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Memorial exhibit, virtual prevention walk, music and more highlight weekend around Carson City

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Western Nevada College will host a memorial exhibit and informational presentation on the 9-11 attacks on Friday. Partnership Carson City will team up for a statewide suicide prevention virtual walk this Saturday. Along with live music and a 5K run/walk at Bob McFadden Plaza, there is plenty of excitement buzzing around the state capitol! Read on for more information.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office hosts Tip-A-Cop event Friday to benefit Special Olympics Nevada

Event Date: 
September 11, 2020 - 11:00am

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will hold a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Nevada this Friday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at CoCoMoes Qnique Eats in Gardnerville.

Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter game watch this Sunday

Event Date: 
September 13, 2020 - 10:00am

Join Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter for the Las Vegas Raiders opening game of the 2020-2021 NFL season at Jimmy G's, 301 N. Carson St., Sunday, Sept. 13.

Free school breakfast and lunch meal program extended to all Carson City children

CARSON CITY — The U.S. Agriculture Department has extending the free school meal program to millions of children nationwide. The program allows families in need to pick up free food from any convenient school campus, even if their child is not enrolled there.

NV Energy asks customers to conserve electricity Sunday between 4 and 9 p.m.

NV Energy is urging customers to conserve electricity today between 4 and 9 p.m. in order to help offset energy supply issues caused by record-breaking heat throughout the Western United States. Conservation is the best way to reduce strain on the local power grid.

Protect Yourselves, Protect Nevada this Labor Day Weekend

With many public lands and recreation areas open across Nevada, public officials are reminding residents and visitors to recreate responsibly by continuing to take all precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19.

This Labor Day weekend, it is critical that everyone practice responsible recreation. Protect yourself, others, and Nevada’s invaluable public lands and waters.

Train rides, railbike tours, live music and more highlight Labor Day weekend events around Carson City

Heading into Labor Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Steam train rides in Carson City and Virginia City will be available Saturday through Sunday. The Carson Canyon Railbike Tours will run four times over the next three days, bringing excitement unlike any other. Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe will open two hours early beginning at 6 a.m. to ease capacity and congestion. Combined with plenty of live music, Labor Day weekend will be a thrill! Read on for more information.

Nevada governor asks for patience with COVID-19 recovery plan, hints at future ‘adjustments’ to restrictions on churches, youth sports

Gov. Steve Sisolak is urging patience with the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, promising that the state is attempting to balance its fight against the disease with a desire to reopen businesses and begin repairing the state economy.

AAUW Membership Brunch via Zoom on Sept. 12

Event Date: 
September 12, 2020 - 9:30am

The Capital Branch of AAUW is having its annual Membership 'Brunch' this year on Saturday Sept. 12 via Zoom, instead of at the Governor's Mansion as in previous years, since that facility is closed due to the COVID-19 situation.

Carson City deputies arrest suspect after allegedly using stun gun on employee, stealing air soft guns, walkie-talkies and pet food

A 24-year-old was arrested in the 3200 block of Market Street for use of a stun gun other than in self defense, a felony, as well as petit larceny and resisting a public officer.

Carson City's Warm Springs Correctional Center 'unaware' of claims trainees did not wear masks that led to COVID lockdown of 2 units

A recent outbreak of COVID-19 at Warm Springs Correctional Center in Carson City put two units on lockdown with two inmates having alleged the outbreak came from correctional officer trainees who were not wearing proper personal protective equipment, also known as PPE.

Nevada agencies urge caution while driving Highway 50 due to Virginia Range horses

Due to increased horse activity on U.S Highway 50 and Alternate U.S. 395, Nevada Department of Agriculture and Nevada Department of Transportation officials urge motorists to use extreme caution when driving in the Virginia Range area.

Agencies partner to promote National Preparedness Month in Nevada through September

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Management, Nevada National Guard and Division of Public and Behavioral Health are partnering to participate in National Preparedness Month to encourage the public to plan for emergencies. Each week an agency will be promoting a variety of awareness and preparedness tips to help keep Nevadans safe. This year’s theme is “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.”

Poker run, lacrosse, duck fundraiser and more highlight weekend activities around Carson City area

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The American Cancer Society is hosting a poker run Saturday at Mills Park, and a free lacrosse clinic for kids ages 6-12 will be held at John L. Harvey Field. The Nevada Humane Society is virtually hosting its annual “Adopt a Duck” fundraiser for interested participants. Combined with train rides and live music, there’s plenty of excitement going on over the weekend! Read on for more information.

V&T Railway to feature special railbike tour events for remaining 2020 season

Following the successful launch of V&T Railway's Carson City’s Carson Canyon Railbikes, the organization has announced a lineup of special event railbike tours for the remaining 2020 season. In addition to the standard Carson River Canyon tour, riders can expect extended hours, themed décor and added entertainment attractions.

