The Nevada Department of Corrections is reporting a hunger strike among some offenders at Ely State Prison.

A planned veterans-preference, workforce housing and multi-family development slated to be built in Carson City got a $39.4 million financial boost Monday as part of the Home Means Nevada affordable housing initiative. Statewide, $500 million was awarded for various developments.

Last Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1 and 2, students at Eagle Valley Middle School in Carson City had the opportunity to partake in Nutrition Services’ first ever Student Choice “Love It or Lose It” event during lunch where they tasted new menu concepts and voted on keeping it on the menu or losing it.

A 44-year-old man was arrested Friday for a felony warrant, alleged possession of a controlled substance and five misdemeanor offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

On Dec. 11 at noon, Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra speaker series with a living history presentation of Snowshoe Thompson-Mailman of the Sierra.

One dazzling Tahoe day not long ago, my gaze fell upon a buttermilk sky, and suddenly, unexpectedly, I perceived time and space mutually, as one. I conjoined with those perfect balls of cotton and my body shook with awe. Wow!
My first thought was, “I’m going to take another run at Einstein’s Theory of Relativity.”

Hello fellow anglers. As I write this, Mother Nature is building up a good storm on the west side of the Sierra and is headed our way. Although fishing right now may not be on your mind, safety should always be. By the end of this weekend, the higher passes in and out of the Tahoe area will have feet of snow on them.

One story begets another! As I continue to dig deep into the history of this incredible city and share them with readers, it always amazes me as to how much more there is to the story as is in the case of Bill and Dottie Kelley and then Carson City Mayor Ray Masayko who were the impetus behind raising monies to purchase the carillon today still chiming merrily away in the bell tower of the Paul Laxalt Building.

UPDATE: National Weather Service forecasters says stormy activity remains possible through Monday morning, with light snowfall accumulations (1 inch or less). However, some areas that receive localized heavier snow showers may accumulate several inches, particularly across the foothills of the Carson Range, Virginia City Highlands and the Surprise Valley.

With temperatures expected to dip below freezing areawide Sunday night, slick and icy roadways are possible by the morning commute on Monday. Check road conditions at NVRoads.com before heading out and allow extra time to get to your destination Monday morning.
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A winter storm continues Sunday at Lake Tahoe and Sierra bringing gusty wind and several inches of snow. Lower valley areas may see rain and light snow showers later Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Community members are invited to drive or walk the road to Bethlehem during the Living Nativity, presented by the First United Methodist Church on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10-11, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The entrance begins at Division and King Streets in Carson City.

Learn more about climate action by attending our meeting. We are the Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby. Our chapter includes people from Carson City and the surrounding areas who are concerned about climate issues. We are a community organization affiliated with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/).

The Artisan and Ag Holiday Faire offered numerous country themed gifts, agricultural products, hot food and livestock demonstrations to the Old Storke Dairy in Centerville Saturday.

Patrons shopped for holiday gifts from local vendors, including local honey, hand made soaps, clothing, and more.

4-H students displayed roping, chicken handling, and more, while those who wished to brave the outdoors were treated to wooly lambs, fat happy pigs, hay rides, horses and more.

The event, hosted by Carson Valley Meats, is free to attend and continues through 4 p.m.

This week's senior in the spotlight is Sam Hodges. Sam describes herself as being quiet, hardworking and having a good sense of humor.

Carson City will conduct a public discussion on December 21, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. to discuss additional funding for the Ron Wood Family Support for COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program. The grant period is from February 1, 2023, to January 30, 2024, for the State Community Development COVID-19 Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Program.

Just before 10:45 on Saturday morning a crash was reported on Clearview

Two vehicles are involved and are partially blocking the roadway.

Injuries are unknown at this time.

Motorists should seek alternate routes.

Ellie Mae is as sweet and friendly as she is pretty. This beautiful medium hair ginger and white domestic kitty is about 8 months old. She is a little shy at first but once she feels comfortable, she will sleep by your side and keep you warm on these cold winter nights.

The Northern Nevada Dream Center, a Carson City based nonprofit, is holding its eighth annual Dream Christmas event, a mobile caravan of holiday joy and goodies for individuals and families in need.

Dream Center volunteers will be delivering Dream Christmas dinner bags, turkeys, hams, coats, hats, gloves and other holiday goodies to locations throughout Northern Nevada starting this Saturday, December 3th.

Tonight, Friday Dec. 2, the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights returns to downtown Carson City with a festive tree lighting, holiday concert, hot cocoa, sleigh rides, and much more.

Nevada Rural Housing (NRH) announced its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV, also known as Section 8) wait list will open on December 9, 2022 and will remain open until December 16, 2022.

The HCV program is the federal government’s major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market.

Fans of Living the Good Life will find a familiar face at Gina's Good Life Music and Lounge, which opens tonight, Thursday, Dec. 1 inside the Carson City Nugget.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors heard a presentation Thursday regarding a proposal to increase landfill costs both for in-county and out-of-county users.

DAYTON, Nev. — Community Roots garden center has a large selection of fresh cut Christmas trees that will fill your home with that classic fir fragrance and remind you of happy holiday memories.

On Thursday, the Board of Supervisors approved a zoning map amendment regarding a proposed development on N. Ormsby Lane.

The approval came after a second reading was held on the application from KP Investors LLC, which amends an 8.41 acre parcel from single family 12,000 to single family 6,000.

Back-to-back winter storms will bring gusty winds, periods of heavy snow and travel issues across western Nevada and the Sierra Thursday into Friday morning with a break in the weather before a second storm arrives Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.