Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 2:51pm
The Salvation Army of Carson City is just one and a half weeks into its annual Red Kettle fundraiser and is 35 percent short from what it collected in 2012. The news comes at a time when more than 1,000 Carson City area children have registered for Christmas day food and toys directed through the nonprofit organization.
The Salvation Army relies on money raised in the red kettles — in coins, dollars and checks (and the occasional diamond ring or gold tooth) to serve more than 17,000 individuals in Carson City, Dayton and Douglas County each year, said Lt. Mark Cyr.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 2:36pm
The Carson City Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Dec 5 at the former Mo & Sluggos, where the owners will unveil a new name for this popular Carson City watering hole and celebrate 80 years since the end of Prohibition.
The party begins at 4:31 p.m., the exact time that Prohibition ended 80 years ago. Tony's Taqueria will be providing free food and there will be plenty of drink specials.
The address of the bar with the secret name is 110 West Telegraph Street in downtown Carson City.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 - 1:44pm
During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend meteorologists in Northern Nevada were preparing citizens for the first winter storm of the season. It was projected to hit our area on Tuesday morning on Dec. 3.
Most were preparing for the snow to be on the ground before they began their commute to work or school, but we did not see the effects of the storm until after 7:30 in the morning Tuesday.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 11:46pm
Christmas and holiday lights will illuminate the Capitol Building and downtown Friday night when Carson City flips the switch at the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights celebration.
The event brings thousands to downtown Carson City marking the city's official kick off of the Christmas and holiday season. Festivities begin at the capitol grounds, 5:30 p.m. where more than 300 voices of the Carson City 5th Grade Music Students Singing Ensemble will provide musical entertainment.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 10:41pm
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Dec. 4.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 3:21pm
Western Nevada College Carson City and Douglas campuses will close today, Tuesday, at 4 p.m. due to icy road conditions. The Fallon campus will remain open.
Carson City School District schools will end with their regular schedules.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 2:47pm
During winter months, traveling on Carson City roadways can be quite a challenge. With the rain and snow come cold weather and black ice. Add to this a combination of limited visibility and you increase your chances for a crash, said Sgt. Scott McDaniel of the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
When driving in these conditions, slow down, take your time and be prepared for the unexpected. Don’t rush, drive with courtesy and caution.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 2:26pm
I am just wanting to warn the residents in Carson City that there are people that are breaking into cars in the evening and stealing items from them. I live on south east side of Carson City near Seeliger Elementary School. Last night our neighborhood was hit.
One car had the rear window completely broken out. My husband had someone break into his vehicles and steal a bunch of his construction tools (Skil Saw, Cordless Drill, radio charger, grinder and more) that he needs for work and is now going to cost us a pretty penny to replace.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 2:19pm
LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Commission on Tourism has awarded more than $400,000 in grants to the state’s rural areas to support tourism efforts, Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, NCOT chairman, announced Tuesday. The longstanding Rural Grants Program ultimately generates room tax revenue for the state, as grant recipients must use the monies to maximize their marketing outreach, bringing more travelers to Nevada’s rural areas.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 12:45pm
UPDATE: An accident was reported at 5:01 p.m. in the northbound lane of Highway 395 at Highway 50. NHP reports no serious injuries.
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UPDATE: Southbound traffic at Hot Springs and Roop in Carson City is closed due to several spinouts as of 3:26 p.m. Traffic is backed up in the area, with snowplows and sanders making their way to clear the road.
An accident reported at I-580 and Eastlake is causing traffic problems extending into the Washoe Valley and old Highway 395, according to NHP. The freeway was closed briefly. Both lanes are now open as of 3:38 p.m.
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