Frontpage Stories ... Continued

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of a dozen new principals and district administrators for the 2024-2025 school year (listed alphabetically by their last name).

UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police Highway Patrol were called Thursday morning to a concrete truck that rolled over on I-580 between Arrowhead and Eastlake Boulevard.

Using rare and seldom seen photographs, local historians and authors David and Gayle Woodruff will recount interesting and often amusing tales that have helped shape one of America’s favorite and well used mountain traffic corridors at a Minden talk Sunday.

Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce auditions for "Annie, Jr.," a 60-minute adaptation of the hit Broadway musical based on the classic comic strip.

CBP Aerial Arts welcomes you and your family to The Lion King, a family show featuring 16 performers this Saturday, August 10 at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater.

Sierra Nevada Realtors will host its 9th annual Cornhole for a Cause charity event on Friday, August 16, in Carson City.

Carson Tahoe Health is excited to announce a raffle giveaway in partnership with Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota. Each year, Carson City Toyota generously donates a grand prize of $15,000 cash or a new car to one lucky winner. This year’s raffle celebrates Carson Tahoe Health’s 75th Anniversary, with all ticket proceeds going toward the Healing Our Kids Crusade.

Desert Design has been helping people reimagine their personal and professional spaces for almost 30 years and is excited to announce that it has opened a Carson City location at 1440 S. Curry St.

Carson City Search and Rescue is recruiting. Do you enjoy outdoor activities? Are you ready to learn new skills? Do you want to help your community?

The celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Chautauqua at Dangberg Historic Park continues by celebrating Wednesday night Chautauquas with the theme: "Follow Us on an Adventure!" All Wednesday evening Chautauquans have an adventurous tale to share with their audience.

Tami Force will speak on Nevada Ghost Towns at Dangberg Home Historic Ranch on Saturday, August 10, from 10 to 11 a.m.

Tami Force has been exploring ghost towns, mining camps, and back roads for 30 years. Force loves learning about some of the more unusual ghost towns and locations in Nevada and beyond. Her goal has been to photograph, document and share the history of these places with others.

Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol division has identified a Lyon County man who died in the July 22 crash on US-50A near Inglewood Drive in Fernley.

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties meets every other month on the second Thursday at 9am. Hot breakfast and coffee are part of the public meetings.

Join us at Max Casino on Friday, August 9, for an unforgettable evening as Michael Furlong brings the timeless music of Tom Petty to life!

The V&T Railway Commission in partnership with the historic Virginia-Truckee Railroad and Rail Events, Inc. (Warner Bros. Inc. Consumer Products) are holding a casting call for their annual production of The Polar Express Train Ride, bringing the beloved and inspirational story to life aboard the historic V&T Railroad for the 2024 season.

Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church is excited to announce the arrival of their new Pastor, James Cleland, who will be installed on August 11, at 5:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church in Carson City.

The nomination period for the Open Space Advisory Committee annual awards program is now open. Nominations will be accepted for recognition and appreciation for individuals or organizations that have demonstrated significant, exemplary, and dedicated service toward the mission and goals of the Carson City Open Space Program.

The safest party in town is happening Tuesday at Mills Park as the community celebrates Carson City Sheriff’s Night. There will be aircrafts, helicopters, law enforcement vehicles, mounted horses, fire engines, giveaways, music, games and more.

My friend Kristen asked me about some small fast-moving bugs plaguing her vegetables and flowers. When she described them, I pulled up a photo of leafhoppers on my phone and showed her. “Yes, that’s them!” she said. They look like miniature cicadas with their wedge-shaped bodies.

Carson City Senior Center Executive Director Courtney Warner will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The public is invited to attend the meeting to learn about the role the center plays in our community and the services offered to local seniors.

Mile High Jazz Band Association presents Carson City’s 21st annual Jazz & Beyond Music Festival, with 11 days of free entertainment featuring 30 performances.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 5-11, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson City’s rich and intriguing history officially celebrates 31 years of exploring, narrating and theatrically embracing the state capital's Victorian westside in seasonal evening walking tours, led by Madame Curry — a spirited and historically fictional character named after the widow of Carson City founder Abe Curry.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Saturday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the area of South Carson Street and Eagle Station Lane.

The Levitt AMP outdoor concert Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City welcomes Big Brother & The Holding Company who are considered — along with the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane — the pioneers of the 1960s San Francisco Sound.

Connections social gatherings in Carson City bring locals together weekly for story sharing, conversation and inspiration.

Hello fellow anglers. Nice weather we have been having the last few weeks. Renee and I went out with Geary and Deanna Ness to camp and fish Bridgeport Reservoir a couple weeks ago. Nights were nice and the afternoons were hot.

A 70-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI, hit and run causing property damage and failure to report a crash, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The FFA Summer Leadership Camp is an extraordinary event designed to foster growth, leadership and camaraderie among young FFA members. This summer, seven Carson City area students attended the camp.