Good morning, Carson City.

At the 33rd annual Critical Issues Conference — hosted by the Business Council of Douglas County — four local businesses were given the 2025 Spotlight Awards at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline on September 22.

Each award, marked by an engraved lantern with a flameless candle, recognized achievements in community support, preservation, partnership, or innovation.

The Somerset Academy of Carson City received state approval—its first public meeting is scheduled for this month as it searches for a location and a principal while focusing on early literacy for its youngest students.

On Wednesday, Carson City planning commissioners will review two requests—an abandonment request concerning state office project land near the Legislative Building and a special use permit request by Enterprise Leasing for truck rentals at North Town Plaza.

The meeting will start at 5 p.m. in the community center board room at 851 E. William St.

Jim Valentine of RE/MAX Gold Carson Valley advises buyers and sellers to prepare for fall real estate by finishing moves before snow arrives and readying homes and vehicles for winter—he noted that the new FEMA map released on June 18 changed flood zones in Carson Valley, which may affect property values.

Douglas High School girls basketball has named Alicia Main head coach after Jason Carter retired this past summer—Main, a 1992 graduate and longtime assistant, will lead the team with a focus on student achievement and community leadership as practice begins on November 15.

The Nevada Wolf Pack lost 31-16 to Western Kentucky at Bowling Green, Ky on Saturday after costly mistakes like a fumble by Jordan Brown and an interception by Chubba Purdy hurt the team’s score—turnovers and holding penalties added to the loss in their third non-conference game.

The team will try to improve when they play Fresno State on Oct. 4.

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.

Los Straitjackets Live in Carson City

7-10 p.m. — Nashville Social Club Carson City — Call for pricing — Experience the masked masters of instrumental rock with 30+ years of raw riffs and vibrant grooves.

Lions Run

8-11 a.m. — Empire Ranch Golf Course and Event Venue — Registration fee applies — Participate in a fun-filled race with options for everyone, including a unique 0.0 None Run.

Harvest Train Festival

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Nevada State Railroad Museum — Pricing forthcoming — Enjoy two days of autumn fun with train rides and activities for the whole family.