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Beginning Monday, NV Energy will use helicopters to replace power poles and to clear large logs and brush that pose fire hazards to the utility's infrastructure around the Lake Tahoe Basin. The helicopters are needed to navigate steep, mountainous terrain in the area.

A blanket of snow covered the ground as a group of hunters, bundled up from the cold, gathered around a scale in a Northern Nevada parking lot.

As temperatures rise, particularly in alpine regions, lakes are feeling the heat. Research published Oct. 11 in the journal Science, led by researchers at the Carnegie Institution for Science, indicates that climate change impacts critical winter processes including lake ice conditions.

The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums and AAUW Capital Branch held the second of four forums Wednesday, Oct. 9. The third forum will be held Monday, Oct. 14.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 14-20, 2024. Closures or lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

No one is more closely tied to the mysterious lore of Death Valley than Walter Scott. His tales of fabulous gold mines, dangerous desperados and opulent desert castles placed him and Death Valley on the front pages of newspapers for over fifty years and kept historians endlessly occupied trying to sort out the truth from his tall tales.

Updated Oct. 21, 2024.

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All campaigns run on donations, from major presidential elections to local school boards. Interested in how much our local Carson City politicians have raised, and from who?

As Carson City continues to reinvent itself into a city that has fallen in love with the outdoor visual arts, we want to remind our locals — old and new — how the wonderful metal art seen along the Carson stretch of I-580 came to be, for that amazing art project could be considered the birth of today’s local outdoor art movement.

Powerhouse singer/songwriter supergroup Big Amygdala is the creative brainchild of Joel Ackerson (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Justin McMahon (vocals, guitar), and Kevin Brunet (vocals, bass).

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Saturday afternoon for a report of a brush fire in the Goni Pit area near the water tower. When CCFD arrived, they advised a small warming fire and not a brush fire. It was extinguished.

Get ready to kick up your heels and dance the day away with free country dance lessons from the amazing DJ Jeremy McGuigan & Sara B Dancin'.

A woman was arrested Thursday for suspicion of gross misdemeanor child neglect and misdemeanor DUI after an officer made a traffic stop when they observed a juvenile hanging halfway outside the window of a moving vehicle, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Carson City School District and three schools including Fritsch Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary and Al Seeliger Elementary were recognized for outstanding efforts in promoting positive behavior and supporting student success.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Saturday morning to a vehicle crash that happened in the area of South Carson Street and Moses Street.

Proud owners of the rugged Ford Bronco and all of its 4-wheel drive incarnations that have spanned multiple generations have gathered at Mills Park in Carson City this week for the annual Bronco Super Celebration.

Celebrating three decades of turning the round, orange members of the squash family into memorable Halloween carving traditions, Seeliger Elementary School in Carson City will host its 30th annual Pumpkin Patch today, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless, in partnership with FISH, Riverside Veterinary Hospital, CASI, Nevada Humane Society, and Carson Tahoe Health, will be hosting a free pet wellness clinic for pets of unhoused and low-income individuals on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FISH (Friends In Service Helping) in Carson City.

Plumas Bank is pleased to announce the winners of their “Community Pride” Photo Contest for 2024. Participants, located in the 10 northern Nevada and California communities in which Plumas Bank serves, submitted photos over the summer from June to July 2024.

Partnership Carson City is hosting its bi-annual Prescription Drug Take Back event on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event aims to raise awareness about the safe disposal of unused and expired prescription medications, helping to protect the community and the environment.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office requests assistance locating a missing person. Christopher Henderson, 40, was reported missing by family members on Oct. 9, 2024.

Culinary Art students at Carson Middle School were in for a rare treat this morning and Monday as acclaimed Celebrity Chef and Restaurateur Jonathan Zaragoza hosted cooking demonstrations and sampling.

Join us on Nov. 9 for St. Peter’s annual holiday bazaar. Visit a historic church in Carson City to fin the perfect gift for family and friends. The bazaar will be stocked with jams, hand-knit winter wear and everything in between.

Here are some photos submitted by our Carson Now reads of the aurora spotted Thursday night in and around Carson City.

The Nevada Treasury is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship. The Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship awards up to $5,000 each to two students in Northern Nevada and in Southern Nevada respectively, who are majoring in elementary or secondary education with the intent of teaching in Nevada.

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Join Will Houk from 95.1FM KNVC for a lazy Sunday as the BAC Exhibition Hall is turned into a listening lounge. Will is bringing a crate of vinyl records and guests are encouraged to bring records of their own that they would like to share for a spin on the provided turntables. Take in the current art exhibition while getting exposed to new music, making new friends, sipping libations, and enjoying eats from a Food Truck.

This is a free all ages event, food and beverages are available for purchase.

Brewery Arts Center - East Building - Exhibition Hall
449 W King St

5:30- 7:30 PM

Please join us for Phil Kline’s Unsilent night in Carson City!

What is it? A non-denominational holiday tradition! Participants use their smartphones and portable speakers to play one of four interconnected compositions. The result is a magical wall of sound that morphs and moves through Carson City during a 45 minute walk of the historic West Side.

Where does it start?
-Participants will gather outside at Brewery Arts Center at 5:30pm on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

How do I participate?

Die Hard is a Christmas Movie! This is a hill we will die on!

