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The father and son who had been accused of starting the Caldor Fire after target shooting in the area will no longer be facing reckless arson charges after a judge ruled there was a lack of evidence to move to a trial.

Cleanup continues around Carson City and nearby counties from Saturday's storm, which toppled trees, took down power poles, and created a mess of branches and debris along local roadways.

After a day of relative sunshine and calm, a warm storm will bring rain to Carson City and surrounding counties, high elevation snow along with breezy valley conditions and gusty ridge winds late Tuesday into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

This week’s Senior in the Spotlight is Carson High School’s Isaiah Hurlbert. A two-sport varsity-lettered athlete, Isaiah works hard both on and off the field.

Health care leaders in Nevada joined together on Wednesday, Jan. 0 at the Alexander Library in North Las Vegas for a roundtable discussion to address important health-related topics as they look ahead in 2024.

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.

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.

A Sheriff's Outlook

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

Tux: the official Linux mascot

Curious about Linux? Long time user? Join us for the January meeting of the Carson City Linux Users Group.

We meet on the third Saturday of each month, and have great information and discussions of interest to any level of experience with Linux.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

A family of 4 is towed to safety after being stranded for 24 hours. A 775OFR tea

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.

Having worked on a crisis hotline years ago and have always wanted to highlight that stalking crime has many hidden hurts and harms, my intent is to raise awareness.

As of 5:30 p.m., approximately 1,000 Carson City residents are without power according to NV Energy.

The outages are occurring throughout the capital city. Multiple downed power lines and overturned trees are being reported. Fire fighters and first responders are responding to many of these calls.

UPDATE 5:20 p.m.: While many NDOT traffic cams are down due to the wind through Washoe Valley, it appears at this time that southbound traffic is able to make it into the valley.

Any vehicles over 9 feet are not permitted. Wind speeds are extremely high, please use caution.

UPDATE 4:40 p.m.: A driver from the second crash is being transported to the hospital for a potential head injury. Both southbound lanes are still blocked at this time. One lane is still open northbound.

UPDATE 4:20 p.m.: A second crash is now blocking both southbound lanes in Washoe Valley between Bellevue and Lakeview according to dispatch.

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Around 3:20 p.m. a crash involving an overturned semi in Washoe Valley was reported.

The right lane is blocked bear Bellevue Road in the Northbound lanes.

A 38-year-old Carson City man was arrested for domestic battery just after 5 p.m. Thursday afternoon.

According to the arrest report, deputies were dispatched to an apartment complex on report that the man had punched a neighbor in the face while walking past the man’s front door.

Photo Exhibit, Gardnerville, Local Photographer, Northern Nevada, Art Show, Cafe

Local Photographer Mark Gillard’s art is featured in a one man show at DST Coffee here in Gardnerville starting on Monday, January 15th.

His work ranges from landscapes to flora and fauna; historic buildings to his favorite – cows. Mark has enjoyed photography since he was a kid. It remains a passion to this day. His photos are of areas from Mad Canyon’s majestic peaks to Gardnerville’s Meadows, historic locales from Genoa to Virginia City, barns to classic cars.

Northern Nevada Dream Center has been selected as a beneficiary of the FoodMaxx Give Back Bag Program for the month of January 2024.

The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains from Ebbetts Pass (CA-4) north to Yuba Pass (CA-49), including the Greater Lake Tahoe area.

HIGH avalanche danger may occur through Sunday evening.

A High Wind Warning has been issued for the Greater Reno-Carson-Minden areas from 1 p.m. Saturday through 4 a.m. Sunday.

Expect strong southwesterly winds with gusts 50-65 mph, with wind prone and foothill areas seeing gusts 70+ mph.

Image of Melanie Bruketta, candidate for Justice of the Peace, signing her name.
Melanie Bruketta officially filed for the upcoming Justice of the Peace for Carson City’s Department 2 position. The position was formerly held by Judge Kristin Luis. Bruketta, a former Carson City District Attorney, has spent her life in public law.<--break->

“My entire career has been dedicated to serving the public, all here in Carson City,” said Bruketta.

Are you looking for the perfect pair of kitties? Look no further than Mac n Cheese. These youngsters are playful, loving, and inseparable.

On Sunday morning, a Carson City family lost everything in a home fire.

The following comes from the GoFundMe:

Hi everyone. I am setting up this Go Fund Me to kindly request your support for my older brother, Armando Silis and his family (Girlfriend, their 2-year-old son and his father-in-law) who lost everything this Sunday, January 7, 2024 when our family home burned down.

Snowy Road Sunset

Friends of mine (Marcy Rawley and Jim Coyle) own a small ranch down in Yerrington. Marcy's got a great eye for taking photos and took this of the sun going down behind the Pine Nut mountains yesterday, Jan 11 2024.
Note the linear form of the fence, the road and ruts in snow....then there's the last 3/4 of the sun setting over the mountains to the west. Great composition.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department is seeking the community's input on the new dog park at Ronald D. Wilson Park in North Carson City.

