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Lake Tahoe's George and Elia Whittell, the 'Accidental Conservationists' featured at Feb. 8 talk

Arts and Entertainment - Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 12:32pm

Douglas County Historical Society

On Feb. 8 at 6:30pm, the Douglas County Historical Society presents a 55-minute Chautauqua presentation of Lake Tahoe’s wealthy and eccentric George and Elia Whittell. Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff re-enact the characters of one of the wealthiest couples on the West Coast during the 1920s through 1950s.

Carson City Planning Commission OKs proposed cannabis dispensary at US-50 East location

Business - Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 11:40am

by Kelsey Penrose

On Wednesday, the Carson City Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit for a third proposed cannabis dispensary facility in the capital city.

Carson City School Board honors All-State Band students at recent meeting

News - Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 1:36pm

Carson City School District

The Carson City School Board took time to recognize band students from Carson High School in their Jan. 23 meeting. Freshman Jacob Blandford, French Horn; Senior Drea Cabral, Clarinet; Senior Nathan Parsons, Trumpet; and Senior Tessa Payan, Percussion, all earned a spot in All-State Band, which comprises the top band students from across the state of Nevada. Additionally, Parsons and Cabral are both celebrating their sixth consecutive year being selected for an all-state ensemble.

Carson City Supervisors, Planning Commission discuss master plan update process

News - Friday, February 2, 2024 - 10:23am

by Kelsey Penrose

On Wednesday, the Carson City Board of Supervisors and Carson City Planning Commission held a joint meeting in order to discuss the Master Plan Update process.

The last time the Carson City Master Plan was updated was 2006, and a phased approach is currently underway.

Nevada casinos see December gaming bounce; up 13.5 percent in Carson City; $1.4B statewide

Business - Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 10:13am

Carson City area casinos celebrated the holidays with a double-digit increase in gambling generated revenue, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board in its December 2023 report released Wednesday.

District makes plea for driver caution on roadways, near Carson City schools and crosswalks

News - Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 4:13pm

Carson City School District

The Carson City School District and Board of Trustees are pleading for drivers in the greater Carson City area to take extra caution in school zones, around bus stops and near crosswalks throughout the city.

Carson City sheriff's deputies, fire department respond to incident determined to be a fall

News - Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 5:45pm

Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies and fire department paramedics were called Wednesday afternoon to an incident involving a woman at Northgate and Hot Springs Road that was determined to be a fall after first responders arrived.

Nevada Builders Alliance new Carson City office ribbon cutting today, annual dinner Feb. 16

Business - Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 1:05pm

Nevada Builders Alliance, the Silver State's largest construction and building trade association, will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Carson City Chamber of Commerce today, Wednesday, at its new capital city headquarters at 603 South Carson Street.

Carson City area storm update: Gusty winds, valley rain and Sierra snow ahead

News - Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 1:09pm

Gusty winds have picked up around Carson City and surrounding counties Wednesday morning as a winter storm is expected to bring valley rain and Sierra snow through Friday. A larger and wetter system is expected Sunday and Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pet of the Week: Stone

News - Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 11:35am

Nevada Humane Society

Happy Wednesday, Carson City, and say hello to our newest pet of the week, Stone! Stone is a sweet 6-year-old boy who came in as a stray in May of 2023. He is an adorable boy who LOVES fetch.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make multiple drug related arrests

News - Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 11:28am

A man was arrested Tuesday for alleged drug offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Carson City student on bicycle struck by vehicle, not seriously injured

News - Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 11:01am

Carson City Sheriff's Office and Carson City Fire Department responded to an incident Wednesday morning involving a Carson High School student on a bicycle who was struck by a vehicle. The student was reportedly not injured.

Wednesday morning brings spiraling sunrise surprise

Announcements - Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 9:56am

Photo by Mark Powers

Beautiful yet strange looking lenticular cloud Wednesday morning, the last day of January, south of Carson City.

Addison Agen, Whitney Myer from NBC's 'The Voice' perform Saturday at Carson City's BAC

Arts and Entertainment - Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 6:58pm

Brewery Arts Center

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City and For The Song will feature two artists Feb. 3, Addison Agen and Whitney Myer, who both appeared on NBC's "The Voice."

Nevada sues 5 social media platforms alleging harm to youth

News - Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 4:24pm

A civil lawsuit was filed Tuesday by Nevada's attorney general against five popular social media platforms for allegedly causing harm and mental health problems for youth in the Silver State.

Carson City Supervisors to select new Justice of the Peace, discuss park restrooms, construction

News - Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 3:24pm

by Kelsey Penrose

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Carson High student talent show happening Wednesday at Carson City Community Center

Arts and Entertainment - Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 2:00pm

See local youth shine with their skills Wednesday when the Carson High School Future Business Leaders of America club will host a talent show, 6:30 p.m. in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center.

Carson City Planning Commission to discuss new cannabis dispensary on Highway 50 East

News - Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 2:35pm

by Kelsey Penrose

On Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, the Carson City Planning Commission will discuss whether or not to approve a Special Use Permit for a new cannabis dispensary near the intersection of Highway 50 E. and Airport Road.

