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Frontpage Stories ... Continued

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Here are some Carson Now reader photos of Saturday's flood and hailstorm around Carson City.

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 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.

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.

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

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:

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.

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.