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Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Carson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Meals on Wheels Carson City raised over $10,000 at the Carson Follies fundraiser held the weekend of August 15, more than doubling last year’s effort. The funds will help the Carson City Senior Center offset rising delivery costs as it works to serve over 100,000 meals and manage a growing waitlist for local seniors. CarsonNow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local author Bill Brown—a retired Emmy-winning journalist and writer of supernatural thrillers—will hold an event at Browsers Corner Book Store on September 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 711 E. Washington Street as he discusses paranormal themes and Nevada lore. CarsonNow
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Carson City School District reported that enrollment dropped by 130 students to 6,896 as of Sept. 8 — Empire Elementary lost 44 students and all grade levels had changes. The district noted a slight boost of 12 students over budget forecasts — a minor relief amid ongoing staffing concerns and rising local housing costs. The Nevada Appeal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NV Energy said power was restored around Carson City at 8:30 p.m. after lightning strikes caused outages for 2,300 customers and a transformer failure near the Nevada State Railroad Museum on Wednesday evening + the Carson City Fire Department checked the area following the reported strike. CarsonNow
- ➤ Carson City officials said that the burning of the abandoned Children’s Home cottages on 5th Street is part of a live-fire training exercise — they assured residents that all known asbestos was removed before the burn began. The training started on Monday and will continue through today — residents should avoid the area due to lingering smoke. CarsonNow
- ➤ Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Leggett will become the Nevada National Guard’s command senior enlisted leader when a ceremony is held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 13th at the Nevada Air National Guard Base fuel cell hangar—he brings decades of military service and a strong commitment to personal growth from his sobriety journey to guide the enlisted force. CarsonNow
- ➤ Sonoma Park in south Carson City will be closed Sept. 15 to Oct. 6 to renovate the turf and repair the irrigation system—workers will aerify, overseed, resod, and fertilize the grass while fixing the sidewalk on Stafford Way and updating on-site utilities for safety. The Nevada Appeal
- ➤ The Carson City Regional Transportation Commission voted to advance key projects in the North Carson corridor by approving a $338,860 contract with CA Group Inc for a Complete Streets Feasibility Study expected by June 30th which could lead to a $20.7 million upgrade between William Street and Medical Parkway — they also moved forward a potential freeway interchange plan on South Carson Street under NDOT review and approved contracts for pavement preservation and safety improvement projects. The Nevada Appeal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ After the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy issued guidance on Sept. 5 that permits pharmacists to administer updated COVID-19 vaccines pending federal recommendations, a Gardnerville resident who was initially refused a shot returned the next day and received her vaccination — and Health and Human Services will send more details after the Advisory Committee meets on Sept. 18 and 19. The Record Courier
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Spirit is a one-year-old blue-gray cat with a silky coat who loves to play, snuggle, and talk his mind. Catmandu asks local families to visit its Carson City shelter this weekend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.—applications and proof that pets are allowed are required. CarsonNow
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Western Nevada College Foundation will host its 26th annual Golf for Education Tournament on Friday, Sept. 26 at Toiyabe Golf Club in Washoe Valley. Proceeds will support student workforce certifications — and players will enjoy hole contests, a BBQ lunch, prizes and networking opportunities. CarsonNow
- ➤ A fishing report revealed that the full moon last Saturday made fish less active at Topaz Lake, so anglers ended their outing early—planning to try catfishing on the next full moon night. The report also advises keeping an eye on weather and water levels at lakes like Caples and Bridgeport Reservoir to improve fishing success. CarsonNow
- ➤ Carson City's Senators Cycling raced in their high school mountain bike season by finishing 3rd in the team category at Kirkwood on August 24 and 2nd at Northstar, with many riders earning podium finishes—eight additional racers made the top 10. The team will travel to Mammoth Mountain on Sept 28 and host the Capital City Crusher on Oct 12 for the northern Nevada interscholastic league. CarsonNow
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Kaboom-Con 2025
6 PM – 5 PM — Carson City Community Center — Cost varying — Dive into a vibrant celebration of comics, movies, and games.
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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.
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