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Suffrage train rides, pet food drive, live music and more highlight weekend events around Carson City area

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The Nevada State Railroad Museum is holding train rides dedicated toward women’s suffrage on Saturday. Feeding Pets of the Homeless is hosting its 11th annual nationwide pet food and supply drive over the next three days, and there is plenty of live music for all to enjoy! Read on for more information.

Carson City, Quad area Monday briefing: Elderly man with COVID, underlying conditions dies

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, August 10, 2020 an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad County Region. The individual was a male Douglas County resident in his 80’s with underlying conditions.

Dayton man identified in fatal crash near Blue Lakes south of Lake Tahoe

The California Highway Patrol reports a fatal vehicle incident involving a Dayton man that happened Wednesday on Blue Lakes Road off of State Route 88 south of Lake Tahoe.

27th Annual Dayton Chamber Golf Tourney

Event Date: 
September 18, 2020 - 9:00am

The seasons are changing and fall is considered as one the most beautiful seasons of all. What better way to leave summer and embrace the change than by pulling out the clubs and shoes and taking a few swings at the Dayton Chamber's 27th annual "Making a Difference" Golf Tournament.

Fire shuts down US 395 at Hallelujah Junction, smoke lingers throughout western Nevada

UPDATE MONDAY: The Carson City Fire Department responded to assist Truckee Meadows Fire on the #NorthFire. As of Monday morning the fire has burned 3,000 acres and is 0 percent contained. Firefighters worked throughout the night battling this blaze and are back on the fire line this morning, according to CCFD.
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Fires burning in the northern California region, including a new fire north of Highway 395 near Hallelujah Junction in Lassen County, Calif., has produced smoky skies throughout much of western Nevada, including Carson City, Carson Valley and Dayton areas.

Virtual reading party, comedy, drum circle and more highlight weekend events in Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to wear a mask and practice safe social distancing.

Local non-profit agencies around Carson City offer food services for families in need

In the midst of COVID-19, several local non-profits, churches, homeless shelters and social services are helping those in need. Community food resources in the Carson City, Minden, Silver Springs, Yerington, Gardnerville and Dayton areas have put together plans and options during these unprecedented times.

Virtual cabaret, Pokemon party, art and more highlight weekend events in Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.

Partnership Carson City expands staff to meet growing community needs

Partnership Carson City, a local organization that inspires a healthy community by building strong families and successful youth, announces two new team members joining the ranks to support education, collaboration and engagement with residents.

Dayton Chamber extends deadline for city business map, introduces map creator

Event Date: 
Repeats every week until Fri Aug 28 2020 .
August 28, 2020 (All day)

We're putting Dayton and Mound House on the map. The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center is working with Charter Advertising/Design, Inc. in producing a newly designed city map that features business locations in Dayton and Mound House. Chamber members, who purchase ads, will have their locations "pinned" for extra notice!

Four Quad-County businesses fined by OSHA for COVID-19 noncompliance, seven businesses total fined in Nevada

UPDATE: While the businesses at Topsy Lane have Carson City addresses, Topsy Lane is technically within the jurisdiction of Douglas County, bringing Carson City's fined businesses to 1, and Douglas County's to 2.

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According to the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations, six Northern Nevada businesses were cited for failing to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines, three of which were in Carson City.

Train rides, live music, fundraisers and more highlight weekend events around Carson City area

Heading into the weekend there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.

Dayton Urgent Care hosts annual back to school drive by accepting gift cards

Event Date: 
July 16, 2020 (All day)
July 23, 2020 (All day)
July 30, 2020 (All day)
August 6, 2020 (All day)
August 13, 2020 (All day)
August 20, 2020 (All day)
August 27, 2020 (All day)

UPDATE: Dayton Urgent Care will be accepting accepting gift cards from the public that will then be used to purchase school supply items instead of collecting actual school supplies, according to Carson Tahoe Health.

Dayton Urgent Care is doing so in an effort to reduce/prevent any possible spread of COVID-19. Donors are asked to bring gift cards rather than items for a donation box.

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With the new school year approaching, our schools, students, and families may be struggling with a variety of issues including school supplies. With new regulations and guidelines, acquiring these much needed items may prove difficult for families who are facing financial uncertainty.

Nevada Humanities awards nearly $369K to 46 statewide cultural organizations

Nevada Humanities is pleased to announce the awards for Nevada Humanities CARES: Emergency Relief Grants for Nevada Humanities and Cultural Organizations. Forty-six cultural and humanities organizations across Nevada received $368,873 in federal CARES Act grants.

