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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Carson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Carson City Fire Department responded at 9:19 p.m. Saturday to a structure fire at 2051 Joshua Drive — firefighters removed a trapped man who later died at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. The Nevada Appeal
ACTIVE NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Carson City schools welcomed 6,910 students Monday as the 2025-26 school year began at Seeliger Elementary. The school will use a new reading program—shown to boost scores—while keeping its math materials and nearly filling all staff positions. The Nevada Appeal
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A new tax law lets people deduct up to $10,000 in auto loan interest each year from 2025 to 2028 if they buy a new car that is assembled in the U.S. and weighs less than 14,000 pounds—income limits also apply. The Nevada Appeal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rabe Meadow parking area and Lam Watah Historic Trail are closed today through Aug. 26 for underground utility work on the Kahle Complete Street Project to relocate electrical and communications lines. Traffic controls are in place and parking is offered in the Douglas County garage on Highway 50—trail access remains open—while contractors work to keep visitor routes to Lake Tahoe accessible—ensuring safe, continued access during the project—. The Record Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nevada’s football program announced that it will travel to Nebraska on Sept. 1 for the 2029 opener, with additional games against UTEP on Sept. 8 and Kansas on Sept. 15 — they lost 52-10 to Nebraska in their only previous meeting in 2007. The Mountain West Conference will start public player availability reporting in 2025 to update questionable player statuses before each game. The Record Courier
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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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Awareness as Refuge: A Day of Silence and Connection
9 AM – 4:30 PM — River Fork Ranch Preserve — Free entry — Engage in a day of meditation and community connection at a beautiful outdoor venue.
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Literary and Musical Afternoon with Willy Vlautin
1-3 p.m. — Brewery Arts Center — Free entry — Engage with author and musician Willy Vlautin through conversation, music, and a book signing event.
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