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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.

Clear Creek Bowmen Holiday with A Hero Shoot is this Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Carson City Archery Range, just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course. The event is open to the public.

October gambling revenue from casinos in Carson City and Carson Valley fell 5.45 percent over October 2022 figures, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board in a report released Thursday.

Christmas Shopping at MidTown Marketplace just got better! Come hunt for hidden Christmas Stockings throughout the shop on Friday Dec. 8th from 11am-5pm and you could win up to $10 off your purchase! One lucky winner will win a $25 Gift Card! MidTown Marketplace is located at 104 Corbett St. in Carson City.

Santa is coming to MidTown Marketplace on Friday Dec. 22 from 3pm-5pm! Come take your Holiday pictures with Santa at Midtown Marketplace located at 104 Corbett St. in Carson City. Cost for this event is to bring in an unwrapped toy that will be donated to the Salvation Army.

The Silver City Preservation Society welcomes everyone for a day of holiday revelry and shopping on the Comstock! On Saturday, Dec. 2, 12 local and regional fine artists and artisans will show and sell their handmade wares in the beautiful, festively decorated historic Silver City Schoolhouse in Silver City, the heart of the Comstock. Admission is free.

MidTown Marketplace located at 104 Corbett St in Carson City will be hosting a 2 day shopping event for kids. Bring the kiddos (16 years and under) to shop for Christmas gifts $5 or less for the whole family on Friday Dec. 15 and Saturday Dec. 16th from 11am to 5pm both days. Plus free gift wrapping so they are ready to be placed under the tree.

A delicious and savory start into the holiday giving season while recognizing local hunger and food insecurity needs, an annual tradition returns to Carson City with the Empty Bowls project Friday, Dec. 1 at the Carson Mall.

From 4 to 8 p.m. this local's favorite holiday food event brings together Carson City restaurants and the community to share delicious soups and dishes and raise money and awareness to the area's local need providing nourishment for the hungry and helping families who struggle to afford healthy meals.

Thanks to Mother Nature and a strong push from its dedicated snowmaking team, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is scheduled to open this Friday, Dec., 1 for the 2023/24 ski and snowboarding season.

CCL healthy forests focus

Welcome to the Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby. Our chapter includes people from Carson City and the surrounding areas who are concerned about climate issues and want to take action to lessen the impact of climate change.

Historical Society presents "A Sugar Plum Victorian Christmas Tour"

The Carson City Historical Society presents, "A Sugar Plum Victorian Christmas Tour" on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, with seven locations open for tours. Tours start at 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. at the Carriage House, behind the Foreman Roberts House at 1207 North Carson St., Carson City.

Looking for a fun alternative to the standard holiday photo card? Santa invites you and your furry friends to get their pictures taken with him this Saturday at Benson’s Feed in Carson City.

The Misfits Theater Group presents the fun melodrama "The Christmas Tree Farm" or "It Doesn't Pay to be Naughty at Christmas" at the Dayton Community Center, Friday and Saturday Dec. 15-16 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m.

“Lord, I am no longer my own, but Yours.” John Wesley

Shirley Jean Bouer Whitcome died November 12, 2023, at Carson Tahoe Hospital. She was 92 years old. Shirley was born on March 12, 1931, in Twin Falls, Idaho. Her family relocated many times during her childhood and in 1948 she graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Los Angeles. She settled in Carson City in 1951, living here for 72 years.

Misfits Theater Group Christmas Play

The Misfits Theater Group presents the fun Melodrama 'The Christmas Tree Farm' or 'It Doesn't Pay to be Naughty at Christmas' at the Dayton Community Center, 170 Pike Street in downtown Dayton on Friday Dec. 15 and Saturday, Dec 16 at 7 p.m. and again Sunday Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. As always, refreshments are available.

Friday's performance proceeds will be donated to the Dayton Food Pantry. Join the fun in the Misfit's 19th Season of audience participatory melodrama.

For Reservations call (775) 315-1085

Since Monday, our wonderful Carson City Public Works crews have busily been attaching the snowflakes on light posts and placing the snowmen and penguin photo op cutout characters strategically about so you can take your Christmas shot!

