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🌱 Who is leading Carson City’s Nevada Day Parade this year?

Carson City, Nevada Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning Carson City! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who is leading Carson City’s Nevada Day Parade this year?
  • Could Carson City voters soon approve every $10 million city purchase?
  • Parole board meets in Carson City on high‑profile murder case

Also on today's calendar: New American Funding Carson City Office Grand Opening and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has hands but isn’t able to clap? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Nevada election resources: Find a ballot drop box or vote center | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 63 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rather cloudy and cool, temps: high: 58, low: 43.
  • Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 60 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Steven Saylor to serve as grand marshal of 2026 Nevada Day Parade (carsonnow.org) — Carson City residents can look for longtime Dayton artist and educator Steven Saylor leading this year’s Nevada Day Parade, which also features his deep ties to Western Nevada College and local nonprofits. With Nevada Day falling on October 31, city trick‑or‑treating is set for Friday, October 30, and free Nevada Day magazines will be handed out along the parade route.
   

• Petition seeks voter approval for city purchases topping $10 million (carsonnow.org) — Carson City residents have launched a petition to require voter approval for any city installment-purchase agreement totaling $10 million or more, shifting final say from the Board of Supervisors to the public. If they gather about 4,700 valid signatures, future big-ticket projects like a new City Hall would need direct approval from Carson City voters at the ballot box.
   

• Chaz Higgs up for parole in Carson City, 20 years after murder of wife (8newsnow.com) — A parole hearing in Carson City will review the case of Chaz Higgs, serving a life sentence for the 2006 murder of his wife, former Nevada State Controller Kathy Augustine. The article revisits Augustine’s political career, the circumstances of her death, and the legal history that led to Higgs’ current bid for parole.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday October 22
  • Sun Mountain Yoga →
    Dharma Zephyr Center within Sierra Foot & Ankle, 2350 S Carson St, Suite 3, Carson City
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ready or not, here comes Halloween.
    Come by! This place is ready for some Halloween magic, and we'll be ready whenever you swing by, even late. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Westside)
  • Trick-or-treaters, we've got you covered!
    We're bringing the Halloween spirit to life. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Northridge)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Carson City Chili's in Carson City. Apply here.
  • Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Carson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carson City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Genoa

  • This Historic Nevada Spa Resort Makes Fall Escapes Better With Soaking Pools And Pure Relaxation (takingthekids.com)
  • Three-bedroom home sells for $600,000 in Genoa (shawlocal.com)

Dayton

  • Dayton food pantry celebrates expanded facility (nevadaappeal.com)
  • White Pine, Yerington and Dayton fight for right to play Pershing in girls soccer playoffs (elynews.com)

Incline Village

  • The Scenic Nevada Lakeside Trail That Locals Say Is Perfect For A Slow Sunday Walk (takingthekids.com)
  • Incline Village family seeks help obtaining wheelchair-accessible van for son with neuromuscular disorder (tahoedailytribune.com)

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: "What has hands but isn’t able to clap?" — A clock! (Thank you Lois R. for sending it in!)
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