Your family can explore a foreign country without leaving home. The Rotary Club of Carson City is looking for families interested in hosting a foreign exchange student during the 2022/2023 school year.

Rotarian Peter Fishburn says the club looks for families who will ensure that the students visit to the US and Carson City in particular is enjoyable and memorable.

Carson City’s newest salon, Salon Affinity, will be hosting a ribbon cutting to celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, Feb. 9 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

A 21-year-old Carson City man was arrested at a South Carson St. casino for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving without a license, registration, and insurance.

UPDATE 11:18 a.m.: Washoe County Sheriff's Office reported that there was a body found within the burnt vehicle on I-580. An active investigation is ongoing.

The circumstances were deemed to be suspicious, but WCSO Public Information Officer Sarah Johns could not confirm any additional details.

According to NHP Trooper Charles Caster, fire marshals were called early this morning to investigate an active vehicle fire.

As of 11:20 a.m., one lane is open on I-580 after a brief closure of all lanes, but lengthy delays are expected.

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I-580 southbound lanes south of Mount Rose between Reno and Carson City has been narrowed to one lane, according to Nevada State Police.

The SR-431 on-ramp is closed. Motorists should use an alternate route as it is unknown when the road will fully reopen.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying two suspects in a case involving passing counterfeit money.

After all these years of gardening in Northern Nevada, I am occasionally still fooled into thinking “Maybe this year we are having an early spring.” I know better, believe me, but these past weeks of superb weather are luring me into that false belief. So, newcomers beware! It’s not true, no matter how nice it is — spring is NOT here yet.

UPDATE 1:27 p.m.: According to Joe France, the owner of Carson City Joe’s, the post to Carson City Joe’s Facebook page was not authorized by Joe. The business is closing, but the situation is complex, and litigation is involved. Additional details will be forthcoming.

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Carson City Joe's, located at 1301 N. Carson Street, has closed, and will be replaced by Don Jose's Bar and Grill, according to Carson City Joe's staff.

Today, Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day or Candlemas Day if you are European. In the U.S., we celebrate this Pennsylvania Dutch tradition which was made famous in the popular Bill Murray movie "Groundhog Day.” In fact, after two years of Covid, Groundhog Day feels familiar since we seem stuck in the same scenes over and over again.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying the person that stole a motor vehicle in the parking lot of Bodine’s on Jan. 22, 2022.

Monica Jaye, radio personality, owner of Monica Jaye Productions, and candidate for Nevada State Senator (District 16) will be the guest speaker at the CCRW’s monthly luncheon at Casino Fandango. The group meets at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 15. The buffet luncheon meeting is $25 and advance reservations are required. To reserve your spot please text Lori Bagwell 775-220-3646, sorry no walk-ins permitted.

Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) has been certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The U.S. Department of Treasury issued the certification to GNCU in January of this year. With $1.6 billion in assets, GNCU is both the largest financial institution and the only CDFI-certified credit union with headquarters in the state of Nevada.

The EAA (Experiment Aircraft Association) Sierra Chapter 403 in Carson City, NV is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Hobbs Education Fund award; this honor goes to Ryan Crāpo.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 3 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Nevada Health Centers’ School-based Health Center, located at 618 W. Musser Street in Carson City will offer COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to adults and children during a walk-in clinic on Wednesday, Feb. 2, from 9 to 11 a.m.

NCET, Northern Nevada’s largest member-supported non-profit that provide educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology, announced their full slate of February informational and networking events. All Carson City business professionals are invited.

New Golf Opportunities Organized at Toiyabe Golf Club. Play one of the best courses in Northern Nevada by joining the Washoe Valley Champions Golf Club.

Prison officials say one in four custody staff positions — including frontline correctional officers — are vacant as the fallout from the Omicron variant, vaccine requirements, burnout and better wages elsewhere converge.

Law enforcement is investigating a burglary that happened early Saturday at Battle Born Ammunition and Firearms, 4630 Highway 50 East in Carson City in which several guns were stolen.

Nevada State Senator Don Tatro announced Monday that he will seek election to a full term in District 16, which includes all of Carson City and Storey County as well as a portion of Washoe County.

The Nevada State Museum, Carson City and the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada will host a Chinese New Year Celebration starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5. Festivities begin in the park in front of the Nevada State Museum, Carson City with crafts and traditional Chinese dances.

Visit Carson City has opened online voting for the community to choose their favorite graphic representations that can be used on new merchandise like clothing, water bottles, stickers and more. Voting runs now through Thursday, Feb. 10, with the winner being notified Friday, Feb. 11.

Dry and mild conditions will prevail ahead of a cold front that will bring colder temperatures and increased winds to the Carson City area for the first few days of February but without any chance of much-needed rain and snow, according to the National Weather Service.

Virginia City, Nevada’s, 31st annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a festive celebration of its Basque roots and an all-out Irish party like no other, taking place March 12 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event includes a parade, costume contests, music and of course, cooks from around the region frying up tasty testes in hopes of being named “Best Oyster Fry Cook.”

Marla Morris, Executive Director of Austin’s House will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City lunch meeting. The meeting takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at noon in the Brewery Arts Centers Grand Ballroom. The public is invited to attend.