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The winter of 2022-23 highlighted the South Lake Tahoe traffic issue created by people driving to Heavenly Mountain Resort for a day on the slopes during a storm. Heavy snow, excess vehicles and a lack of visible controls led to backups and cars parked wherever they pleased. The situation has been an issue for years, but the epic winter highlighted it more.

The lower valleys of western Nevada, Carson City and surrounding counties have been mostly a miss for any significant rain or snow from passing winter storms. Even by Sierra standards, winter thus far has been lackluster at Lake Tahoe and nothing compared to January 2023 when the snow started falling and never really stopped until late spring.

Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom announced Tuesday that a Carson City judge determined that a proposed ballot measure seeking to protect access to abortion in the state constitution meets statutory requirements and can go before voters for signature-gathering.

UPDATE: 5:30PM: The fire has been extinguished and the restaurant is closed at this time, according to a Carson City Fire Department battalion chief.
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Carson City Fire Department responded late Tuesday afternoon to a structure fire at the Golden Dragon restaurant in the 3200 block of Retail Drive.

Longtime Army aviator Lt. Col. Andrew Wagner’s military career path completed its transition from rotary-wing aviation to financial and logistics management Jan. 19 when he succeeded Col. Mary Devine as the U.S. Property and Fiscal Officer for Nevada. Wagner, 46, of Reno, is just the 10th USPFO officer for the Nevada Guard since the conclusion of World War II.

Keith Alan Barnett is an internationally known guitarist and singer who performs locally with The Lonesome Polecat Band & Mixed Company, as well as solo, around Carson City and surrounding areas. His album "Three Days out of Gerlach" is available on Spotify, Apple Music and many other streaming services.

In a spirited start to the new year, Dick Campagni's Carson City Toyota has generously donated a total of $10,000 to four remarkable non-profits within the community, each receiving a $2,500 check. This initiative highlights the dealership's enduring commitment to community enrichment and support.

Looking for a unique way to treat your Valentine this year? Join us Saturday, Feb. 10 on the Virginia Truckee Railroad and immerse yourself in solving a Murder Mystery with the Fun Time Players.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police responded Tuesday afternoon to a crash that happened in the southbound lane of I-580 near the North Carson Street exit.

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UNR Extension Master Gardeners of Douglas County are hosting the third annual Seed Swap. This event is to provide community members a place to share seeds, plants, and ideas.

Do you have Questions about the Caucus, attend to ask your questions.

The Carson City Republican Party will hold its meeting on January 25, 2024, starting at 6:30 PM. We meet in the Craft 55 Room in the Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson Street, Carson City.

The Carson City School Board meeting will take place tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 23 beginning at 6:30 p.m. inside the Bob Crowell Board Room at the Community Center.

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa has been named to the winners list in the 2023 Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards contest for Best Overall Casino Outside Las Vegas.

The Carson City School District would like to thank all the crossing guards at the schools in Carson City for their commitment in helping keep students safe. Every school day, rain, snow, sleet or shine, these highly dedicated individuals serve as ambassadors for schools, and for many parents, the only interaction they have with their child’s school.

Patchy freezing fog has developed Tuesday morning across Carson City and western Nevada causing visibility to be limited for drivers on roadways especially through Washoe Valley and Carson Valley.

The Carson City Senior Center will host poet Kathy Nelson on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 12:30 p.m. Nelson is a poet and a 2024 Nevada Arts Council Artist Fellow. As a relative newcomer to the area, she writes poetry about the northern Nevada landscape and ecosystem in order to acquaint herself with the area’s beauty and distinct character.

We would like the community to know that Browsers Corner Book Store in Carson City, across from the Carson City Library, received a large donation of Harry Potter film books, as well as film books about other popular movies. These books are all high quality and in excellent shape and will be a great addition to someone’s collection.

The Nevada Supreme Court will not decide whether the state’s civil forfeiture system is unconstitutional after the family leading the challenge agreed to a six-figure settlement.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation has partnered with Western Nevada College and three other Silver State colleges in an effort to slow the workforce shortage for skilled childcare providers impacting communities. DETR is investing $1.4 million into creating Early Childhood Education programs.

Polecat Tavern in Carson City will feature up and coming country western performer Carson Chandler on Saturday evening, Jan. 27, beginning at 7 p.m. Carson is a popular entertainer in Virginia City and is currently working on his first album. No cover.

Known for its rich history and one-of-a-kind events, Virginia City will kick off 2024 with the 11th annual Devil Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl Saturday, Feb. 10 in the heart of downtown. Attendees can bring a chosen Valentine (or find one during the event) to explore the town, sampling love-themed drinks at the historic saloons, restaurants and other participating businesses as well as tasting sweet treats.

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The 2024 Miss Nevada Scholarship Organization is holding its 75th anniversary competition this upcoming June. Registration is now open for women ages 13-28. There are two age divisions: Teen (13-18) and Miss (19-28).

Xquisite, a local nonprofit fighting against human trafficking in our communities will hold an awareness event in Carson City on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. The theme is "From Awareness to Action: Nevada’s Commitment to Fight Against Human Trafficking.”

The KRD, a Dayton based classic rock duo take the indoor patio at Bella Vita Bistro at the Carson Mall in Carson City, this Friday night Jan. 26 starting at 5:30 p.m. The KRD perform songs from the 60's to today. They have been performing for over 30 years together and call their music classic rock hits.

Bella Vita Bistro is located at the Carson Mall Shopping Center, 1304 S Stewart St, Carson City.

