Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
Good morning, Carson City.
Mayor Bagwell, Sheriff Furlong and Fire Chief Nyberg are planning the annual 9/11 remembrance on Sept.
11 at the 9/11 Memorial Site in Mills Park; food and refreshments by The Bus Boy will be available from 5 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at 6 p.m.—local leaders and a prayer team will lead reflections to honor the unity that emerged after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Western Nevada College Continuing Education will start an eight-week Community Health Worker training program on Oct.
1—classes are held Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The 40-hour course meets national C3 Council standards—giving students a certificate to work in clinics and public health programs.
Carson City School District has changed its reading curriculum by signing a seven-year, $1.1 million contract with Amplify to use science-backed methods for teaching literacy—38 teachers are in their second training year and 20 more will start this year to boost student reading skills.
Carson High girls soccer rallied with two late goals on Tuesday—scored by Makayla Rabideau and Sophia Vega—to beat Reed, and the boys earned a 1-0 win on Wednesday with a late goal from Jonathan Hernandez.
The school also saw its volleyball team fall to Spanish Springs and Charlotte Roberts finish seventh in girls golf, with teams now preparing for their next match.
Carson High boys soccer is 3-2-1 after a 1-0 win over McQueen on Wednesday and the Senators are trying hard to score more goals this season.
Head coach Pedro Chavez said losing many players last year led to new tactics – the team now faces a league that splits teams between the Sierra and High Desert leagues – and he expects improvements as they build strength.
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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