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UPDATE MONDAY MORNING: Lyon County and Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch reports the Chaves Fire has burned between 1,200 to 1,500 acres.
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UPDATE: 07:30PM: The Chaves Fire has now burned about 400 acres of BLM land near Stagecoach and Dayton. Fire crews with BLM, Nevada Division of Forestry and Central Lyon County Fire Protection District, among others, are on scene battling the blaze.
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The sixth annual Bulls, Broncs and Barrels is returning to Carson City's Fuji Park Fairgrounds this weekend.
“It’s exciting,” said promotor Manuel Souza. “The weather is going to be a real plus. Not too hot. Not too cold. Not too windy.”

CARSON CITY — In Nevada, we know all too well that wildfires can strike at any time of the year. In recognition of National Wildfire Awareness Month in May, the Nevada Division of Forestry is collaborating with partnering agencies to help promote the importance of preventing, planning and preparing for wildfires in Nevada — during the warmer months and throughout the year.

Windy conditions will persist Wednesday afternoon and evening around Carson City while snow is expected to move into the Sierra region with impacts to travel over the mountain passes around the Lake Tahoe Basin through Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

While the heavy rain weather forecasters anticipated over the weekend failed to arrive, windy conditions did and will arrive again Tuesday ahead of a storm system that extends into Wednesday and Thursday that may bring some light rain and possible snow showers to the Carson City and Sierra regions.

The monthly Downtown Business Association's Wine Walk went off without a hitch Saturday in downtown Carson City, despite blustery conditions following a wet atmospheric river storm that swept quickly through the area.

After more than two weeks of sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures in the Carson City region, the National Weather Service says there's a slight chance for some snow showers developing Sunday night into Monday morning.

A fast moving weather system is on track to bring windy conditions and rain to the Carson City region Wednesday into Thursday, with moderate to heavy snow in the Sierra and a chance for a couple of inches on the valley floors.

With weather conditions that have proven dry so far this winter, forecasters say there may be a change ahead with storm systems producing rain and snow in the Carson City and Lake Tahoe regions this week.

I love pistachios, so when I found out how nutritious they are, I was delighted.

Pistachios contain fiber, essential vitamins and minerals like B6, thiamin, copper, phosphorus and potassium. In fact, two ounces of pistachio kernels have more potassium than a large banana.

You may be one of the lucky ones in Northern Nevada with a yard or garden protected from the wind, but most gardeners battle regularly with gusts and gales.

A quick moving, weak weather system may affect the area through Saturday morning bringing a slight chance of light snowfall across the Carson City region, according to the National Weather Service.

Breezy to gusty winds are expected Saturday afternoon followed by unsettled and stormy conditions that may move into the Carson City region overnight bringing a chance of snow by Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and the Eldorado National Forest will begin the sale of Christmas tree permits on Monday, Nov. 13. Permit holders may choose from a variety of pine, fir or cedar trees up to six inches in diameter at the base in designated cutting areas.

The next in a series of storms should arrive in the Carson City region Wednesday bringing more in the way of wind rather than significant amounts of valley rain or Sierra snow, according to the National Weather Service.

While this weekend's expected storm didn't produce precipitation here in Carson City but carried with it some snow in the higher elevations of the Sierra, the National Weather Service says expect daytime breezy conditions and night time cold temperatures for the first part of the week.

A storm will move into the Carson City region this weekend bringing wind, rain and a chance of snow in the foothills and up to 3 feet in higher elevations, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Storm Watch for the Sierra and Lake Tahoe Basin.

These spectacular fall photos taken Thursday along the Carson River near Mexican Dam were submitted Kelli Nevills. Scroll through and double click to enlarge.

DAYTON — Jake Knapp of Costa Mesa, Calif. fired a 5-under par 67 in blustery conditions to take the 36-hole lead in Stage One Web.com Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club.

DAYTON — Under perfect, calm fall conditions Jake Knapp of Costa Mesa, Calif. and Eric Onesi of Bear, Del. fired 7-under par 65 to share the first-round lead in Stage One Web.com Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club.

The fire danger level has been dropping due to recent moisture and predicted cooler temperatures.

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District will lift its temporary shooting restriction on Sunday, Oct. 1.

A strong cold front will bring windy conditions and below average temperatures through the remainder of the week with the possibility of a light mix of rain and snow showers down to 6,000 feet Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation will hold a meeting next week to discuss interest in the community to form a group to support building and improving dog parks in Carson City.

The Foundation for Carson City Parks & Recreation (FCCPR) is holding a meeting to discuss interest in the community to form a group to support building and improving dog parks in Carson City. The meeting will be on Thursday, September 14, 2017, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Bonanza Room at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street, Carson City.

"It was so frustrating and only so much we could do," recalled Kit Bailey of the U.S. Forest Service during Saturday's Angora Fire First Responder Remembrance Ceremony. "Its miraculous nobody got hurt."

First it was warm then it wasn't. Then came the valley rain and Sierra snow Monday. Now it's warming up again with a chance some areas of western Nevada could inch close to 100 by Sunday into next week, according to the National Weather Service.

Reno-Tahoe International Airport announced non-stop flights to Chicago on United Airlines beginning Thursday, June 8. The airline will offer daily, non-stop service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, adding to the summer travel options between Reno and the Windy City.

Summer? Winter? Flip a coin. I could’ve guessed the rain was coming, my lilacs just started to bloom. Don’t let your parade get rained out though, downtown Carson will march right through this wet stuff. The early Spring Farmers Market debuts today behind Due Sorella at Nevada and Musser Streets. Grab the kids and enjoy today’s open house with free admission at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. Stick around for the monthly Downtown Business Association wine walk and find something for Mothers’ Day at one of our wonderful local shops.

Stormy spring weather will return to the Carson City and Sierra regions Wednesday, bringing gusty winds, rain in the valleys and snow in the mountains around Lake Tahoe, according to the National Weather Service.

April showers are bringing some unusual blooms to the Legislative lawn. Join Prevent Child Abuse Nevada and Advocates to End Domestic Violence in the annual planting of the pinwheels. We should have a break from the rain by then, but it’ll still be a windy day. Stick around downtown for a special tour of our historic Capitol with Muscle Powered. The storm won’t stop the fun to be found in the valley tonight. Read on to see all your nightlife options, including a free concert at the Sierra at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church and two performances by comedian Kevin Farley at the Nugget.