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Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 21-27, 2022. Note that road work will not be performed on Thursday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Joe Bly, Program Director at KNVC, 95.1 FM. Joe will be telling the remarkable story of how Carson City's all-volunteer community radio station was born, how it continues to thrive on a shoestring budget, and how members of the community can help keep it on air and on course into the future.

Local vendors from all around joined in on the holiday shopping at the first annual Native American Heritage Month Holiday Craft Fair. The event took place on Friday Nov. 18 and Saturday Nov.19 at the Stewart Indian School, located at 5500 Snyder Avenue, Building 90 in Carson City from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m.

Just before 3:30 p.m., a crash was reported involving a bicyclist and a vehicle on Long St. near Carson St.

The bicyclist is reported to have suffered a leg injury, possibly a break.

The Clemens House, home of Mark Twain Carson City Historical Building Ornament collectable for 2022 is now available in time for the holidays. The ornament is a collector item and is filled with a tremendous amount of detail with its 3-dimensional appearance.

Elementary schools in the Carson City School District took time to observe designated Math Weeks and Math Nights over the course of the past few weeks. The celebrations were designed to change the way students experience mathematics by hosting special events and activities designed to create a passion for and to help foster mathematical thinking.

Everyone who reads the local news knows a large number of collisions occur on US50 between Round Hill and Cave Rock, many of those caused by vehicles crossing over the double yellow center line.

Other crashes are caused by the lack of safe turns both off and onto the highway, leading to the stretch of highway being more dangerous than other Nevada highways.

The Carson City Host Lions Club is pleased to announce that Vanessa Tran, the daughter of Jolene Tran, of Carson City has won the local competition in the Peace Poster Contest. The Peace Poster Contest is an international contest that encourages children, ages 11 to 13, to creatively express what peace means to them.

Several minors were arrested Wednesday in Dayton after Lyon County deputies responded to a 911 report describing an attempted burglary.

According to deputies, multiple juveniles were in the area of Mark Twain Park in Dayton when another group of juveniles began following them.

Are you looking for a furry friend to snuggle with this winter? Look no further than precious Nova. This sweet girl is more than ready for her new forever home.

Just 2 years old, she was a beloved pet for one family her entire life. Her world was turned upside down when her people decided to move to central America without her.

The Capital Community Band, under the direction of Nick Jacques, will tie a big red bow around 2022 by presenting a Holiday concert on Sunday, December 4, 2022.

The free concert will be presented in the Boldrick Theater in the Carson Community Center at 2 p.m.

At 3:43 p.m. on Friday, Carson City dispatch received report of a semi "clipping" a vehicle in the intersection of Koontz and Carson St.

No injuries are reported, but the two parties are currently blocking traffic in the intersection.

Today, Friday Nov. 18 and tomorrow, Saturday Nov. 19, head down to the Stewart Indian School and start your holiday shopping by supporting local artisans at the first annual Native American Heritage Month Holiday Craft Fair.

The Stewart Father's Day committee is hosting the Native American Heritage Month Holiday Craft fair at the Stewart Indian School in Carson City both days from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Hello fellow anglers. Oh, has winter come to the Sierra? The month of November has given us the most snow totals in many locations since 1994. But we have a long way to go to fill up our lakes for the 2023 season.

This week’s senior in the spotlight is Stefany Rugama. Stefany is an outstanding student, a talented musician and a strong leader.

Stefany was recently awarded her third academic letter for maintaining a 4.49 overall GPA.

After serving 26 years as a deputy sheriff in Carson City, Don Gibson wanted to continue a safety service for his community. Together with his twin brother Mike, Don founded Mountain Top Vents to protect the community from fire dangers.

Nevada State Parks and partners, including local officials, private donors, and stakeholders, gathered at Spooner Lake State park for an official ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the highly anticipated completion of the new Visitor Center and Amphitheater.

Check presentation from bowlers to Veteran's Guest House.

Local bowlers in the Carson Country Bowling Association of the U.S. Bowling Congress presented a check to the Veteran’s Guest House on Saturday at the Bowling for Veterans Link (BVL) local tournament held at Carson Lanes.

Devote a couple of hours to learning more about astronomy and history this weekend at Jack C. Davis Observatory on Western Nevada College’s Carson City campus.

Nevada added 7,500 jobs in October, the third-largest monthly increase over the past year, according to figures released Thursday from the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s latest economic report.

Students in Carson City who attend Carson and Eagle Valley Middle Schools aren’t allowed lockers, which some parents say is causing students to forgo bringing winter jackets to school altogether.

However, the district says that since locker usage was discontinued due to COVID-19, there have been less instances of locker-related accidents and less time spent outside the classroom. Plus, they argue: students no longer need lockers the way they used to.

On Friday the Carson City Board of Supervisors will hold a canvass of the vote to certify the 2022 midterm election results.

Though still unofficial, incumbent Stacey Giomi won his reelection bid for Ward 1, alongside newcomer Curt Horton to represent Ward 3.

A 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for a misdemeanor violation of suspended sentence warrant and for minor consuming alcohol.

Empire Elementary, a Governor designated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) school, got a big boost this week from the Rotary Club of Carson City. The club awarded its annual Rotary Education Grant to two educators at the school.