The new dog park area will be fenced for off-leash use and intends to replace the existing doggie drinking fountain.

Are you hesitant to allow healthcare into the privacy of your home?

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, health often takes a backseat. When a hospital or doctor recommends home health services, it's not uncommon for people to hesitate. The comfort of our homes can make us resistant to the idea of external assistance. However, there's more to home health services than meets the eye. Let's explore why some individuals deny these services and uncover the compelling reasons why reconsidering might be the best decision for your well-being.

The Comfort Conundrum

Why Deny Home Health Services?

Happy Friday, Carson Now readers! Let's take a look at what this weekend has in store.

Hello fellow anglers. Not really the best weather for fishing right now in the sierras, but I do want to pass along some info for an alternative.

Starting January 18th to the 21st will be the International Sportsmen's Expo in Sacramento California. You can go to the International Sportsmans Expo Sacramento website to get the itinerary for all the days and times for each of the demos and exhibits.

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery and Louise Noel for her Winter show. Vibrant and whimsical are the words that come to mind when describing her work.

Just after 5 p.m. on Thursday evening, Carson City deputies were dispatched to the area of Fairview Drive and Butti Way on report of a crash involving an intoxicated subject.

When deputies arrived on scene, they made contact with a 40-year-old Carson City man who was driving the at fault vehicle.

Those who were hoping for a brief respite from stormy conditions are out of luck I’m afraid.

Tonight, Friday Jan. 12, there is a slight chance of snow between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., followed by rain and snow. There is little or no snow accumulation expected according to the National Weather Service.

Due to weather and dangerous road conditions being more severe than anticipated, non-essential University of Nevada, Reno operations and in-person Wintermester classes will be suspended, today, Friday, Jan. 12. This applies to all University facilities in Washoe County, Douglas County and Carson City.

Due to the Nevada Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Safety continuing to report severe weather and potentially dangerous road conditions, Gov. Joe Lombardo has ordered all State executive branch government offices (other than essential public safety and corrections personnel) remain closed on Friday, January 12, 2024 in Carson City, Churchill County, Douglas County, Lyon County, Storey County, and Washoe County.

Members of the Carson City Bahá’í community invite public to our discussion on spiritual growth this Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Wungnema House, Mills Park, 900 N Saliman Rd, Carson City.

The Carson City Historical Society presents "The Meder Family of Carson City," a lecture by David Bugli, Secretary of the Carson City Historical Society. The lecture mainly focuses on talented composer, musician, and all around "useful man," J.P. Meder, and his father, B.H. Meder.

Western Nevada College's campuses in Carson City and Fallon, as well as the Child Development Center, will be closed today, Friday, Jan. 12, because of continued hazardous road conditions.

For the second straight day, Governor Joe Lombardo announced the closure of all state government offices in Northern Nevada.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance identifying a person of interest in a burglary of a business.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department will be working toward the longevity of the Carson Aquatic Facility by closing for deferred maintenance.

The members of Chapter 7 Disabled American Veterans of Carson City will be holding its first meeting of the year Jan. 16, 2024. Social time begins at 5:30 p.m. while the meeting begins at 6 p.m. We will have light snacks and refreshments during the social time.

Happy Thursday, Carson City, and happy snow day! Our Pet of the Week this week is perfect for a snow day: Meet Sullivan!

Anticipation for Saturday's Big Chicken grand opening in Carson City came with a "soft opening" Wednesday bringing a hungry lunch crowd to check out the popular chicken chain restaurant founded by retired NBA basketball great Shaquille O'Neal.

Our stage and mic is always open unless there is a scheduled activity. But on Thursday evenings, we have a structured hosted open mic with Keith Alan Barnett as your host. You are welcome to come up and play your music, recite your poetry, tell your funny stories, etc. So don't be shy, come on down and show us your stuff!

These two "snow birds" were photographed under blue skies Thursday morning in Carson City checking out the scenery and what the storm left behind.

Following the resignation of Douglas County School Board Trustee Tony Magnotta due to ongoing contentions with the board, a new trustee was appointed Tuesday evening to fill his vacancy.

The choice to fill the vacancy came down between a Master Electrician and a Douglas County School District Paraprofessional.

With the latest storm having blanketed western Nevada with six inches to a foot or more of snow, and another storm setting up to follow late Friday into Saturday, law enforcement and state transportation officials are urging motorists to take all winter driving safety precautions, including avoiding unnecessary travel.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Sheriff Kenny Furlong, the 26th Sheriff to serve Ormsby County/Carson City since 1861, and the 6th Sheriff of the Combined Municipality of the City/County of Carson City.

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