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In a few short months Maurice "Mo" White and Stacie Wilke-McCulloch will go to the polls for a second time to determine who will take over the seat for the Board of Supervisors position in Carson City for Ward 2.

Beginning Friday, June 26, the Carson City Fire Department will implement fire restrictions on City and privately-owned lands within Carson City. Vegetation in western Nevada has dried out significantly. A large crop of dry grass and brush is evident at lower elevations, and trees and other forest vegetation at higher elevations are quickly drying out.

Now that the filing period for political candidates is over it is time for voters to consider the qualifications and politics of the filed candidates. What sort of person do you want representing you in the various seats that are up for election this cycle?

2019 was the inaugural year for the Northern Nevada Gambler 500. What is the Gambler 500 you ask? The Gambler 500 was born from a dream. A dream of giving forgotten, tossed aside and abandoned autos new life and a chance to become legendary.

Effective Saturday, the Carson City Fire Department is implementing fire restrictions on city and privately owned lands within Carson City.

Vegetation in western Nevada has dried out significantly. A large crop of grass and brush is evident at lower elevations and trees and other forest vegetation at higher elevations are quickly drying out. The public is encouraged to safely enjoy the public lands, bearing in mind that human-caused fires annually threaten human life, private property and public land resources every summer.

Come on down to the Carson Nugget tomorrow night on July 6th located at 507 N Carson St for your chance to win a brand NEW TeryX4 off road vehicle or $10,000 in Free Play! At 7pm, we will be giving a NEW Scooter & Free play and at 10pm, we will be giving away the TeryX4 & more free play!
Starting at tomorrow at 9am and ending at 9pm, Winners Club members will earn 10X drawing tickets while playing with their Winners Club card.

On Saturday evening July 20, Carson Street in Carson City will transform into a huge block party attracting thousands of partiers and foodies who want to sample new foods, enjoy locally produced brews, be entertained, and meet up with old friends.

As Epic Rides begins today, a number of street closures on the West Side near Downtown will occur from Friday through Sunday.

If you grew up here in the capital of Carson City there’s a 99 percent chance you at one point said “there’s just nothing to do here.”

But the truth is, Carson City as both a historic state capital and an outdoor recreational hub, has a lot to offer — especially so for visitors.

Hosted by Epic Rides, the fourth annual Carson City Off-Road will cruise the local mountainsides and the streets of the capital city's downtown this Friday through Sunday.

Epic Rides announced Tuesday that Keller Williams and the Hillbenders are the Saturday evening headlining act at the Four Peaks Brewing Concert Series during the Carson City Off-Road mountain bike event on June 28-30, 2019.

Janel Johnson, a botanist with the Nevada Natural Heritage program, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Having earned a bachelors in botany at Oregon State and a Masters in rangeland ecology from Montana State, Janel began her labor of love 15 years ago at the Natural Heritage program of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Hello Carson City, it is Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. Expect a sunny day with some afternoon breezes, and a cool evening. Among events today are a Women's Empowerment Workshop at the capital, Street Vibrations at Battle Born Harley-Davison in Carson City, a Muscle Powered hike, live music and more.

The weekend is not only around the corner but the roar of Street Vibrations arrives today, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, at Battle Born Harley-Davison in Carson City. Among today's other featured events are a Muscle Powered hike, a talk about time management strategy at Rustically Divine and a reading of "Alice in Wonderland" where the Carson City Library is highlighting those celebrated book classics that have been banned at one time or another in history. Read on for more.

Good morning Carson City, it is Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018. We are five days into fall and 89 days away from Christmas. Today the Carson City Soroptimist meet to talk about the McKinney-Vento program, and tonight the Carson City School District will hold a public meeting asking the community to weigh in on the district's strategic plan. Plus there's a candidate meet and greet, art showings, music and more.

As we head into our first full week of fall, sunny skies and a cool evening are on tap for this Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. Among today's events are a morning walk and evening hike hosted by Muscle Powered, a chamber luncheon that focuses on Nevada Ballot Question 3 and the showing of the film "Westward the Women" by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club.

Good morning Carson City. It is Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. Another round of sunshine, warm fall weather ahead to begin the work week. Today’s events features art showings, swing dance lessons at Carson Lanes, a political luncheon and more.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to the middle of the work week. It is Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. Today brings the beginning of a 5-week mindful meditation series, a fascinating Capital City Arts Initiative Nevada Neighbors talk, a welcome to fall chamber event at Red's Old 395 Grill, a free concert featuring acclaimed folk singer Nate Currin at Sassafras and more.

Enjoy the last few days of summer as fall is around the corner. Today is Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018. Today brings the second and final volunteer training event at the Nevada State Museum, morning and afternoon hikes and walks, a rally at the capital, a fundraiser at Mills Park, plenty of art exhibits and more.

Good morning Carson City. It is Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. Today’s events feature volunteer training at the Nevada State Museum, swing dance lessons at Carson Lanes, art exhibits and more.

Sunday is supposed to be a day for rest, so spend the rest of your weekend making it a fun day.

The Boot Fire, located in the eastern Sierra Mountains on the Bridgeport Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, was called 100 percent contained on Sept. 15.

If the work week flew by for you, then you will want to be sure to catch some of the events occurring in our area before the weekend passes you by. It's already Saturday, Sept. 15, so don't waste any more time.

Hello Carson City and welcome to the end of the work week. Today is Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. Among the happenings, there’s a bevy of art events including gourd classes that kick off the Silver State Art Festival at Fuji Park, music and comedy venues, a flu presentation, a morning hike and more to round out the the day.

Good morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Hikes, art showings and more are in the lineup today as we inch closer to the weekend.

Good morning Carson City, today is Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. Art showings, music, classes and a teen pizza party at the Carson City Library are events scheduled for today.

A day of remembrance, heroism that won’t be forgotten, today is Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. Among Carson City featured events include a presentation by Nevada’s Homeland Security Advisor at the Nevada State Library, a National Day of Service outdoor cleanup at Silver Saddle Ranch and a 9/11 Memorial Service at Mills Park. Read on for other events and activities planned.

Hello and happy Monday, Carson City. Today is Sept. 10, 2018. This morning kicks off the first of four days of volunteer training at the Nevada State Museum, and tonight Carson High School hosts its community-focused Back-to-School Night, “Open House, Open Hearts."

If your Sunday plans are still up in the air, consider a short trip to Reno very early in the morning to catch the final day of the 2018 Great Reno Balloon Race. Glow Show and Dawn Patrol start around 4:30 a.m. and Mass Ascension takes place by 6:30 a.m.

Today's column features good news and bad news. The bad news is Labor Day is now behind us and we must re-adjust to a regular two-day weekend again. But therein lies the good news. Another weekend has arrived, and you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy your time off.