Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
Good morning, Carson City.
The Dick Stoddard Carson High School basketball Hall of Fame held its third induction ceremony on October 11 at the Governor’s Mansion—eight new inductees and three state champion teams were honored for their play in a Senator uniform.
Hannah Gerow is a Carson High middle blocker who excels on the volleyball court and in the Medical Assistant program while balancing a 3.31 GPA and caring for her 2-year-old son—she plans to study nursing at Western Nevada College after graduation.
NV Energy will install 53 new cameras as part of its Power Safe NV program to spot wildfires early across Nevada — 35 in the north, 15 in the south, with three mobile units for areas that are hard to reach.
The Public Utilities Commission approved the plan and the cameras will operate on the University of Nevada Reno’s ALERT Wildfire network to help fire crews respond faster.
The Open Space Advisory Committee unanimously recommended approval of the JohnD Winters Centennial Park Master Plan, which will add a new bike park, multiuse fields and improved parking while the Parks and Recreation Commission had already supported the plan.
The committee also backed a conservation easement on Old Woods Ranch covering 130 acres+ to protect varied lands and support future trail connectivity before the recommendation goes to the Board of Supervisors.
The Nevada Department of Human Services said that if the federal shutdown continues past October 30, SNAP benefits for roughly 477000 residents may be delayed until funding resumes — meanwhile, the Division of Social Services is still accepting new applications.
Federal officials warned in an Oct. 10 letter that benefits might not cover November if the shutdown persists.
Douglas High School volleyball fell to Carson on Senior Night Tuesday at home, ending their chances for a regional postseason.
The Tigers lost in straight sets — 25-18, 25-10, 25-18 — and finished the season with a 12-14 record and 2-6 league mark.
Douglas High School football will host Galena this Friday in an important league game as the Tigers aim to break a three-game losing streak and boost their postseason chances.
The teams have had close contests with Douglas leading the all-time series 10-8—both sides winning two of their last four games.
Carson High School boys soccer beat Damonte Ranch 6-1 Wednesday night in a season finale that secured a No. 2 seed in the Sierra League and a home playoff game Saturday at noon.
The Senators tied in points with Damonte Ranch but earned a 7-3 head-to-head advantage — a key factor in their season finish.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fiddler on the Roof
7:30-10 p.m. — Carson City Community Center — Tickets $25/$28 plus fee — Experience the humor and heart of Tevye's family as they navigate tradition amidst change in this award-winning musical.
Fiddler on the Roof
7:30 p.m. — Carson City Community Center — $25/$28 plus $5 fee — Experience the heartwarming tale of tradition and family with an award-winning musical performance.
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