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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Carson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oasis Academy teachers Kelly Nott, Tamara McNeill and Amber Revels attended civic education trainings this summer—held in Carson City and at UNR’s Lake Tahoe Campus—to learn new teaching strategies and plan to expand these programs with a new public policy elective in the upcoming school year. The Nevada Appeal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nevada DMV began renovating its Carson City office on July 28 and expects to complete the work by year's end. The office remains open while most renovations—new flooring, countertops, wall coverings, and an expanded test room—are completed during nights and weekends. The Nevada Appeal
- ➤ On June 30, the Public Utilities Commission converted a petition into an investigation of rate misclassifications by NV Energy in Carson City. The Commission will hold a workshop on August 14 at 10:30 a.m. in Carson City — remote participants must register by August 11 and written comments are due by September 18 and October 9. The Nevada Appeal
- ➤ The Nevada Public Utilities Commission is investigating alleged rate misclassifications by NV Energy and has scheduled a workshop for August 14 at 10:30 a.m. in Carson City with options to attend in person or remotely; NV Energy must file written comments by September 18 and remote participants must register by August 11—further responses are due by October 9. The Record Courier
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Former Navy SEAL Liam Cogan is launching comprehensive outreach programs across Northern Nevada to help veterans gain access to benefits, financial support, and personalized care to reduce veteran suicide. His organization will host a 220-mile ruck run on Aug. 22 around Lake Tahoe — with donations funding an 80-day training program for new Veteran Impact Officers. The Nevada Appeal
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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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Classic Movie Mondays: Rio Bravo
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Brewery Arts Center — $5.00 — Enjoy a classic Western film with fellow cinema lovers in a community setting.
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Silver State Art Festival
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Fuji Park — Free admission — Explore a vibrant showcase of local art with crafts, photography, and a raffle for visual arts support.
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The best part? It also helps strengthen your core and build muscle as you move. Whether you're training indoors or hitting the trails, this vest is a simple way to take your workouts to the next level this season.
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