Widespread NV Energy power outage grips Douglas County (2024)

Carson City parent and youth nights to highlight social media use and dangers

Social media awareness and the dangers that may be imposed on youth will be the focus of a parent and youth education night happening Tuesday, June 11 and again June 25 in Carson City.

Primary Election Day is Tuesday; how you can cast your ballot in Carson City

Nevada Politics - Monday, June 10, 2024 - 4:10pm

Election Day has arrived for the June 2024 primary elections, which will take place Tuesday, June 11 throughout the Silver State.

Douglas Sheriff: Teens arrested for vehicle burglaries, possession of stolen firearms

A total of five teens have been arrested for crimes ranging from possession of stolen firearms to allegedly committing a rash of vehicle burglaries in the Gardnerville Ranchos during the early morning hours of Sunday, May 26, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Chautauqua at Carson City Senior Center highlights Donner Party’s James and Margret Reed

Arts and Entertainment - Monday, June 10, 2024 - 1:20pm

On Tuesday June 11 at 1:30 p.m., the Carson City Senior Center presents a Chautauqua performance of James and Margret Reed, hero’s and survivors of the infamous 1846 Donner Party.

Father's Day Powwow, fair at Mills Park and more among family activities in Carson City this week

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

Carson City School Board to discuss civic test results, staff evaluations and more Tuesday

Carson City man admits to making fireworks, booked for having explosive material in home, child and elder neglect

A 31-year-old man was arrested Friday for felony possession of explosive device components, two counts child neglect and two counts elder neglect among the alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Carson City median home price $543,975 in May, up nearly 10 percent

Sierra Nevada Realtors on Monday released its May 2024 report on existing home sales in Washoe, Storey, Lyon, Douglas, and Churchill counties, along with Carson City.

Carson City Rotary speaker Tammy Westergard to discuss career mapping to find employment

Announcements - Monday, June 10, 2024 - 8:01am

Tammy Westergard, with the Nevada Governor’s Office for Economic Development, will be the speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

Pine Nuts: Jury law and AI

There is nothing more pleasing to mine ear than the music of children at play, and yet that gladdening music is scarce today, as mortgages and rents push potential parents away from our mountain redoubt. Why not let AI take over the humdrum jobs, and free folks to create art, make music, author books, make babies, because at bottom that’s what we all want to do.

Northern Nevada backyards and gardens: What about peonies?

What about peonies?” my friend Kristen asked me recently. She wanted to purchase some for her daughter’s new home. I love peonies, their look and fragrance. I tried to grow them years ago, but failed, probably because of their need for rich, fertile soil. They didn’t grow even with get six hours to eight hours of sun per day.

Carson City Fire Department knock down fire at landfill

UPDATE 4:50PM: The fire at the landfill has been extinguished, according to Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini.
The fire was around 100 foot by 40 foot and knocked down by firefighters and work crews at the scene. There were no threats to structures or wildland.

Local neon artists make brilliant donation to KNVC Carson City community radio

The Color of Neon, a Reno business specializing in developing artistic neon light displays, has come to Carson City community radio KNVC and created our logo in neon.

Carson City Rotary Club scholarships enhance workforce education, opportunities for WNC students

For more than 85 years, the Rotary Club of Carson City has made a difference in the community. Living by the motto of “Service over Self,” these philanthropic community volunteers have been helping others in a variety of ways, providing a meal for the homeless, tutoring children, maintaining parks, assisting the high school marching band and much more.

Carson City emergency crews called to vehicle fire at Lompa and Dori; rollover on I-580 and Eastlake

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday at around noon to a vehicle fire in the area of Dori Way and Lompa Lane.

Carson City Sheriff's Office seeks identity of suspects in attempted burglary

Carson City Sheriff's Office Investigations have released a video of an attempted residential burglary that happened June 2. Detectives seek the identity of the suspects.

Annual Pops Party concert happening today at Governor's Mansion in Carson City

Arts and Entertainment - Sunday, June 9, 2024 - 9:34am

The Carson City Symphony's annual Pops Party concert is today, Sunday, June 9, 2024, 6 p.m. at the Governor's Mansion back lawn, 606 Mountain Street, Carson City. The grounds will be open to the public at 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Plumas Bank hires new Reno business development officer Kara Harris

Plumas Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Plumas Bancorp, announces a new addition to its team; Kara Harris joined the Reno branch as Plumas Bank’s Vice President and Business Development Officer. In this role, Harris is responsible for spearheading strategy to enhance business growth, foster client relationships, and expand Plumas Bank’s market presence in northern Nevada and the Sierra region.

Late spring sunset over Carson City

Beautiful color over Carson City from a late spring sunset taken Wednesday, June 5.

Capitol City Gun Club host Sub-Gauge Clays and Father's Day Fun Shoot

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host a Sporting Clays Sub-Gauge Shoot from 9:00am to 4:30pm. On Sunday, June 16th, the Club will host a Father’s Day Fun Shoot with discounted target fees all day. The Club features Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand and Sporting Clays. Everyone is invited to come!

Large Animal Technical Rescue Team to receive Lyon County sheriff's CSI training

On Sunday June 9, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team will offer training to LRTC (Least Resistance Training Concepts) on basic Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) techniques. LRTC is north-western Nevada’s Technical Large Animal Rescue team.

Carson City area road report for week of June 10-16

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 10-16, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Lyon County to hold special election for Fernley City Council Ward 5, Stagecoach GID Trustees

Nevada Politics - Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 5:01pm

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the Third Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada ordered the June 2024 Primary Election for Fernley City Council Ward 5 and Stagecoach General Improvement District Trustees as void following a hearing on Friday afternoon to address errors on the Lyon County 2024 Primary Election ballots regarding the number of candidates to vote for in the two races.

Injured teen rescued in Ash Canyon by Carson City firefighters with help from RAVEN helicopter

UPDATE 2:50PM: A teen who crashed his mountain bike in Ash Canyon late Saturday morning was lifted out of the canyon by a Washoe County Sheriff's RAVEN helicopter and then transferred to a Care Flight air ambulance after being rescued by Carson City firefighters.

Butterfly garden activity, birdwatching walk featured events in June at Dayton State Park

June events at Dayton State Park include a Butterfly Garden Activity and a birdwatching walk.

Sierra fishing report: Free day for anglers across Silver State, plus kids fishing day big catch winners

Hello fellow anglers. I wanted to thank all of the committee members, the volunteers and our great community that gave so much, to make the 31st annual Douglas County Kids Fishing Day a huge success last weekend.

Carson Farmers Market Kickoff begins Saturday, continues weekly through September

Experience Carson City's only farmers market, open every Saturday — rain or shine — from June 8 to Sept. 28, 2024, at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion, Mills Park, Carson City.

Carson City man arrested on child p*rnography charges

A 67-year-old man was arrested Thursday for felony charges related to possession of child p*rnography, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Tom Gilbertson 'Recent Works' exhibition featured at Carson City courthouse

Arts and Entertainment - Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 7:25am

In his paintings, Tom Gilbertson creates a visual imbalance between the central floral image and the industrial overlays. The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Recent Works", presents work by Gilbertson at the Courthouse Gallery. The exhibition began June 5 and runs through Sept. 26, 2024.

Carson City Library’s themed ‘Travel Through Time,’ Summer Reading Challenge kickoff party happening today