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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

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Carson City Symphony's annual Pops Party concert will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023, outdoors at 6:00 p.m. at the Governor's Mansion, 606 Mountain Street, Carson City. Admission is free.

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.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting will take place Thursday, June 15 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room in the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Items up for discussion include the creation of a new city department for legal services, the purchase of a ballot reading machine, the winner of the "I Voted" sticker contest, and more.

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.

Western Nevada College is delighted to announce that 396 students are on the Spring 2023 Dean’s List.

To earn the academic distinction of being recognized on WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher.

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.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Thursday afternoon to a single vehicle crash in the area of 5th and Roop Street. The vehicle hit power poles with lines reportedly down.

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.

The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place Tuesday, June 13 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

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.

A 52-year-old man was arrested Monday for felony warrants alleging burglary of a business, grand larceny and gross misdemeanor destroying property less than $5,000, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

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.

This Saturday, the 15th season of the Carson City Farmers Market will begin with a new home inside the Marv Teixeira Pavilion inside Mills Park.