Two Carson City residents identified in Wednesday's fatal crash on I-580 (2024)

Evacuations underway as firefighters battle fast moving brush fire near Davis Creek in Washoe Valley

UPDATE 4:25PM: The fire burning near Davis Creek area in Washoe Valley has jumped I-580 to the east and is wind-driven with no containment reported at this time. Stay clear of the area. Evacuations underway.
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UPDATE: 4:03PM: Evacuation orders are underway from Washoe City, Sundown Town north to Mt. Rose Highway. Temporary shelter is at South Valleys Library, 15650A Wedge Parkway. The Storey County Sheriff’s Office has issued an evacuation warning for people in the Virginia Highlands. An animal shelter is available at UNR Equine Facility at 1290 Valley Road.
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UPDATE 3:25PM: I-580 is closed in both directions from Bellevue in Washoe Valley to Mount Rose Highway, according to Nevada Department of Transportation. People should stay clear of the area as it is dangerous and find alternate routes.
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Truckee Meadows Fire, Carson City Fire Department and other agencies were called Saturday afternoon for a fast moving brush fire burning in the area of Davis Creek in Washoe Valley.

Carson Tahoe Health celebrates 75th year, partners with Carson City Toyota for raffle giveaway

Announcements - Saturday, September 7, 2024 - 1:32pm

Carson Tahoe Health is thrilled to announce its annual raffle giveaway, presented in partnership with Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota. This exciting event will culminate next week, celebrating Carson Tahoe Health’s 75th Anniversary.

Carson City School Board hosts 23rd American Citizen Essay Contest

The Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees is pleased to sponsor the 23nd Annual American Citizen Essay Contest. Completed essays are due to the Carson City School District at 1402 West King Street no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024.

Chautauqua of Maggie Ferris Dangberg to close festival season at Dangberg Historic Park

Arts and Entertainment - Saturday, September 7, 2024 - 10:13am

Chautauquan Kim Harris closes out the 2024 Summer Festival Season with a portrayal of matriarch Maggie Ferris Dangberg at Dangberg Historic Park.

Mile High Jazz Band hosts Tuesday jazz in Carson City at Gina's Good Life Music and Lounge

Arts and Entertainment - Saturday, September 7, 2024 - 9:35am

Join us for "September Jazz at Gina's," an evening of big-band music by the Mile High Jazz Band with singer Jakki Ford, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson Street the Carson Nugget. Admission is free; suggested donation is $10 per person for the band.

Inaugural Kaboom-Con comic convention happening today at Carson City Community Center

Happening today: Aviation Festival and Open House returns to Carson City Airport

The spirit of flight returns as the Carson City Airport will host this year’s Aviation Festival and Open House today, Saturday, Sept. 7. Each year this event is hosted to help raise awareness about the vital role aviation and aerospace play in the community.

Lyon County Commissioners discuss roads, Planning Commission vacancies

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners convened on Thursday, September 5, 2024, to hear presentations and approve several significant agenda items.

Northern Nevada Fall Fest coming downtown Carson City during the Nevada Day Parade

Arts and Entertainment - Friday, September 6, 2024 - 3:52pm

Carson City family asks for community’s help to achieve the final wish of man with terminal cancer

A local Carson City family is asking for the community’s help to achieve the final wish of a young man with terminal cancer: attending a Comic Con.

History Program: The Tragedy at the St. Francis Dam at Minden Mill Distillery Sept. 8

Arts and Entertainment - Saturday, September 7, 2024 - 10:11am

Work on new Carl's Junior in Carson City officially underway

It's been a while since it was first quietly announced that the popular fast food chain would be coming back to the capital city, but now, construction work on the new Carl's Junior is officially underway.

Fall in love with Carson City: Save the date for these Fall events in the capital city

4-H Harvest Fall Fest happening October 23 in Carson City

Start off fall this year with 4-H and a festival! Join us on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 for a fall festival.

Carson City's Catmandu introduces their Cat of the Week: Koa

There aren’t many cats around like Koa, Catmandu’s cat of the week.

September is Preparedness Month in Carson City: Learn to stay safe in an emergency

September is Preparedness Month, as recognized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Weather Service (NWS). Residents and visitors should consider themselves the first responders.

Carson City deputies arrest transient man for threatening elderly park drummer

A 37-year-old transient man was arrested at Mills Park Wednesday after allegedly threatening a park user for drumming on a park bench.

Carson City Supervisors move forward with Clear Creek water lease to Washoe Tribe sawmill, asking for higher rate

Carson City Supervisors discussed moving forward with a contract with the Washoe Development Corporation (WDC) for the diversion and use of around 71 million gallons of surface water from Clear Creek each year for use in the Tahoe Forest Products (TFP) saw mill, but asked for the lease to return with a higher price paid to the city.

First Club Meeting For Carson Cluckers happening Sept. 17

Carson City has a new poultry club and all kids are invited! Connect with other poultry lovers and make new friends. Club goers will learn more about different types of poultry, how to take care of them, and more.

First up for 2024-25 Concert Series: The T Sisters Come to Minden

Arts and Entertainment - Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 9:54am

The Carson Valley Arts Council is pleased to present an evening with the T Sisters. The T Sisters will perform at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden, at 7 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2024. This is the first concert in our 2024-2025 Concert Series.

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

Fourth suspect arrested in Stagecoach Armed Robbery

On August 19, 2024 the Lyon County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division, Major Crimes Unit identified 27 year old Reno, NV resident Thomas James Wilson as one of the two outstanding suspects in the armed robbery in Stagecoach, NV that occurred on August 17, 2024.

Carson City Sheriff: Man arrested for attempted murder

On Wednesday, at around 2:10 a.m., Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a male who arrived at the Carson Tahoe Hospital after being shot in the leg. Deputies located the crime scene in the 3400 block of Champion Drive in East Carson City.

The Carson Douglas Early Childhood Advisory Council is proud to invite community members to our first Carson City Early Childhood Partnership and Business Symposium.

Carson City Emblem Club hosts 'Fantasy Fair' sale Friday and Saturday

Carson City Emblem Club No. 507 will host its Fantasy Fair sale this Friday and Saturday at the Elks Lodge, 515 N. Nevada St.

Gourds and more: Silver State Art Festival returns this weekend to Carson City's Fuji Park

Arts and Entertainment - Saturday, September 7, 2024 - 10:16am

Nevada Gourd Society is hosting the 6th Annual Silver State Art Festival happening this weekend, Sept 6-8 at the Fuji Exhibit Hall and Park in Carson City across from Costco.

Arts and Entertainment - Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 3:48pm

Ogres-Holm Pottery in Carson City is hosting a "Skulls & Brew" pottery workshop Sept. 13 at its shop at the Carson Mall, 1215 S Carson St.

Carson City Classic Cinema hosts Silent Movie Day with Harold Lloyd

Arts and Entertainment - Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - 3:05pm

Silent Movie Day is an annual celebration of silent film that takes place on and around Sept. 29 each year. What started as a grass-roots movement in Los Angeles has grown to fans around the globe.

Carson City Leisure Hour Club begins another historic year

The Leisure Hour Club will begin its 128th year with their first dinner meeting set for Thursday, Sept. 19. Focused on the Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary, presenting at the event will be a LHC member, Gloria Seaton, as well as Terry Scherl, and Sam Allec.

Carson City Public Works, multiple partners to host annual Source Water Assessment Day

Prepare for splashes of discovery, education and activities at the third annual Source Water Assessment Day, happening Sept. 14 in the North Kings Canyon parking lot in Carson City.