevada Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs is honored to announce bipartisan approval of a statewide initiative to expand early learning centers and child care access for Nevada families.

Nevada Supreme Court upholds state’s ‘ghost gun’ ban as constitutional after Dayton company challenge

Nevada Politics - Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 4:16pm

The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld the state’s contentious “ghost gun” ban, reversing a lower court’s ruling that the law banning the sale of unfinished frames and receivers of a firearm was unconstitutionally vague.

Once Carson City’s population hits 60K, a new courtroom is required — but funding is an obstacle

Comedian and actor Bobcat Goldthwait to appear at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City

Arts and Entertainment - Friday, April 19, 2024 - 6:49pm

Reno Tahoe Comedy is proud to present Bobcat Goldthwait at Piper's Opera house in Virginia City on Saturday, April 27. Since his first appearance on the David Letterman Show at the age of 20, Bobcat has gone on to maintain a thriving career as a writer, director, actor, voice actor and stand-up comedian.

2024 Historic Nevada State Prison tours at Carson City site announced, signups underway

The Nevada State Prison Preservation Society is once again offering tours to the community beginning in May and continuing through the month of October.

'Walk as One at 1' to be celebrated May 4 in Carson City for World Labyrinth Day

Artificial Intelligence focus of upcoming Carson City Schools Community Connections event

The Carson City School District will host a quarterly Community Connections event next week, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 5:45-7:30 p.m. at Carson High School.

Carson Animal Services Initiative, also known as CASI, welcomes the community to enjoy an evening of great music, delicious food and wonderful live and silent auction items to support animals in need.

Hobby Lobby applies for vacating Burlington Coat Factory location in Carson City

Emergency management updates Douglas County flood insurance maps, opens appeal period

MINDEN — The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced that it has published preliminary copies of the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map and Flood Insurance Study report for Douglas County and incorporated areas. These materials are available for public viewing on FEMA's website.

Sierra fishing report: As ice fishing winds down, preparation underway for California opener

Hello fellow anglers. Yes, it is that time of year for the California opening day fishing season. This year we actually will have an opening day. Last year with our excessive snow pack, we were not able to get on many rivers until mid summer due to runoff.

Wildfire awareness, education and preparation to be addressed at Carson City workshop

Carson City Fire Department and multiple agencies will host the 2nd annual wildfire education and preparedness workshop for the community Tuesday, April 30.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pet of the Week: Macy

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week is Macy, a 6-year-old gal who has been at our shelter since the end of January. She was surrendered because her owner could no longer have animals.

Family Fun Saturday: Bee Hotel at Nevada State Museum in Carson City

Nevada State Museum staff invite all to contribute to a bee hotel this Saturday, April 20 as they celebrate Earth Day in Carson City. Participants are encouraged to contribute to the bee hotel, a nesting place for solitary bee friends, and learn about other ways you can help native pollinators.

'Pickles' comic strip creator packs the house at Carson City Senior Center

Drawing on humor splashed with insight, nationally recognized syndicated cartoonist Brian Crane, also known as “Mr. Pickles,” packed the house as guest speaker Tuesday at the Carson City Senior Center.

Carson City Sheriff's Office provides parental tips for online safety

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to provide some tips related to online safety for juveniles. It is important for parents to know how to set up their children’s devices for several reasons.

Carson City area transportation planners seek public input on proposed local safety plan

Announcements - Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 10:08am

Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has posted a draft "Local Road Safety Plan" for public review and comment. A Local Road Safety Plan is a method for developing a locally tailored framework for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing roadway safety improvements.

Love for Kipling: What would Mark Twain say?

While waiting in line I always carry along a little Kipling, mainly to call upon this one little snippet to sustain me, “If you can wait and not be tired by waiting.” I do love his epic little poem, “If.” That poem has helped me to maintain my balance on more occasions than I can count.

Victorian Tea Party and Fashion Show happening Mother's Day weekend in Virginia City

Arts and Entertainment - Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 8:44am

The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in historic Virginia City is pleased to announce the much-anticipated third annual Victorian Tea Party and Historic Fashion Show, scheduled for Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit welcomes two new members to the force

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit is proud to announce the addition of two new K9 teams. Our latest additions have just completed K9 school and are now deployed to the Patrol Division of the Sheriff’s Office. The addition of these two K9s maintains our service of seven dog teams, as we continue toward our organizational goal of eight K9 teams to provide full-time coverage for the Carson City community.

Weekend lane reductions ahead on US-50 in Dayton for concrete barrier rail repair

Lane reductions will take place Fridays through Mondays on U.S. 50 in Dayton beginning Friday, April 19 as the Nevada Department of Transportation replaces concrete barrier rail in the highway median.

Douglas County School Board turns down open meeting lawsuit settlement

The four Douglas County School District board members who have been front and center through controversy since being elected in November 2022 all pulled out of a decision to accept a settlement agreement on a Writ of Mandamus during their meeting last Tuesday.

42nd annual Chili on the Comstock to spice up Virginia City in May

Arts and Entertainment - Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 3:29pm

The 42nd annual Chili on the Comstock returns to heat up Virginia City on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. As a qualifier for the International Chili Society World Finals, guests can indulge in a diverse array of chili styles, from spicy to mild and chili verde, all expertly crafted by some of the finest chili cooks in the West.

Carson City Supervisors to discuss new roads tax, agriculture education tax, drainage projects, and more

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.