Good morning, Carson City.

Ron Santi, known as Carson Valley’s Mr. Lion, died on Aug.

20 at age 77 and was honored as the 2023 Carson Valley Days Citizen of the Year—he served the community for decades through many local organizations. A fall celebration will be held to remember his legacy and lasting contributions.

Today, Carson City child Soren Tucker—who has kidney cancer—spent the morning with Sheriff Darin Ballam's team, riding in a SWAT truck, getting his fingerprints taken, and meeting a K-9 unit.

His family said the special day gave him a fun, normal break from his treatment.

Kiwanis of Sierra Nevada will host its 4th Annual Yard Sale at 708 W.

Musser St from Sept 5th to 6th, between 8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. The sale will offer furniture, records, books, bikes and other quality items.

During Labor Day weekend, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office stopped about 900 vehicles at the Lake2o event and arrested two for DUI, two for reckless driving, and issued 178 traffic tickets while coordinating with event organizers for traffic and parking safety—Sheriff Dan Coverley said.

Carson City officials held a meeting Wednesday to update building and fire codes that will require new accessibility standards and energy efficiency rules for new projects—and fire rules for lithium-ion battery storage.

The new codes will be required for designs starting in July, ahead of state and federal mandates.

Douglas High School football will travel to Sutter Friday night for its first road game as the Tigers try to avoid an 0—3 start and hope to have quarterback Keston Sadabseng back after his concussion.

Coach Kyle Mays said the team must match Sutter’s strong running game—Sutter is known for its run-first plays.

Douglas High School football is set to play its first road game against unbeaten Sutter High School in California on Friday night; the Tigers will try to avoid an 0-3 start with quarterback Keston Sadabseng returning from a concussion and running back Zack Jackson leading the offense—Sutter's strong ground attack may challenge them.

Carson High School football will travel to Sparks on Friday night to play Spanish Springs in a local non-league contest — the team seeks to build on its first win from last Friday.

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.

World Championship Outhouse Races

12-4 p.m. — ATM (Visitors Center) — Free entry — Experience a quirky toilet race with costumed teams racing down C Street for the latrine title.