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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Carson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lahontan Valley News earned six national newspaper awards for non-daily papers with a circulation under 5,000, winning second place in four categories along with third and fourth in others. The awards will be given on Oct. 10 in Minneapolis at the NNAF’s 139th Annual Convention—marking over 25 years of membership—showing the paper’s strong local service. The Nevada Appeal
ACTIVE NEWS
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Carson Chamber Singers will begin rehearsals on Aug. 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the LDS Church — 411 N. Saliman Road in Carson City under new director Jordan Gotchy; the first concert is set for Oct. 10 at First United Methodist Church. The Nevada Appeal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Carson City Board of Supervisors approved a $22.5 million contract with Granite Construction for the East William Street Complete Streets Project on the section between Carson and Roop streets in May & detours are in place as construction will proceed in three parts through mid-summer 2026. The Record Courier
- ➤ On July 17, Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine awarded six Carson Tahoe Health employees as part of the Nevada Health Equity and Loan Assistance program, which gives health care providers between $15,000 and $120,000 for serving underserved communities. The program pays awards in installments after a year of service — helping workers like charge nurse Jessica Young focus on patient care — and is expected to expand as hospitals add more education spots. The Record Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carson High graduate Dominic Porter won the gold medal in Lima, Peru earlier this month at the U20 Pan American Championships in beach wrestling in the over 90 kilogram weight class – he recorded a 3-1 record with two pins and plans to wrestle at Mercyhurst University. The Nevada Appeal
- ➤ On July 19, the Carson Valley Swim team won the 12-mile Trans Tahoe race with four local swimmers and two national-caliber teammates completing the course in 4 hours and 43 minutes — a time slightly faster than last year. MEFIYI also announced Molly Scholarship winners from Whittell High School: senior graduates Rocky Laremore, Aliana Mcley and Sofia Hansel. The Nevada Appeal
- ➤ The NIAA fall sports season is underway as Douglas High begins non-contact football practice today and will start full-contact sessions on Saturday—teams are set for a four-team scrimmage on Aug. 8 and a board meeting at Clark High School on Aug. 4 to sanction lacrosse for next season. The Record Courier
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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.
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Polecat Summer Concert featuring The Green Lotus Band
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Polecat Tavern — Food available for purchase — Enjoy a rockin' evening with The Green Lotus Band and delicious charcuterie boxes.
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Watercolor Carson City – Plein Air Festival
8 AM – 5 PM — Brewery Arts Center — Fundraiser auction and exhibits — Watch talented artists capture the beauty of Carson City through their watercolor creations.
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Watercolor Carson City – Plein Air Festival
8 AM – 5 PM — Brewery Arts Center — Free entry — Experience the beauty of watercolor art in the picturesque surroundings of Carson City.
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Outlaw Flat Trac Race
6 PM - 10 PM — Fuji Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling professional racing, including the Police Vs. Fire Challenge and exciting youth events.
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Polecat Summer Concerts
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Polecat Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy live music every Saturday evening under the summer sky at Polecat Tavern's parking lot.
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Watercolor Carson City – Plein Air Festival
8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Brewery Arts Center — Check event page for details — Experience the vibrant creativity of plein air watercolor artists in scenic Carson City.
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