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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.

Join us for the Nevada Day Show Artists Reception and Awards Presentation on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 2-4Pm. Over 135 entries in all categories by Northern Nevada Artists. This is the 72nd annual Nevada Day Show presented by the Nevada Artists Association. We are located at 449 W. King Street in Carson City.

The Carson City Council of the Navy League of the United States will honor all Veterans, past and present, at our November Meeting. We will also pay tribute to our MIA’s and POW’s and celebrate the Birthdays of all our Military Services.

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake happened at around 10 a.m. Tuesday north of Carson City and 2.1 miles south of Galena High School in the Pleasant Valley area in Washoe County, according to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory.

Actors in the upcoming performances of The Great Gadfly Murder Mystery are busy perfecting their roles this week in anticipation of the debut of the play this weekend.

The Tahoe Fund announced Tuesday the start of ‘Plates for Powder,’ an annual program that offers free skiing opportunities to those who purchase a Lake Tahoe license plate. Proceeds from plate sales and renewals support environmental improvement projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

A 56-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and hit and run causing property damage to an unoccupied vehicle, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

The gate on Ash Canyon Road, located approximately one mile above the Ash Canyon water tanks at the trailhead to the Ash to Kings Trail in Ash Canyon, will be closed starting Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022.

The Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs each month that include educational opportunities, historical fun, and exciting adventures. Programs are offered for free just register online.

Monday evening over Indian Hills south of Carson City.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Monday afternoon to Highway 50 West near I-580 and Highway 395 for a single vehicle crash.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — With an early winter storm forecast for northern Nevada, the Nevada Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to travel safely and avoid unnecessary trips during inclement weather.

Wylder Hotel Hope Valley is pleased to announce the return of its popular speaker series on Eastern Sierra History, Sunday, Nov. 6, with an entertaining presentation, Tales Along El Camino Sierra.

Christmas tree permits for National Forest System lands on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts will be available for purchase online through Recreation.gov, as well as in-person at multiple locations, starting Tuesday, Nov. 1.

Inspired by her own enthusiasm and current social issues, Ubon Edmond’s painting exhibition, "From the Heart" presents a colorful look at her world both real and imaginary.

Three men were arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony mayhem and misdemeanor destruction of property, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

The first significant storm of the season will arrive in the Carson City area this week bringing gusty winds, valley rain and valley and mountain snow and much colder temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board voted unanimously on Thursday to offer the position of executive director to Julie Regan following a national search and public evaluation process. Regan, a current TRPA deputy director, has held an executive role at the agency since 2003.

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