UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada State Police responded early Thursday evening to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in the 4900 block of Highway 50 East. First responders on scene report the pedestrian has died.

Buried beneath an ever-deepening blanket of snow over the Lake Tahoe Basin lie more than 580 miles of official dirt trails that provide recreation, transportation, fitness and fun. For the first time ever, a coalition of Tahoe partners have developed a Tahoe Regional Trails Strategy to take a basin-wide perspective to trail planning and building.

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development board voted unanimously Thursday to approve $330 million in tax abatements over 20 years for Tesla, which is planning to spend $3.6 billion to expand its Nevada Gigafactory.

Don’t miss your chance to see Proscenium Players Inc’s production of "Gaslight." Final performances take place in Carson City March 3-5 at the Brewery Arts Center’s The Maize Theater.

The Victorian Era play is a dark tale of a marriage based on deceit and trickery, and a husband committed to driving his wife insane in order to steal from her. The plot becomes even more twisted with the discovery of an unsolved murder in their home.

CARSON CITY — Long-time history curator Robert “Bob” Nylen, who retired in 2020 after 36 years with the Nevada State Museum, was named Curator Emeritus on Feb. 2, 2023.

“This is such an honor,” Nylen said. “I couldn’t have even imagined an honor like this being given to me.”

Enjoy the short break in weather activity because the weekend looks to bring another potent winter storm with heavy snow in the Sierra and several inches possible around Carson City and lower valleys, according to the National Weather Service.

CARSON CITY — Holiday with A Hero organizers are seeking sponsors and raffle prizes for the second annual golf tournament, which supports the scholarship program.

Nevada Artists Association is proud to present "The Art of Pouring Brusho" a free watercolor demo by renowned artist Colleen Reynolds.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, March 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Due to weather-related conditions, all schools in the Carson City School District will be closed for the entire day Wednesday, March 1, according to the school district in an announcement this morning.

All employees and students should remain home. No student activities, afterschool programs or practices will occur, including remote instruction. No school services such as transportation, nutrition or student health will be provided.

Elsewhere, Douglas County School District Schools are closed Wednesday.

UPDATE: Western Nevada College officials have changed from a delayed start to remote operations today, Wednesday, for its Carson City and Douglas campuses. However, the Child Development Center on the Carson City campus will operate from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Fallon campus will have a delayed start as originally planned and open at 10 a.m.

My friend Sandie asked me a good question this week, “Is all this moisture good or bad for trees?” If you have read my column for a while, you know I preach repeatedly that trees need watering all year, including the winter. If precipitation doesn’t come as rain or snow, we have to drag out hoses or turn on irrigation systems.

UPDATE WEDNESDAY 4:28AM: NDOT says chains or snow tires are required on I-580 through Washoe Valley.
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UPDATE 3:18PM: Geiger Grade, State Route 341 is now open with chains or snow tires required. Meanwhile, I-580 from Mt. Rose Highway to Bowers Mansion area, SR 338 and Mt. Rose Highway from Douglas Fir Drive to Fairview Boulevard remain closed.
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The Nevada Department of Transportation reports that I-580 is currently closed Tuesday afternoon from the Bowers Mansion area to Mt. Rose Highway (SR 431) due to extremely low visibility, blowing snow and multiple crashes.

Sierra Nevada Realtors released its January 2023 report last week on existing home sales in Carson City, Washoe, Storey, Lyon, Douglas and Churchill counties. This report includes median sales price and the number of home sales in the region. SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

StorWise Self Storage opens its brand new storage facility in Carson City this Wednesday, March 1. The new Self storage location is featuring drive up and indoor climate controlled units.

Due to the weather forecast and continued inclement weather the Tuesday, Feb. 28 Carson City School Board meeting has been canceled.

Gov. Joe Lombardo announced state offices in Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Storey County, and Washoe County will remain closed on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Aside from essential public safety and corrections personnel, state offices in these counties will be closed today due to ongoing severe winter weather.

Due to the continuing winter storm warning, high winds and weather-related conditions, all schools in the Carson City School District will be closed for the entire day Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.

All employees and students should remain home. No student activities, afterschool programs or practices will occur, including remote instruction. No school services such as transportation, nutrition or student health will be provided.

On Monday at approximately 10 a.m., Lyon County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to Silverland Middle School in Fernley, Nev., regarding a student possibly in possession of a firearm at school.

REMSA Health, Care Flight and our community are grieving the loss of those on board the medical transport plane that crashed Friday night. We extend our deepest condolences to their loved ones. Our community has responded with an outpouring of support and care for those lost, their loved ones and their colleagues.

Sunrise on Monday morning before the snow starts flying.

Carson High Debate wrapped up its regular season over the weekend at Spanish Springs High School where the team completed its best season in decades. The final regular season tournament saw 14 schools and 203 competitors, with 11 CHS debaters advancing into final rounds over the two-day event.

Join us March 25, 1 p.m. for the 7th annual Reno Women's March, where we celebrate The Power of One for each and every one of us to make a difference. We will be honoring 3 amazing women who did just that and left a lasting legacy on our community: Amanda Davis, Mylan Hawkins, and Evelyn Mount.

Western Nevada College officials have decided to move to remote operations today, Monday, Feb. 27, except in Fallon.