Good morning, Carson City.

At the annual Carson City Mint Coin Show, Reno resident Andy Hettrick won an uncirculated 1884 Morgan silver dollar minted in Carson City when Friends of the Nevada State Museum drew his ticket; the coin (valued at $369) will support the museum’s archival preservation and education programs.

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce is hosting a luncheon on Wednesday, Oct.

14 (11:30 a.m.) at the Casino Fandango Ballroom to explore how workplace teams can benefit from generational differences. Advance RSVP is required, and tickets cost $35.

Carson High School teacher Kendra Tuttle was named one of four finalists for Nevada Teacher of the Year by the Nevada Department of Education—she follows in her mother's footsteps and builds strong community partnerships through her teaching.

Western Nevada College was honored with the 2026 Community Engagement Award when President J.

Kyle Dalpe accepted the honor at the RCCA/ATEA National Conference held on Sept. 17 at Northwest Mississippi Community College. The award recognizes the college’s commitment to rural engagement and lasting student impact.

Carson City’s road report for Sept.

28-Oct. 4, 2026 lists closures and lane restrictions on key streets for road and utility work. 7th and Plaza Streets are closed all week; Coral Way and San Marcus Drive close Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with part of William Street closed nightly.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation plans to lower the average unemployment tax rate for employers in 2027 to 1.35% from 1.45% in 2026.

A public meeting (Nov. 30 at 1:00 p.m.) will review the proposal.

The Nevada football team lost in overtime 36-33 to Air Force at Mackay Stadium Saturday after controversial calls shifted the game’s momentum.

Nevada rallied late but fell short and will travel to UTEP on Oct. 10.