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Mark your calendars! The next LGBTQ+ & Friends Social will be on Saturday, April 27, 2-5pm at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint at 1500 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City.

On Thursday, the Carson City Board of Supervisors appointed Jacob McDermott and Diane Baker-Roberts for the two open spots on the Carson City Parks and Recreation Commission.

“Where there is a woman, there is magic,” so stated award-winning American playwright, feminist and poet Ntozake Shange.

In Carson City, there are many strong, independent women creating magic by doing what they love while changing the world around them.

The Nevada Gift Shop is hosting a book signing with Nevada author Sandie LaNae on Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Friends In Service Helping (FISH) is hosting a new fundraiser that has a two-fold purpose. The fundraise is helping to fund a new student housing project and to recognize the work done in Carson City by the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society.

With a relatively sunny weekend ahead, Carson City area and surrounding counties may experience a series of "quick hitting systems" that could bring slight chances of showers and breezy conditions, according to the National Weather Service.

A 38-year-old woman was arrested Thursday for suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Sophia Bonilla is a shining star at Carson High School. Sophia has been involved in many activities including being a member of the National Honor Society. This has allowed her to volunteer at places like Seeliger and Fremont Elementary in their blood drives.

Nevada Women's Fund is proud to join the global celebration of International Women's Day on March 8. This significant day not only acknowledges the achievements and contributions of women worldwide but also underscores the ongoing pursuit of gender equality and empowerment.

YERINGTON — The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners met on Thursday, March 7, 2024 and provided direction to County Manager Andrew Haskin to continue working on the proposed Public Lands Bill maps and to draft a resolution for possible adoption during a future meeting.

Nevada’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points from December to January and now sits at 5.3 percent, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s January 2024 economic report. The labor force in the state grew by about 1,300, marking over a year straight of over the month labor force growth in the Silver State.

Each year, National Read Across America Day is observed on March 2, the birthday of children’s book author Ted Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss.

A 59-year-old man was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant alleging threats and harassment, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Travel Nevada has chosen Virginia City, Carson City and Carson Valley to collaborate on a joint Cultural Corridor project aimed at bolstering the regional tourism economy while promoting and preserving local arts, culture, history and heritage.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle crash near the intersection of Roop Street and Winnie Lane.

The northern rural counties of Nevada have historically offered limited child advocacy services, leaving children and their families who have been victims of violent crime, abuse, and exploitation with fewer resources and less support than their urban counterparts.

Nevada families and schoolchildren are encouraged to take part in safe walk or bicycle activities in March to celebrate Nevada Moves Month.

Exceptionally high natural gas bills this winter have led many customers to accuse Southwest Gas, the largest natural gas provider in the state, of price gouging.

Hindu invocation (opening-prayer) is scheduled to be read for the first time in four city councils and two county boards of commissioners in Idaho in the coming months, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture.

Carson High School Career and Technical Education HOSA — Future Health Professionals — had 42 students attend the State Leadership Conference last week. The students competed in 16 different events.

The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division will be joining forces with participating law enforcement agencies statewide for a Joining Forces Speed Awareness Campaign.

Carson City is seeking community input on the city’s land use master plan update. On Saturdays in March, the Carson City Community Development Department will be hosting Master Plan update meetings.

The Carson High School community is mourning the loss of a teenage male student who died Sunday. The following is a statement from Carson City School District Superintendent Andrew Feuling.

Two teen juveniles were stabbed in an incident Sunday. The suspect, also a juvenile in their teens, is in custody, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office sergeant.

Carson City, Reno and Lake Tahoe area casinos reported increases in gaming related revenue for the month of January 2024, according to the latest figures from the state.

UPDATE 2PM: All northbound and southbound lanes on I-580 through Washoe are now open as are all lanes on US-395 Alt, according to Nevada State Police and the Nevada Department of Transportation.
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UPDATE NOON: I-580 through Washoe Valley northbound lanes now open. Southbound lanes remain closed.
US-395 Alt through the valley remains closed due to stranded vehicles, icy conditions.
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UPDATE: While much of the weekend winter storm has passed, it has left a number of road closures Monday morning across Northern Nevada, including I-580 through Washoe Valley. For those hoping to get over the Sierra via I-80 over Donner Pass, it is now opened as of late Monday morning.

All Carson City School District schools will observe a delayed 2-hour schedule Monday, March 4, 2024. Buses will also operate on a 2-hour delay, so arrival times will be approximately 2-hours later than usual. There will be no Pre-School classes or breakfast served at school.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room in the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Carson City, NV – The Carson City Fire Department will be conducting wildland fuels reduction pile burning operations beginning Monday, March 4, in the Timberline area, weather permitting.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 4-10, 2024: