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A delicious and savory start into the holiday giving season while recognizing local hunger and food insecurity needs, an annual tradition returns to Carson City with the Empty Bowls project Friday, Dec. 1 at the Carson Mall.

From 4 to 8 p.m. this local's favorite holiday food event brings together Carson City restaurants and the community to share delicious soups and dishes and raise money and awareness to the area's local need providing nourishment for the hungry and helping families who struggle to afford healthy meals.

KNVC 95.1 FM Carson City invites the community to an open house Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 4:30 p.m. Come visit your community radio station. Enjoy refreshments, take part in raffles, tours and more.

The Carson City area Toys for Tots program kicks off the 2023 season with hotlines open from Tuesday, Dec. 5 to Friday, Dec. 22. Families that are in need of toys are encouraged to call Toys for Tots can begin calling on these dates, daily starting at 9 a.m.

Pioneer Academy’s Student of the Month for November is Kaitlyn Nguyen. Kaitlyn’s life experience has taught her hard work, dedication and determination to do her best can help her find success wherever she looks. Kaitlyn was eight years old when she enrolled in school in Carson City.

Christmas tree proceeds help community programs in the Dayton area

DAYTON — Community Roots garden center has a large selection of fresh cut Christmas trees to fill your home with that classic fir fragrance and remind you of happy holiday memories.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division were called to a vehicle crash Tuesday evening in the northbound lane of I-580 near College Parkway.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada State Museum is pleased to welcome Mahal Moon as its new Curator of Education to steer the institution’s community outreach through educational and volunteer programming.

The Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights was born out of darkness, the darkness that was brought about due to the ongoing oil crisis that had been crippling the country for years.

Carson City’s residents were weary of joyless and lightless holidays to conserve energy and decided it was time to bring a bit of light and joy back into the holiday season.

A Berkeley, Calif., resident was sentenced Monday by Chief United States District Judge Miranda M. Du to 10 years in prison to be followed by lifetime supervised release for attempting to coerce a child to engage in prostitution.

On Wednesday, Carson City Planning Commissioners will consider a special permit for a new type of entertainment in the capital city: escape rooms.

In the last decade, escape rooms have caught fire nationwide as entertainment spanning all generations.

23-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspicion of DUI, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and four other misdemeanor offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Parents, are you in need of a night out, sans child? Well, on Dec. 1, you can have just that!

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space along with Capital Kids before and after school program will be hosting another Parents Night Out Friday, Dec. 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Friends To All will be visiting seniors in Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 9. Friday, Dec. 1 is the last day to recommend someone for a visit.

Several weak systems will begin to move through the Sierra and Carson City region from midweek onward, bringing continued below normal temperatures, periods of snow and travel difficulties, according to the National Weather Service.

It was a wet and chilly Thursday morning outside the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City on Thanksgiving Day for the 526 runners who participated in the 2023 Carson City Turkey Trot. Runners participated in the 5k, 8k, and 1 mile Fun Run.

After taking a break from burning during the week of Thanksgiving, Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team members are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke from these operations may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Carson Valley Toastmasters Club hosts an open house Wednesday, Nov. 29, 5:30 p.m. at Sonny's BBQ Shack, 1488 U.S. Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville.

Sierra Nevada Ballet's highly-anticipated return of "Peanutcracker: The Story in a Nutshell" arrives for another magical holiday season with performances in Carson City this Saturday and Reno on Sunday.

Tahoe Beach Club staff delivering Thanksgiving dinner to local Tahoe firefighter

In the spirit of the holidays, Tahoe Beach Club demonstrated its commitment to the local community by extending a helping hand to those who serve it. On Thanksgiving Day, the dedicated staff, led by General Manager Kevin Speer, delivered a heartwarming and delicious Thanksgiving meal to Tahoe Douglas Fire Station 23, a gesture that exemplifies the Club's values of gratitude and community engagement.

A man was arrested Sunday for DUI, accident hit and run, possession of a controlled substance and other alleged offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Beginning its production run Friday, Dec. 1 in Carson City, "Cats the Musical Young Actor's Edition" is a "meow-tastic," one-hour adaptation of one of Broadway's longest-running hits, brought to life by the creative genius of Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is specifically designed to enchant young audiences and their families.

More than 500 fifth grade students including fifth graders from all six public elementary schools (Bordewich-Bray, Empire, Fremont, Fritsch, Mark Twain and Seeliger), as well as Carson Montessori, Bethlehem Lutheran and Saint Teresa’s will perform as a unified holiday choir for the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights on the Capitol steps in downtown Carson City Friday, Dec. 1, at 5:30 p.m.

CARSON CITY — Plans by the Nevada Department of Transportation to create a "road diet" along US-50 between Stateline and State Route 28 along Tahoe's east shore have been changed after the Transportation Board's meeting last week.

Carson City-based author Robert Drews is a guest on the newest episode of the popular Unfiltered Discussions Podcast. The episode centers around Drews’ recently published book, “Look for Something Good.”

A young son is watching the TV news with his father. “Dad, how come all their houses are broken?”

With "wildlife" as its theme, the Carson City Photo Club has announced the winners of its October 2023 photo competition.

Between Horses and Humans, a local Carson Valley youth-oriented nonprofit that empowers children and youth through building leadership and communication skills, trust, courage, and compassion by pairing them with horses to connect them with their own authentic and capable selves. Survey responses will help the organization with strategic planning to better serve the community.

Social media dangers, substance use and negative peer pressure are among the topics open for discussion Wednesday at the Carson City Juvenile Service’s next monthly Parent and Youth Night on Wednesday, Nov. 29.

Gov. Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced Nov. 20 the approval of eight companies that will receive $7,249,200 in tax abatements. In return, the companies are projected to create 533 jobs in the next two years at an average weighted hourly wage of $32.86.

The Capital City Community Band, under the direction of Nick Jacques, will tie a big red bow around 2023 by presenting our annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at 2 p.m. This free concert will take place in the Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center.

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