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing local man.

Two days before his 21 birthday, Jan. 20, 2020, Carson City local Jake Sullivan Roman died from injuries he suffered in a tragic accident. As a registered organ donor, his liver and both kidneys saved three people.

KNVC 95.1 FM Carson City invites the community to an open house Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 4:30 p.m. Come visit your community radio station. Enjoy refreshments, take part in raffles, tours and more.

The Carson City area Toys for Tots program kicks off the 2023 season with hotlines open from Tuesday, Dec. 5 to Friday, Dec. 22. Families that are in need of toys are encouraged to call Toys for Tots can begin calling on these dates, daily starting at 9 a.m.

Pioneer Academy’s Student of the Month for November is Kaitlyn Nguyen. Kaitlyn’s life experience has taught her hard work, dedication and determination to do her best can help her find success wherever she looks. Kaitlyn was eight years old when she enrolled in school in Carson City.

Tuesday 8 Ball BCA Pool League, Week 17 of 18 results of the 18 week Summer Pool League Session, Carson City Division that began in August.

Carson City Intuitive Center Annual Christmas Crystal Fair is happening Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The fair will have crystals and jewelry, healings, psychic readings, angel channeling and more. Readings begin at 4 p.m. for $30.

Tickets for the Angel Channeling can be purchased online or at the door.

For location information see www.renopsychicinstitute.com/events-1

Call 775-324-2872.

The Carson City Intuitive Center is a branch of the Reno Psychic Institute. We are a safe place to explore your psychic abilities without having to go to Reno. Carson City Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, and readings right here in Carson City.

Christmas tree proceeds help community programs in the Dayton area

DAYTON — Community Roots garden center has a large selection of fresh cut Christmas trees to fill your home with that classic fir fragrance and remind you of happy holiday memories.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division were called to a vehicle crash Tuesday evening in the northbound lane of I-580 near College Parkway.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada State Museum is pleased to welcome Mahal Moon as its new Curator of Education to steer the institution’s community outreach through educational and volunteer programming.

The Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights was born out of darkness, the darkness that was brought about due to the ongoing oil crisis that had been crippling the country for years.

Carson City’s residents were weary of joyless and lightless holidays to conserve energy and decided it was time to bring a bit of light and joy back into the holiday season.

A Berkeley, Calif., resident was sentenced Monday by Chief United States District Judge Miranda M. Du to 10 years in prison to be followed by lifetime supervised release for attempting to coerce a child to engage in prostitution.

A-To-Zen thrift store and music stage at 1803 N Carson St, in Carson City will screen the American movie classic, Easy Rider, in its entirety tonight, Tuesday, beginning at 7 p.m.

The cost is $5 and includes the movie, snack and drink. Come join us for a fun evening of viewing.

Carson City Linux Users Group will be meeting at 12:45 p.m. on Dec. 16 at Computer Corps. 4630 US-50 E,Carson City, Nv. at 12:45 PM. Go to the side door marked Office.

On Wednesday, Carson City Planning Commissioners will consider a special permit for a new type of entertainment in the capital city: escape rooms.

In the last decade, escape rooms have caught fire nationwide as entertainment spanning all generations.

23-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for suspicion of DUI, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and four other misdemeanor offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Sierra Nevada Zoological Park would like to invite the public to their Holiday Lights At The Park. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting Dec. 1 through Dec. 17, 2023.

Parents, are you in need of a night out, sans child? Well, on Dec. 1, you can have just that!

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space along with Capital Kids before and after school program will be hosting another Parents Night Out Friday, Dec. 1 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Friends To All will be visiting seniors in Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 9. Friday, Dec. 1 is the last day to recommend someone for a visit.

More than 500 fifth grade students including fifth graders from all six public elementary schools (Bordewich-Bray, Empire, Fremont, Fritsch, Mark Twain and Seeliger), as well as Carson Montessori, Bethlehem Lutheran and Saint Teresa’s will perform as a unified holiday choir for the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights on the Capitol steps in downtown Carson City Friday, Dec. 1, at 5:30 p.m.

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