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Time to reminisce about Adele’s. For Carson City residents just that one word can summon memories of a special holiday meal, or where you went after graduation or the site of a wedding proposal or a cozy evening with friends, supplied with yummy appetizers and a glass of wine.

A winter storm moving into the region is expected to bring up to 4 feet of snow to the Sierra and a few inches to the valley floors Monday and Tuesday impacting motorist travel commutes, according to the National Weather Service.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Sunday morning to a structure fire in the 3600 block of Sherman Lane.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 6-13, 2022. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson Middle School will be hosting a Family Education Night on Monday, Nov. 7, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Food will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis, childcare will be provided for free by the school's fabulous leadership students.

Save the date for the upcoming wrapping party for "Be a Santa to a Senior." on Dec. 10 and 11. Home Instead will be assigning days as they get closer to the event.

The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. at Home Instead. The address is 1277 W. 7th St. Reno, NV 89503.

The Nevada State Museum presented a free Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, event in collaboration with Western Nevada College and Visit Carson City on Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m.

The event celebrated a traditional Mexican holiday that pays tribute to the lives of loved ones who have passed on. It was filled with delightful crafts, traditional music, folk dancing and a food truck with plenty of options to choose from.

A 29-year-old Carson City man and a 24-year-old Carson City woman were arrested following an incident involving graffiti that led to the deployment of pepper balls and a taser.

Congratulations to the Carson High School Girls Cross Country team. They won the Nevada 5A State Championship this afternoon in Boulder City, Nev.

Many thanks to Head Coach Jason Macy, Assistant Coach Janie Davis and all the supportive parents and fans who traveled throughout the season.

Eleven peace posters are displayed at the Nevada Artists' Association Gallery

Local entries for the Lions International Peace Poster Contest are now on display at the Nevada Artists’ Association Gallery, 449 King Street, Carson City. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Peace Poster entries will be on display at the Gallery until November 15th.

After exhausting all leads the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the unknown male suspect depicted below.

Incredible color over Carson City last evening lasting 25 minutes

The Douglas County Broadband Action Team announced it is working to help build awareness about the Affordable Connectivity Program, a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The new long-term benefit will help lower the broadband service cost for eligible households struggling to afford internet service.

Welcome to November in Nevada. Are you ready for two adorable young kitties to snuggle with and keep you entertained this winter?

Look no further than these sweet and funny boys. Nubsy and Beanie are just 11 months old, born on Thanksgiving Day of 2021. They would be super thankful to have a forever home before their first birthday in less than 3 weeks.

Channel your inner northern European or think back to colonial America as you create ceramic tankards to hold your favorite ales and beers for years to come. Ogres-Holm Pottery Studio in Carson City is partnering with The Beer Studio for the Tankards with a Twist workshop Friday, Nov. 11, at the studio in the Carson City Mall.

This week’s Senior in the Spotlight is Mr. Jacob Xie. Jake is an incredible student. He is disciplined, hardworking and driven.

Today is the day the staff of Advocates to End Domestic Violence will spend all day transforming their popular thrift store to welcome holiday shoppers tomorrow beginning at 10 a.m. Yes, the store will be closed all day.

Caitlin Strong

The Nevada Builders Foundation has named its' Volunteer of the Year: Caitlin Strong.

Debbie Lambin of MyThousandWords book sculptures will be sharing something special in book sculpting small items like ornaments! Debbie was the 2019 Artown poster artist and has been featured on PBS “ArtEffects” and several other media publications. Her works can be found in Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery in Carson City and many other locations throughout the country!

Happy Friday, Carson City! What a better way to spend it than with a new friend? And how can you say no to this face?

Say hello to Bailey! This five-year-old female hound mix is full of love to give.

CARSON CITY — As the holiday season approaches, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is again urging residents who don’t need in-person services to conduct their business online at dmv.nv.gov.

Elves and twinkling lights, hot chocolate and hot cider, Christmas cookies and candy canes, gift bags and magical memories await the lucky passengers on the Virginia Truckee Railroad Holiday steam trains that depart from the original 1870 depot in Virginia City, Nev.

The Virginia & Truckee Railroad hosts a new murder mystery wine train event on Saturday, Nov. 5 and again Nov. 12, departing at 5pm from the original historic 1870 depot in Virginia City, NV. Enjoy a beverage and light snack while you guess "who done it" with the "Fun Time Players."

A 21-year-old man jailed late last month for alleged possession of pornographic images of a child had additional felony charges added Wednesday, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

The Carson City Fire Department announces the start of the fall 2022 open season, with burning allowed from Nov. 5 through De. 4, dependent upon permit status and daily weather conditions.