NAA Presents Beading Workshop by Suzy Musil Feb. 25

Arts and Entertainment - Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 2:50pm

By Deborah Foster

Award winning jewelry artist Suzy Musil will teach a Beading Workshop on Sunday, February 25th, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the NAA Gallery!

Photos: Beautiful Carson City sunrise Tuesday

Outdoors - Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 11:46am

Photography by Edward Howell

Brilliant colors wake up Carson City Tuesday morning.

Carson High School debate team shines at home tournament

News - Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 10:42am

By Patrick Mobley

Carson High School recently hosted the fifth speech and debate tournament of the season in Carson City. This competition included 15 schools, 186 competitors and 81 judges. Participating students took home multiple awards in the tournament.

Longtime Carson Tahoe Hospital nurse will be honored through WNC scholarship

News - Monday, January 29, 2024 - 7:01pm

Western Nevada College

Providing compassionate care as a registered nurse for more than half of her life, Margaret Hoffman made a difference in many people’s lives.In her passing, Margaret’s husband, William, has arranged for a way that his late wife can still impact people.

Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail president will tell the story, goals of Railroad to Rail Trail

Announcements - Monday, January 29, 2024 - 6:25pm

By Minden Mill

Donna Inversin, president of the Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail will present a slideshow on the nonprofit’s effort to find those remaining sections of old rail bed routes and stitch them together to build a Rail-Trail of between 60 and 80 miles.

Carson City deputies make multiple DUI and drug arrests over weekend

News - Monday, January 29, 2024 - 4:33pm

An 18-year-old woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of DUI, minor consuming and open container in a vehicle after apparently spinning donuts and getting stuck in a ditch, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Carson City's Catmandu introduces Cat of the Week: Tinkerbell

Community - Monday, January 29, 2024 - 2:34pm

Linda Buchanan, Catmandu

Meet Tinkerbell aka “Tink.” This special little girl needs a special home. A pretty little short-haired silver tabby who is just 9 months old, Tink needs someone who is usually home; such as a retiree or a person who works from home. She would welcome a mellow and friendly feline friend, or would be perfectly happy being your one and only.

Men's healing circle Rising Suns meets weekly at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

Community - Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 1:40pm

Hosted By Erick Keene

The Rising Suns is a Carson City area men’s circle. We gather weekly to share our life stories, challenges, dramas, and traumas in a supportive and judgment-free space. This is authentic men’s work in which we learn to accept ourselves fully.

Prescribed fire operations continue at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting

News - Monday, January 29, 2024 - 1:57pm

U.S. Forest Service

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team including North Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks, Nevada Division of Forestry and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, will continue burning this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas.

Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell to present 2024 State of City address

News - Monday, January 29, 2024 - 12:29pm

By Ronni Hannaman

The first public State of the City address was coordinated by the Carson City Chamber on Feb. 10, 2012, when then Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell declared the city “in good hands” at his first formal State of the City address.

Carson City area weather: Valley rain and Sierra snow ahead this week

News - Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 11:58am

Sunshine and warm spring-like temperatures will continue for Carson City and surrounding counties into the midweek, with a shift expected to bring gusty winds, valley rain and Sierra snow into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Carson City Sheriff: Teen dies in pedestrian crash involving vehicle on North Carson Street

News - Sunday, January 28, 2024 - 11:04pm

UPDATE: 8:58PM: A 14-year old Carson City female pedestrian died at the scene of a vehicle crash Sunday night on North Carson Street, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

The girl was struck in the 3100 block of North Carson and East Nye Lane at around 5:40 p.m. At arrival, CCSO deputies began administering life-saving medical attention. However, upon the arrival of fire, paramedic units the teen was declared deceased at the scene.

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Featured Events

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Repeats every week until Wed Jan 01 2025 .
January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

The Center for Hope and Healing has been providing grief support to Douglas County for the last 10 years. The goal of building this partnership is to make the free support groups available and easier to access to more members of the Northern Nevada community.

Night in The Country is moving

July 25, 2024 (All day)

Night in the Country moves to its new home The Grange July 25-27, 2024 with performances by Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Randy Houser, and much, much more!

DJ Trivia every Monday at the HomeGrown Bar

Repeats every week every Monday until Wed Jul 31 2024 .
April 15, 2024 - 7:00pm

DJ Trivia is every Monday at the Homegrown Bar. Check in is at 7PM and the game starts at 7:30 PM! Join us for some friendly competition, good food, and drinks while earning points and win prizes.

Clear Creek Bowmen hosting Tuesday Night Shoots now through August at Carson City Archery Range

Repeats every week until Tue Aug 13 2024 .
April 16, 2024 - 5:00pm

Clear Creek Bowmen will be hosting Tuesday Night Shoots from now until August at the Carson City Archery Range, located (just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course.

