A man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of misdemeanor battery after allegedly using racial slurs and head butting a motel manager, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

We are thrilled to announce that Carson City has been selected as the recipient of a $9.3 million RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) Grant from the US Department of Transportation.

Single lane closures will take place on U.S. 50 at Lake Tahoe near Kahle Drive and Kingsbury Grade in Stateline between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 as the Nevada Department of Transportation performs routine maintenance of electronic highway signs. Drivers should anticipate minor travel delays.

Looking for that perfect Holiday gift for the Tahoe eco-adventurer or paddler on your list, or yourself? Consider a waterproof Lake Tahoe Water Trail Map & Access Guide. Your gift will protect the watershed while educating paddlers about water safety, access, and stewardship along the 72-mile Lake Tahoe Water Trail.

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City is adding more new classes to its growing catalog of opportunities. This Friday, Dec. 3 the BAC will offer a new Creative Kids class from 3:30 to 5:30 to create “Snowman” specifically designed for 5-11 year olds with instructor Debbie Corona.

NEW WASHOE CITY — Enjoy some holiday cheer at Washoe Lake State Park with a sparkling drive-through festival of lights. Campground Loop B will be decorated with a jolly display of twinkling lights and holiday scenes.

The Holiday Spirit has reached the capital city, and with the first week of December you can jump start your season with a number of festive events in our local community!

Casino gaming revenue continues to climb post-pandemic lockdown with Carson City area casinos seeing a 14.33 percent increase in gaming generated profit compared to October 2020, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

This holiday bring HOPE to a child in foster care! CASA of Carson City (nonprofit) 501(c)(3) is recruiting compassionate, dedicated community volunteers that want to make a difference in a child’s life.

Attention anyone who needs a vegan stocking stuffer! Made in the small town of Gardnerville, NV, Mitch's Vegan Jerky can be ordered by December 15 and perfect for a yummy vegan gift. Happy Holidays from our kitchen.

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Rural Health and Nutrition Initiative, in partnership with SNAP-Ed and AmeriCorps members, has a brand new series of cooking techniques videos just in time for the holidays and all the cooking the season entails.

UPDATE 2:13PM: The injured rider was flown by Care Flight. Their condition is unknown at this time. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Motorists can expect delays.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday afternoon to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in the 1800 block of William Street near Jiffy Lube.

A recent COUNTRY Financial survey revealed about 9 out of 10 (88%) of Americans are concerned about inflation, and rightly so. In October, annual inflation hit a 30-year high. According to the survey Americans plan to alter their spending habits and lifestyle choices and even postpone costly plans that they’ve been making.

RENO — Holiday shopping season is officially underway and as consumers look to buy gifts for their friends and loved ones, there’s one shopping trend the experts at Greater Nevada are hoping to educate the community about – Buy Now, Pay Later loans.

Carson City 4-H is holding its 4th annual Pajama Drive For Kids in Foster Care. We are collecting new pajamas in all sizes and styles for the CASA of Carson City Foster Kids’ Closet to be distributed to local children. Larger children's and adult sizes for teens are especially needed.

Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a living history, Chautauqua style presentation by local historian David Woodruff on Sierra Nevada legend Snowshoe Thompson.

According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s October 2021 economic report, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 7.3 percent in October 2021 which decreased by 0.2 percent from September 2021.

If you've recently noticed references to the Nevada State Police instead of Nevada Highway Patrol, you're not alone. The Nevada Department of Public Safety has changed its official designation for the Nevada Highway Patrol and other state law enforcement departments to Nevada State Police.

Dry conditions will likely continue through the early part of December for the Carson City region and in the Sierra with the possibility of wet weather returning after Dec. 6, according to National Weather Service forecasters.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 29 through Dec. 5, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Toys for Tots will be serving children in Carson, Douglas, Storey and West Lyon counties this Christmas holiday season. Hotlines open Dec. 1 for signups.

Downtown Carson City is alight with shoppers wishing to support their local small business owners this Saturday, and the sales are strong!

For the handmade, the vintage, and the eternally festive, check out the shops of downtown Carson City, the Carson Mall and more this Saturday to show your support for Carson City’s small businesses.

One of the top shopping days of the year is Cyber Monday, which falls three days after Black Friday every year. Traditionally, these sales would pop up for the day or weekend before; however this year, online holiday sales started as early as Halloween and will continue throughout the holiday season.

Veterans and Residents at Richard’s Crossing, were surprised by a generous donation of a complete Thanksgiving meal donated by the local veteran organization of the Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association no. 137, Carson City.