If you have not seen the holiday light display in downtown Carson City or at the Governor’s Mansion, pack up the family car to come downtown to stroll through the capital complex before the lights are packed away.

A weak storm system will bring chances for light rain and snow showers and increased winds in higher elevations into early Friday morning with dry and mild conditions returning through the Christmas holiday weekend, National Weather Service forecasters said.

A more active weather will return next week through the start of 2023, with potential for several storm systems bringing valley rain and mountain snow, along with plenty of wind.

Happy Thursday Carson City! I'm sure you're gearing up for the holiday weekend, but there are events happening today, Thursday Dec. 22 as well!

Let's take a look to see what's going on today in Carson City and beyond.

A lane closure will take place on westbound U.S. 50 in south Carson City overnight Thursday as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs an enhanced digital highway information sign.

Throughout November and December, Tahoe Beach Club is giving back to the Stateline community to spread holiday cheer while supporting friends and neighbors. From delivering food to first responders to collecting gifts for underprivileged children, the Club’s Members and leaders are dedicated to making a difference.

Elisa Cafferata, Director of the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) announced her resignation today, effective Jan. 2, 2023.

Monday, Dec. 26 at 1 p.m., Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a Chautauqua presentation of George Whittell, The Accidental Conservationist.

A 67-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of production of child pornography, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) launched a new campaign earlier this month titled Carson CARES, which recognized Carson City School District employees who exemplified positivity in school and made a difference in their school community.

A new radio show on Carson City's KNVC 95.1 FM, Coffee and Tea, airs 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings with Tracie DeMille and Renee Devereaux.

The new south Carson City Lucky Strike is now open for business.

The casino’s construction began in late 2021 by Shaheen Beauchamp Builders, and according to Pat Beauchamp, the casino held a soft opening in November.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Forestry is now accepting preliminary proposals for the following competitive grants addressing wildfire prevention and mitigation in Nevada:

— Hazardous Fuels-Community Protection (HF-CP) Grant – These grant funds support hazardous fuels reduction projects and restoration of fire-adapted ecosystems. Projects must be located on private property that is adjacent to US Forest Service lands. Please submit your pre-proposal by January 17, 2023, at 5pm.

A 52-year-old woman was arrested early Monday for suspicion of felony third DUI, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

A Carson City judge on Monday blocked Gov. Steve Sisolak’s plan for a state board to consider reducing all Nevada death sentences to life without parole, saying the last-minute proposal did not offer enough advance notice to victims.

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team may continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe as conditions and weather conditions allow. Nevada Division of Forestry and North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District are scheduled to burn piles near Incline Village and Spooner Lake. Smoke will be visible.

CARSON CITY — Those who are deaf and hard of hearing will now be able to better connect with family, friends and the community thanks to the Nevada Mobile Communication Access Project.

Overlooking the valley covered in low clouds with a secluded cabin nestled on the ridge near Heavenly on Saturday.

A Carson City District Court judge will hear an emergency petition Monday from the Washoe County District Attorney's Office regarding a Nevada Board of Pardons meeting scheduled for Tuesday.

That meeting may decide whether to commute all sentences of death for convicted offenders in Nevada, giving them instead a sentence of life without the possibility of parole.

A 61-year-old man was arrested early Monday for suspicion of felony false imprisonment, misdemeanor simple battery and four counts of being in violation of parole and probation conditions, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Historian and Author David C. Antonucci has a new book, the Environmental History of Lake Tahoe. The story of Lake Tahoe is the story of people and the environment and their reciprocal influences. The environment shaped the lives of the early people of Tahoe, and later, people shaped the Tahoe environment.

This is the hardiest lot the world has ever seen. They are the whole-hearted few that see winter through up on the Comstock Lode. They are the squirrels that wear dusters. They make their money in the summer, then squirrel it away to see them through the long Comstock cold.

With Christmas a week away, the creator of Carson City's Historic Building Ornament Collection reminds locals that The Clemens House, home of Mark Twain Carson City Historical Building Ornament collectable for 2022 is available for giving or for your own tree decoration collection. The ornament is a collector's item and is filled with a tremendous amount of detail with its 3-dimensional appearance.

The Nevada Association of School Boards honored employees of Carson City School District and Carson City community partners with four prestigious awards at its annual conference and awards banquet last month. District officials took time to recognize each individual winner and introduce them to trustees at Tuesday’s School Board meeting, Dec. 13, 2022.