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The wondrous pine tree explored at Nevada State Museum's Family Fun Saturday
Thursday, December 7, 2023 - 10:03am

Discover the wonderful world of pine trees this Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

Pines are evergreen conifer trees that produce cones and are dressed in green needles instead of leaves. Both of Nevada's state trees are conifers: the ancient Bristlecone and Pinyon Pine.

Carson City invites community to participate in US-50 East corridor survey
Thursday, December 7, 2023 - 8:53am

Carson City and the Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization invites the community to participate in a brief survey to better understand the transportation needs of users traveling on US-50 East between Carson City and Mound House.

Carson City Sheriff's Office to conduct alcohol compliance check
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 6:15pm

On Thursday, Dec, 14 the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with Partnership Carson City, will be conducting an alcohol compliance check. Minor decoys will be sent into local businesses in Carson City that have liquor licenses. The decoys will attempt to purchase alcohol, using their real identification.

Winter arrives with snow piling up over highways around Lake Tahoe

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 5:16pm

A storm moving into the greater Lake Tahoe area prompted the National Weather Service to issue a winter weather advisory until 4 p.m. Thursday.

Trees appear like paintings along the Carson River
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 4:30pm

Trees with subtle color appear like paintings in these photos taken Wednesday along the Carson River in Carson City.

Stars align perfectly for Carson City resident promoted to ultimate warrant officer rank
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 2:25pm

After his promotion ceremony to Chief Warrant Officer 5 in Reno on Friday, Carson City resident Steve Nielsen compared his military career to a rare celestial event.

“Every star in the galaxy had to align just right for me to reach this point in my career,” said Nielsen, the longtime Nevada Army Guard aviator whose extraordinary life has included several brushes with death, behavioral health challenges and – as he attests – some unadulterated pure luck.

Nevada GOP ‘fake electors’ indicted for falsely claiming Trump won state’s 2020 election
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 1:14pm

A Nevada grand jury has indicted the six Republicans — including the chair of the Nevada Republican Party — who falsely pledged Nevada’s electoral votes to Donald Trump following the 2020 election despite President Joe Biden’s victory in the state.

Carson City Historical Society hosts Sugar Plum Victorian Christmas Tour this Saturday
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 12:15pm

The Carson City Historical Society presents, "A Sugar Plum Victorian Christmas Tour" on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, with seven locations open for tours. Step back in time and see the way it was. Visit with characters from the past. Enjoy history, entertainment and refreshments at seven locations.

Carson City Supervisors to discuss extending subdivision timeline due to housing market challenges
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 11:45am

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 7 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Dayton vs. Genoa 1st settlement debate featured with return of PBS 'Wild Nevada' series
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 10:30am

PBS Reno is pleased to announce eight new episodes of Season 6 of Wild Nevada that will debut in December 2023 and January 2024 on PBS Reno Channel 5.1.

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