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Carson City supervisors to take up final roundabout sculpture design, new daycare facility and more
Sunday, January 14, 2024 - 9:16pm

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Fighting compassion fatigue. What would Mark Twain say?
Sunday, January 14, 2024 - 7:26pm

Job 7:1 tells us, “The life of man upon earth is a warfare.” That was a sagacious perception away back when, but it no longer has to be that way in this 21st century.

Build2Win to feature Carson City and Douglas County sheriffs on Saturday, Jan. 20
Sunday, January 14, 2024 - 5:05pm

Build2Win workshop on Saturday, Jan. 20 will feature Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong and Douglas County Sheriff Daniel Coverley.

Vehicle fire north of Carson City in Washoe Valley
Sunday, January 14, 2024 - 3:18pm

There was a vehicle fire Sunday afternoon on I-580 north of Carson City in Washoe Valley. It happened in the southbound lane, one mile from the Bowers Mansion turnoff.

Emergency Medical Services career training offered at Western Nevada College
Sunday, January 14, 2024 - 2:30pm

Help save lives, make a difference in the community and enjoy a financially stable career. Train to become an emergency medical technician through Western Nevada College’s Emergency Medical Services program.
In the upcoming spring semester, WNC is offering basic and advanced courses.

Winds take down fences, trees and limbs across capital city
Sunday, January 14, 2024 - 10:53am

Gusty winds from Saturday's storm knocked down fences, toppled trees and power lines in Carson City as seen in photos sent to Carson Now from readers.

The Brewery Arts Center also saw tree damage, according to its Facebook page and is asking for volunteers to help clear away debris.

Power outages trimmed, hundreds of customers in Carson City without electricity from wind storm
Sunday, January 14, 2024 - 9:21am

UPDATE: NV Energy is working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible for affected customers, according to a news release Sunday morning. Additional resources are coming in from other NV Energy regions to assist crews already working.

Outages are caused by the heavy wind throughout Northern Nevada during the evening and overnight. Northern Nevada experienced a nearly 18-hour high wind event. The wind damage includes both poles and wires down in multiple locations. Go here for the latest list of local outages.

Carson City road report for week of Jan. 15-21
Sunday, January 14, 2024 - 8:45am

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 15-21, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Northern Nevada mothers unite Jan. 20 to transform communities at 'Mamas For A Cause' event
Sunday, January 14, 2024 - 7:00am

What started as a small "Secret Santa" gift exchange six years ago among a group of Northern Nevada moms has blossomed into a powerful force for community betterment. These visionary women, driven by a shared bond and a passion for creating positive change, evolved their annual ladies' night out into the now widely recognized charity fundraiser — Mamas For A Cause.

775 Offroad and Recovery rescues stranded family of four near Stampede Reservoir
Sunday, January 14, 2024 - 6:35am

On Jan. 11, 9:30 a.m., while the greater Reno area was digging out from over two feet of snow, the Sierra County, California Sheriff's Office contacted 775 Offroad and Recovery (775OFR) regarding a family of four, including 2 young children, stranded overnight near Stampede Reservoir in a Lincoln Navigator. 775OFR is a non-profit dedicated to recovering anyone stranded off-road, staffed entirely by volunteers, including their 24-hour dispatch line.

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