Catmandu Carson City is accepting donations for California fire victims

Event Date: 
August 26, 2020 (All day)

Catmandu in Carson City is assisting the CEO and Founder of Project Bear Hugs, Hannah Hoobar, with her donation drive to assist the California wild fire victims.

Underage alcohol ID check shows 11 Carson City businesses pass, 7 fail in recent operation

Recently there have been national complaints and reports of juveniles purchasing alcohol, using masks to conceal their identity. On August 25, 2020 the Carson City Sheriff's Office School Resource Officers, in conjunction with Partnership Carson City, conducted an alcohol compliance check.

Carson City students return to classrooms with class size limits, social distancing and masks

Students in the Carson City School District returned for their first day of in-person classes today, to much smaller class sizes, socially distanced desks and masks.

Carson City School District checklist for students, families regarding today's return to school

With today's start of the Fall 2020 school year, Carson City School District officials note schools will run differently this time around due to the pandemic. Below is a list of key information students, parents and families will want to be familiar with as students return to school on this Monday, Aug. 24.

Carson City SDA Church a donation drop-off site for Thursday's Feed Nevada food drive

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Thu Aug 27 2020 .
August 27, 2020 - 9:00am

Our community needs you! The Carson City SDA Church is participating in the Feed Nevada and the Sierra Drive-Thru food drives this Thursday, August 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Your food donation will be put to work right here in Carson City, helping families in need.

Food and Nutrition Services resume Monday for Carson City School District students

Beginning Monday, Aug. 24, meals (breakfast and lunch together) for students in the Carson City School District will be available at all school sites for pick up from 9-11 a.m. Students may go to any school to get meals regardless of the school they attend.

Open studio tour, drive-in movie, dancing and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour with multiple locations. Hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club, the Brewery Arts Center is holding a drive-in movie showing of the 1950s classic “Shane” on Saturday. Combined with live music and plenty of dancing, it will be a weekend for all to enjoy! Read on for more information.

Lyon County Manager: NV Energy retracts rolling blackout information, no blackouts for Silver Springs, Yerington and Smith Valley

UPDATE FROM LYON COUNTY MANAGER 4:10PM: NV Energy has advised that the earlier reported outages will not occur. Lyon County had been informed by the local office of the outages and has retracted the information. Lyon County regrets any difficulties this may have caused, Jeff Page, Lyon County Manager.
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NV Energy is urging customers to conserve electricity Tuesday and Wednesday between 2 and 9 p.m. in order to help offset energy supply issues caused by record-breaking heat throughout the Western United States. The utility has advised Lyon County that residents can expect rolling brownouts or blackouts starting today into tomorrow due to high temperatures.

Endangered Nevada fish's newest threat is people dumping aquarium pets into waterways

The Pahrump Poolfish is an endangered species that just cannot seem to get a break. It has lived on the edge of extinction since the early 1970’s when groundwater pumping caused Manse Spring, the only warm water spring in which they were found, to dry up and remaining poolfish were relocated to various locations in Nevada for safe keeping.

Carson City Jazz & Beyond Festival features free drive-in movie Wednesday, Thursday at BAC

Event Date: 
August 19, 2020 (All day)
August 20, 2020 (All day)

The Mile High Jazz Band Association presents a jazz-related drive-in movie, “High Society,” on Wednesday, August 19, and Thursday, August 20, as part of the 2020 Jazz & Beyond Festival.

It will be shown in the parking lot of the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street, in Carson City. Admission is free. Show time is available when calling for reservations, which are required for each vehicle and can be made by calling 775-883-4154.

Carson City mother jailed for allowing 13-year-old to drive to store with young children

A 32-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of three counts gross misdemeanor child neglect after allegedly letting her 13-year-old daughter drive to the store with two other children aboard, a Carson City sheriff's report states.

Nevada State Bank hosting food drives to benefit Food Bank of Northern Nevada

RENO – Two Nevada State Bank branches will host food drives to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada’s “Feed NV and the Sierra” campaign, kicking off and supporting Hunger Action Month.

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.

Railroad museum, women's history project to commemorate Carson City Suffrage train Saturday

Event Date: 
August 15, 2020 - 10:00am

The V&T Railroad played an important role in Nevada's suffrage history. It delivered VIP eastern suffragists to Carson City to discuss suffrage with Governor Boyle in 1916, and it ferried ardent Nevada suffragists from Reno to Carson City to participate in Governor Boyle's signing of our nations 19th Suffrage Amendment ratification on February 7, 1920.

Keep Tahoe Bears Wild: Agencies encourage use of bear resistant canisters

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – As a reminder, backcountry visitors should practice proper food and garbage storage and behave appropriately when hiking and backpacking in Bear Country.

This summer, wilderness rangers report bears are successfully taking down food-hangs in Desolation Wilderness. Once bears become habituated to human food and garbage they will return and seek it out. Agencies highly recommend using bear resistant canisters when visiting the backcountry.

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