Good morning, Carson City.

The renovated Centennial Park tennis courts now feature durable post-tension concrete and a new ADA ramp—Carson City Parks and Recreation says all eight courts are free to use, and further park improvements are planned for the fall.

Alex Street brings real-world experience to his third year teaching automotive mechanics at WNC where he draws on a career that included owning an auto repair business & working with a NASCAR team.

The college plans a CREST motivational event with executive coach Lamarr Womble on Aug. 5th from 9-11 a.m. and offers flexible self-paced and community education classes.

Carson Montessori and the Boys and Girls Clubs are finalizing a lease that allows the charter school to use space during daytime hours at 1870 Russell Way for at least one year—helping the school overcome past challenges in finding extra room.

The State Public Works Division has invited bids to upgrade heating and air conditioning at the Marjorie Russell Research Center at 2351 Arrowhead Drive with an estimated construction cost of $180,500.

The pre-bid meeting will be held on July 30th at 10:00 a.m. (local time) and the virtual bid opening will take place on August 13th at 10:00 a.m.

NDOT announced that the southbound U.S. 395 off-ramp to Parr Boulevard is closed today and will remain closed until late summer due to work to excavate and repave the highway—motorists should use a detour via Clear Acre Lane.

Carson City Treasurer’s Office announced that real property tax bills for the new tax year 2025-2026, which runs from July 1 through June 30, will be mailed to property owners within the next 17 days — property owners should review the new tax cap details on their bills and call city offices if they have questions or do not receive their bill by July 31.

Local athlete Grayson Grinsell, a Reno High graduate who pitched for the Oregon Ducks and recorded 101 strikeouts in 98.2 innings, was picked in the 6th round by the Detroit Tigers while Nevada’s Peyton Fosher, who led the team with 77 strikeouts, was chosen in the 19th round by the Miami Marlins.

Open House in Quail Run Gated Community

5-7 p.m. — 1225 Gambrel Dr, Carson City, NV — $360,000 — Discover a maintained 3 bedroom home with low maintenance landscaping and community amenities.

Carson City/Minden Summer SUPER CAMP 2025

9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. — Line Drive University — $899 per catcher — Engage in 20 hours of intensive skill development and instruction for aspiring baseball and softball catchers aged 10-18.

Step Into Line Dancing

4-6 p.m. — Eleventh Frame Winner's Lounge — No cost mentioned — Enjoy an evening of line dancing and community fellowship with friends and neighbors.