Carson Now is your one stop for Carson City news. We bring all the news together in one place. Visit us at carsonnow.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mx5j3bkofs22Congratulations to the families from Carson Now! https://www.carsonnow.org/10/05/2026/birth-announcements-four-new-nevadans-welcomed-sept-28-oct-4-at-carson-tahoe-hospital05 Oct 2026 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx5j3bkofs22https://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mx5eg45fgw2zThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office, along with the Blackburn Family Association, will unveil a commissioned historic plaque at the site where Sheriff Blackburn was killed, directly across the street from the Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial at the Nevada Capitol grounds. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/05/2026/historic-plaque-to-be-unveiled-in-carson-city-for-first-lawman-killed-in-nevada05 Oct 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx5eg45fgw2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mx5blk7x4l2xCarson City emergency crews called to single-vehicle accident on I-580 Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Monday morning to an accident involving a single vehicle… https://www.carsonnow.org/10/05/2026/carson-city-emergency-crews-called-to-single-vehicle-accident-on-i-58005 Oct 2026 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx5blk7x4l2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mx5anwqytw2kPine Nuts: The Diaries of Adam and Eve It becomes my good fortune to team up with the inimitable Tina Cole in presenting Mark Twain’s…... https://www.carsonnow.org/10/05/2026/pine-nuts-the-diaries-of-adam-and-eve05 Oct 2026 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx5anwqytw2khttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mx3nytdzqh2yThe CARSON 400 fundraising event is a stock car-style foot race for students in kindergarten through 12th grade happening Wednesday at the CHS Sports Complex. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the Classic Car Exhibition in the north parking lot. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/04/2026/carson-city-schools-foundation-to-host-carson-400-fundraising-event-at-chs-wednesday05 Oct 2026 00:30 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx3nytdzqh2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mx3irxvk362aReported at around 3:30 p.m. the fire is threatening homes in the Spring Valley and Pine Valley Road areas. Dispatch was advised to issue reverse 911 calls for evacuation. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/04/2026/brush-fire-erupts-threatens-home-off-us-395-and-spring-valley-in-douglas-county04 Oct 2026 22:57 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx3irxvk362ahttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mx3ghlgduk2tCarson Now reader Ted Wilson provided us these action-packed photos from this year's event. Wilson also helped supply us with event photos from last year. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/04/2026/local-photographer-captures-saturdays-action-at-the-k9-unit-challenge-in-carson-city04 Oct 2026 22:15 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx3ghlgduk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mx37eooa5t2eContinuing with the climate change observations that columnist JoAnne Skelly wrote about a couple of weeks ago, here it is October and still no freezes. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/04/2026/northern-nevada-backyards-warm-autumn-leaves-changing-color-and-more04 Oct 2026 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx37eooa5t2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mx2y74f7ej2eIn addition to train rides, the Harvest Train will feature a pumpkin patch, games in the park, food trucks, and handcar rides each day, providing a full day of fall activities for the whole family. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/04/2026/nevada-state-railroad-museum-carson-city-to-celebrate-fall-with-annual-harvest-train04 Oct 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx2y74f7ej2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mx2wzprkds2iServices are available to individuals who are already employed and may need assistance to remain successful in their current roles. VR can provide rehabilitation technology, worksite modifications, job coaching services and help with workplace accommodation conversations. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/04/2026/nevada-highlights-vocational-rehabilitation-services-during-national-disability-employment-awareness-month04 Oct 2026 17:39 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx2wzprkds2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mx2u32b65r2aElsewhere, gaming revenue saw increases in Reno and Washoe County largely due to Hot August Nights. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/04/2026/august-gaming-revenue-up-statewide-down-in-carson-area-and-tahoes-south-shore04 Oct 2026 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx2u32b65r2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mx2pxm46yq2eClosures and lane reductions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/04/2026/carson-city-road-report-for-week-of-oct-5-1104 Oct 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx2pxm46yq2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mwz7xhjcyt22Reported to dispatch at 6 p.m. All occupants were out of the vehicles by the time CCFD arrived. Rescue crews are evaluating the occupants for injuries. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/03/2026/carson-city-emergency-crews-called-to-east-william-street-accident04 Oct 2026 01:13 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwz7xhjcyt22https://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mwz5kgwijz2yThe K9 Unit Challenge offered a unique opportunity to see the dedication, discipline and teamwork between law enforcement officers and their K9 partners from around the region. Video and photos in story below. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/03/2026/regions-top-law-enforcement-dogs-compete-at-k9-unit-challenge-in-carson-city04 Oct 2026 00:30 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwz5kgwijz2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mwyxi4w5my2yAs of 3 p.m. flames have pushed the Slink Fire to 75 acres with zero percent containment, according to The National Interagency Fire Center. