Followup: Carson City Sheriff's Office releases names of deceased, deputies in officer involved shooting (2024)

Carson Valley's Kids and Horses offers equine guided workshops for people living with dementia and their care partners

Kids & Horses in Douglas County has space available for their upcoming fall sessions for Connected Horse (R). The first fall session starts on Sept. 14. These workshops are free for participants, and are open to people living with dementia and their care partners.

Carson City emergency crews called to crash on US-50 East near Flint Drive

UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol responded Wednesday morning to a vehicle crash on Highway 50 East and Flint Drive.

Strong, gusty winds to confront firefighting efforts today on Davis Fire prompting rare PDS Red Flag Warning

While containment grew to 31 percent on the Davis Fire, gusty winds will be a factor, prompting the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a rare PDS Red Flag Warning, also known as "Potentially Dangerous Situation" Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the Sierra Front.

All schools in Washoe County School District will be closed Wednesday due to Davis Fire

Based on extensive discussions with public safety officials and considering the erratic behavior seen from the Davis Fire and deteriorating conditions, all schools in the Washoe County School District will be canceled Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Davis Fire community meeting tonight in Reno and via social media

There will be a community meeting at 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, that will provide Davis Fire updates. It will feature the Complex Incident Command team, including a meteorologist and fire behavior team. It will be at 7 p.m.

Complex Incident Management Team in place for Davis Fire makes it national priority

The allied command agencies working on the Davis Fire have ordered a Complex Incident Management Team for the fire that has been burning in the Washoe Valley since Sept. 7, 2024. The fire has burned 5,596 acres and is zero percent contained as of Tuesday afternoon. The command team was authorized by the National Interagency Coordination Center and National Incident Management System.

Comstock Film Festival happening over three days, Sept. 20-22

Arts and Entertainment - Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 4:52pm

The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City and Nevadaland Productions invite you to immerse yourself in the world of cinema and celebrate the art of filmmaking at the Comstock Film Festival.

People's Choice Award from Nevada Artists Association 'Summer Show' announced

Arts and Entertainment - Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 2:45pm

More than 2,200 votes have been counted for the People's Choice winner of the Nevada Artists Association's judged "Summer Show," which ran from July 27 to Sept. 6.

Douglas sheriff's team arrests suspect in elder scam, victim gave group $68,000

A man was arrested for suspicion of conspiracy, extortion and exploitation of an elderly person following an elder scam investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Photos: Davis Fire air support efforts

Although the Davis Fire is still listed as 0 percent contained as of Tuesday morning, the wind switched to give a fairly clear view of some of the firefighting activities.

Dare to Scare? Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition returns

Arts and Entertainment - Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 2:10pm

As the autumn leaves turn and the chill of October sets in, a different kind of chill is ready to sweep through Carson City. Prepare yourself for an evening where nightmares creep off the screen and into reality, with Silver State Storytellers' annual Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition. It’s time to mark your calendars — if you dare —for a ghoulish gathering that promises screams, scares, and cinematic surprises.

Sept. 11 observance happening Wednesday at Mills Park in Carson City

There will be a September 11 memorial observance at Mills Park on Wednesday. Public fellowship begins at 5 p.m. with refreshments. The program begins at 6 p.m.

Video briefing: Tuesday morning Davis Fire update

Davis Fire update Tuesday: 5,596 acres, no containment, rare 'PDS' Red Flag Warning goes up

New CONNECTIONS at Douglas County Senior Center

CONNECTIONS gatherings are starting Monday, Sept. 16 at the Douglas County Senior Center. CONNECTIONS brings people together from all walks of life and all ages to hear and share stories, engage in conversation, and learn from the experiences of one another.

Community group Connections meets Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City

The September Carson City Connections story theme is "Aha! Moments that Change the Course of Life" Have you ever had an AHA! moment — an epiphany? Come hear Suzette’s story of how a single inspiration played into a life-changing decision. And, share your own.

Carson City Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsor audio and written essay competition

The Carson City VFW (Kit Carson Post 3762) would like to invite local public, charter, private, or home-school students in high school and middle school to compete in the following essay contests for scholarship awards. The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation.

