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We’re looking for performers grades K-12 to be a part of the Addams Family!

Hello Fellow anglers. I have been on the road again up in Oregon. The salmon were running and we had to go.

Renee and I fished with my nephew Chris Hacker for 3 days on the mouth of the Rogue River. That, my fellow anglers, is trolling to the highest level.

There were approximately 75 boats in the area one third the size of Topaz Lake, fishing only five to ten feet apart, and I never saw a single person catch another line. A few times I did have to take my pole out of the holder from the side of the boat, so that I did not hit someone's pole going the other way.

Beginning August 28th, asphalt maintenance will begin on Eastgate Siding Road with completion expected in early October. The contractor will have traffic control measures in place; however, it is best to avoid the area off of Flint Drive.

The 2023-2024 youth bowling league sign-ups has opened for all three locations: Gold Dust West, Homegrown Bowling (formerly Carson Lanes Family Fun Center,) and Wink's Silver Strikes. Bowling will start on September 9 at all three houses.

Bowling is open to all abilities and ages 3-18* (*age as of August 1)

Carson City’s Kiwanis of Sierra Nevada present Carson City Search and Rescue with a donation of $1,381.65 to (LtoR) Mike Hautekeet member rep, Pete Leonard training coordinator, Greg Treece Commander with Mary Giesler and Ron Waicul from Kiwanis.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public to identify two suspects for a fraud that occurred on June 30, 2023, (1730 hours) at Lowes (430 Fairview Drive) CCSO case #23-3939.

In collaboration with loss prevention personnel from Lowes, photo and video footage of the suspects were obtained. Photographs of the two female suspects can be seen above.

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested for indecent exposure and violating terms of his release after he showed his genitals to deputies.

Carson City’s Night off the Streets (NOTS) has been dedicated for years in providing safe and warm overnight lodging for homeless individuals in the capital city.

Now, they need your help.

The Carson High School administration will honor Dave Lawson before the Senator’s varsity football team takes the field against the Calaveras RedHawks Friday, August 25, 2023. Lawson and his family will be recognized for his 20 plus committed-years serving and managing concessions at various sporting events and other student-related activities.

Lyon County, the Cities of Fernley and Yerington, fire protection districts, and other participating agencies are requesting residents and business owners share concerns on natural, man-made and technological hazards as part of the 2023 regional Hazard Mitigation Plan update.

On Thursday, the Carson City Board of Supervisors approved a tentative subdivision map for 204 new lots within the ongoing Lompa Ranch development.

The portion of the development is Blackstone Ranch Phase two, which spans 59 acres within the northern portion of the historic ranch.

Nevada's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in July 2023, down slightly by a 0.1 percentage point from June 2023, according to figures released in a report Tuesday from the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Carson River Trail III

Build2Win is sponsoring a discussion with Mr. Gregg Berggren, Carson City Trails Coordinator, to present the Carson River Trail III plans, currently in design phase. Provide your input from the very beginning before the design is firm. What do residents want?

On Thursday, the Carson City Board of Supervisors approved a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Policy for the capital city.

Charging stations within Carson City are currently free to use for EV owners. However, with the new policy, utilization of the stations with cost a flat-rate per-hour fee.

This Wednesday, August 23, will be a minimum, early release day for all schools in the Carson City School District.

Free live outdoor concert series will happen Sunday, August 27 at Empire Ranch Golf Course in Carson City. Full menu and bar available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, live music from 2 to 4 p.m. Golf available all day on 18 hole championship course or shorter, quicker Morgan Mill Executive Course, which is great for younger players and beginner golfers.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Douglas County TRIAD, will host a Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy in September. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited.

Bringing awareness and intervention tools for high-risk behaviors among youth in the community is the focus of Carson City Juvenile Service’s monthly Parent Education Night happening this Tuesday, August 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Carson City Juvenile Services.

Polka Dot Powerhouse invites you to come meet Carson City's most dynamic, positive, action forward women for our monthly business luncheon. Thursday, August 24 from 11:30AM to 1:30PM at Juan's Cantina, 318 N Carson St, in downtown Carson City.

Historical Talk, Dayton, Odeon Saloon

Odeon Saloon in Dayton will present Odeon Oldies Talk with Tami Force that will focus on, Nevada mining camps, Emigrant trails and ghost towns this Wednesday, August 23 at Odeon Saloon, 65 Pike Street Dayton beginning at 7 p.m.

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is seeking public comments on a proposal to increase cost of Christmas tree cutting permits on the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts.

Amidst a mix of excitement and apprehension students, educators and employees throughout the Carson City School District began the 2023-2024 school year with reassuring and motivational school assemblies, meet-and-greets, orientations and back-to-school nights.

Nevada’s local governments reported spending nearly $4.7 million to lobby legislators during this year’s 120-day legislative session, breaking the record for annual lobbying spending by more than $700,000.

Get ready for the most fantastic event in Carson City. The Outlaw Flat Trac Race is back, and it's bigger and better than ever. The event is from 6-10 p.m., Friday, Aug. 25 and Saturday, Aug. 26 at Fuji Park just south of Carson City at 601 Old Clear Creek Road, for an adrenaline-fueled experience.

Traffic delays are expected Monday morning from Glenbrook at Lake Tahoe along US-50 to Carson City and along I-580 to Reno for a presidential motorcade that will be traveling to the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

With showers overnight between Reno, Carson City and surrounding counties, the National Weather Service says Monday will bring widespread rain and cooler temperatures with an increased risk of flooding for parts of western Nevada and the eastern Sierra.

Catmandu in Carson City is happy to announce the very limited re-opening of the facility on Friday, August 25. Adoptions and other cat-related services will once again be offered during the normal business hours of Friday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm.

The intrepid Kathy Collins, who has always been Maui personified, recommended “The Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund,” for much needed Maui relief. So with a lump in my throat, and a heavy heart for Lahaina I sent my heartfelt support.

Not Quite Ready for Carnegie Hall Players, is a program of the Carson City Symphony Association for adults who recently began to play—or returned to playing — string instruments. Weekly sessions are on Thursday mornings beginning August 31, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, east entrance.

I’ve been watching my lemon cucumber leaves turn speckled, yellow, and then brown. Initially, I thought squash bugs were sucking the juices out. However, when I tapped a damaged leaf over a white sheet of paper, and looked through my trusty magnifying glass, I saw moving dust particles on the paper. Those “particles” are actually tiny spider mites.

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