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/03/2026/brush-fire-near-topaz-lake-grows-us-395-reduced-to-one-lane03 Oct 2026 22:42 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwyxi4w5my2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mwyoq7rjcw22JAC riders who regularly use Route 2A are encouraged to review the updated route and bus stop locations prior to the change. No other routes will be impacted. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/03/2026/carson-citys-jac-public-transit-to-implement-minor-route-2a-change03 Oct 2026 20:05 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwyoq7rjcw22https://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mwygg654l62tAs of Saturday morning, the fire, which is reportedly human caused and under investigation, is currently estimated at 1,274 acres with 40 percent containment. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/03/2026/firefighters-make-progress-overnight-on-bull-fire-north-of-verdi03 Oct 2026 17:36 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwygg654l62thttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mwye43en6s2zTwo earthquakes happened Friday near the South Lake Tahoe area, with magnitudes of 3.7 and later 2.9, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/03/2026/earthquakes-rattle-south-lake-tahoe-area-friday03 Oct 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwye43en6s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mwy7psgqi32tThe Star Party begins with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, followed by the lecture at 7 p.m. Telescope viewing begins at dark. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/03/2026/happening-tonight-saturn-to-take-center-stage-at-wnc-star-party03 Oct 2026 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwy7psgqi32thttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mwy5wcjczh2zAs senior producer of PBS Reno’s Wild Nevada program, Chris Orr will share behind-the-scenes stories from her two decades of exploring the Silver State with Leisure Hour Club members at their monthly dinner meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/03/2026/pbs-renos-chris-orr-to-share-wild-nevada-adventures-at-leisure-hour-club-dinner-203 Oct 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwy5wcjczh2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mwwlewktap2xSilver State Pageants and the popular Miss Curvy Pageants return for their 7th year this Spring, and applications are open now. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/02/2026/silver-state-pageants-national-miss-curvy-pageants-march-202703 Oct 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwwlewktap2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mwweacxne52yThis year, because October 31 is on a Saturday (aka: Parade Day), it means for a brief moment, the community will get to throw it back to ye good ol’ days of Double Halloween, a time-honored Carson City tradition. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/02/2026/double-halloween-why-trick-or-treating-is-not-on-oct-31-this-year-and-why-thats-awesome02 Oct 2026 21:52 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwweacxne52yhttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mwwbd2h5up2kTo celebrate their one-year milestone, the Carson City Lego store has a slate of free community activities planned Saturday, including a bounce house, door prizes, food truck snacks for up to 100 kids, and more. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/02/2026/brick-reboot-celebrates-brickaversary-saturday-with-free-bounce-house-food-for-100-kids-raffles-and-more02 Oct 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwwbd2h5up2khttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mww5xrnvwz2yFremont Elementary School teacher Erika Laycox has been awarded a $750 Back-to-School Supply Grant from the ... https://www.carsonnow.org/10/02/2026/fremont-teacher-wins-750-school-supply-grant-from-nationwide-contest02 Oct 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mww5xrnvwz2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mwvzxzqtfg2tCHS Varsity Tennis qualified 12 players for the individual regional tennis championships.  Leading the way for the CHS team was Senior Lily Maguire who was awarded a top eight seeding and a first-round bye in the girl’s singles tournament. ... https://www.carsonnow.org/10/02/2026/chs-varsity-tennis-qualifies-12-players-for-individual-regionals02 Oct 2026 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvzxzqtfg2thttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mwvx2wchgn2eNevada Day will add a new attraction for children and families this year with the debut of the Kids Market & Adventure Zone in downtown Carson City.... https://www.carsonnow.org/10/02/2026/nevada-day-adds-kids-market-as-family-programming-continues-expanding-year-round02 Oct 2026 17:56 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvx2wchgn2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mwvvdvklfa2nOscar had a pretty tough start to life. A handsome little guy with a big personality, he is hoping that his luck will finally change.... https://www.carsonnow.org/10/02/2026/meet-oscar-catmandus-cat-of-the-week02 Oct 2026 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvvdvklfa2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mwvpn5qniv2fHappy Friday, readers! Let’s see what the weekend has in store. https://www.carsonnow.org/10/02/2026/events-happening-this-weekend-in-carson-city02 Oct 2026 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvpn5qniv2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mwtyfg5ph52wHappy spooky season, y’all! Every month, the Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, and exciting adventures.... https://www.carsonnow.org/10/01/2026/park-ranger-led-programs-in-october01 Oct 2026 23:15 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwtyfg5ph52whttps://bsky.app/profile/carsonnow.bsky.social/post/3mwtuzb723p2fby Catrina Schambra The Carson Water Subconservancy District is now taking nominations for candidates to receive the 2027 Andy Aldax Award as described below:... https://www.carsonnow.org/10/01/2026/nominations-open-for-carson-water-subconservancy-district-2027-andy-aldax-award-for-exemplary-service01 Oct 2026 22:14 +0000at://did:plc:d3swcprklrlenqs7gj46dtdq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwtuzb723p2f