Good morning, Carson City.

Organizers said applications for the Nevada Day Parade must be submitted by Monday, September 8 with vendor submissions due by October 16 so interested groups can secure a spot in the event.

The parade — known as the largest and longest-running celebration of Nevada statehood — will close Carson Street on November 1 in Carson City.

On August 29, Carson City deputies arrested Travis Michael Oliver after a casino staff reported he flashed a pistol at a woman who fled in fear — he now faces felony assault with a deadly weapon, firearm possession violations, and aggravated stalking after a ghost gun was found on him.

Kenneth Ching, a deputy district attorney in Washoe County, was arrested by the Reno Police Department on August 30th on a charge of open and gross lewdness—he has been placed on administrative leave and his case was referred to the Carson City District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.

Battle Born Helicopter’s East Fork Air 12 landed at Sunridge Station 12 on Monday, beginning a public-private partnership between East Fork Fire Protection District and the Rural Medevac Alliance—designed to boost emergency response in Carson Valley.

The program will add firefighter-flight paramedics over the next 90 days to strengthen community services.

The Nevada Army National Guard was selected as the Army’s next mobile infantry battalion under the Army Transformation Initiative and will add 300 new positions while converting tanks to infantry squad vehicles built on the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 platform.

Army leaders announced a two-year transition that will reclassify soldiers and preserve unit traditions—aiming for readiness in large-scale combat operations in the Indo-Pacific.

Douglas High School girls tennis beat Carson on August 21 in a tight match that ended 10–9 in a tiebreaker—key wins in singles and all three doubles sets secured the victory.

Coach Nikki Andrews noted the team stayed cool under pressure despite the heat.

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.

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.

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.

Kaboom-Con 2025

6 PM – 5 PM — Carson City Community Center — Cost varying — Dive into a vibrant celebration of comics, movies, and games.

Carson City Aviation Festival 2025

4-9 p.m. — 2600 College Parkway, Carson City, NV — Free entry — Soar into an unforgettable celebration of aviation, innovation, and community spirit.

Wild Night: A Van Morrison Tribute

7:30-10 p.m. — Nashville Social Club Carson City — Tickets available — Experience the soulful tunes of Van Morrison performed by a world-class tribute band.

106th Annual Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire

9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Town of Genoa — Free entry — Celebrate over a century of arts, crafts, food, and the famous candy maker tradition in a bustling community atmosphere.