Carson City heating, air conditioning business seeks cooling fan donations for local seniors

Local outfit Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning is seeking donations of brand-new box fans for Carson City seniors during the annual 2020 KOLOCares Fan Drive.

Fire knockdown near Dayton due to fast work by Central Lyon, Storey, Carson and aircraft crews

Event Date: 
July 11, 2020 - 1:30pm

At approximately 1:28 p.m. Saturday, Central Lyon Fire responded to a brush fire east of Bryce Street on the northwest side of 10 Mile Hill, east of Dayton.

Carson City firefighters called to Dayton brush fire Saturday afternoon

UPDATE: 3:50 p.m.

The following update is courtesy of Lyon County Manager Jeff Page:

Central Lyon County Fire was dispatched to the area of 10 mile hill east of Dayton for a reported brush fire at approximately 1:25 PM.

CLCFPD is being supported in firefighting efforts by Carson City, Storey County, BLM, NDF, Yerington, North Lyon and Lyon County Road Department.

Crews are actively fighting fire. There are no reported injuries or evacuations at this time. Cause is not known at this time.

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Carson City firefighters were called to Dayton at 1:29 p.m. Saturday on an immediate need for mutual aid to tackle a brush fire.

BAC's flatbed concert, fundraisers, music, art and more highlight weekend around Carson City region

Event Date: 
July 10, 2020 (All day)
July 11, 2020 (All day)
July 12, 2020 (All day)

Heading into the weekend, there’s a number of activities, gatherings, virtual or not, happening around the Carson City region. Safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.

Carson City deputies make arrests for protection order violation, felony warrant

A 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for a felony failure to appear warrant, according to a sheriff's office booking report.

We're Putting Dayton on the Map!

You might think printed maps are no longer useful in this tech-savvy world, however paper maps are still quite popular in this day and age. Maps help provide the ‘bigger picture’ of the community you are visiting and can also give the user the flavor and character of that community or destination.

Five displaced in Dayton duplex fire early Sunday

Five people were displaced by a fire early Sunday in Dayton, Central Lyon County Fire Protection District Chief Rich Harvey said.

Live music, karaoke, train rides and more highlight July 4 weekend in Carson City region

Heading into the July 4 holiday weekend, there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region to celebrate. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing.

Western Nevada College's Record Graduating Class of 2020 honored in drive-through ceremony

Western Nevada College’s 2020 graduates were honored by the school, their families, friends and community in a drive-through commencement ceremony on Friday in Carson City.

WNC graduated a record 650 students, including 94 students from the Jump Start College Program.

Virtual open mic night, train rides, car show and more highlight weekend events in Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region for all to enjoy. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada are in effect Friday, so make sure to bring a mask and practice social distancing to local events.

Dust storm moving into western, central Nevada prompts National Weather Service warning

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Dust Storm Warning until 8:30 p.m. Thursday for eastern Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Storey County, southern Washoe County, western Churchill County, northeast Mineral and southwestern Pershing County.

Lyon County emergency crews respond to brush fire, vehicle crash in Dayton

UPDATE: Forward progress on the brush fire was stopped at 3:22 p.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Central Lyon County Fire Department was called Monday afternoon to a brush fire in Dayton near Townsend Street and Andrea Way. Carson City Fire Department was also called to respond as mutual aid.

Quad-County COVID-19 June 18 Update: Five New Cases and Two Recoveries brings total to 271

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting five new positive cases and two additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.

This brings the total number of cases to 271, with 197 recoveries and seven deaths, 67 cases remain active.

Live music, art, Father's Day dinner special and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Several events have instituted safety measures set by the state and Center for Disease Control to keep participants safe during these times.

California man charged with Dayton arson fires, railroad depot fire also appears intentional

On Wednesday, June 17 at 3:25 p.m. Lyon County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a structure fire near Main Street and US Highway 50 in Dayton.

Second of weekly Dayton Farmers Market of season happens Thursday

Dayton Farmers Market Opens
Event Date: 
June 18, 2020 - 3:00pm

The Dayton Farmers Market opened for the 2020 season on June 11. The market will take place every Thursday this summer from 3 to 6 p.m. at 60 Second Avenue and Highway 50, across from Pizza Factory. Market-goers will find seasonal, fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, and more from our region’s farmers.

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