December 2021
Demolition of Carson City's Whistle Stop Inn planned for April to build FISH's transitional, student housing
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 3:03pm
Next month, Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, will present the Carson City Planning Commission an update to its Special Use Permit regarding plans to build apartments on the Whistle Stop Inn site.
Commemorative ornament of historic Carson City Warren Engine Co. No. 1 available
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 2:13pm
The Warren Engine Co. No. 1 Carson City Historical Building Ornament Collectable for 2021 is available in time for Christmas. The collector's edition ornament was crafted with remarkable three-dimensional detail.
This year's select ornament of Warren Engine Co. No. 1 highlights the Historical Buildings Ornament Collection of Carson City, which started in 2003. The ornament is $15 and is available at the following locations:
Prescribed fire operations continue this week at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 1:54pm
Weather and conditions permitting, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. Operations will continue throughout much of the fall and winter seasons to help land managers reduce hazardous fuels that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present.
Let It Snow!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 12:30pm
Carson Now reader Janis Brandenburg Lee sent us this photo, taken at around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday.
Carson City Supervisors to discuss redistricting, new zoning, medication purchases for jail and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 11:57amEvent Date:
December 16, 2021 - 8:30am
The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 16 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Carson City arrests: Man allegedly drives stolen car through adult store, steals sex toys
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 11:55am
A 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested for multiple felony and misdemeanor offenses after driving a stolen vehicle through an adult gift store and stealing merchandise.
Carson City storm update: Snow to continue through morning, another system arrives Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 8:22am
A winter storm that has dumped between 3 to 6 feet of snow in the Sierra and brought a few inches thus far to Carson City and neighboring counties will continue into Tuesday, with some clearing before another storm system arrives Wednesday.
NDOT provides safety advice for motorist travel during winter weather conditions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 8:00am
With winter weather in northern Nevada, the Nevada Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to travel safely and avoid unnecessary trips during inclement conditions.
Carson City Schools observe 2-hour delayed start Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/14/2021 - 6:09am
As a result of the winter storm disrupting travel throughout the region, all Carson City School District schools will observe a delayed 2-hour schedule Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. 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.
NV Energy reports power outage on west side of Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/13/2021 - 9:37pm
A power outage along Carson City's west side in the area of King Street is affecting more than 200 customers on Monday night, according to NV Energy.
