Memorial Day

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through Friday around the Carson City region, bringing some water ponding along the local roads, according to the National Weather Service.

Don’t let the weather fool you. Once we get past the gloomy skies of today, we’re on track for a beautiful Memorial Day weekend. The inaugural Rockin’ Rib Fest at Fandango begins this afternoon and runs until Monday, so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to sample some grilled bbq. The Proscenium Players begin their run of ‘The Hit’ in the Brewery Arts Center’s Black Box Theater; break a leg. Lend a hand to our various Veterans’ organizations this afternoon as they plant flags on the graves of those who served in the Lone Mountain Cemetery: many hands make light work.

American flags will be planted at the grave sites of veterans and fallen military Friday as part of Memorial Day observations in Carson City.

Beginning Friday, Memorial Day weekend in Carson City will feature the community’s first Rockin’ Rib Fest at Casino Fandango. The four day inaugural event will bring award-winning rib cookers from around the country to the capital city, including Austin’s Texas Lightning BBQ, Chicago BBQ Company, Back Forty Texas BBQ, and local favorite Carson City BBQ.

Western Nevada College may be finished with its semester, but they don’t just shutter the doors and pack it in. Go check out the Bristlecone Art Gallery where you’ll find a plethora of True-Grit inspired artwork: it’s pretty spectacular what these artists have done with a simple deck of playing cards. It may be a little too wet for this evening’s Muscle Powered hike, but you’ll find other opportunities to burn off a little steam. Try Carson Lanes Country/Pop Dance Night, or try your hand at all-ages trivia at the Fox Brewpub or Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint.

UPDATE 3:51PM: Progress was made cleaning up the massive debris flows caused by a mudslide Monday across Highway 395. With help from the Nevada Department of Transportation Highway 395 is now open. The Douglas County Road Department, Town of Minden and the Town of Gardnerville made progress on Topaz Park Road and it remains open.

Capitol City Gun Club celebrates its annual Memorial Day Shoot with a special offer honoring Carson City's NEA Big Read grant award.

The event is Sunday, May 27, (9:00-5:30pm). Bring in your paperback copy of Charles Portis' novel True Grit and receive a free round of skeet or trap. Stop by the Carson City Library for a free paperback copy while supplies last. Capital City Gun Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive.

The Nevada State Museum will be abuzz with activity on Friday, May 25 with behind-the-scenes tours, demonstrations of the historic Carson City Mint coin press, and a collaborative event with the American Legion.

This coming Memorial Day Weekend, the Carson Nugget presents to you, Majestic: San Francisco's Ultimate Tribute to Journey (formerly Evolution).

The concert will be held in the Grand Ballroom inside the Carson Nugget Casino and Hotel.

We will be having two concert shows on Sunday, May 27 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Purchase tickets at the Winner's Club inside the Nugget or at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3417756

The Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C., will visit Douglas County for the first time next spring.

CARSON CITY — A 10-day intersection closure will begin Monday, April 30 on State Route 88 at Centerville Lane in Douglas County as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs a traffic roundabout.

Casino Fandango plans to heat up Memorial Day weekend in Carson City with the community’s first Rockin’ Rib Fest, May 25 through May 28. The inaugural event marks the only Memorial Day rib fest in the region and will be the largest planned Memorial Day celebration in the community, organizers say.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Daytime single lane closures, followed by a 10-day intersection closure, will begin Monday, April 23 on State Route 88 at Centerville Lane in Douglas County as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs a traffic roundabout.

Ceramic Sculpting returns for a new session at the Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St in Carson City. This fun and exciting class is designed for beginning as well as more experienced students. You will learn techniques in creating non-functional ceramics as you learn to use clay to build artistic sculptures.

Curious about the stone house on the east side of Mills Park across from Carson High School?

It's the historic Wungnema House.

Curious about the stone house on the east side of Mills Park across from Carson High School? It's the historic Wungnema House. Want to learn something about the Hopi stonemasons who built the house, and other distinctive homes and structures around the Carson City area, including at least one church at Lake Tahoe?

Curious about the stone house on the east side of Mills Park, across from Carson High School? It's the historic Wungnema House. Want to learn something about the Hopi stonemasons who built the house, and other distinctive homes and structures around the Carson City area, including at least one church at Lake Tahoe?

Carson City locals that frequent the downtown area may have noticed some silence on the hour instead of the bell chimes familiar ring at the Laxalt Building this past summer. The original Carillon — an electronic device that simulates tuned bell chimes — broke down after ringing on the hour since 1999.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval will honor a distinguished area veteran and a veteran's support group in a ceremony this coming Monday, August 21. The public is invited to attend as United Veterans Legislative Council Chairman Kevin Burns and the Douglas County non-profit, Welcome All Veterans Everywhere will be recognized and honored.

Sailors from the USS Nevada nuclear submarine were in Carson City on Sunday for tours of the Nevada State Museum and Nevada State Railroad Museum.

Girl Scout Troop 287 of Carson City attended the Stewart Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony on Monday. The girls will forever remember meeting the soldiers and placing flags on the graves.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed several bills into law Tuesday and vetoed four. Additionally on Monday, he approved four veteran and military related measures at a Memorial Day ceremony in Boulder City.

After a picture-perfect Memorial Day holiday weekend, weather conditions this week will bring a brief cool down, a slight chance of showers, and then a warm up again in time for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Division of Tourism will launch its annual Discover Your Nevada campaign this month to encourage Nevadans to explore and discover the
Silver State this summer.

Memorial Day in Carson City is never just a single day event.

Here in the Nevada state capital, it takes four days to make things right for the service men and women buried here who have served and sacrificed over the years.

Dozens gathered this Memorial Day at Lone Mountain Cemetery in Carson City to honor those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom and liberty.

Members of the Carson City Marine Corps League held a ceremony at the Stewart Indian School Cemetery along Clear Creek Road Monday morning to honor the service and sacrifices of American Indians.

Under the cool shade of a grove of trees behind Fuji Park and across Clear Creek near Baily Pond rest two Union soldiers.

The American Civil War veterans were laid to rest here more than a century ago back when the property was site of the Ormsby County Poor Farm.

The long weekend continues. Memorial Day is for remembering our fallen heroes, those who have or are serving in our Armed Forces. We also honor those loved ones left behind. With several services around the area, you’ll easily find a way to pay your respects. Pick up an American flag at any of the shops or restaurants at the Carson Mall. Stay safe out there, and enjoy the day.

MONDAY: Memorial Day

• -- Free Swim Day for all active and retired Military at Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm; outdoor pool only)

The winter of 2016-17 continues to impact some Sierra bound travelers as highway plow crews battle several feet of deep snow over mountain passes. This is first time in a decade that State Route 108 over Sonora Pass wan unable to open in time for the Memorial Day weekend.