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Victorian Tea Party and Fashion Show happening Mother's Day weekend in Virginia City

Event Date: 
May 11, 2024 (All day)

The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in historic Virginia City is pleased to announce the much-anticipated third annual Victorian Tea Party and Historic Fashion Show, scheduled for Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Polka Dot Powerhouse hosts Plato's Closet Open House

Event Date: 
July 20, 2023 - 11:30am

Polka Dot Powerhouse, Carson City Chapter, An International Women's Connection Company celebrates their members by showcasing their local businesses.

The Indy Explains: Why Nevada ranks at the bottom for COVID-19 vaccine doses received, given

Nevada has earned a reputation over the years for ranking at the bottom of all the wrong health care lists. But Nevadans have grown increasingly frustrated over the past few days at the fact that the Silver State is both receiving and administering fewer doses per capita than almost every other state in the nation.

Governor seeks clarity on Nevada’s vaccine allocation, federal reporting

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak wrote a letter to acting Health and Human Services Secretary Norris Cochran on Monday regarding the State’s federal allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine. According to publicly available federal data, Nevada has received the second-lowest number of vaccine doses per capita among all U.S. states so far.

Carson City area weather: Winds to bring colder temperatures, storm potential later in week

Gusty winds, especially in the Sierra, are expected Monday and Tuesday along with a cooling trend happening this week and the potential for snow by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

State Assemblyman PK O’Neill to Speak to Local Rotarians

Event Date: 
January 19, 2021 - 12:30pm

Get an insider’s look at what to expect during Nevada’s 2021 Legislative Session at the next Rotary Club of Carson City’s weekly meeting. State Assemblyman PK O’Neill will be the guest speaker at the online meeting, which takes place Tuesday, January 19 at 12:30 P.M. The public is welcome to attend the ZOOM meeting.

Can we take a second, for the 2nd? (opinion)

To say 2020 was a crazy and eventful year would be an understatement. I think just about everyone can agree on that. But in the midst of a pandemic, a summer of protests, and an election year that shattered records, (pick a category, any catagory) it seems nevadans also found alot to disagree on. It was easy to see if one attended any of these protests.

Senator Square: Carson High school counselor’s anxiety toolbox for everyone

Editor’s Note: Guest writer Michele Quintero is a Carson High School counselor.

In the age of Covid, many are dealing with anxiety and panic. What is the difference? According to the Mayo Clinic, a panic attack occurs when a person feels intense fear that triggers the “fight or flight” response.

Halloween fun, 'reverse parade' and film festival, competitions highlight Nevada Day weekend around Carson City

Heading into the final weekend of October, Halloween and Nevada Day events will keep revelers busy through Sunday making for a jam packed weekend of fun for families and grownups around the Carson City region.

Carson City's historic east side tour, chili feed at Carson Nugget added to Nevada Day event roster

Event Date: 
October 30, 2020 (All day)
October 31, 2020 (All day)

The annual Nevada Day Chili feed at the Carson Nugget and a historic east-side tour of Carson City are among two new events have been added to this weekend's roster of Nevada Day festivities.

Some Nevada Day revelers to parade along Carson Street on their own

With Nevada Day festivities rolling this week without the coveted official parade along Carson Street, some have noted on social media their intention to rally their own independent parades.

While not illegal or encouraged, the Carson City Sheriff's Office is staffed up to make sure that whoever chooses to do anything non-sanctioned, including independent parading on Carson Street, that whatever they choose to do is done without breaking the law.

Nevada's statehood celebrated at WNC in Carson City with film festival and 'reverse parade'

Event Date: 
October 30, 2020 (All day)
October 31, 2020 (All day)

Celebrate Nevada’s most cherished time of the year in the safety of your own vehicle at Western Nevada College on Oct. 30 and 31. For many there will be a major void in their social calendars to fill on Nevada Day without the annual parade to attend.

Explore the underpinnings of 19th century women’s fashion Oct. 7 in Carson City

Event Date: 
October 7, 2020 - 1:00pm

Learn what Nevada women of the late 19th century were carrying under those Victorian era gowns Wednesday (Oct. 7) at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City.

Trump campaign moves to narrow scope of lawsuit challenging Nevada’s expanded mail-in vote system

President Donald Trump’s campaign is narrowing its focus in a lawsuit against Nevada’s expanded use of mail-in ballots for the 2020 general election, now specifically challenging a provision allowing ballots received up to three days after the election to be counted if their postmark is unclear.

