Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of September.
Good morning, Carson City.
Carson City’s Catmandu has a survivor ready for adoption: Sofia, a two-year-old long-haired tabby who fought off a life-threatening intestinal blockage with emergency surgery at Carson Valley Vet; the cat is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped, and can be met today (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at 1829 Brown Street.
Carson City and Douglas County residents can support a local food drive benefiting the Northern Nevada Dream Center by donating nonperishable items at Grocery Outlet, Carson City Library, and Gentiva Hospice Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., as the drive ends in the next three days.
On Saturday morning, 200 locals joined the Walk/Run to Remember 5K and 8K at McFadden Plaza to honor those with Alzheimer’s and support the Northern Nevada Alzheimer’s Association.
The event featured sign-ins, a warmup by Carson High cheerleaders, music, vendors, and raffle prizes (organized by realtor Brenda Collings).
Carson City's centenarians were honored Tuesday at Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care with breakfast, cake and certificates in Carson City.
Mayor Lori Bagwell praised their long, healthy lives, and guests credited family support and luck as keys to their longevity (including Dolores Hanner and Nina Snyder).
The Carson High School basketball Hall of Fame will induct its fourth class (8 honorees) on Saturday, Oct.
10 at the Governor’s Mansion. The event starts with dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the ceremony at 6 p.m.
Firefighters contained a 42-acre wildfire off Goni Road north of the capital after a plume of smoke was visible through Carson Valley.
The blaze, reported Friday at 12:50 p.m. under a red flag warning, stopped emitting smoke by around 3 p.m. and was monitored overnight.
The road report shows closures and lane restrictions from Sept.
28 to Oct. 4 on streets such as 7th Street and Plaza Street — drivers should plan ahead for detours during ongoing road and utility work.
Thousands of motorcycle riders are in Carson City this weekend for the annual rally that began on Thursday on Research Way and continues today at Battle Born Harley-Davidson — local businesses are busy as riders enjoy live music, vendors, and scenic rides.
The CHS girls’ tennis team earned a postseason playoff spot on Thursday with a home win (10-8) over Reed high school, marking their third consecutive qualification.
They will play next Monday at 2:00 p.m. against Douglas High School in Douglas.
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