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Alzheimer's Association offers support group meetings in Carson City

Repeats every 2 weeks until Wed Aug 28 2024 .
May 8, 2024 - 2:30pm

Do you live in the Carson City or the surrounding area? Do you have a loved one that has Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia? If yes, let us support you through your challenging and new situation! We are here to help you!

Carson City Supervisor Maurice 'Mo' White to meet public, hear opinions Saturday, May 4

Repeats every month on the first Saturday until Sat Dec 07 2024 .
May 4, 2024 - 8:00am

Every first Saturday of the month please come and share your thoughts with me, Supervisor Maurice "Mo" White. I am looking forward to meeting you and hearing your opinions about Carson City. I will be inside the Carson Mall at Bella Vita Bistro on Saturday, May 4, 2024 and on the first Saturday of every month 8am to 10 am. See you there.

Girls on the Run Camp returns to Carson City

August 5, 2024 (All day)

Camp GOTR (Girls on the Run) is coming to Carson City for the second year in a row! Camp GOTR will be a week-long, half-day summer camp from 8 AM- 12 PM at the Carson City Community Center the week of August 5th- August 9th.

Girls on the Run Sierras is a character-building program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade operating in the Reno-Tahoe area.

Clear Creek Bowmen hosting Tuesday Night Shoots now through August at Carson City Archery Range

April 16, 2024 - 5:00pm

Clear Creek Bowmen will be hosting Tuesday Night Shoots from now until August at the Carson City Archery Range, located (just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course.

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

Repeats every 2 weeks until Mon May 19 2025 .
April 30, 2024 - 6:30pm

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Clear Creek Bowmen hosting Tuesday Night Shoots now through August at Carson City Archery Range

April 16, 2024 - 5:00pm

Clear Creek Bowmen will be hosting Tuesday Night Shoots from now until August at the Carson City Archery Range, located (just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course.

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Alzheimer's Association offers support group meetings in Carson City

May 8, 2024 - 2:30pm

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

April 30, 2024 - 6:30pm

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Alzheimer's Association offers support group meetings in Carson City

May 8, 2024 - 2:30pm

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

April 30, 2024 - 6:30pm

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Carson City Supervisor Maurice 'Mo' White to meet public, hear opinions Saturday, May 4

May 4, 2024 - 8:00am

First Ever Comic Convention coming to Carson City in 2024

September 7, 2024 - 10:00am

Kaboom-Con! Northern Nevada will be hosted on September 7th, 2024, at the Carson City Community Center in Carson City, NV. The event will have almost ten thousand square feet of exhibitor floor space.

There will be Cosplay and Art Contests as well as fabulous raffle prizes. The event will also serve as a fundraiser for multiple local 501(c)3 Non-Profits, including Cold Nose Rescue and Sanctuary, with a portion of the net proceeds going to these fantastic organizations.

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

April 30, 2024 - 6:30pm

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

April 30, 2024 - 6:30pm

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

Carson City Supervisor Maurice 'Mo' White to meet public, hear opinions Saturday, May 4

May 4, 2024 - 8:00am

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

January 31, 2024 (All day)

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

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Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Night in The Country is moving

DJ Trivia every Monday at the HomeGrown Bar

Clear Creek Bowmen hosting Tuesday Night Shoots now through August at Carson City Archery Range

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Alzheimer's Association offers support group meetings in Carson City

Carson City Supervisor Maurice 'Mo' White to meet public, hear opinions Saturday, May 4

Girls on the Run Camp returns to Carson City

Clear Creek Bowmen hosting Tuesday Night Shoots now through August at Carson City Archery Range

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Clear Creek Bowmen hosting Tuesday Night Shoots now through August at Carson City Archery Range

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Alzheimer's Association offers support group meetings in Carson City

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Alzheimer's Association offers support group meetings in Carson City

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Carson City Supervisor Maurice 'Mo' White to meet public, hear opinions Saturday, May 4

First Ever Comic Convention coming to Carson City in 2024

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Men's healing circle The Rising Suns meets every other Tuesday at Carson City's Miller Wellness Center

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

Carson City Supervisor Maurice 'Mo' White to meet public, hear opinions Saturday, May 4

Carson City's Miller Counseling and Wellness Center offering free Grief Support Groups Wednesdays

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Halloween, Nevada Day and more: All the information you need for Carson City during the next spooky weeks

Carson City's Postal Annex hosts Grand Opening Oct. 8

Nevada State Parks will be 'fee-free' Sept. 28 in honor of Nevada Public Lands Day

Souped Up, Ready to Roll: Rockabilly Riot hot rod show returns to Carson City next week

Carson City pays respects with words, prayer at 9-11 remembrance Wednesday at Mills Park

Addictive pickleball continues to grow in Carson City

Carson City student to refresh 'C' on C-Hill as part of Eagle Scout, senior projects

Phenomenal Eruption: Millions of butterflies swarm Lake Tahoe

Video: Wing eating contest at The Fox Brewpub

Carson City wildlife: Young bobcat strikes curious pose while walking along fence