Weather Service: Strong thunderstorms heading into Carson City area
News - Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 4:26pm
The National Weather Service is tracking strong thunderstorms moving into the Carson City region Saturday afternoon and is advising people to prepare for lightning, gusty winds and pea-size hail.
Traffic stop in Carson City leads to conviction of Tahoe man for impersonating federal officer
News - Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 2:01pm
Paula Peterson, SouthTahoeNow.com
After a three-day trial, a federal jury found a South Lake Tahoe man guilty of four counts of impersonating a federal officer, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced this week.
Capitol City Gun Club 3-Shot Shoot happening July 21
Outdoors - Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 1:56pm
By Jay Smith
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a Three Shot Sporting Clays Shoot with pump and semi-automatic shotgun classes.
Carson City area photographers chase waterfalls in July photo competition
Outdoors - Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 12:07pm
With "waterfalls" as the July theme for its monthly competition, Carson City Photo Club this week unveiled its winning pictures.
Happening today: 7th annual Downtown Carson City Revival car show underway
Announcements - Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 10:00am
Happening Saturday in Carson City is the Esther Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star 7th annual Downtown Revival Car Show.
Gusty winds prompt Red Flag Warning for Carson City, surrounding counties
News - Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 9:18am
Gusty wind and scattered thundershowers has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for critical fire conditions in the Carson City area and surrounding counties Saturday and Sunday.
'Sentimental Journey Along Carson Pass' featured Sunday at Minden slideshow and talk
Arts and Entertainment - Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 10:13am
On Sunday July 14 at 1 p.m., join Eastern Sierra historians David and Gayle Woodruff as they take you on a sentimental journey along one of California’s favorite scenic byways, Highway 88 Carson Pass, in a 55-minute slide show.
Karma Box founder to talk about homeless, responsible giving at Carson City workshop
Announcements - Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 8:35am
Homelessness, responsible giving and ways to help those in need around Carson City will be addressed at a Thursday workshop featuring the founder of the Karma Box Project.
‘Swing-Punk’ Van Goat headline Levitt AMP outdoor concert Saturday at BAC in Carson City
Arts and Entertainment - Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 10:06am
Brewery Arts Center
The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series continues Saturday with headliner Van Goat, a loud, heavy surf-rock band that contrasts with swing and jazz; country with groove-centered funk, making for a dynamic and lively listening experience.
UPDATE: Polecat Tavern grand opening in Carson City to be rescheduled due to road construction on Winnie Lane
Arts and Entertainment - Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 10:21am
Press release
UPDATE: It is with great regret that we have decided to cancel our Polecat Tavern grand opening party. Due to the construction on W Winnie Lane in Carson City, there's inadequate access to W Winnie lane and the West Winnie Shopping Center. The only way to access the shopping center is to drive over the rolled sidewalk on the East end of the shopping center which you can't get to except for going through the neighborhood.
We intend to operate our normal hours of 3 to closing so if anyone wants to traverse the detour route to come find us, we will be open and very happy to see you.
Lyon County Sheriff’s Message of the Week: Inmates working outside are volunteers and not in danger from the heat
News - Friday, July 12, 2024 - 1:40pm
Lyon County Sheriff Brad Pope
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has been utilizing inmate work crews to assist the community in projects, and clean up events. The inmate work crews have been utilized at two cemeteries (they’re going again Sunday), the Fair Grounds and a neighborhood in Stagecoach.
Inmates are not forced onto the work crews. There is not a shortage of inmates who volunteer to work on the inmate work crews, in spite of the weather conditions outside of the jail.
Carson City Public Administrator asks for separation from Clerk-Recorder's office despite state law prohibiting it
News - Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 10:16am
by Kelsey Penrose
Clerk-Recorder and Public Administrator Scott Hoen went before the Carson City Charter Committee on June 12, 2024 to ask that the role of Public Administrator be separated from the Clerk-Recorder’s office. However, the charter committee has no jurisdiction over the office or how it is structured, and a separation could only occur if state law is changed according to Carson City District Attorney Jason Woodbury.
Issuance and Mailing of 2024-2025 Real Property Tax Bills for Carson City
News - Friday, July 12, 2024 - 9:53am
Carson City Press Release
The Carson City Treasurer’s Office is announcing that the real property tax bills for Carson City, Nevada are now ready for the new tax year of 2024-2025, which runs from Monday, July 1, 2024, through Monday, June 30, 2025.
Property owners should begin to receive their property tax bills in the mail within the next 20 days, and any property owner who does not receive a property tax bill by Wednesday, 7/31/24, should contact the Carson City Treasurer’s Office at 775-887-2092 to receive a duplicate tax bill.
GreenUP! promotes Plastic Free July at local Carson City, Reno restaurants
News - Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 10:35am
Press Release
GreenUP!, an environmental education non-profit working with local businesses, and Green Dining Nevada, a community effort to reduce food waste and increase sustainability practices in the local food industry invite Nevada residents to join the Plastic Free July Movement.
