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The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team is scheduled to continue widespread prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke from these operations may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas.

Celebrate the holidays with the Mile High Jazz Band, singer Jakki Ford, and six award-winning poets and readers on Dec. 12 at Gina's Good Life Music and Lounge in Carson City.

A 33-year-old man was arrested Friday for a warrant alleging multiple firearm violations including assault with a deadly weapon, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Carson High School’s Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) program earned fourth place overall (All-Service – Mixed division) at the National Raider Team Challenge in Fort Knox, Ky. last month. The inaugural event hosted by the U.S. Army Cadet Command brought together talented cadets from across the nation to compete in a series of physically challenging events.

The Orthodox Church is the original Christian Church established by Jesus Christ, given to His Apostles, and described in the New Testament. There was one Church until a split separated Orthodox East from Latin West in the 11th century, but the Orthodox Faith and practice has continued unaltered for two thousand years.

UPDATE: A man was found dead Sunday afternoon of an apparent cardiac arrest on a hiking trail near Kings Canyon on the Lincoln Bypass, according to the fire department and Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Adams Hub for Innovation is a dynamic business resource center in Northern Nevada, with valuable tools and initiatives for entrepreneurs and small business owners. With a mission to empower local businesses, Adams Hub is proud to offer a range of resources designed to propel entrepreneurs toward success, at no cost.

How much longer can Mother Earth sustain us? That is the question. Science forewarns us that our present rate of burning fossil fuels will soon elevate Earth’s temperature to above what we humans can tolerate, and we will be, toast.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Michelle Rector, Executive Director of Seniors in Service, a non-profit that engages over-55 volunteers in Northern Nevada communities with its Foster Grandparent Program, Senior Companion Program, and Respite Voucher Program.

Beautiful sunrise Sunday morning in Carson City.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriffs deputies responded Sunday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of South Carson Street and Clearview Drive.

The Wa She Shu Foundation has kicked off their 2nd annual winter coat drive! The coat drive will benefit anyone in the community in need of a winter jacket.

Friday night’s Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights was a magical event filling the downtown with onlookers who wanted to witness one of Carson City's spectacular hometown events to usher in the holiday season. For many, the tree lighting has become a family tradition.

Every month, the Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, events, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

This week’s senior in the spotlight is Laura Bennett. Laura is an exceptional young woman; she is a strong student with clear ambitions. Laura’s academics really speak for themselves. She has always been a hard-worker, earning high marks in her increasingly difficult classes.

Carson City local and University of Nevada, Reno student Jake Sullivan Roman saved three people through organ donation in 2020. Donor Network West honored Jake and his family with the unveiling of his memorial “floragraph” portrait during a special event Thursday, Nov. 30.

Made entirely out of organic materials, Jake’s floragraph will be featured on the Donate Life parade float in the 135th Rose Parade happening Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 in Pasadena, Calif.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 4-10, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Rich color provides a beautiful sunrise over Carson City on Friday.

A Fallon woman has been identified in a fatal rollover on US-50A that happened Nov. 16 in Churchill County, according to Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol.

During Thanksgiving weekend and Cyber Monday, Nevada saw a surge in consumer activity, with an estimated $609.0 million spent by 1.9 million people on gifts, decorations and various merchandise, according to the Retail Association of Nevada.

’Tis the season for holiday merriment with family and friends at South Lake Tahoe to celebrate winter and the coming year with an array of favorite traditions, festivals, celebrations and new events.

TOCCATA, the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, has five holiday performances of Handel's Messiah Dec. 9-23 in South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Incline Village, Gardnerville and Reno.

A crash and potential hit and run was reported just before 1:30 p.m. Saturday near William and Golf Dust near the I-580.

Multiple callers reported significant damage and road debris, and possibly one car fled the scene.

Multiple lanes are blocked and motorists must seek alternate routes.

Just after 12:15 p.m. Saturday a crash with injury was reported on Clearview.

Two vehicles were reportedly involved, and one driver has injuries to their head.

Motorists should use caution. We’ll update with an exact location when information is provided.

Carson City Empty Bowls Planning committee wants to express their gratitude to the community for coming out to the 9th Annual Empty Bowls event held this past Friday, December 1st, at the Carson Mall.

Throughout the year, the committee invites the community to join them at Ogres-Holm Pottery to learn how to create, glaze, and design ceramic bowls for the event.

Join in for a small town Christmas Celebration at Our Park in Dayton tonight, Saturday Dec. 2 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Witness the community tree lighting, with the Dayton High School Cheer and Fire Department leading the parade for Santa's grand arrival.

The much-anticipated name for the new ECHL hockey team making its home at the Tahoe Blue Event Center was announced Thursday night in front of over 1,000 enthusiastic local fans. The Tahoe Knight Monsters will start playing at the new center in October 2024.

On November 16th, Carson City Elks Lodge #2177 held a dinner for fellow Elks, and dignitaries, who came to Carson City for their mid-term convention.

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Members of the LGBTQ+ and Friends Social group joined with our fellow Nevadans to enjoy the Capitol Tree Lighting last night. For everyone, it was a wonderful evening filled with singing, inspiration and - of course - lights.From all of us to all of you, have a joyous holiday season!

