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Carson City Fire Department called to gas leak on Carriage Crest

Carson City Fire Department responded Wednesday morning to Carriage Crest after a natural gas line was cut during construction digging.

At around 8:40 a.m. the fire department responded. Some nearby homes were briefly evacuated as firefighters prepared to clamp the main pipe exposing the leak. It was clamped at around 9:05 a.m. NV Energy has been contacted.

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Get an inside look at recent history of Carson City politics and as well as the legal system at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

Longtime Carson City attorney and politician Ernie Adler will be the guest speaker and will share his unique insight about his 40 years in the public eye. The meeting takes place Tuesday, Aug. 16 at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom. The public is invited to attend.

The Friends of the Nevada State Museum will open a one night only speakeasy as their annual fundraiser on Thursday, September 22. The speakeasy opens at 4 pm in the Nevada Room at the Governor's Mansion.

The theme is the 1920's and will feature suffragists, flappers, and gangsters.

During the pandemic, while increases in COVID cases were often and sometimes substantial, there was a quiet decrease in something that could be considered just as harmful: sexually transmitted infections.

However, as the community has begun increasing social interactions again, so too have those STIs.

Are you looking for a loving partner to snuggle with on these warm summer nights? Meet Sam. This big handsome ginger gentleman is a true love bug with a meow that will melt your heart. He takes a little time to warm up to new people and get comfortable in a new place, but he is worth the wait. Once comfortable, he will be a long lasting, faithful and affectionate companion.

We have opened the 2022-2023 youth bowling sign-ups for all three locations: Carson Lanes Family Fun Center, Gold Dust West and Wink's Silver Strikes. Bowling will start on September 10 at all three houses.

Bowling is open to all abilities and ages 3-18* (*age as of August 1)
Bring the kids out to learn the fundamentals of bowling while having fun and earning college scholarships!

You're Invited!

A community workout and Open House to showcase our newly expanded training facility.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 18 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Happy Friday Carson City! Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region this weekend!

Darryl Fisher, a Dayton, Nev. resident and founder of Carson City, Nev.-based nonprofit Dream Flights, was awarded the Ford Oval of Honor Thursday night, July 29, 2022, at Wright Patterson Air Force Base Museum, Vandalia, Ohio.

He was among four recipients, including ret. U.S. Air Force Colonel Colleen Ryan, ret. U.S. Air Force Colonel Cassie Barlow, and ret. U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Richard V. Reynolds.

Thank you to all our local businesses who supported the Thursday Nite Cruisers this past season (May 5 to July 28).

We can’t thank you enough for making this year fun at all our locations and giving us so many wonderful raffle prizes.

Hello fellow anglers. It is that time of year again when we use the "Hoot Owl" method of fishing on our rivers and streams.

Due to low waters and excessive heat in many areas, it is recommended to fish only in the early morning or late evenings.

This will reduce the stress on the fish during the heating of the day. Which in turn, allows one to properly catch and release fish in a safer manner.

Last week Renee and I took a four day trip to Alpine County. We set up a base camp at the Carson River Resort.

Family members, student athletes, coaches, teachers, administrators and thoughtful members of the community gathered in Carson City surrounding the Carson High School Football Field last night for a candlelight vigil to honor and remember CHS Freshman Football Coach John March.

Congratulations to ComputerCorps TechCamp Charlie 2022 Graduating Class!

After two fun filled educational weeks, the kids from TechCamp Charlie 2k22 are ready to graduate today, Friday, August 12th.

Carson Water Subconservancy District's Watershed Moments series for August is, “Stop Invasive Species in Your Tracks,” which highlights those pesky invasive species that cling to us, our pets and our recreational equipment when we are out enjoying the summer sun.

Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division is looking for witnesses to a a fatal crash that happened Thursday morning on US-395 southbound near Lemmon Drive in Washoe County.

Reno-based NVO Construction, a disruptive startup revolutionizing the home construction industry, announced it has hired industry veteran Aaron West to serve as its first Chief Strategy Officer. West joins NVO after serving as CEO of the Nevada Builders Alliance for nearly a decade; he will join the fast-growing start-up company to help expand their business footprint in Nevada, California and beyond.

Morgan Golden overcame tremendous odds to earn a degree at Western Nevada College, then transfer to a four-year university. She was raised by a hard-working single parent, Holly Morrow, and she is the first in her family to attend college.

One-way traffic and travel delays will be in place Aug. 15-19 on State Route 338 in Lyon County as the Nevada Department of Transportation resurfaces the highway.

Carson City Public Works, in conjunction with the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department and the Carson Water Subconservancy District are hosting the High Water Mark Unveiling Ceremony and Disaster Preparedness Festival today, Thursday August 11, 2022, from 1 to 4 p.m.

A Carson City judge has blocked Reno attorney and former Republican gubernatorial candidate Joey Gilbert’s effort to re-do the 2022 primary election, finding that “no competent evidence” was presented that would warrant the extraordinary changes Gilbert sought.

With just three concerts remaining, the Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series returns Saturday, August 13 with Grammy-nominated blues artist Danielle Nicole headlining the Change Companies stage at the Brewery Arts Center. Opening for Danielle Nicole is the Buddy Emmer Band.

A 22-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery after he allegedly threw a bottle of malt liquor, hitting his girlfriend in the head, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Carson Tahoe Health announces the retirement of Alan Garrett, President & Chief Executive Officer. The pandemic proved to be a pivotal time in healthcare. It paved the way for great community collaboration, and encouraged individuals, as well as organizations, to gain perspective on their priorities. Many industries spanning far beyond healthcare, have been affected by what is being referred to as "The Great Resignation."

Happy Thursday Carson City! Are you enjoying the beautiful weather? I know I am, but you know who would enjoy it most? A lovely cat in need of a comfy sunbeam.

Say hello to Dash.

Even though the calendar says summer, the holiday season is nearly four months away, which means V&T Railway in Carson City will be firing up its Polar Express Train for another unforgettable adventure for families.

UPDATE: The suspect in the theft of a stolen wallet and cell phone, Anthony Adcock, has admitted to the crime and turned some of the property over to Carson City Sheriff's Office detectives. The case will be submitted to the Carson City District Attorney's Office for an arrest warrant for grand larceny.
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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a man who stole a wallet and a cell phone from a local business located in the 1900 block of N. Carson Street.

With the first day of school (K-12) fast approaching, Monday, August 15, Carson City School District wants all students and parents to be aware of some important back-to-school information that will impact students and families.

CARSON CITY – The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles will end most walk-in services and switch to an appointment-only business model starting Monday, August 15.

We are gearing up for the upcoming November 8, 2022, General Election. Early Voting begins October 22 and runs through November 4, 2022 (closed on Sundays).

The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol is partnering with other participating Nevada law enforcement agencies in the Joining Forces program and is urging pedestrians and drivers to be aware of each other and to share the road responsibly.