Join us for a screening of the classic Christmas flick, Die Hard. Tickets include a pre-movie happy hour with custom themed cocktails and an appetizer spread in true holiday fashion!

Join local historians David & Gayle Woodruff, as they take a humorous look at the history of some of our favorite holiday traditions, including the much maligned and seldom praised Fruitcake…and celebrate a few special recollections and anecdotes of Christmas Past.

Learn the basics of painting a portrait in watercolor. Instructor Janet will guide students through creating a value study to understand light and tones before moving onto full color.

Create a welcoming environment for students who are beginners to intermediate to learn the basics of drawing a portrait with plenty of one-on-one guidance.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar & Market! Two fun-filled days of art, food, drinks, music & more!

We will be featuring the art of over 30 local artists so you can do all your holiday shopping in one shop!

The 2024 Oktoberfest Fundraiser takes place Oct. 11, 2024 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Fuji Park Pavilion Hall.

Jon Rudnitsky is a dynamic actor and comedian whose career is on a meteoric rise! You’ll soon catch him in the film “I Love You Forever” with Cazzie David, premiering at SXSW, and in Netflix’s “Our Little Secret” alongside Lindsay Lohan. He’s also graced the screen with George Clooney in Hulu’s “Catch-22” and brought laughs as Young Larry in “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

For the second time in 2024, the Northern Lights were spotted in the northern Nevada region, including in Carson City.

Did you catch the show Thursday night? Send your photos to kelsey@carsonnow.org

A very special cat is seeking a home that is as special as he is. Meet Ziggy.

Approximately a year old, Ziggy’s life has been one tragedy after another. We hope to change that by finding him the perfect home that will give him the life and love he needs and deserves for the rest of his days.

Over two inspiring days, 500 students from the Lake Tahoe Unified School District’s seventh and eighth grades embarked on an unforgettable educational adventure aboard the M.S. Dixie paddleboat, exploring the vital importance of water and environmental stewardship with the South Tahoe Environmental Education Coalition (STEEC).

Here are the recent births that occurred at Carson Tahoe Hospital between Sept. 24 and Oct. 3, 2024.

While some may believe that Nevada’s state motto may be Battle Born, this is a common misconception. Battle Born is a saying that came from the fact that the statehood of Nevada was ratified at the end of the Civil War, which gave President Abraham Lincoln the votes he needed to free slaves in the doomed confederacy and across the nation.

The true motto of Nevada is “All for Our Country,” which, interestingly, was born out of the same circumstances as the more often used Battle Born.

Press releases from the city and state have been issued regarding the recent issue on the Carson City official ballots, which mistakenly listed a member of the IAP as a Democrat.

However, Carson City voters have continued to ask: Where are the sample ballots?

The Sierra-Tahoe Auxiliary #137 of the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) is very proud to announce that one of their members, Tina Pedersen, has been elected as the 2024/2025 West Coast Regional President of the Auxiliary of the FRA, which encompasses Northern Nevada, Northern California, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah & Colorado.

Saturday October 12 the Carson Tahoe Rugby club will be hosting the Sacramento Rugby team and playing for the Capitol Clash Cup. Come out to South Tahoe High School to watch the friendly and competitive match.

Meet Tic Tac, a charming senior who came into our care at the Nevada Humane Society in late August. Though his past is largely a mystery, Tic Tac's personality speaks volumes.

At 9 years young, this spirited pup is as friendly and social as they come, winning over hearts with his wagging tail and gentle demeanor.

UPDATE: Resolved around 9 p.m. Thursday evening.

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As of 6:25 a.m. Thursday morning, around 120 residents in Carson City are experiencing a power outage.

The area is located off of Highway 50 E. and Airport near Fairview.

Carson Now Reader Joe Thum sent us these photos of a bear in front of his home near the Governor's Mansion on Washington Street.

The 'Art of Marriage' Conference
Whether you’re engaged or have been married for 50+ years, this one is for you!

Various exhibits and demonstrations will be happening in and around Bowers Mansion between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. A mansion history talk will take place at the top of each hour and self-guided tours will be available for $8 adults and $6 children and seniors.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Nevada is holding NAMIWalks 2024 on Oct. 19, 2024, on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, with walks also being held in Reno, Fernley, Elko and Las Vegas. It promises to be an event to remember, filled with meaningful moments as people come together to take a stand on the road to make community matter and see their commitment to “Mental Health for All.”

CARSON CITY — In 2025, Medicare will undergo some of the most significant changes in many years. This is not a good year to be your own plan navigator and figure things out for yourself. To help with these unprecedented changes to Medicare plans and Part D drug coverage, we are hosting an informative sales event titled “What’s Happening to My Medicare?”

Join us on Friday, Oct. 11 at the Nashville Social Club, 1105 South Carson St., in Carson City for a comprehensive overview of the upcoming changes.

Hello fellow anglers. What a perfect time of year to get up and out fishing. The weather is cool in the mornings and the water temps are coming down. A little bonus this time of year is to get out to Alpine, Mono or Inyo counties to see the fall colors in all their splendor.

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, Carson City Fire Department and Carson City Sheriff’s Office personnel were dispatched to the 1700 block of Roop Street regarding a structure fire. Throughout the course of the investigation, it was determined that the fire was started by the occupant of the residence.

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