Now Recruiting Rifle Range Safety Officer Volunteers
Outdoors - Friday, July 12, 2024 - 9:46am
Erin Larsen, Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Are you passionate about Rifle Range safety? Do you love spending time outside with others who enjoy using the Rifle Range?
Volunteer Opportunity at Blackwell's Pond Park
Outdoors - Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 6:03pm
Erin Larsen, Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Upcoming volunteer opportunity! The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department will be holding a small clean-up at Blackwell's Pond.
Join us Saturday July 20th at 9:00am to focus on cleaning up trash around the pond, as well as pulling invasive Bull Thistle.
More chicken for Carson City: Crazy D’s Hot Chicken opening shop downtown
News - Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 4:01pm
by Kelsey Penrose
Crazy D’s Hot Chicken is opening up in the former Pink Elephant / Long John Silvers building at 1280 S. Carson St.
On Wednesday, signage was installed on the newly painted building announcing the opening.
Carson City man arrested for allegedly smashing 14 cars, shooting into apartment, attempting to sexually assault a child
News - Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 1:11pm
Staff Reports
A 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested at 20 College Parkway just after 3:30 a.m. Thursday on multiple charges including attempted sexual assault of a child, battery with a deadly weapon, discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, assault with a deadly weapon, 14 counts of destruction of property, 14 counts of tampering with a vehicle, child abuse, and possession of a firearm buy a prohibited person.
Douglas County Pop Warner board member, coach arrested for soliciting prostitution; leadership silent
News - Friday, July 12, 2024 - 4:07pm
by Kelsey Penrose
Douglas County Pop Warner parents are concerned about the board's silence after it was revealed a member of the board was recently arrested for soliciting prostitution.
Records show 39 bodies waited months for cremation despite constant pressure from funeral homes, mayor
News - Friday, July 12, 2024 - 12:46pm
by Kelsey Penrose
In May 2024 it was revealed that Carson City Public Administrator Scott Hoen had been incommunicative with local funeral homes, leading to multiple individuals waiting for lengthy periods of time to be cremated.
However, an investigation into Hoen’s emails shows the situation is far more dire.
Thursday Royal Fire Update: 215 acres burned with 30 percent containment
News - Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 9:08am
US Forest Service
Daily Update, July 11, 2024
Acreage: 215
Containment: 30%
Last chance to sign up: Kids at Carson City Computer Corps gain knowledge — and a brand new computer — during summer camp
Community - Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 8:59am
by Kelsey Penrose
For 20 years, Carson City’s Computer Corps has been teaching kids about technology: Everything from how a motherboard functions, to the mysteries of how the internet functions.
Red Wing Shoe Store to host ribbon cutting of new ownership July 26
Announcements - Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 9:02am
By Bill Witt
Red Wing Shoe Store is hosting a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM to celebrate the opening of the shoe store under new ownership at 444 E. William St Ste 11.
The event will feature a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 PM, officiated by Mayor Lori Bagwell. Guests will enjoy a selection of wine, hors d'oeuvres, and other refreshments served throughout the evening. To add to the festivities, there will be exciting raffle prizes up for grabs.
Nevada Humane Society, Carson City's Pet of the Week: Duke
Community - Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 4:30pm
Nevada Humane Society
Nevada Humane Society, Carson City Branch Pet of the Week is Duke, the most handsome boy who loves to sing to you!
Everyone is welcome at Healthy Communities’ breakfast meetings
- Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 5:38pm
By Quest Lakes
Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties meets every other month on the second Thursday at 9am. Hot breakfast and coffee are part of the public meetings which are held in the Silver Springs Community Center at 2945 Ft Churchill Street, Silver Springs.
Weather in Carson City, surrounding counties make wildfire prepping more important than ever
News - Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 3:24pm
UNR Extension
The weather forecast for the West continues to be scorching temperatures, low humidity and high winds — the perfect recipe for wildfire ignition and spread. Already this year, more than 23,400 wildfires have burned over 2,800,000 acres in the United States. More than 10,500 wildland firefighters and support personnel are assigned to incidents across the country.
Carson City language access survey now open
News - Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 10:15am
Cameron Gresh, Government Affairs Liaison
Carson City is seeking input from residents on the quality and accessibility of its language services. Residents are invited to participate in a brief survey on the City’s website, carson.org/LAS, which is available in both English and Spanish. The survey will remain open until July 19.
Lyon County Sheriff's Office warns of telephone scammer
News - Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 12:49pm
Lyon County Sheriff's Office
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of a recent phone scam in the area. The scammer is shadowing the Fernley Substation phone number and claiming to be a "Sgt. Howley," telling the subjects that they either about missed jury duty or that they missed a tier hearing for sex offenders.
June median home price in Carson City rises to $560K; down slightly in Lyon, Douglas counties
News - Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 10:59am
Sierra Nevada Realtors
Sierra Nevada Realtors released Wednesday its June 2024 report on existing home sales in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Washoe, Storey, and Churchill counties. This report includes the median sales price and number of home sales in the region. SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.
Cooling station opens at Partnership Carson City for homeless, those without AC
News - Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 9:58am
Night off the Streets, an advocacy group for Carson City's homeless, will open a cooling station beginning Wednesday.