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Carson City commute for Jan. 23: Road controls, school delays or closures in effect

Commuters coming into or going out of Carson City Monday morning can expect hazardous driving conditions on roads and highways in town and surrounding areas with packed snow and ice.

Motorists are advised to give themselves extra time to reach their destinations.

Carson City School District is on a two-hour delay Monday morning. Buses will pick students up approximately two hours later than the regular scheduled pick up times, the school district website said.

In Douglas County, officials made an announcement Monday morning that all schools in the district will be closed.

Western Nevada College (WNC) in Carson City is also on a two-hour delay.

All Washoe County public and private schools are closed Monday, including Bishop Manogue High School, according to KRNV Channel 4 in Reno. Storey County schools are also closed today.

Lyon County schools are currently on a one-hour delay, News 4 reports this morning.

Both Interstate 580 and Old U.S. Highway 395 Alternate through Washoe Valley require chains or snow tires for travel between Carson City and Reno beginning at the county line for about seven miles on Old 395 and 15 miles on I-580, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) reported.

Traction tires or devices are also required on Kingsbury Grade for about 12 miles on State Route 207, beginning at mile post zero in Douglas County, as well as for 13 miles on SR 208 into the Smith Valley beginning at the U.S. Highway 395 junction.

Highway 395 for a 12-mile stretch in southern Douglas County from the state line, as well as a three-mile stretch from mile post 28.8 to 31.4, require chains or snow tires.

U.S. Highway 50 from the Carson City line at Spooner Summit to mile post 7.6 toward the Nevada state capital requires chains or snow tires, as well as for 14.5 miles into Douglas County along the shore of Lake Tahoe, NDOT said.

Highway 50 east from mile post 14.0 in Carson City all the way through Lyon County to mile post 18.5 in Churchill County have chain or snow tire requirements, including the Dayton Valley, Stagecoach and Silver Springs, NDOT reported.

SR 341 going up Geiger Grade from Washoe County into Storey County has traction tires or devices required, as well as SR 341 from the Highway 50 junction in Lyon County to mile post 10.8 in Storey County.

SR 431 from its junction with Highway 395 in South Reno up to and over the Mount Rose Summit and down to Incline Village requires chains or snow tires for a 22-mile stretch.

Snow is expected to dissipate Monday to a 30 percent chance with a high temperature of around 33 degrees in Carson City, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno reports.

Conditions are expected to be clearing Monday into Tuesday with an overnight low of around 19. Skies should be partly to mostly sunny Tuesday into Wednesday before another front moves in late Wednesday night with a 20 percent chance of snow after 10 p.m.

The system should be on its way out by Thursday evening, the NWS said, leading to partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies through the weekend with highs in the mid to upper 30s and lows in the teens.

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Are you ready for a unique summer camp experience, designed exclusively for adults? Sierra Nevada Journeys has just the thing! This perfect unwinding weekend awaits you, with no responsibilities other than showing up with your friends.

Join us from August 16 - 18, 2024, for a weekend in the mountains, free from all of those responsibilities.

With Nevada’s primary elections approaching, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) reminds community members that political signage is not allowed on state highway property.

Federal regulations and Nevada state law prohibit political and advertising signage on public highway property, including but not limited to political signs, yard sale/event signs, and realtor or business signage.

It is important to know that state road property often extends beyond the roadside, fence line, or sidewalk of interstates, freeways, highways, and urban state roads/streets.

The application deadline for Mile High Band Association’s 2024 Jazz & Beyond Festival art contest is Friday, May 31. Northern Nevada artists, including teachers and students are invited to apply, and participation is free.

Selected entries in the competition will be used to promote the festival, and the winning entry will be featured on the festival’s advertising poster and program cover. Festival T-shirts may also feature the winning design.

The Sierra Nevada section of the Society of Women Engineers recognized several Carson City students and one teacher at the 2024 Night of STEM Star Awards in Reno, Friday, April 26.

The honorees were recognized for displaying remarkable talent and commitment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). These young scholars not only excelled academically but also engaged in innovative projects and extracurricular activities that have enhanced their learning and impacted their community.

I usually whistle past the obituaries, but Larry Young caught my eye. He was a scientist who discovered Love Potion Number Nine. Yes, Larry unearthed a chemical that heightens desire, not that the world needs it. A drug that would diminish desire might do the world more good in the long run.

Today was a very productive day working in the yard. The cold weather kept me in far too long recently. I wanted to be outside. The temperature was perfect with a bright blue sky and little wind.

A local couple's efforts to get the flag on C-Hill in Carson City repaired is well underway, with the president of the C-Hill Foundation working on getting the needed material.

As the summer sun begins to heat up, so does the excitement at Dayton Pop Warner as local athletes gear up for a two-day strength and conditioning camp.

Sunday in Carson City brought out a black bear with a shiny brown coat that lumbered through a yard in early morning light, probably looking for breakfast.

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“Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. The day connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands through thousands of park events that promote discovery and exploration in the great outdoors.” – National Park Trust

The wait is finally over. The second annual Mark Twain Days Festival returns to Carson City and Virginia City this weekend! Enjoy themed train rides, concerts, literature, book sales, kid's stories, and so much more all throughout the capital city and Virginia City.

Let's take a look at the full list of events for the weekend.

The Misfits Theater Group presents its 2024 Spring Production: Gold Casino or Bar Be Tender on the weekends of May 18-19 and May 24, 25 and 26, 2024.

UNR Extension Native Plant Sale

UNR Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas County are hosting a Native plant sale on Saturday, May 18 at the River Fork Ranch (The Nature Conservancy) located at 381 Genoa Ln. Minden, NV.

The event is from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Carson High Youth Tennis Clinic

CHS Youth Tennis is hosting a clinic June 17, 18, 19, 20 from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. It's being hosted at the high school at 1111 Saliman Rd. Carson City NV

Please click to expand the flyer for sign up options.

Free History Slide Show: Reflections of Lake Tahoe Tuesday May 14, 1:30pm, at the Carson City Senior Center.

Using extensive research and seldom seen photographs, local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff take a look back at the many people and events that have affected this magnificent Sierra Nevada gem over the years.

From industrial powerhouse of the Comstock Lode to the many efforts to create a Lake Tahoe National Park, the varied tales of “Big Blue’s” history are unique, interesting, and often amusing.

In an extremely rare display of colors, the aurora borealis was spotted throughout Northern Nevada Friday night as captured by multiple Carson Now readers. Click on each photo to expand.

This spectacular display is caused by a severe solar storm that is expected to continue through the weekend.

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On Tuesday, May 14, the Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees will host a meeting at Carson High School at 1111 N. Saliman Street. At the meeting the district will discuss their plan to merge Carson High School and Pioneer Academy.

Join us for our 60th Anniversary + Spring Art Reception on May 18, 2024, from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free for all, as well as on-site and nearby parking.

Originally opened during the height of the mining boom of Virginia City, Nevada, the Delta Saloon started serving in 1880. Having seen its share of history, and creating its own, the property is under new ownership with Jim Grimes, VC Delta Saloon, LLC., a fourth-generation Nevadan born and raised in Reno and Sparks, Nevada.

Celebrate Carson High School Class of 2024! And, keep them safe.

Since 1988, Safe Grad has helped prevent fatalities related to graduation night intoxication by offering a FREE, safe, and sober all-night party for graduating high school seniors.

Southern Utah is lucky to be gaining one of Carson High’s most extraordinary students, Arene LeBlanc. She is an outstanding student who has overcome so much from her freshman year and now consistently demonstrates exceptional academics, leadership skills and a commitment to community service.

UPDATE 1:16 p.m.: Service restored.

Douglas County is experiencing a temporary disruption in the non-emergency dispatch phone line. This disruption solely affects the non-emergency dispatch line and does not impact access to emergency services via 911. In the event of an emergency, residents are urged to continue dialing 911 for immediate assistance.

Looking for something for you kiddos to do this summer that includes exercise, fun, and team building? Look no further than the Carson Baseball Summer Camp!

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