UPDATE 12:22PM: A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the greater Reno area, Carson City and Carson Valley. See updated story here.
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UPDATE 10:19AM: Temperature changes can happen quickly and that's what happened this morning as rain has turned to snow and will likely continue as snow through the day, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

The Flood Advisory and the Winter Weather Advisory are being reviewed and may change soon, due to the changes that happened before 10 a.m. where rain turned to snow, albeit wet, heavy flakes, throughout the lower valleys, including Carson City and Carson Valley in Douglas County.

Happy New Year Carson City! Christmas may be over but Miss Kitty is still waiting for her Christmas miracle. This sweet old gal has suffered a lot of neglect and would like to live out her days in a home where she will be loved and cared for.

A double rainbow was spotted for much of Friday morning across the region, which hung around for quite some time. Take a look at the photos Carson Now readers captured from all around the capital city.
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The Douglas County Office of Elections is hosting an official swearing-in ceremony on January 3, 2023, in Gardnerville from 3 - 5 p.m. The ceremony is open to the public and offers the community an opportunity to congratulate local officials as they prepare to take office.

Carson City deputies arrested a 36-year-old Silver Springs man for allegedly groping a security guard and disturbing the peace.

Early Friday morning, deputies were dispatched to a hotel-casino around 2 a.m. on report of an intoxicated man causing a disturbance.

A significant storm will impact western Nevada Friday through Sunday morning with gusty winds and rain, according to the National Weather Service. The weather pattern will remain active through the first week of 2023 with cold storms an potential for snow accumulations on valley floors.

Average rents in Nevada started to tick downward in the last half of the calendar year, dropping more than in any state in the country. But for many renters who struggled with fast and sharp rate increases over the last few years, it doesn’t feel like relief.

Dozens of people are facing an eviction notice from the Carson Pines Apartment complex on David Street in Carson City with as little as six days notice to move.

The problem is that the apartment complex’s upper floors have become significantly damaged and deteriorated to the point of being structurally unsound — an issue management has known about, and been to court for, since at least June 2021.

On Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 at 1 p.m., Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra speaker series with a living history presentation of Snowshoe Thompson, Mailman of the Sierra.

East Fork Gallery is looking for new artists to show and sell their works and is developing educational/mentor-ship programs to assist budding artists.  For a free, friendly portfolio evaluation, come visit us Wednesday January 11th or Saturday January 28th.  Bring your portfolio, or photos of at least three works.  For further information leave a message 775-782-7629 or stop by the gallery any Tuesday through Saturday in the new year, from 11AM to 4 PM, at 1512 US Highway 395 N, Suite 4, Gardnerville, NV.

A vehicle crash Thursday morning on I-580 northbound near the Galena Creek Bridge is causing travel problems through Washoe Valley. According to Nevada State Police, the crash happened at 6:44 a.m. and injuries were reported.

Northbound motorists can expect delays. To divert, motorists can take Alt Highway 395 at the intersection of Eastlake Boulevard and Bowers Mansion Road/Old US 395 near Franktown just north of Carson City.

The Carson City Sheriff’ Office is seeking the public’s help identifying a debit card fraud suspect who used cards at a local pharmacy to withdraw money from a victim.

My mom, JoAnn Grace of Carson City, managed to not only successfully catch a flight home from Phoenix, she captured this amazing photo too! It is over her home in North Carson.

Happy Thursday Carson City! I hope you enjoyed your holiday, but now, looking forward, it’s time to make a New Year’s resolution. You could check it off your list day one if your resolution is to help a pet in need!

Say hello to Azula.

Carson Nugget in downtown Carson City will ring in New Year's Eve with comedy that will keep you rolling with laughter to start 2023.

Headliners Kathleen Dunbar and Steve Barkley will take the stage at the Carson Nugget's Comedy Club, with two Saturday, New Year's Eve shows at 6 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. Brian Lee is the emcee.

Dayton's "Dicey Dames" bunko group adopt a family each year and we try to fill the Christmas list for the children and furnish a Christmas dinner. We have been doing this for 15 years now. Here is a photo of our latest wrapping party for this year's adopted family.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday night to a vehicle crash near the intersection of College Parkway and Emerson Drive.

Nevada Donor Network is honoring two local donor heroes, Nevada State Police Trooper Micah May and Johnathan “Johnny” Douglas Mondt, during the 134th annual Rose Parade on Jan. 2, 2023.

Tiger the Happy Cat.

A 36-year-old inmate at Carson City jail was booked Saturday for suspicion of possession of 18.1 grams of methamphetamine, according to a Carson City Sheriff's office booking report.

On Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 a new Nevada law to decriminalize minor traffic violations goes into effect — making them civil infractions and ending the widespread practice of issuing warrants when an individual can’t afford to pay the fines and fees imposed.

CARSON CITY — When roads are wet from rain, water over the roadway reduces your vehicle’s tire traction. Add to that the fact that rain can reduce or impair a driver’s view of the road, and it’s easy to see that driving in the rain needs to be treated with extra caution.

Looking for a fun evening out? Come join us for Bingo! Bingo is played on Mondays from 6-9 PM at the Dayton Valley Community Center at 170 Pike Street in Old Town Dayton. Doors open at 5 PM. Free coffee is available and you are welcome to bring your own snacks.

The January 6 Committee released transcripts of its interviews with Nevada GOP Chair Michael McDonald and national committeeman Jim DeGraffenreid about their roles in a 2020 fake elector scheme, demonstrating how Donald Trump’s campaign coordinated with the state GOP in an attempt to claim decisive electoral votes for Trump.