Mother explains family adoptions in Carson City's KNVC My Soul University Radio Hour interview (2024)

Carson City area road report for week of August 12-18

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 12-18, 2024. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson City's Catmandu introduces Rudy as its Cat of the Week

Are you looking for a smart, handsome and quirky cat who will keep you constantly amused? Meet Rudy. Not quite 3 years old, Rudy is a short haired neutered silver and white tabby with a beautiful coat. His big green eyes and adorable face will melt your heart.

Chautauqua performance 'There It Is, Take It!' featured Tuesday at Carson City Senior Center

Arts and Entertainment - Saturday, August 10, 2024 - 3:04pm

The Carson City Senior Center will host a Chautauqua presentation of William Mulholland in “There It Is, Take It!” on Tuesday, August 13.

Registration underway for Young Eagles flights for kids at Carson City Airport

Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport.

For the first time since 2017, state removes numerous horses from Virginia Range

The Nevada Department of Agriculture removed nearly two dozen feral horses on Wednesday from the Virginia Range — the first time in seven years that the agency has removed such a large number of horses.

FISH gears up for back-to-school, looks ahead to busy holiday season around Carson City

As summer draws down and the school year begins, Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH — a Carson City area nonprofit dedicated to providing community members in need with access to Food, Instruction, Shelter and Healthcare, is preparing for one of its busiest times of the year.

Lane reductions on Highway 50 in eastern Carson City happening Tuesday and Wednesday

Lane reductions will take place on U.S. 50 in eastern Carson City this Tuesday and Wednesday, August 13-14, as part of preliminary engineering for future Nevada Department of Transportation highway improvements.

Happening tonight: Celtic rock band The Wicked Tinkers take Carson City outdoor concert stage

Arts and Entertainment - Saturday, August 10, 2024 - 8:21am

Celtic sound pioneers The Wicked Tinkers will bring their bagpipes, drums and didgeridoos along with a Bronze-Age Irish horn to the Levitt Amp outdoor concert this Saturday in Carson City.

Watercolor Carson City auction fundraiser Aug. 18

Arts and Entertainment - Friday, August 9, 2024 - 5:03pm

The finale fundraiser for the Watercolor Carson City plein air festival will be held Aug. 18. Thirty-three participating artists will present up to 99 paintings done en plein air during the event.

Carson City School Board to discuss teacher supplies, policies for time off, pregnancy leave and nursing mothers

Carson City School District Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday to discuss policy matters regarding teacher supplies and materials, textbook adoption, parental leave and employees who nurse their infants.

TRPA seeks public input on 25-year transportation plan for Lake Tahoe

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency invites the public to participate in an overview of the Connections 2050 Regional Transportation Plan, which will identify a broad range of projects, programs and strategies needed to improve Lake Tahoe’s transportation system over the next 25 years.

Nevada Humane Society launches Pick of the Pack fundraiser Saturday at Carson City Toyota

The Nevada Humane Society, a nonprofit animal shelter working to save animal lives in northern Nevada, will launch its Pick of the Pack fundraising raffle on Saturday, August 10 at Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota, an opportunity for the community to purchase tickets for a raffle running through Nov. 2 wherein they can win either a brand new car or $15,000 in cash while supporting homeless pets in northern Nevada.

NDOT advises I-580 overnight lane reductions in Washoe Valley; temporary closure of Slide Mountain Road

Overnight lane closures will take place on I-580 in Washoe Valley. Also, Slide Mountain Road will be closed as the Nevada Department of Transportation enhances roadside barrier rail and guardrail.

Nevada State Museum in Carson City introduces new Curator of Anthropology Dr. Anna J. Camp

Announcements - Friday, August 9, 2024 - 11:19am

The Nevada State Museum is honored to introduce our new Curator of Anthropology Dr. Anna Camp. Anna serves as only the third Curator of Anthropology in the 83 year history of the Museum, and she is the first woman to assume the role.

Carson City arrests: Man booked for allegedly passing fake $100 bills

A 29-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for felony forgery after allegedly passing fake $100 bills at two businesses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Carson City emergency crews called to crash on I-580 near Fairview

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol were called Friday morning to a vehicle crash, southbound I-580 north of Fairview Drive.

Followup: Carson City commission OKs plans for boat and RV storage at old Kmart building

The Carson City Planning Commission last week approved a special use permit for redevelopment changes at the old Kmart building on North Carson Street.

Smokey Carson City sunrise

Alaskan wilderness author featured at Carson City's Browsers Corner Book Store

Announcements - Friday, August 9, 2024 - 7:50am

After two years of teaching with the government’s Bureau of Indian Affairs in a small Inuit village in Chevak, Alaska, which is 500 miles from the nearest road, Nancy Scott and her family boarded a plane to continue their Alaskan adventure. In 1976 the Scott family re-settled in Stebbins, a village which is a little southeast of Nome, Alaska to continue their teaching careers.

Smoke from Crozier Fire moves into Tahoe basin, Reno and Carson City area

Drift smoke and haze from the Crozier and Park Fires has moved into the Lake Tahoe Basin, Reno and Carson City areas.

Sierra Lutheran High School hosts annual golf tourney to support school athletics program

Sierra Lutheran High School is proud to be hosting its 2024 Sierra Lutheran Golf Classic on Saturday, Sep. 7, 2024 to support the high school's many athletic programs.

Carson City School District announces new principals and administrators

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of a dozen new principals and district administrators for the 2024-2025 school year (listed alphabetically by their last name).

Lyon County Sheriff: Yerington runaway reported missing in June found by Regional Human Trafficking and Exploitation Unit

A Yerington teen reported as a missing and endangered runaway since late June was found Wednesday, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

Carson City emergency crews respond to concrete truck rollover on I-580

UPDATE: Nevada State Police report all lanes are now open.
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UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police Highway Patrol were called Thursday morning to a concrete truck that rolled over on I-580 between Arrowhead and Eastlake Boulevard.

Meet Trystan, Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week is Trystan, a 5-year-old pitty who is playful and full of joy. Trystan came to us originally as a stray and has returned to our care a few times which can be pretty bittersweet.

History program in Minden to take on 'Daring and Dangerous Donner Summit'

Arts and Entertainment - Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 12:08pm

Using rare and seldom seen photographs, local historians and authors David and Gayle Woodruff will recount interesting and often amusing tales that have helped shape one of America’s favorite and well used mountain traffic corridors at a Minden talk Sunday.

Storey County Sheriff: Arrests made in Hot August nights racial incident in Virginia City

Three people involved in a racially charged incident Friday during Hot August Nights have been arrested, according to the Storey County Sheriff's Office in a news release.

Youth Theatre Carson City to hold 'Annie, Jr.' auditions August 17

Arts and Entertainment - Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 6:49pm

Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce auditions for "Annie, Jr.," a 60-minute adaptation of the hit Broadway musical based on the classic comic strip.

Western Nevada hunters advised of NDOW quarantine order to prevent spread of chronic wasting disease

With some big game hunting seasons starting and many approaching, the Nevada Department of Wildlife is raising awareness about a quarantine order to prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease, a fatal neurologic disease found in the deer family, into Nevada.

Arts and Entertainment - Saturday, August 10, 2024 - 9:06am

CBP Aerial Arts welcomes you and your family to The Lion King, a family show featuring 16 performers this Saturday, August 10 at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater.