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Boy Scouts of America Troop 33 will host its 4th annual “Send a Scout to Camp” Car and Truck Show Fundraiser on August 12, 2017 at Fuji Park in Carson City.

Downtown Carson City streets were overflowing with people Saturday night during the 24th annual Taste of Downtown, the signature fundraising benefit for Advocates to End Domestic Violence (AEDV).

UPDATE: 8:45PM: Douglas County crews were called off by Carson City firefighters, who have gotten control of a brush fire that started off Goni Canyon Road.
Firefighters have reported to dispatch that they are now mopping up the fire area.
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The Carson City Fire Department has been dispatched to the Goni Canyon water tower in northeast Carson City on report of a brush fire there.

Dogs and their humans occupied the Cafe at Adele's veranda Saturday, part of a day-long fundraiser for Dog Town Canine Rescue in downtown Carson City.

Returning for a 24th year is the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada (BGCWN) Luau auction and barbecue to be held Saturday, Sept. 9 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Multipurpose Athletic Center (MAC) and the BGCWN main campus on Russell Way in Carson City.

Thousands of people turned out Saturday morning to celebrate the near-completion of the much-anticipated Carson City Interstate 580 freeway bypass riding their bicycles, walking, jogging or skating on top of the pavement that will soon carry tens of thousands of vehicles upon it when open next month.

Following a successful first year as a fundraiser of the Nevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) and the Nevada Rural Community Partners (NRCP), "A Place To Shine" Show and Shine car show is returning to Carson City this summer.

As part of its Summer Learning Challenge series, the Carson City Library was host this week to Patchwork Giraffe, a craft event that teaches students how to make blankets.

It’s almost like Christmas Day for some of us locals: the long awaited Taste of Downtown has finally arrived. Food, drink, live music, rubbing elbows with friends and neighbors, and a new wine-tasting add-on make this one of the best parties of the year. The morning brings an unparalleled opportunity: you’ve got one chance to walk, run, or bike right down the middle of the freeway before the new bypass is open to vehicle traffic alone. Grab your favorite four-legged friend and head to Adele’s: Dining for Dog Town is a delicious way to help out this amazing rescue organization.

Carson City Library has been selected through a competitive application process to be part of NASA@ My Library, an initiative to engage public audiences nationwide in informal and lifelong learning with the excitement of NASA exploration and discovery.

Are you thinking about buying your first home? Then this mixer is for you! Come find out what every home buyer should know and even start the pre-approval process! Mimosa's are on the house and answers to your real estate questions are free! RSVP by sending a text to 775-400-6650 and receive a free gift! Saturday July 22nd 2017 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate 123 West 2nd Street, Carson City, NV 89703.

Monsoonal moisture will begin to move northward from low pressure off the West Coast bringing increased chances for isolated thunderstorms to Carson City and western Nevada on Sunday and into early next week, according to the National Weather Service.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Friday afternoon to a motorcycle crash in the area of Fairview and North Edmonds.

Come join us for a totally tubular, awesome night of dancing & singing to your favorite tunes from the 1980s, hosted by Millers Entertainment. (No Cover; Must be 21). Every singer is automatically entered into a raffle for a free drink every hour, plus we'll have great drink specials all night:

~ $2 Bud Light & Coors Light Drafts
~ $2 Kamikaze shots
~ $3 Margaritas
~ $4 Florida Rum Punch

Several new participants have joined the flavorful festivities of Taste of Downtown in Carson City this Saturday now making it 42 establishments providing great food and hospitality.

A 37-year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Friday for felony probation violation and misdemeanor obstructing, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Tonight only, July 21, one of Carson City’s own will grace the stage at the Brewery Arts Center at 7 p.m. Jessica Tucker, a classical saxophone player and 2013 Carson High School graduate is making waves on an international scale.

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The Board of Supervisors on Thursday approved a two-year special use permit for Carson Montessori School after hearing the school's appeal of a Planning Commission decision denying a permit.

A whirlwind of a weekend is on its way and you may as well get it off to an incredible start. Stop by Living the Good Life and celebrate their third anniversary with an outdoor concert featuring Soul Connection. Telegraph Square has a stage set up for the Taste of Downtown tomorrow, so the Carson High Class of ’77 is hosting a street party with Prey for Son tonight. All Carson Alums (along with everyone else) are encouraged to come say hello.

UPDATE 2:55PM: Fire crews on scene report the fire has been extinguished.
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Carson City Fire Department was called Thursday afternoon to a brush fire in the 4100 block of Ponderosa Drive in south Carson City.

Please join Dog Town for a very special day at Adele's in downtown Carson City on Saturday, July 22! We will be there from 10:30 - 2:00, and again from 5:00 - 7:30 for a fund raiser, with 25% of the proceeds from meals purchased being donated to Dog Town.

A 48-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in the area of Clear Creek Road for felony suspicion of a third DUI offense, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Wildfire smoke from the Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County, Calif. remains across Carson City, Douglas and Lyon County as well as into Pershing, Churchill, and Mineral counties.

Carson City Supervisor, Ward I, Karen Abowd invites the community to join her for the monthly Walkabout, Friday, July 21 at Mills Park.

This is your opportunity to participate in local politics by expressing any concerns or issues facing Carson City and to offer ideas and solutiions moving forward.

Hello fellow anglers, the weather is hot and the skies are like a stormy winters night with all the smoke in the area. As we venture out, there are a couple things to remember. You are only allowed to have an open campfire in designated campground.

I’m sending good thoughts to those in the California fire zones: with as bad as the smoke is here, I can only imagine how bad their eyes burn. Free ice cream and a concert featuring the Capital City Community Band can be found tonight at the First United Methodist Church on King Street. You’ll find free pool, a nice beer selection, and great drinks at Remedy’s Bar on Williams Street tonight. Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery celebrates the paper and book sculptures of mother-daughter team, My Thousand Words, at a meet and greet reception tonight. Keep reading for a plethora of ways to spend the day.

Join us at the first Carson City Cottage Festival. We will have music, food, and be during the Wine Walk.
The festival will be set up in the Carson Nugget parking lot, on N. Carson Street.

Come see our many Crafters, Vendors, and Artisans too. Family friendly.

Vendors please contact for info. See flier.

In February of 1870, the sparkling new steam-powered coin press inside the United States Mint in Carson City struck its first coin, a Seated Liberty silver dollar with a crisp CC mint mark.

UPDATE 5:12PM: The fire inside a mobile home in the 600 block of Hot Springs Road has been knocked down. The cause is under investigation. No injuries were reported.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Wednesday afternoon to a structure fire in the 600 block of Hot Springs Road.