Carson City Library hosts Virtual Program: Hour Of Code

After waiting so long to be able to reopen, business are crying the blues wondering what happened to the employment market especially since there seem to be so many yet on the unemployment roles continuing to receive state and federal benefits.

GENOA — Hungry Hearts, Carson Valley’s newest food truck sensation, celebrates its grand opening at the Genoa Bar, 2282 Main Street in Genoa, this weekend, Friday through Sunday, June 25-27, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.

The Prison Hill Off-Highway Vehicle area and the motorized trailhead, parking located on Golden Eagle Lane in Carson City will be closed during red flag warning days.

Many drivers stayed off the roads during the pandemic. Unfortunately, those who did drive were the cause of a steep rise in roadway deaths with excess speed at the heart of many crashes. Twelve State Patrols across the west have come together again to partner as the Western States Traffic Safety Coalition in a joint speed education and enforcement initiative June 25-27.

CARSON CITY — On June 14, 2021, the Nevada Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal Division, in conjunction with the Central Lyon Fire Protection District, investigated a vehicle arson fire that occurred in the area of Cash Drive and Carry Way. The investigation led to the discovery of several other arson fires in the Mound House industrial area and burglaries in fire stations located in Douglas, Washoe, and Lyon counties.

MINDEN — Douglas County is asking businesses and residents to participate in a Broadband survey, to gather information on current internet demand in Douglas County regarding providers used, level of satisfaction, and interest in upgraded speeds.

It’ll be a rockin’ good time in Carson City the evening of Saturday, July 3 as the USAF Mobility Band of six full time active duty Air Force musicians perform on the McFadden Plaza stage beginning around 5:30 p.m. The talented members are part of the much larger United State Air Force Band of the Golden West that has performed in Carson City a number of times.

Western Nevada College’s latest group of students to earn Dean’s List honors has demonstrated how outstanding students can make the necessary adjustments to excel in higher education.

After years of trying, Nevada lawmakers finally took the step of decriminalizing traffic tickets this session, turning arrestable misdemeanors into civil infractions that don’t lead to jail time.

With Independence Day less than two weeks away, local non-profit RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) have plans firmly in place for Carson City's 2021 Fourth of July carnival, festivities, live music and fireworks show.

From Thursday, July 1 through Sunday, July 4, activities for the whole family will be available in Mills Park through the entire holiday weekend.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Nevada Humane Society Animal Control, and Tribal Police are coordinating efforts to safely secure three feral roaming dogs.

CARSON CITY — Northern Nevada Development Authority is pleased to announce Tuesday that Lynn O’Mara, MBA has been promoted to Vice President, Administration and Programs, and Amy Miller has been promoted to Director of Business Development.

Muscle Powered’s Tuesday night Ladies Mountain Bike Ride is rolling again. Meet up at 5:30 p.m. each week at Foothill Drive just off of N. Winnie Lane (aka Pooh Corner) in Carson City for a fun ride on the nearby trails. All skill levels are welcome. Distance and difficulty depends on the mood and ability of the group.

UPDATE 5:17PM: Some brush units are being released from the scene.

UPDATE 4:50PM: Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center has downsized the size to 0.1 acre. The fire appears to be putting out less smoke than earlier.
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East Fork Fire and other agencies responded after 3 p.m. Monday to a brush fire in the Pine Nut Mountains in Douglas County.