Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
Good morning, Carson City.
Kenneth Ching was fired from his position as deputy district attorney after he was arrested on August 30 for open and gross lewdness and the Carson City District Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the active case.
The Carson City Cultural Commission will meet Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the community center board room at 851 E.
William St. to discuss a donation proposal for a 10-foot sculpture called Aster by local artist Seth Johnson—funded by the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute Class of 2024 and valued at $6,300.
Gov. Joe Lombardo said that the state's recovery from a cyberattack discovered Aug.
24 is moving ahead of schedule as critical services like DMV registrations and in-person driver's license issuance resume today—while an ongoing investigation confirms that financial systems remain secure and social services operate normally.
Gov. Joe Lombardo said that the state is recovering ahead of schedule from a cyberattack discovered Aug.
24 as it works to restore the systems Nevadans use every day. Essential services like DMV registrations, driver’s license issuance and health programs remain available—officials confirmed that no state financial data appears compromised and that an investigation continues.
The Nevada Army National Guard has been selected as the U.S. Army’s next mobile infantry battalion, Brig.
Gen. Randy Lau said this week. The unit will gain a battalion with a combat logistics company—adding about 300 soldiers—and it will replace its tanks with infantry squad vehicles for improved mobility.
Carson City supervisors approved changes to the courthouse remodel that keep the Clerk-Recorder’s Office in the building to save about $1.5 million and allow a new justice of the peace to use the court; a preconstruction contract is set for this fall with work planned to finish by the end of 2029. They also accepted 6.92 acres of public right of way for improved road access— and noted new state laws taking effect Oct. 1 that will change emergency planning and court fee rules.
NNPH paused using the current COVID-19 vaccine — they await federal guidance on an updated formula to fight new variants.
The ACIP will meet on September 18 and NNPH expects to share more vaccine details by late September or early October.
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.
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