These photos were taken Tuesday morning, Dec. 7 in the Minden area by Janis Brandenburg Lee. This morning brought a mix of mist and rain to the Carson Valley and Carson City areas.

With the dawn of a new year approaching, Carson City singer/songwriter Brother Dan Palmer is about to celebrate the successful completion of the third year of his 5:00pm Monday evening musical livestream. The Brother Dan Show began streaming the first week of 2019 and hasn’t missed a week since, even throughout the pandemic.

A 64-year-old California man was sentenced to 30 to 81 months in state prison after having pled guilty to first degree arson for setting fire to the historic Dayton Railroad Depot building in June 2020.

Carson Valley Meats has announced it will hold a community forum to answer any questions from community members regarding the proposed meat processing facility.

On Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at approximately 6:53 p.m., Troopers with the Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division, responded to a single vehicle rollover on US-50 at SR-439 (USA Parkway) in Silver Springs.

Dream Christmas is coming to Douglas County and you're invited! If you, your family or friends would be blessed with a Christmas dinner bag, along with a ham or turkey, gift bags for the kids, free clothing and other holiday goodies then stop by and see us this Saturday, December 11th, 11 am at Wink's Silver Strike Lanes. We would love to see YOU!

This Dream Christmas event is sponsored by the Northern Nevada Dream Center in partnership with Lifepoint Church in Minden.

On Saturday Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Choir will be celebrating the end of their 16th season by performing Handel’s Messiah and seasonal carols in the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall.

Christmas Miracle TranceMedium Fair. Open To All - Group Miracle Energy Healing/Clearing Clear your space for Christmas & Renew your agreements for the New Year. Refreshments will be provided.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space department invites the community to its 2nd annual Homestead Holidays celebration at Silver Saddle Ranch happening this Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, Dec. 10-12.

People sometimes ask me when I’m pretending to be Mark Twain, “Is there any humor to be found in the Bible?” “Yes,” I answer, with a little sugar in my voice. “There is humor to be found in the Bible, especially at Christmas, when we need it most. You see, there exists a street in Damascus, even today, that goes by the name of, are you sitting down? Goes by the name of, 'Straight.'"

The Nevada Division of State Parks will host the Recreational Trails Program Advisory Committee Meeting for 2022 grant funding this Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 7-8.

Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a 50-minute slideshow presentation, A Sentimental Journey Along Carson Pass on Sunday Dec. 12 at 10 a.m.

RENO — A shift toward online shopping during COVID-19, global supply chain crisis, and a resurgent economy have all created a recipe for a breakneck holiday shopping season — one where online shopping fraud poses a tremendous risk to consumers. Online purchase scams have skyrocketed during the pandemic, and social media ads play a key role in the mushrooming problem, a new Better Business Bureau study finds.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting Nevada schoolchildren to participate in the National Association of State Aviation Officials’ art contest by submitting a drawing of their perfect aircraft.

Gov. Steve Sisolak on Friday promised full commitment and support from the state as tribal leaders work with the Nevada Indian Commission to research and collect information for the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative, a comprehensive review of the legacy of federal boarding school policies.

One of the most difficult times parents face is preparing for their children learning to drive. Unfortunately, many teen drivers lack the experience, awareness and education to safely drive the family vehicle.

Carson High School Principal Bob Chambers is a wanted administrator. Wanted, what does this mean? Is he wanted by the police, nope. Is he wanted by the CIA or FBI, uh uh. Chambers is wanted by the students.

The first steel beams in the new Tahoe South Events Center were placed recently as clear weather allowed building progress to continue at a brisk pace. The Phase 2 construction schedule on the 143,000 square-foot, multi-purpose facility was adjusted to accommodate lost workdays due to both weather and fire impacts.

CARSON CITY — Feeding Pets of the Homeless is announcing its first matching gift challenge. Now through December 31, friends and other supporters have the opportunity to double their donations by participating in this special fundraising campaign.

Childhood experiences often leave a lasting impression. Many also impact the path we take in life. That’s the case with Lisa Lee, Executive Director of Advocates to End Domestic Violence. She experienced domestic violence as a child and now works tirelessly to help others in similar situations.

Bring your furry friend for their own festive portrait to celebrate this holiday season. Santa will be at Benson's Feed on December 4th from 9:30-3:00 to take pictures with his furry friends.

The Carson City Clerk's Office would like to remind all Nevada voters to verify their voter information and registration. The 2022 Primary Election will be held June 14, 2022. The State of Nevada is a closed primary state.

Make a holiday wreath, a table top tree, or a pine needle angel to decorate your tree or packages. Learn all about conifers in Nevada, with a special emphasis on our state tree, the Pinyon Pine at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 11.

After being cancelled last year due to COVID-19, the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Light is returning to Carson City with the traditional concert, tree lighting, and general festive atmosphere.