Event Date:  April 24, 2024 - 5:45pm Carson City School District The Carson City School District will host a quarterly Community Connections event next week, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 5:45-7:30 p.m. at Carson High School. The event will center around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the opportunities and concerns that come with its integration in K-12 education. Dinner will be provided. There is no cost for the event. The meeting will be a joint effort between Carson City School District and the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) as both have a great interest in how this tec ..read more

By Lisa Schuette Carson Animal Services Initiative, also known as CASI, welcomes the community to enjoy an evening of great music, delicious food and wonderful live and silent auction items to support animals in need. The 2024 spring CASI Bark Whine & Dine is happening Saturday, April 27, 6 to 9 p.m. at Casino Fandango in Carson City. There will be live music by Bitter Root Duo, an Italian themed buffet, silent and live auctions and pictures with the Carson City Sheriff's Office K9s. CASI is dedicated to reducing the numbers of homeless pets and shelter surrenders. Join us in helping more ..read more

Douglas County news release MINDEN — The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced that it has published preliminary copies of the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map and Flood Insurance Study report for Douglas County and incorporated areas. These materials are available for public viewing on FEMA's website. The proposed flood hazard information includes additions or modifications to Special Flood Hazard Areas, base flood elevations or depths, zone designations, and regulatory floodways. This information will serve as the basis for floodplain managem ..read more

By Doug Busey Hello fellow anglers. Yes, it is that time of year for the California opening day fishing season. This year we actually will have an opening day. Last year with our excessive snow pack, we were not able to get on many rivers until mid summer due to runoff. But this year, you will have many choices to fish and recreate at. In Alpine County, you can fish the rivers in the morning and go ice fishing at Caples Lake in the afternoon. Speaking of ice fishing, we had a great time on Caples lake a couple weeks ago ice fishing with John Bartell and ABC 10. The show aired in California ..read more

By Kelsey Penrose Earlier this month it was announced that Carson City’s Burlington Coat Factory would be closing. Rumors of a potential Hobby Lobby taking its place have now been substantiated. The popular craft store applied for a permit for the location Wednesday, according to the Carson City Planning Division. Burlington is slated to close Friday, according to the company. It is not known how quickly Hobby Lobby plans to move in if their application is approved. We’ll update with more information as it becomes available ..read more

Event Date:  April 30, 2024 - 5:30pm Carson City Fire Department and multiple agencies will host the 2nd annual wildfire education and preparedness workshop for the community Tuesday, April 30. Local residents are encouraged to register for the free workshop, designed to help prepare for the possibility of wildfires in the area during 2024. The workshop will be held in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Register at carson.org/wildfire. The event is in partnership with the UNR, Reno Extension, Living with Fire program; Carson City Sheriff’s Office, 9 ..read more

Nevada Humane Society Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week is Macy, a 6-year-old gal who has been at our shelter since the end of January. She was surrendered because her owner could no longer have animals. Macy is looking for a relaxed home full of short walks and lots of cuddles with her people. She needs to meet any dogs that are currently in the home. She can be selective about other dogs, so we want to make sure that they will all get along before going home together. She has had really great interactions with kids in the past. Here is what Macy has to say about hers ..read more

Event Date:  April 20, 2024 - 10:00am Nevada State Museum Nevada State Museum staff invite all to contribute to a bee hotel this Saturday, April 20 as they celebrate Earth Day in Carson City. Participants are encouraged to contribute to the bee hotel, a nesting place for solitary bee friends, and learn about other ways you can help native pollinators. There are two sessions: — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Session 1 — Noon to 1:30 p.m. – Session 2 Registration is required. Children 17 and under are always free. $10 non-member admission for adults. The museum is located at 600 N Carson St, Ca ..read more

By Kelsey Penrose Earlier this month it was announced that Carson City’s Burlington Coat Factory would be closing. Rumors of a potential Hobby Lobby taking its place have now been substantiated. The popular craft store applied for a permit for the location Wednesday, according to the Carson City Planning Division. Burlington is slated to close Friday, according to the company. It is not known how quickly Hobby Lobby plans to move in if their application is approved. We’ll update with more information as it becomes available ..read more

Event Date:  April 30, 2024 - 5:30pm Carson City Fire Department and multiple agencies will host the 2nd annual wildfire education and preparedness workshop for the community Tuesday, April 30. Local residents are encouraged to register for the free workshop, designed to help prepare for the possibility of wildfires in the area during 2024. The workshop will be held in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Register at carson.org/wildfire. The event is in partnership with the UNR, Reno Extension, Living with Fire program; Carson City Sheriff’s Office, 9 ..read more