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A civil lawsuit was filed Tuesday by Nevada's attorney general against five popular social media platforms for allegedly causing harm and mental health problems for youth in the Silver State.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

See local youth shine with their skills Wednesday when the Carson High School Future Business Leaders of America club will host a talent show, 6:30 p.m. in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center.

On Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, the Carson City Planning Commission will discuss whether or not to approve a Special Use Permit for a new cannabis dispensary near the intersection of Highway 50 E. and Airport Road.

Brilliant colors wake up Carson City Tuesday morning.

The third annual Holiday with a Hero Golf Tournament will tee off May 18 at the Eagle Valley Golf Course. The 4-person scramble golf tournament raises funds for scholarships for students in need within the community.

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City and For The Song will feature two artists Feb. 3, Addison Agen and Whitney Myer, who both appeared on NBC's "The Voice."

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, January 31 at 6:30 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street. See our class and service schedule on our Facebook page (St. Sebastian Serbian Orthodox Mission Parish), our website (stsebastianmission.org), or contact us at 775-546-5054, frnormanccnv@gmail.com.

Providing compassionate care as a registered nurse for more than half of her life, Margaret Hoffman made a difference in many people’s lives.In her passing, Margaret’s husband, William, has arranged for a way that his late wife can still impact people.

Carson High School recently hosted the fifth speech and debate tournament of the season in Carson City. This competition included 15 schools, 186 competitors and 81 judges. Participating students took home multiple awards in the tournament.

Donna Inversin, president of the Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail will present a slideshow on the nonprofit’s effort to find those remaining sections of old rail bed routes and stitch them together to build a Rail-Trail of between 60 and 80 miles.

An 18-year-old woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of DUI, minor consuming and open container in a vehicle after apparently spinning donuts and getting stuck in a ditch, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Meet Tinkerbell aka “Tink.” This special little girl needs a special home. A pretty little short-haired silver tabby who is just 9 months old, Tink needs someone who is usually home; such as a retiree or a person who works from home. She would welcome a mellow and friendly feline friend, or would be perfectly happy being your one and only.

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team including North Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks, Nevada Division of Forestry and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, will continue burning this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas.

The Rising Suns is a Carson City area men’s circle. We gather weekly to share our life stories, challenges, dramas, and traumas in a supportive and judgment-free space. This is authentic men’s work in which we learn to accept ourselves fully.

The first public State of the City address was coordinated by the Carson City Chamber on Feb. 10, 2012, when then Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell declared the city “in good hands” at his first formal State of the City address.

Carson Now reader Laura Wiggins said she saw "these two bald eagles keeping their eyes on us as we teed off at Sunridge Golf Course" south of Carson City in Douglas County. In the second photo, Carson Now reader Stella C captured a single bald eagle at Riverview Park in Carson City.

Sunshine and warm spring-like temperatures will continue for Carson City and surrounding counties into the midweek, with a shift expected to bring gusty winds, valley rain and Sierra snow into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

looking south

I take my dog for a walk every morning, right before the sun comes up, and the other day I saw an unusual sight so I went back and got my camera. There was a low-lying fog on the ground all around where I lived. It covered the part of Dayton where the golf course is and the schools. It covered the area where the old section of town is, it was all around me, but it wasn’t where I was standing (near Pioneer Crossing Casino)… and it never did come into my area. I’ve lived here 13 years and I’ve never seen that before.

UPDATE: 8:58PM: A 14-year old Carson City female pedestrian died at the scene of a vehicle crash Sunday night on North Carson Street, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

The girl was struck in the 3100 block of North Carson and East Nye Lane at around 5:40 p.m. At arrival, CCSO deputies began administering life-saving medical attention. However, upon the arrival of fire, paramedic units the teen was declared deceased at the scene.

An earthquake at 4:03 p.m. Sunday afternoon with a magnitude of 3.7, was recorded south of Reno near Virginia City by the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Dan Carstens, the newly named principal at Carson High School, will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The public is invited to attend. The meeting takes place Tuesday, Jan. 30, at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom in Carson City.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, 2024. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

On Saturdays at 9 p.m. KNVC Carson City community radio 95.1 will feature Angela Wheeler’s new show, “What Have You.” Angela, aka “Kitschy Mama,” runs an eclectic, punk-focused show. The music features a range of unique 60’s obscura — high energy rock, blues, jazz, samba, old advertisements, and TV moments.

Award winning jewelry artist Suzy Musil will teach a Beading Workshop on Sunday, February 25th, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the NAA Gallery!

