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šŸŒ± How Carson City families can gear up for school for free Friday

Carson City, Nevada Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Carson City! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Carson City families can gear up for school for free Friday
  • Whatā€™s behind this weekā€™s DUI and warrant arrests in Carson City?
  • How Nevadaā€™s emergency order stops surge pricing on your rides

Also on today's calendar: LetCarsonVote Townhall and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 85, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 51 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Northern Nevada Dream Center's Back to School Bash Returns Aug. 14 (carsonnow.org) ā€” Families in Carson City can head to Mills Park Pavilion Friday evening for the Northern Nevada Dream Centerā€™s free Back to School Bash, offering supplies, groceries, activities, and resource booths. Local partners like Carson City Health and Human Services, the Sheriffā€™s Office, Lions Club, and area businesses will provide screenings, information, and giveaways to help up to 1,000 elementary students start school prepared.
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2. Carson City deputies make recent arrests for DUI, warrants (carsonnow.org) ā€” Carson City deputies recently made several arrests, including a woman suspected of DUI and drug paraphernalia possession after a traffic stop where a K9 alerted on her vehicle. Additional arrests involved local residents and out-of-area suspects on warrants and license violations, with all individuals presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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3. State of Nevada warns price surging is illegal during state of emergency (kolotv.com) ā€” From Carson City, state regulators are warning ride-share and other transportation network companies that surge pricing is illegal during Nevadaā€™s declared state of emergency. The Nevada Transportation Authority says fares cannot exceed base rates in the affected area and urges passengers to report suspected violations. This aims to keep emergency travel affordable for residents facing heightened demand.
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4. Past Pages for August 12 to 14, 2026 (nevadaappeal.com) ā€” Carson City history buffs get a tour of past decades through ā€œPast Pages,ā€ highlighting colorful incidents from a shoemaker scandal on Carson Street to big bicycle races, prison baseball, and water pressure woes. The column stitches together snippets from 159 to 60 years ago, showing how everyday life, sports, and local infrastructure have long shaped the community. Itā€™s a nostalgic snapshot of how the city has changedā€”and stayed the same.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Eagle wildfire was discovered on August 11,...
    The Eagle wildfire was discovered on August 11, 2026. As of the most recent update on August 12, 2026, the incident is reported and the mapped extentā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • I just wanted to remind all the new people that have been coming in town and seeing all this wonderful wildlife please remember I've lived there for over 25 years when you see bears and bobcats you will also see fox and Coyote and wolves they follow
    with the deer unfortunately bobcats fox and Coyote will trick your animals out and eat them that is their idea of fast food If you are new to theā€¦ (Nextdoor South West Carson City)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Carson City. Apply here.
  • Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Carson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carson City here.

Ok Carson City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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