Carson City Public Works will be conducting Water Flushing Operations Thursday morning.

Discolored water could be seen in the areas near North Ormsby Blvd. and Newman Place, but these are temporary as flushing occurs.

Each year, dozens of competitors gather above a slab of sierra white granite to determine who will walk away with that year’s crown. No, this isn’t a story of King Arthur, and there is no sword in this stone; instead, contestants see who can drill the fastest into the granite using only hammers and a bit of steel.

The annual World Championship Single Jack Drilling Contest has been ongoing for nearly 50 years and is a Nevada Day staple in Carson City.

On Nevada Day, the annual Beard Contest brought out the fiercest and furriest competition.

Most Bearded Contest went to Carson City, with 29 entries, and Washoe County in second place with ten entries.

Embracing the spirit of giving this holiday season, all Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) branches will collect donations for those in need on behalf of local nonprofits and the KTVN 2 News Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive.

GNCU asks northern Nevadans to contribute nonperishable foods, new children’s toys, new clothes and hygiene items for this year’s Greater Giving campaign by donating at any GNCU branch beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Monday, Dec. 5.

The Carson City School District is pleased to honor school psychologists during National School Psychology Week, Nov. 7-11, 2022. The National Association of School Psychologists designates the annual observance to help focus public attention on the unique contributions of school psychologists and other educators within U.S. school systems and how they create the connections necessary for students to develop critical academic and social emotional skills.

The coldest air of the season will infiltrate into the Carson City region Thursday into Friday with breezy northwest winds. Quieter and warmer conditions will return by the end the week and the start of the weekend before another system rolls in, according to the National Weather Service.

The community is invited to attend Western Nevada College’s Dia de los Muertos, a traditional Mexican celebration that honors deceased loved ones and/or their heroes with an altar decorated with their pictures and favorite foods, on Thursday, Nov. 3 on the Carson City campus.

Help Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, and Carson City Nissan provide a “Holiday for the Hungry” as part of Thanksgiving 2022.

Happy first snow of the season, Carson City. It's time for hot cocoa, warm fires, and of course, winter sports!

Opening days vary from year to year, and resort to resort, but check below for the opening dates for the 2022-23 winter season.

A 64-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for a felony warrant alleging two counts sexual assault of a child under 14 and three other alleged felony sex crimes associated with children, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

Early voting in the General Election of 2020 brought out just over 11,000 Carson City voters to cast their ballot in person ahead of Election Day.

While we saw over 5,500 voters come out to vote early in the 2020 General Election, only 3,400 have turned up to participate in in-person voting as of Oct. 31.

The restaurant and bar that has held several businesses over the years at 1301 N. Carson Street in Carson City has a new owner and a new splash of paint thanks to Mariscos Nayarit VIP.

An early season winter storm has brought snow showers to the Carson City area Wednesday morning and travel issues throughout the region and upper elevations as snow continues to accumulate in the Sierra.

Hindu prayers opened the Board of Commissioners meeting of Nye County, reportedly the third-largest county in the contiguous USA, on November one; containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Tuesday evening to a motorcycle crash in the area of College Parkway and Otha Street.

Carson Fly Fishing Club's Monthly Meeting is Tuesday, November 14, 7 p.m. in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street.
This meeting will feature Mike Sevon presentation about Tenkara Fly Fishing. The public is welcome to attend. For more information contact: Stan Zuber 671-2151

A runaway reported Tuesday has been located and is safe, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office on Wednesday.

The Carson City SDA Church Food Pantry is requesting donations of frozen turkeys so our Pantry clients can make a Thanksgiving dinner for their families.

The Carson High School Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) 3 and 4 (juniors and seniors) students had the opportunity to go on a field trip to UC Davis on Oct. 20, 2022.

Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary is presenting "A Happy Thanksgiving Dinner" on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the Governors Mansion in Carson City.

In collaboration with Western Nevada College and Visit Carson City, the Nevada State Museum presents a free Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event. This also includes free admission to the museum.

As Lake Tahoe watercraft inspections shift to winter operations, inspectors report intercepting far fewer vessels this year with aquatic invasive species onboard. They credit improvements to the program as part of the reason.

Alice Cazenave's image shows a cyanotype print

Alice Cazenave, a London-based photographic artist, will offer a cyanotype workshop for adults on Saturday Nov. 5, 1:30 p.m. at the Silver City Schoolhouse at 385 High Street, Silver City, Nev.

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

Items include new subdivisions applications, COVID-19 grants and more.

Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan will be in Douglas County this Wednesday and Thursday offering mammography screenings.

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