A holiday gathering of the region’s most talented creators and producers. Plus, farm animals, food, raffles, and more! There will also be 4-H and FFA exhibits including horsemanship, chickens and cattle care, and beekeeping. Done miss out!

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is asking walk-in customers to use online services or kiosks this coming Monday or to delay visiting an office until later in the week.

The Monday after Thanksgiving is traditionally the department’s busiest day of the year, leading some of the staff to call it “Black Monday.”

The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 23 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

Items up for discussion at the school board include essay competition winners, statewide performance reviews, pay budgets and more.

After a weak cold front passes, bringing gusty winds and chilly weather overnight, sunny skies and seasonable daytime temperatures will prevail for the Carson City region through the remainder of the week, good news for motorists as they prepare to make their Thanksgiving holiday destinations over the Sierra.

Support your local small businesses this Saturday!

The man suspected of killing five people and injuring 50 others after allegedly plowing through a Christmas parade Sunday in Waukesha, Wis., was convicted in Washoe County in 2006 of felony statutory sexual seduction, according to a Nevada sex offender database.

DAYTON — Lyon County’s industrial development is about to welcome its largest commercial project thanks to WebstaurantStore. Miles Construction, a Carson City based diversified general contractor, is working with the restaurant equipment supplier on an expansion of their Dayton distribution facility with construction of a new 620,000 square foot building, making it the largest such project in the county.

A 63-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of DUI second offense, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Lake Tahoe aquatic invasive species watercraft inspection agencies recently donated a mobile boat decontamination unit to a nearby program at Lake Sonoma to help stop the spread of invasive species, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency said Monday.

Learn how you can reduce the risk of a wildland fire damaging your home at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. Carson City Fire Department Wildland Fuels Officer Rodd Rummel will give a presentation on Fire and Fuel Reductions to Rotarians and guests. The public is welcome to attend the meeting which takes place Tuesday, Nov. 23 at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

Twinkling lights, hot chocolate and hot cider, Christmas cookies and candy canes, gift bags and magical memories will be waiting for the lucky passengers on the Virginia Truckee Railroad Holiday steam trains in Virginia City, Nev.

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

Have you ever wanted to learn more about what being a foster parent is like? Have you ever been curious about the challenges foster kids often face and how you can help?

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announces that with just over $300 million in the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, there is a typical years’ worth of unemployment benefit payments in reserve.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 22-28, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

“Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” and he and the Grinch will be in Dayton at Our Park, 370 River Rd. on Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 5pm – 7pm.

Santa and the Grinch will arrive on a red firetruck courtesy of Central Lyon County Fire Protection District and they will be joined by the Dayton High School cheerleading squad.

Registration is underway for Carson City's ultimate family fitness event and healthy warmup before Thanksgiving family feasts with the annual 5K and 8K Turkey Trot walk/run and the Gobble Wobble Kids Fun Run at the Nevada Governor's Mansion.

On November 19, 2021, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) responded to 15 vehicle burglaries in Minden, Gardnerville, and Topaz area.

This also included three stolen vehicles from this area. The 3 vehicles were recovered locally and returned to their owners.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance with locating a runaway juvenile.    

Isaiah was not at school when his mother attempted to pick him up on Friday, November 5, 2021 and was missing until Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 7:30 am when he returned home.  

Isaiah ran away from home again before his mother could call the Sheriff’s Office.  

Isaiah does not have any medical problems and is not considered at risk.

Sierra Academy of Style is 100 percent partnered with FISH in Carson City and is collecting canned and non-perishable food for those in need during their food drive Saturday.

Sierra Academy of Style is offering 15 percent off of any service with a donation of canned goods during the holiday drive.

The annual Santa Train has announced its full steam ahead for its 37th year bringing Christmas joy to the community.

Pulled by the vintage Virginia and Truckee No. 25 steam engine, the Santa Train will begin Dec. 4 and will continue for the first three weekends in December.

Donor Network West hosted a special event to honor the legacy of Elizabeth “Lizzy” Hammond with the unveiling of a memorial “floragraph” on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at Renown Regional Medical Center. Made entirely out of organic materials, Lizzy’s floragraph will be featured on the Donate Life float at the 133rd Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2022 in Pasadena, Calif.

During the evening of November 18, 2021 into the morning of November 19th, 2021, there were 12 vehicle burglaries and three stolen vehicles in the Gardnerville/Minden/Topaz area.

Little Discoveries Early Learning Center of Minden has announced they have acquired Little Feet Daycare of Carson City, NV. The new location will be branded Small Wonders Early Learning Center, the original name of the Singer family company.