Good morning, Carson City.

After a hoax call placed Carson High and Sierra Lutheran on lockdown Monday, Sheriff Furlong and school officials praised the swift response that kept students safe (2,200 at Carson High) while procedures are set for review.

Carson Animal Services Initiative is hosting its annual Pooch Plunge today at Carson Aquatics Center, 841 N.

Roop St from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Small dogs have a reserved hour from 9 to 10 a.m., and admission is $10 for the first dog — $7 for each additional one to support a spay and neuter voucher program.

One westbound lane of Interstate 80 reopened on Friday morning after the Floriston Fire closed it since Wednesday.

CalFire reported the blaze (now 622 acres and 15 percent contained) while a trucker's detour on Highway 88 near Fairview Lane delayed clearing efforts.

18-year-old Canyon B.

Ortiz launched CBO Plumbing to offer faith-based residential plumbing service in Northern Nevada today. The business builds on his family’s plumbing tradition from 1985 and promises honest workmanship and dependable care.

Eighteen-year-old Canyon B.

Ortiz has launched CBO Plumbing north of Carson City, continuing a family tradition that dates back to 1985. The faith-based firm promises honest, dependable service & craftsmanship for local homeowners.

Tickets are available now for Minden-Tahoe SkyFest, which runs Oct.

16-18 at the Minden-Tahoe Airport in Carson Valley; the event features an airshow, a drone experience, and performances including the Patriots Jet Team’s aerobatic display—ideal for aviation enthusiasts and families.

The Nevada Department of Education released the 2025-26 student achievement results, with Carson schools showing mixed star ratings and gradual improvements in language and math.

District Superintendent Andrew Feuling will present the new Nevada District Performance Framework at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Robert Crowell Board Room at the Community Center.

Carson High announced its Homecoming candidates for the Queen’s and King’s courts — with a week-long Wizard of Oz-themed celebration.

The festivities started with an assembly on Sept. 17 and will end with a parade and coronation Friday, Sept. 25 and a dance Saturday, Sept. 26 at the football field.

Last Thursday, the Board approved a new volunteer-led Bike Park at Centennial Park — Muscle Powered will now begin design and fundraising while the board also authorized a grant for expanding the MOST Program to boost crisis intervention services.

Carson City's Catmandu is hosting a weekend adoption event at 1829 Brown Street, where Milo — a sweet and intelligent tuxedo cat who is hard of hearing — awaits his forever home.

The shelter is open Friday through Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm.

Douglas High School football won 33-6 against North Valleys Friday night, starting a winning streak.

They will face Damonte Ranch next Friday night to begin Class 5A North league play.

Sierra Lutheran High School overcame a 20-7 deficit to beat unbeaten Mammoth 35-28 Friday night at Carson High School (key plays from quarterback Matt Fahey and lineman Peyton Hamblet spurred the comeback).

The Falcons will play Loyalton on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 1 p.m.

Carson High School football fell to the Reed Raiders (49–7) Friday night and will face North Valleys next week in the Class 4A North league play.