A 48-year-old woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Carson High School English Teacher Jason Macy has been selected by the U.S. Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association as the 2023 Girls High School Cross Country Coach of the Year for the state of Nevada.

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Local photographer Mark Gillard’s art is featured in a one man show at DST Coffee in Gardnerville that began Jan. 15 and runs through Feb. 17. His work ranges from landscapes to flora and fauna; historic buildings to his favorite — cows.

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Western Nevada LGBTQ+ and Friends Social on Feb. 24, 2 to 5 p.m. at Sassafras Restaurant in Carson City. Sponsored by PFLAG Carson Region and Carson Valley’s Pride Sassabration.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

By the time I had reached twenty years of age, I had managed to crash a motorcycle, a car, even a friend’s hydroplane, not to mention surviving a skydiving accident and missing the pool as a clown diver. I was an accident looking for a place to happen, and did not expect to see 30. But God looks out after children and idiots, and I’m here today to talk about longevity.

The Nevada Department of Transportation and Safe Routes to School partners have placed educational banners in select school zones to remind Nevadans to be school zone safe.

Youth vaping, addiction and the short-term and long-term effects of e-cigarette use will be addressed Monday, Jan. 22 at the Carson City Juvenile Service’s next monthly Parent Education Night.

Polecat Tavern welcomes Carson Chandler local Singer/Songwriter Country & Western artist on Saturday evening, January 27th, beginning at 7pm. Carson is a favorite at several venues up in Virginia City.

In the past week, Gov. Joe Lombardo has announced leadership changes in three state agencies without a public explanation for the decisions.

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has announced the return of Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Skiers and snowboarders are invited to Ski with a Ranger beginning Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation invites the public to a webinar to receive an update on the Department’s progress and future plans to support a collaborative and reliable statewide electric vehicle (EV) charging network.

For a group of Western Nevada College’s students there couldn’t be a better start to the new year. Financial Assistance at WNC is awarding scholarships and new laptop computers to up to 80 first-generation students this week as the start of the Spring 2024 Semester nears.

Carson City students Tessa Payan, Olivia Croft, Nora Ahumada, and Khaia Whiteman were awarded the eighth annual Rosemary Nebesky Memorial Scholarships by the Carson City Symphony Association at the Holiday Treat concert on Dec, 10, 2023.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 22-28, 2024. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The Carson City Senior Center is seeking individuals to lead new programs in 2024.

Promoting residents’ awareness of social and civic concerns in Carson City and the surrounding area is the goal behind BUILD2WIN, a newly formed nonprofit. Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn about the organization when BUILD2Win President Bepsy Strasburg speaks at the next club meeting.

UPDATE: This story has been updated to include the mug shot of Alan Burt which was not initially provided.

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On January 19, 2024, at approximately 1400 hours, the Carson City Special Enforcement Team (SET) received information in regards to 29 Heaven Hill Way in Carson City.

SET Detectives learned that Clayton Enox was living at 29 Heaven Hill Way and he was required to register as an ex-felon due to his prior 2 convicted felonies and he was not current with his address.

With the support of a generous and caring community, the Carson City Senior Center brought Christmas cheer to homebound seniors and clients of the Carson City Public Guardian this holiday season through its Adopt-A-Senior Program by delivering 990 personal gifts.

Robert “Bob” Sullivan passed away on January 12, 2024, following a brief battle with cancer. Born in December, 1944 in Vineburg, California to Ralph and Merle Sullivan, Bob spent his youth in the Sacramento Valley, graduating from Dixon High School in 1962.

On Friday night, multiple calls came into Carson City dispatch stating that an individual had fired a weapon several times in the area of N. Stewart Street.

According to the arrest report, deputies responded to the 600 block of N. Stewart just after 7:30 p.m. to search for the suspect. Callers advised the suspect had a red hat, dark clothing and a backpack.

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners met on Thursday, January 18, 2024 and approved a purchase agreement and escrow instructions between Lyon County and Stan Lucas for the purchase of a 7.4 acre parcel in the Traditions Project for $3,991,250 for the development of the Dayton Government Complex Project.

Meet Piglet, a big, handsome neutered guy who is up-to-date on all his shots. He is short-haired, basically a tabby with lots of beautiful white fur on his chest, legs and face, and big green eyes.

Piglet is a very good-looking fella with good inside manners. He is an indoor only cat.

UPDATE Saturday: According to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, one individual was arrested in relation to the shooting. Several shots were fired into the air, and no one was injured or threatened.

The suspect was a recently released prison inmate.

A further report will be forthcoming.

UPDATE 7:46 p.m.: Deputies have two individuals detained.

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Carson City deputies are responding to an alleged attempted shooting that occurred just after 7:30 p.m. Friday in the area of the Freedom Flats apartment complex.

Five to six witnesses called dispatch to report shots fired, stating that a man had fired a gun into the air.

On Friday, a ribbon cutting celebration was held to unveil the finished student housing project on South Carson Street, which was built to offer affordable housing to college students and their families.

The student housing project dormitories are an extension of FISH’s program FastForward4Families, which allows underemployed individuals the chance to pursue higher education through a technical training program at Western Nevada College, while assisting with rent and living expenses.

Sonoma Park will be closed January 22nd – January 26th, for fence maintenance and repairs.

During the closure, a fence contractor will be replacing fencing throughout the park. Please avoid this area and take this opportunity to visit other playgrounds and dog friendly parks throughout the city.

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