Forest thinning projects continue around Lake Tahoe Basin

Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team forest thinning projects are underway and scheduled to continue for the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting.

6th Annual Friends of Coach Blaver Alzheimer’s Fundraiser

Announcements - Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 8:16am

The 6th Annual Friends of Coach Blaver Alzheimer’s Fundraiser will take place Sunday, Sept. 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Home Grown Bowl, Bar, Grill and Billiards, a fundraiser to benefit Walk to End Alzheimers.

Monday evening Davis Fire update: 5,000 acres, no containment, 14 structures impacted

UPDATE 7PM: The Davis Fire is estimated at 5,000 acres, with no containment. Fourteen structures are currently known to be impacted, and damage assessments will continue in the impacted area of the Davis fire when it is safe to do so, according to a Monday evening briefing. Fire crews continue full suppression efforts, prioritizing the protection of life, property, and critical infrastructure.

NV Energy issues outage watch for South Carson City, Genoa and Glenbrook

Due to elevated fire weather conditions forecast for Northern Nevada, NV Energy is issuing a Public Safety Outage Management Watch, for approximately 322 NV Energy customers beginning at approximately noon on Wednesday, Sept. 11 and lasting through Thursday, Sept. 12 at 9 a.m. in areas of Genoa, South Carson City and Glenbrook.

Nevada Division of Insurance offers resources, support for citizens affected by Davis Fire

For the 14,000 residents affected by the evacuations and as the situation related to the Davis Fire develops, the Nevada Division of Insurance recommends the following actions for those affected and potentially affected by this growing wildfire emergency.

Nevada Artists Association announces 'Autumn Show' featuring artists Laura Lawrence and J. Renee Ekleberry

Arts and Entertainment - Monday, September 9, 2024 - 5:45pm

Nevada Artists Association is pleased to announce the "Autumn Show" on exhibit through Oct. 18. This is a member show with entries by 24 local artists with work in all mediums.

Carson Valley's Between Horses and Humans is off to the races in virtual fundraiser

GARDNERVILLE — Between Horses and Humans, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering children through the healing power of horses, invites the public to join forces in a unique, animated virtual fundraiser, the Horsing Around Fun-Raiser, designed to support the organization’s horses that make a difference in the lives of children in our community.

UPDATE: Red Flag Warning issued for Tuesday and Wednesday, 30-40 mph wind gusts to continue fanning Davis Fire

UPDATE: A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service, advising of gusty winds and low humidity, which does not bode well for firefighting efforts on the Davis Fire, which has already scorched 4,703 acres as of Monday morning. The warning is from Tuesday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday.

Military identification cards available in Carson City for service members, military retirees, dependents

A new Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System station in Carson City gives uniformed service members in the Capital City region improved access to the Department of Defense’s database that includes information for each uniformed service member (including active duty, retired, and reserve component individuals), DOD civilians and other personnel as directed by the DOD.

Carson City Rotarians to learn about mental health concerns in Northern Nevada

National Alliance on Mental Illness – Nevada Executive Director Robin V Reedy will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

Carson City emergency crews respond to 3-vehicle crash at South Carson and Rhodes

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Monday afternoon to a crash involving three vehicles in the area of South Carson and Rhodes Street.

Armed robbery case dropped against man accused of flashing gun in Walmart, defendant considering defamation lawsuit

A man who was arrested in January 2023 at the Topsy Lane Walmart in north Douglas County had all charges dropped against him in an alleged armed robbery case.

Signups underway: NAMI hosts annual awareness walk Oct. 19 at Lake Tahoe, Reno and Oct. 12 in Fernley

- Monday, September 9, 2024 - 11:34am

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Nevada is holding NAMIWalks 2024 on Oct. 19, 2024, on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, with walks also being held in Reno, Fernley, Elko and Las Vegas. It promises to be an event to remember, filled with meaningful moments as people come together to take a stand on the road to make community matter and see their commitment to “Mental Health for All.”