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Carson City School District announces new principals and administrators

Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 1:16pm

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of 10 new principals and district administrators for the 2023-2024 school year on Aug. 10.

Under the direction of an assigned school administrator, a Teacher on Special Assignment serves outside the classroom setting for administrative assignments as determined by the needs of the school district.

Minden's Kids & Horses to host "Raise the Barn" fall fundraiser on Sept. 16

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 5:02pm

Kids & Horses presents"Raise' the Barn" fall fundraiser at Crystal Bay Casino on Sept. 16 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The organization will have Reckless Envy playing dancing tunes, Country Casey teaching line dancing, a BBQ dinner, Spirit Tasting with 72 Mile Spirits, and more.

Cotton Candy Clouds to host Art Market Palooza at Minden Park until September

Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 10:46am

Cotton Candy Clouds NV in Gardnerville hosts an Art Market Palooza every second Sunday of July through September from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The next event is Aug. 13 and will be held in Minden Park, located at 1601 Sixth Street.

At the market there will be local artists, live music, food trucks, mobile bars, a splash pad, bounce houses, water slides, a snuggle farm, child art projects, sensory play, story telling, chalk art, an adventure hunt, giant yard games, the DCSO K-9 unit and other surprises.

Join Cotton Candy Clouds for this big family festival on Sunday.

Carson City sheriff’s deputies make arrests for fugitive warrant and drugs

Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 4:03pm

A 61-year-old man was arrested on Thursday at 3:40 a.m. for a felony charge of possession of 15.9 grams of methamphetamine and a misdemeanor charge for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Music festival, farmers market, cornhole tourney and more: Events happening in Carson City and beyond this weekend

Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 12:49pm

Happy Thursday, Carson City! School is just around the corner, so enjoy your last few weekends of summer by enjoing some of these family-friendly events.

Traffic accident reported near North Division Street and West William Street

Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 1:18pm

A traffic accident was reported around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday near North Division Street and West Williams Street.

Traffic is currently blocked by one vehicle and there are at least two vehicles involved in the collision. There are no known injuries currently reported and the damage was reported to be minor.

Avoid the area if possible.

Veterans Healing Camp in Silver Springs to host 4th annual 'Dancing Under the Stars' on Aug. 26

Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 10:33am

Veterans Healing Camp invites the community to a 4 th annual Dancing Under the Stars event on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Veterans Healing Camp property located at 1775 East US Highway 50 in Silver Springs.

Former WWE Superstar shares experiences of overcoming life obstacles with WNC students, staff

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 8:56pm

Zach Gowen said he has definitive moments in his life where he could have just given up and resigned himself to an unhappy and disconnected existence.

But Gowen told an audience in Western Nevada College’s Carson Nugget Hall on Tuesday that his mom motivated him to resume pursuing his dream of becoming a professional wrestler.

Carson Farmers Market to celebrate National Farmers Market week, Saturday at Mills Park

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 8:44pm

The Carson Farmers Market is celebrating National Farmers Market Week on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The farmers market is located at 1111 East Williams St. at Mills Park, Marv Teixeira Pavillion.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City's Pet of the Week: Honey

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 12:59pm

Happy Wednesday, Carson City, and say hello to our Pet of the Week, Honey.

Honey is a 2-year-old guinea pig, one of several guinea pigs who were recently surrendered to both Nevada Humane Society shelters.

Carson City deputies make Monday arrest for possession of controlled substance

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 3:09pm

A 35-year-old man was arrested Monday, for a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance and three misdemeanor charges of driving an unregistered vehicle on the roadway, driving without a license and driving without proof of insurance.

Carson City School Board approves administration pay increases, change in employment status policy

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 1:40pm

The Carson City School District and the School Board of Trustees approved salary increases for administration in the school district at the Aug. 8 school board meeting.

After the teachers and staff recieved a salary increase on July 25, these negotiations did not extend towards staff not covered by the union and not apart of their...

Nevada Humane Society annual Duck Race on Saturday, Aug. 12 at Wingfield Park

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 12:01pm

The Nevada Humane Society is hosting their free annual Duck Race at Wingfield Park located at 2 S. Arlington St. in Reno on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Traffic accident reported near East Fifth Street and South Stewart Street

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 10:32am

A traffic accident was reported around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday near East Fifth and South Stewart Street.

Traffic is currently not blocked. There were at least two of the cars that were involved in the collision. There are no known injuries currently reported.

Avoid the area if possible.

WNC's hosts second year nursing club fundraiser, tickets to the Thursday Reno Aces game

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - 5:05pm

Come support Western Nevada College's Second Year Nursing Club this Thursday, Aug. 10 by buying a ticket to the Reno Aces game. Tickets are $20 and the game starts at 6:30 p.m.

Douglas County working to identify residents affected by incorrect property tax collection

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 7:33am

The Douglas County Clerk-Treasurer’s office has been made aware that a small number of residents have been affected by a programming error on their 2023-2024 property tax bills.

Resident Artist Program in Silver City takes pause during repairs

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - 5:20pm

Comstock resident artist program pauses residencies for now

Silver City, Nevada - Nearly 10 years ago, my husband Theo McCormick and I launched the Resident Artist Program in Silver City, Nevada. We were inspired by Frances Melhop’s brilliant artist-in-residence program at St. Mary’s Art Center in Virginia City, and Capital City Arts Initiative’s visiting artist programs.

Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan offering mammography screenings in Carson City Thursday

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - 3:09pm

Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer, so access to screenings is critically important. To accommodate women who are due for a mammography screening, we continually criss-cross the state and stop in communities of all size. This Thursday, we will be parked in Carson City at the Sierra Nevada Health Center, located at 3325 Research Way, from 7:40 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

Nevada’s workforce is invited to join free online course for mental health empowerment on Aug. 11

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - 11:11am

The Safety Consultation and Training Section of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations and the Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative, a program offered by the Foundation for Recovery, are joining together to recognize the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Safe + Sound Week beginning Monday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 13.

Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event designed to help workplaces improve worksite safety and health.

Thomas Reymer Named Carson High Athletic Director, Teacher

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - 10:54am

Carson High Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Thomas Reymer as the new athletic director and teacher at Carson High School (CHS).

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