The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is attempting to identify a vehicle and a driver in a hit and run crash involving a pedestrian that happened Tuesday evening, Jan. 10 near the intersection of Saliman Road and William Street.

First Place was awarded to the Douglas County Democratic Women for their Christmas tree decorated in this year’s Gallery of Trees “Buttons ‘n’ Bows” theme.

Do you have youth that are interested in rabbits or poultry? Come to the University Extension office for our new Rabbit and Poultry 4-H Club meeting to learn more about these 4-H Youth Development Projects. The meeting will begin at 6:30PM at 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 15 on January 17th. If you have any questions, please contact Tara Ansotegui at Tansotegui@unr.edu. We look forward to seeing new and familiar faces!

The Carson City Moose Lodge in conjunction with The Blue Bull are hosting a Beer & Brats fundraising event. For just a $10 ticket, one can get a freshly grilled brat and two draft beers. A raffle will be held every half hour from noon to 3 p.m. Proceeds will support the Friends of Sutro Tunnel.

The Achilles Wheel show at Nashville Social Club in Carson City on Friday, Jan. 13 is canceled due to weather and potentially dangerous driving conditions for the band who must cross Donner Pass coming and going. Refunds have been issued in full to all ticket holders. We will try to reschedule soon.

At their first meeting of the year Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, the Carson City School District was pleased to welcome two new recently elected board members Trustee Matt Clapham, District 3, and Trustee Molly Walt, District 6. Lupe Ramirez and Richard Varner were also re-elected to their positions as trustees. Additionally, the board elected new officers to serve in leadership roles.

Attention parents of Carson City and Storey County Youth: Please join us for our new Rabbit and Poultry 4-H Club meeting. The first meeting will be held at the University of Nevada, Reno Carson Extension office at 2621 Northgate Lane Suite 15, Carson City, on Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

It's been raining and snowing a lot in western Nevada and while everyone can appreciate the value of water in the spring and summer, it's been a helluva ride.

In December 2018, I moved out to the Dayton Valley Road ranchos, a beautiful rural residential area that lies between the magnificent Pine Nut mountains to the south and the vibrant Carson River to the north.

Wednesday will bring a few rain and snow showers around Carson City and surrounding areas, with a brief precipitation break Thursday and Friday before another potent storm system will move into the region by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

All the snow has made for some exciting times since last week, but our team really stepped it up to care for the horses. One of our 2023 goals is to continue providing the best of care for our equine partners, despite the rising cost of food and care needs. This is why with the new year, we’ve launched the Healthy Horse campaign, and our 2023 Kids & Horses calendar.

Johanna (Joey) Packwood is an 18 year old firebrand conservative. She was raised here in Carson City and attended Bishop Manogue Catholic High School. Joey has worked on many campaigns including Captain Sam Brown's Senate campaign. She was also the representative for Northern Nevada at the Leadership Institute campaign college. Joey remains active in local politics with the intent to save America!

CARSON CITY — Due to the Nevada Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Safety reporting severe weather and potentially dangerous road conditions, Governor Joe Lombardo has ordered an early closing for all state government offices in Washoe, Carson, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties Tuesday.

United Federal Credit Union was pleased to donate more than $1,420 to local families and organizations in northwest Nevada as part of the 2022 Pay It Forward initiative. As part of Pay It Forward, United provided $20 to every employee to give to a needy individual, family, or organization of their choice.

All 23 families have officially been barred from entering their apartments at Carson Pines in Carson City after they learned the upper floors of the buildings were being condemned by the city.

I agree wholeheartedly with current complaints about smow removal/abatement in Carson City.

The ordinances are apparently not being enforced.I know this the Wild West but come on man. The city needs to enforce these ordinances on clearing sidewalks.I am originally from Green Bay Wisconsin, and if you do not get your sidewalk sholved whether business or private the city would clear it for you at like 1 a foot.

Western Nevada College officials have decided to close its three campuses and the Child Development Center today, Jan. 10, because of snow and icy conditions. However, the college’s online winter session classes will proceed as scheduled.

Stormy Monday filled the sky with color at sunset.

UPDATE 8:23AM: Due to lack of bus drivers and continued treacherous driving conditions, all Carson City School District schools will be canceled Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023.
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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, Jan. 10, 2023. 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.

The colorful sunset Monday evening above a wintery Carson City.

How many pedestrians must get injured or killed while walking the sidewalks here in Carson City? How many pedestrians will receive tickets for walking around the snow piles blocking sidewalks due to business allowing their contractors to do so? Lets look at the Carson City Ordinance first.

CARSON CITY — The state Transportation Board of Directors on Monday unanimously approved the appointment of Tracy Larkin-Thomason as the Director of the Nevada Department of Transportation. Larkin-Thomason will officially assume her new role as director on Jan. 17, 2023.

Carson Valley Community Theatre is producing a brand new comedy, one you might have heard of. In fact, it's the third and final comedy in the Verdeen Cousins Texas Trilogy that begins with "The Red Velvet Cake War" and continues with "Rex's Exes."

YERINGTON — On Monday, January 9, 2023, the Lyon County Board of County Commissioners met to issue a Declaration of Emergency for the ongoing winter weather events impacting the community. An Emergency Declaration gives governments the flexibility to quickly request resources necessary to respond to protect the health and safety of residents.