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Carson City
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Carson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Truckee Railroad will offer festive train rides for families from the historic 1870 depot in Virginia City starting the Friday after Thanksgiving through Dec.21. The 50-minute Candy Cane Express trip brings passengers to Santa’s Workshop for treats and readings, and the Train O’ Lights offers an evening journey with thousands of LED displays—free parking is available. News4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Northern Nevada Veterans have planned a series of events focused on suicide prevention and veteran support including a resource fair and the Veterans Voice radio show airing today at 4:05 p.m. Virginia City will hold its Veterans Day parade on November 11—while federal shutdown measures delay VA programs and benefits. The Nevada Appeal
- ➤ Twenty-two unions have formed the Nevada Jobs Now PAC to back film tax credits for the proposed Summerlin Studios that would create thousands of jobs, while a union for state and local workers—joined by environmental and education groups—calls the plan a waste of public money. Governor Lombardo will recall lawmakers soon to debate the proposal along with other issues. News4
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow at 7 p.m. on home ice, the Tahoe Knight Monsters will start their second season with a three-game set against the Idaho Steelheads (Saturday’s game is at 7 p.m. and Sunday’s at 3 p.m.). The team added new players including Casey Bailey (a former NHL player) and Lincoln Erne to strengthen its roster. The Record Courier
- ➤ Douglas High School football will play unbeaten Spanish Springs on Friday night — the game follows a 21-14 overtime loss to Carson — and the Tigers hope a win will improve their record. The Record Courier
- ➤ The Sierra Lutheran High School girls golf team won the Class 2A West regional championship at Empire Ranch with a team score (413) and a two-point lead (over Oasis Academy). The Record Courier
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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.
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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.
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Matt Axton Concert
7-10 p.m. — Nashville Social Club Carson City — Tickets available — Experience a soulful blend of Americana, rock & roots from Matt Axton with a repertoire of 300 songs.
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Carson City Career Fair
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Carson City City Hall — Free entry — Connect with top employers across various industries at this recruitment event.
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Karla Bonoff Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — Nashville Social Club Carson City — Tickets available — Experience the intimate performance of a legendary songwriter from the ‘70s music scene.
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Fiddler on the Roof
5-6:30 p.m. — Carson City Community Center — Tickets $25/$28 + $5 fees — Experience the heartwarming tale of tradition and family in a classic musical.
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3rd Annual Holiday Bazaar and Market
12-4 p.m. — Brewery Arts Center — Free Admission — Celebrate local art and holiday shopping with over 30 talented artists.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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