Noble Studios, a leading digital marketing agency, has been honored as one of Ad Age's "Best Places to Work 2024." This prestigious award recognizes Noble Studios' commitment to creating an inspiring and supportive work environment, fostering innovation and prioritizing the well-being and growth of its team.

Carson High School's wrestling team is gearing up for a highly anticipated duel against their arch-rivals, Douglas High School, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at CHS in Carson City

A woman was found Friday morning at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe after spending the night in a gondola cabin.

Carson City nonprofit Muscle Powered, which is dedicated to promoting and creating pedestrian and bicycle-friendly infrastructure by maintaining and developing trails and resources, has been awarded for the second time a national recognition from the Coalition for Recreational Trails.

UPDATE SUNDAY: A 5th-wheel was destroyed in a fire that happened early Saturday evening at an RV park on South Carson Street, according to a Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief.

Anna Shane shows a brown trout she caught at the Nevada Youth Range Camp.

Anna Shane, a local high school student from Carson City, has been selected by the Nevada Section of the Society for Range Management to participate in the High School Youth Forum, an SRM sponsored youth activity held jointly during the 77th SRM International Conference.

A bald eagle while taking a walk Friday at Riverview Park in Carson City.

Photo Exhibit, Gardnerville, nature photography, landscape, Local, Art Show

Local photographer Mark Gillard’s art is featured in a one man show at DST Coffee in Gardnerville now through Feb. 17. His work ranges from landscapes to flora and fauna; historic buildings to his favorite — cows.

Brilliant color over Carson City with the Friday morning sunrise.

The Bethlehem Lutheran School of Carson City is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day themed Bunco Night Fundraiser March 1 at 5:30 p.m.

Registration is $25 and includes game play, a baked potato and chili bar, prizes, a kids hangout with bingo and dinner in the fellowship hall, and a raffle.

Do we have a treat for you! Bill Wharton will be at Polecat Tavern on Saturday, February 3rd beginning at 7pm.

This just in! Deception at Polecat Tavern. You KNOW them. You LOVE them.

Mile High Jazz Band will present “Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts” on Valentine's Day Eve, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson Street inside the Carson Nugget. The music is free; donations are welcome.

Winterfest celebrations kicked off this afternoon with an assembly, and Carson High School was pleased to announce the student-elected candidates and theme and fundraising beneficiary: “Senators Got Game” and Special Olympics, respectively.

On January 18, the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance which revises the oversight of China Spring Youth Camp from the 9th Judicial District Court to the Douglas County Manager’s Office. This ordinance will be effective February 1, 2024.

At the beginning of last year, I shared the agency goals of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. Planning is important to my Command Staff and I, and setting goals that are obtainable and measurable is key. Our “goal sheet” is truly a living document.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Molly Walt, chief executive officer of the Nevada Rural Counties Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), where she is responsible for the overall strategic, fiscal, operational, government and community relations of the organization. She is committed and enthused to lead staff in accomplishing RSVP's mission of providing lifesaving volunteer programs that help seniors maintain their dignity, self-respect and independence.

Just before 7:30 p.m. on Friday, a crash involving two vehicles was reported in the area of College Parkway and Lompa Lane.

Traffic is currently blocked. Injuries are unknown.

Motorists should seek alternative routes.

First responders are en route to the scene.

We'll update as information becomes available.

On January 23, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Nevada State Police responded to a crash at the location of Eastbound US50 near Highlands Drive (Mile Marker 1) in Lyon County, Nevada.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2000 Ford F-350 was traveling eastbound on US50 approaching Highlands Drive.

On January 24th, 2024, at about 2100 hours, Deputies responded to the 3400 block of Airport Road where a person had been stabbed. The caller reported the suspect had fled the area after stabbing the victim and pointing a firearm at him.

Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.

The Center for Hope and Healing has been providing grief support to Douglas County for the last 10 years. The goal of building this partnership is to make the free support groups available and easier to access to more members of the Northern Nevada community.

While the official voting date for the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary is set for Tuesday, February 6, early voting will officially begin tomorrow, Saturday January 27 in Carson City.

Early elections will continue through Friday, February 2.

The Nevada Day, Inc. Board of Directors announced the theme for the 2024 Nevada Day Parade to be our official state motto, “All For Our Country.”

Carson High School would like to celebrate Todd Gosselin. Todd enjoys being part of all things Carson High. He is an outstanding student, with a 4.9 GPA, a Blue crew commissioner and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter and State Officer, a student-athlete and works in the community teaching young children to swim.

On Wednesday, January 24, 2023 at approximately 1540 hours a subject reported his vehicle had been shot at while traveling on I580 in Carson City.

The Carson City Detective Division conducted an investigation into the matter and learned the incident stemmed from road rage.

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