Good morning, Carson City.

Molly Walt, CEO of Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc., invites older adults to volunteer by providing flexible roles that reduce isolation in rural communities—volunteers give rides, offer companionship, and support residents while staying active themselves.

Carson City's CPA Kelly Bullis explains that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act now permanently disallows deductions such as mortgage interest on home equity debt and limits charitable contributions while capping gambling losses at 90% of winnings.

His review notes that home energy credits will be repealed effective 2026 and a 3% deduction reduction for high-income taxpayers will resume then — changes that will impact many taxpayers.

Sen. Lisa Krasner announced her re-election campaign in Senate District 16 and will run to continue representing Carson City and southern Washoe County.

Candidate filing for non-judicial positions runs from March 2 through March 13 — the next step in her bid for continued service.

AMH, a Las Vegas firm, is building Capital Crossing— a Carson City rental community with 137 homes near Carson High School that will be finished in 2027.

The project features three- to five-bedroom units with modern amenities— and local subcontractors will add four to six new homes each month as more leases are signed.

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.

BOOnanza! Trick-or-Treat Event

4-7 p.m. — Mills Park — Free entry — A fun and safe trick-or-treat event for children and families with local businesses participating.