Senator Square: Here comes the sun and Carson High School's class of 2021

They wore pajamas, were wrapped in blankets, and carried cups of Dutch Bros and Starbucks as they gathered to celebrate the beginning of their senior year and the almost end of the soothing summer weather. The Class of 2020-2021, while practicing social distancing and wearing the latest fashion in face masks, gathered together at 6:00 a.m. Sept. 4 on the bleachers of the CHS football field to watch their sun rise.

Numerous assaults witnessed in Douglas County today during Black Lives Matter protests

A group of about thirty Black Lives Matter protesters from Gardnerville, Carson City and Lake Tahoe took to the streets of Douglas County today, where they were met with hundreds of heavily armed counter-protesters, some of whom were physically and verbally assaulting the mostly-teenaged protesters.

Ackerman led NV-02 fundraising in Quarter 2

On Saturday, the Associated Press first reported that Patricia Ackerman led the NV-02 field in fundraising for 2020’s second quarter.

“We still have a long climb ahead of us, but the wind is at our backs.” Ackerman stated. “Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this race.”

Nevada lawmakers finish special session, pass major budget cuts to education, state services

Lawmakers finalized hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts to state agencies on Sunday, adjusting a budget that is set to lose a quarter of the revenue previously projected because of the pandemic and wrapping up a protracted session marked by false starts and delays.

Ackerman on Trump’s Nomination for BLM Director: “Unacceptable”

Patricia Ackerman, Democratic candidate for Nevada Congressional District 2, last Friday stated her vehement opposition to news that President Donald Trump plans to nominate William Perry Pendley to be the Bureau of Land Management Director.

Parent starts petition to get Carson City schools re-opened in August

A local parent has started a petition to open Carson City schools in August and will present the petition at the Tuesday, July 14 meeting of the Carson City School District Board of Trustees.

Senator Harry Reid endorses Patricia Ackerman for NV-02

On Tuesday, Senator Harry Reid threw the weight of an early endorsement to Patricia Ackerman, candidate for Nevada’s second congressional district.

Carson City superintendent: Governor's emergency directive inhibits schools from opening normally

In a letter distributed to all students, families, employees and community members, Carson City School District Superintendent Richard Stokes announced that due to the emergency directives from the Office of the Governor, schools within the District cannot reopen in normal fashion to begin the 2020-2021 school year.

Carson High School Graduates honored with motorcade graduation

Today, Carson High School's 2020 Graduates were honored by the school, their families and their community with a social-distance graduation, in which graduates were escorted to the stage by motorcade, many of the cars decorated for each graduate.

Nevada governor's directive allows for flexility to assist staff with unemployment claims

CARSON CITY — Governor Steve Sisolak signed an emergency directive on Monday to provide flexibility for the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation to hire non-merit, or contracted, staff to help process unemployment insurance claims.

Prisoners in Carson City, Lovelock produce gowns, masks to protect Nevadans during pandemic

Silver State Industries, the industrial arm of the Nevada Department of Corrections, has launched a manufacturing program to produce medical gowns and masks to help protect Nevadans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chris Giunchigliani endorses Patricia Ackerman for NV-02

Carson City, NV (May 4, 2020) - In a selfie video released yesterday, Chris Giunchigliani formally endorsed Patricia Ackerman for Nevada Congressional District 2. “Chris G.”, as she is known in Nevada Democratic circles, has been active in Nevada politics since she was elected to the Nevada Assembly in 1991. In 2006, Giunchigliani was elected to the Clark County Commission. She was also president at different points of the Clark County Education Association and Nevada State Education Association.

Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: A short history of Levis

Trousers came into being when it was discovered, before Christ, that hand-to-hand combat was most unpleasant while wearing a robe, not to mention the discomfort endured while riding a horse while wearing a robe.

Old Fashion Classic Car Cruise featured Saturday in Carson City

Event Date: 
May 2, 2020 - 12:00pm

If you miss the car show season, now is your chance to see some beautiful classics. The Dayton Valley Car Club is having a social distancing, old fashioned cruise up and down Carson Street in Carson City on Saturday, May 2 between noon and 1 p.m.

Patricia Ackerman finishes first quarter of 2020 as Democratic leader in individual contributions in race for Congress

Patricia Ackerman is a Democrat running for Nevada Congressional District 2

Patricia Ackerman finished the first quarter of 2020 with the most money raised, as well as the most cash on hand, of any Democratic candidate in the race for Nevada Congressional District 2.

Lyon County sheriff outlines modifications due to coronavirus concerns

YERINGTON, Nev. — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is treating the threat of the COVID-19 virus as a serious issue. We still have a responsibility to the citizens of Lyon County to do our job. We will continue to respond to calls for service.

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