Carson City announces changes to Carson City utility billing and online payments

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has continued to see an increased amount of phone scams. We want the public to remain vigilant and educated in these issues. Scammers are routinely calling people saying they have missed a court date, missed a jury summons, they have a warrant, or they owe fines.

Rusty Goe has spent much of his professional life on a deep dive into the history of the U.S. Mint in Carson City. He’s written multiple books on the subject and spent thousands of hours in research, getting to know the people who worked there 150 years ago.

CARSON CITY — Single lane closures will take place on the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) July 17-31 as the Nevada Department of Transportation clears roadside slopes.

Advocates to End Domestic Violence will host the 26th annual Taste of Downtown event in Carson City on Saturday July 20, 2019 in historic downtown Carson City.

The annual fundraiser for the Friends of the Nevada State Museum is set for Saturday, August 3. Member Judi Miller has created another fabulous quilt to be raffled off at the Night with Notorious Nevadans – The Mint Edition fundraising event.

Heading into Monday, July 15, 2019 the Carson City region is looking at sunny skies, breezy conditions and a slight cooling trend over the next couple days, according to the National Weather Service. In the meantime, it looks to be another fine day in the capital city. Ahead there's a youth mountain bike camp, a presentation by an AARP lobbyist, art showings and more.

The Thursday Night Carson City Cruise winner goes to Dave and Anka with their 1956 Chevy Second Series Truck. Pictured is Dave, Anka and Mary of Bully's Sports Bar in Carson City.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Historic Resources Commission. There are three positions available, each for a term that expires in February, 2023.

The word “pest” means different things to different people: weeds that are never-ending, insects on plants or in houses, plant diseases of all types, mushrooms in a lawn or critters digging up a garden or yard. Gardening is not for the faint of heart. Some people spray or use a chemical for everything, whether it is called for or not. This is not necessarily an effective approach.

Sunday morning sunrise in Genoa.

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.

UPDATE From the Carson City Fire Department: Firefighters responded to a house fire Saturday. No one was home at the time of the fire. The fire caused significant damage to the home, the cause is under investigation. No injuries were reported.
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Firefighters were called to a house fire on Saturday evening on Cascade Drive.

As of 9 p.m., the fire was contained and responders in scene were mopping up. There appears to be significant damage to the back of the house.

There are no other structures threatened. The cause of the fire has not yet been disclosed.

The Fifth Annual Sassabration, Carson City’s Pride event and fundraiser, was held Saturday at Sassafras along with Shoe Tree Brewing Co. and the Carson City Hot Springs.

The day began with a parade beginning at the Brewery Arts Center and ending at Sassafras. Vendors, entertainers, musicians and attendees gathered in the heat of another hot desert summer day to raise funds for a great cause.

Nevada Artists Association presents the "Spirit of America" judged show. This show was open to member and non-member artists and runs until July 26. Come in and view all the fabulous art and be sure to vote for your People's Choice favorites. The NAA Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street in Carson City and is open from 10-4 every day except Monday.