A 32-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for four counts alleged possession of stolen firearms among other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

GARDNERVILLE — Agriculture and art meet to showcase the region’s artisans and ag students at the 2nd Annual Ag & Artisan Holiday Faire Saturday, Dec. 3, at the historic Storke Dairy, 876C Centerville Lane in Gardnerville, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a female suspected of trying to pass a counterfeit $100 bill from the Target store at 910 Jacks Valley Road.

A small opening and sale will take place Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Charlie B Gallery and Vasefinder Ceramic Art Museum located at 114 West Telegraph Street, Carson City.

Gaming revenue was up 4 percent at Carson City area casinos in October and up 4.83 percent statewide, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

The annual Empty Bowls fundraising event will be returning this Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. inside the Carson Mall in Carson City.

Empty Bowls is an annual fundraising event that provides funding to Carson City FISH to help those less fortunate throughout the winter months, all while providing a hot meal, live entertainment and a handmade decorated bowl to attendees.

At approximately 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, the evening of the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights, sounds of favorite holidays tunes will be emanating from the picturesque clock tower of the Paul Laxalt Building in Carson City to officially herald in the holiday season.

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team will resume prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin, conditions and weather permitting. California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, Nevada Division of Forestry, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will be burning piles in numerous locations. Smoke will be present.

Ben Kieckhefer, a former state senator and Nevada Gaming Commissioner, will serve as chief of staff for Gov.-elect Joe Lombardo.

There were 436 participants who ran in this year’s Carson City Turkey Trot on a chilly Thanksgiving morning. The race began at the Governor’s Mansion and continued through Carson City.

Toys for Tots kicks off another season! Toys for Tots served over 1770 children in 2021 and the demand is expected to increase in 2022. The local program serves children in Carson City, Douglas, Storey and western Lyon counties.

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School invites the community to experience the sixth annual Night of Nativity Exhibit. More than 250 Nativity scenes will be displayed in a warmly lit multipurpose room, and as you enjoy them, soft Christmas music will be playing, filling you with the Spirit of Christmas!

Fifth graders from all six public elementary schools as well as Carson Montessori, Bethlehem Lutheran and Saint Teresa’s will perform as a unified holiday choir for the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights on the Capitol steps in downtown Carson City Friday, Dec. 2, at 5:30 p.m.

An enchanting walk and magical company inside historical buildings and homes adds to the seasonal happiness. Come and join the Carson City Historical Society as it presents “A Victorian Christmas Tour” on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022.

The public can start or grow a geology collection during the WNC Geology Club's sixth annual Rock, Mineral and Fossil Sale that runs from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2 in Room 322 of the Bristlecone Building on the Carson City campus.

The Mile High Jazz Band will be joined by singer Jakki Ford and five award-winning poets and readers for "Bell Weather,” an evening of big-band jazz and poetry, on Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street in Carson City.

I’ll never forget the day Mrs. McQuitty appeared in our driveway. She climbed out of an old white Ford, and I’ve never liked Fords since. It was a Monday, and I’ve never liked Mondays since. I didn’t want to take piano lessons, but my parents made me. At 10 years old, all I wanted to do was to go swimming, and besides, piano lessons were for girls.

The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation is holding its first open house at the historic Wungnema House since before the pandemic this Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Wungnema House is the stone building on the east side of Mills Park across from the high school, off Saliman Road. Admission is free.

RENO — One of the top shopping days of the year is Cyber Monday, which falls three days after Black Friday every year. Traditionally, these sales would pop up for the day or weekend before; however this year, online holiday sales started as early as Halloween and will continue throughout the holiday season.

Judging from the attendance at the Early Childhood Education Conference last month at Western Nevada College, interest in the profession of childcare and educational development of young children is at an all-time high.

Two Carson City Cheer Teams will be participating in national cheer competitions, and need community support in order to compete.

The two capital city teams are the Carson Senators JV Cheer Squad and the Carson City Pop Warner PeeWee Senators cheer team.

The Carson Senators JV Cheer Squad have conquered both their local and regional competitions, and have set their sights on the JAMZ Nationals in Las Vegas.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Members of the public who wish only to view the meeting but do NOT plan to make public comment may watch the livestream of the Board of Supervisors meeting at https://www.carson.org/granicus and by clicking on “In progress” next to the meeting date, or by tuning in to cable channel 191.

After supply chain issues during the pandemic caused widespread shortages, retailers now find themselves with the opposite problem: excess inventory. With 21 percent more inventory than they had a year ago (equaling a whopping $732 billion), many retailers are worried their profit margins are about to take a hit.

Part of the problem has to do with a shift in what consumers are buying as the pandemic eases its grip.

Are you looking a furry friend to warm your heart this winter? Meet Lucky. Lucky is a super affectionate and loving kitty. He spends his days at Catmandu on my desk rolling around asking for attention, and sitting in front of my computer screen typing buttons on the keyboard. This big sweet furball deserves a loving home.