On Nov. 11th, Carson City Elks Lodge #2177 held its annual veterans dinner that was free to all veterans and their spouses. There were 45 veterans of all services among the 65 attendees. Dinner was prepared and served by Elks volunteers.

CARSON CITY — The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest welcomes Duncan Leao as the Deputy District Ranger for the Carson Ranger District. In his new position, Leao will assist the District Ranger in overseeing staff and resources needed to manage over 400,000 acres of National Forest System lands in the eastern front of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, straddling the Nevada and California border.

Special Olympics Nevada will hold its Reno Health Fair on this Saturday, Nov. 19. The event will provide free medical screenings for interested individuals, both with and without intellectual disabilities. The on-site screenings will include dental, stress management, strength and flexibility, sports physicals, body mass indexing, hearing, vision, and feet. Participants who complete all health screenings will receive a free t-shirt, while supplies last.

Come join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce as we kick off the holidays with Small Town Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Our Park in Dayton.

This annual holiday celebration will feature Santa and the Grinch, the Central Lyon Fire Department, the Dayton High School Cheer Squad, and much more!

It's turkey drop time! The 25th annual event will take place this Thursday and Friday, Nov. 17-18, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Max Casino in Carson City.

Douglas County Democratic Women will hold their Holiday Celebration on Monday, December 5th. The Douglas High School music department will provide holiday music. DCDW holds luncheons monthly, usually the first Monday except on holidays, with an educational or entertaining program. Contact douglasdemwomen@gmail.com for more information.

The tradition continues this Friday and Saturday Nov. 18-19 with the 27th annual Carson High Holiday Craft Fair held at Carson High School, 1111 North Saliman Road, Carson City.

While summer held on for as long as it could this year, we’re finally getting into a holiday season filled with snow, twinkling lights, sleigh bells and of course: hot cocoa!

What better way to celebrate the season than by taking a ride on the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad’s Candy Cane Express.

To kick off the holiday season, we're inviting you to our first ever Holiday Open House at our new Jimmy Beans retail location right here in Reno! Join us for a fun, cozy, festive event this Saturday, November 19th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 891 Trademark Dr.!

Brewery Arts Center Executive Director takes her final bow from the position at the end of the year. Gina Lopez took over as volunteer executive director in August of 2014, during a time when the BAC was in great turmoil and financial distress.

Today’s rising generation can increase their intelligence and learn academically from books and curriculum, but they truly only become beneficial, contributing members of society when they learn the value of charity.

On November 11th, Veteran's Day, Carson City Elks held a free breakfast for all veterans and their families. RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) sponsored this event and Carson City Mayor, Lori Bagwell, cooked over 100 pancakes and sausages.

Kat Simmons' stand up comedy workshop students graduated on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at the COD Casino in Minden. The workshop takes people from introducing themselves on the first night to getting on stage to perform a 5 minute stand up comedy routine in six short weeks.

The next opportunity to start or further your higher education dreams and goals at Western Nevada College is here.
Students new to WNC can now begin registering for spring semester courses.

Is beekeeping on your bucket list? Need help getting started? A one-day workshop for beginning beekeepers will be held on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Catholic Center, 311 Virginia St, Yerington, Nev.

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City is thrilled to bring Dave and Cliff from Jellybread along with Blunderbusst this Saturday, Nov. 19 for the next "Musicale@TheMaizie."

Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division responded Tuesday to a vehicle crash in the southbound lane of I-580 near Lakeview Hill.

Bingo

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.

Good morning Carson City. It's been an exciting election season, and we're finally coming to the end of it as the last batches of votes are counted throughout the Silver State.
Let's jump right in for the updated count.

A special meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors will be held this Friday to officially canvass the vote.

The canvass will be held Friday, Nov. 18 beginning at 8:30 a.m. inside the Carson City Community Center.

It has taken a large team of dedicated individuals with relentless dedication, working long hours over the last 441 days to bring Sierra-at-Tahoe back from the ruins created by last year's Caldor Fire to the anticipation of a new ski season.

CARSON CITY — The Carson Water Subconservancy District, a multi-county and bi-state agency promoting cooperative action in the Carson River Watershed, has launched its November Watershed Moment public service announcement “Engage In Your Watershed” which highlights how volunteerism and citizen involvement can improve the health and water quality of the Carson River Watershed.

Cultures all over the world have diverse celebrations for honoring the dead. The Obon festival in Japan, The Hungry Ghost Festival and Qingming in China, Chuseok in South Korea, Pchum Ben in Cambodia, and the Gaijatra festival in Nepal are just a few examples of how people take time to honor those who have passed on.

CARSON CITY — Normally known for his athletic prowess, Carson High School Senior Parker Story earned a silver placement for Dairy Handling at the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Competition in Indianapolis, Ind. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Corrections and AFSCME Local 4041 announce an agreement to temporarily return to a modified shift, post and annual leave bidding process for custody staff within the Department.

The Nevada State Police and other statewide law enforcement agencies will join forces for seatbelt safety enforcement, known as "Click it or Ticket," now through Nov. 30, 2022.

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