Happy Saturday Carson City and say hello to our newest pet of the week, Ace!

He’s a nine-month-old large lad who has been with us since the beginning of October. He’s a good boy who’s a bit shy; however, he becomes very social once he spends a few minutes with someone and gets to know them a bit.

PBS Reno President and CEO Kurt Mische will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The public is invited to attend the event which takes place on Tuesday, December 5, at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

This Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, award winning country artist Lacy J. Dalton will be joining local songwriter, musician Canyon White for the Canyon Club radio show from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at A to Zen in Carson City.

The small hearted Mr. Grinch will once again try to hide his grinchy self as he plays little tricks on students singing their holiday songs heralding the advent of the holiday season.

He’ll be waiting in the wings as Santa (Tom Bragg) tries to steal the show when, on cue, that white-beard man clad in red comes down the capitol steps as the children sing “Here Comes Santa Claus.”

This EmployNV Resume Workshop will teach you how to prepare a professional resume that reflects your skills, knowledge, and education that are relevant to the jobs you are seeking! Attend this workshop on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 10am-11am at the EmployNV Career Hub, 1929 N Carson St., Carson City, NV. Walk-ins are welcome! For more information, call 775-684-0400.

Meet with a Career Coach to get help with your resume, job matching, and enhance your career at our Career Development Event on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 9:30am to 12:00pm at the Lyon County Library located at 20 Nevin Way, Yerington, NV 89447! Walk-ins are welcome.

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Thursday 8 Ball BCA Scotch Doubles Pool League
18 week Summer Pool League Session
Carson City Division August 2023
Week 16 of 18
(1) 1 Hit Wonders (Ed’s Doghouse) 12/2 (win/loss) Games played: 80/46
(2) 2 For The Road (Homegrown Bowl) 10/3 (win/loss) Games played: 72/45
(3) Over The Hill Hill (Homegrown Bowl) 8/6 (win/loss) Games played: 63/63
(4) The Nevada Aces (Homegrown Bowl) 7/7 (win/loss) Games played: 68/58
(5) Shake N Bake (Homegrown Bowl) 7/8 (win/loss) Games played: 68/67
(6) Double Trouble (Homegrown Bowl) 7/7 (win/loss) Games played: 59/67

On Monday, December 4, 2023, a heavy concrete pouring project is planned between 5:00 AM and 2:00 PM as part of the Rolling A Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase Four Expansion project in Dayton, Nevada.

During this period, heavy concrete truck traffic (up to 10 trucks every hour) is expected in the Riverview neighborhood area.

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this past October, Carson High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets sold pink aiguillettes to wear on their uniforms with all proceeds donated to the Carson Tahoe Health Cancer Resource Center.

UPDATE: The Carson City Fire Department reported the following:

Just after 11am your Carson City Fire Department responded to a house on fire in West Carson City. Firefighters were confronted with a heavily involved garage fire. Firefighters quick actions prevented the fire from spreading into the main house. A total of 23 Firefighters responded to the blaze. One firefighter suffered a minor injury. The cause of the fire is under investigation. East Fork Fire assisted in extinguishing the fire.

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It’s that time of year again to arrange a visit by Santa on Christmas Eve. Good cheer and the handing out of presents will be the order of this special evening, thanks to the Carson City Sheriff's Office Uniform Reserve Unit, Search & Rescue, and Mounted Unit Volunteers. This special visit has been a Carson City tradition for 30 years now.

The Carson City Community Emergency Response Team will be offering a free Basic Training Academy in mid-January 2024, and is accepting applications from persons interested in volunteering.

For many years, local children and teens in need have been able to receive Christmas gifts through a shopping experience. However, this year, due to the number of qualifying children, teenagers in transition will not be able to participate. 

On learning this, one local business decided to step in to fill the gap. 

The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol identified two State Troopers who died in the line of duty Thursday, Nov. 30 after being struck by a vehicle on I-15 in Las Vegas.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office announced Thursday it has arrested a 36-year-old man for suspected sexual assault of a minor under 14.

Beginning Saturday, Santa will make appearances over the next three weekends at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, which is hosting holiday train rides for families featuring the big man with the long beard, happily decked out in red.

Take nine 5th grade Carson City music teachers, add two invaluable State Buildings and Grounds crew, stir in the two Carson City Chamber staff, and you’ve got the basic recipe of what it takes to pull off the beloved holiday event known as Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights.

Hello Carson City! Let's take a look to see what the weekend has in store for us.

This upcoming Saturday, Dec. 2 at Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City will have Santa in the House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa loves everyone, so come share your wishes with him.

When local teacher and Carson High alumni Molly Otto attended The Price is Right showcase, she had no idea she’d be winning big. She attended with her fiancé and his parents, and was dreaming of scoring a honeymoon trip.

But she won much more than that.

UPDATE: The following is from Las Vegas Metro Police Undersheriff Andrew Walsh.
On Thursday, Nov. 30, at approximately 3:23 a.m., two Nevada State Police Troopers were making contact with a motorist who appeared to be sleeping behind the wheel and was pulled over to the side of the road in the area of Interstate-15 and D Street.

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