It may be hard to believe, but February is just around the corner. Although there are usually storms around Presidents’ weekend, some days in February are often relatively mild. I remember temperatures in the low 70s some years. And, while those warmer days are welcome, newbies to the area often think winter is over and get anxious to start gardening again. Long-time Northern Nevada gardeners know better.

News reporters tend to mingle with a wider variety of people than those in most other professions. I happen to know this because for 15 years before Mark Twain tapped me on the shoulder, I was a radio reporter, a malnourished profession at the time that I might have killed-off single-handedly.

It’s not too late to invest in your future by enrolling in the spring semester at Western Nevada College. The 2023 spring semester starts Monday, Jan. 23.

Clarification: A Carson Now reader submitted two photos Saturday via Facebook instant message and left the following message: "A very healthy mountain lion relaxing at the end of Woodridge Circle in Timberline Thursday, January 19 2023."

Of the two photos, the main photo was taken by Connie Thompson. We reached out to Connie who explained that on Wednesday, Jan. 18, she called contacted NDOW because the mountain lion (as seen in the first photo) was acting sick and was not healthy.

Capital City Women's Golf Club at Empire Ranch Golf Club in Carson City (formerly Silver Oak Women's Golf Club) is welcoming new and returning members.

At 2:19 p.m. a crash was reported in the area of Market and College Parkway.

A single vehicle vehicle appears to have ran into a pole and injuries are reported.

Join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce for our February 15 business luncheon featuring newly elected Sheriff Brad Pope and Central Lyon County Fire Chief Rich Harvey.

Sheriff Pope will share his vision for Lyon County as the new sheriff, and Chief Harvey will talk about the impact of the passage of Question 1 on the community.

Join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Odeon Saloon in historic downtown Dayton.

In 1961, Dayton and the Odeon became a hot spot of activity when the cast and crew of The Misfits came to town.

Need a ray of sunshine? Taboo is the cat for you. This super sweet short-haired tabby girl brightens up any room with her sunny, loving disposition and beautiful green eyes.

Taboo loves people and thrives on attention. She is super affectionate and would gladly sit on your lap and be petted and kissed all day long. She also likes to assist at the computer and “help” me type. Taboo is currently Catmandu’s greeter and she is very good at her job.

UPDATE: Nevada State Police took over the scene.

UPDATE 5:55 p.m.: A second accident in the westbound lanes was just reported.

UPDATE 5:23 p.m.: The fire has been extinguished.

UPDATE 5:15 p.m.: The crash has been located approximately one mile from Golf Club Drive and the fire is still burning.

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Just after 5 p.m. a three car crash approximately two miles from the intersection of Highway 50 and S. Carson Street up Spooner Junction was reported.

One vehicle reportedly spun out and was then hit by two other vehicles in the westbound lanes (heading up to Tahoe from Carson City).

On Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, the Lyon County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve a three-year employment contract with Andrew Haskin to serve as the permanent County Manager.

Mr. Haskin has served as interim County Manager since September 2022 and as the Lyon County Community Development Director since August 2021. The motion to approve Mr. Haskin as the County Manager was made by Commissioner Wes Henderson and approved unanimously.

Happy Friday Carson City! I hope you're staying warm, and having fun! In need of some inspiration on how to spend your time this weekend? Look no further.

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

Wild Horse Stage Co. is proud to announce the upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical "Spring Awakening" at the Brewery Arts Center MHJ Black Box Theater in Carson City. This thought-provoking and powerful musical will run weekends from Jan. 27 to Feb. 5, 2023.

Where can you learn about the country’s first president and immortality all in one weekend? At Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory in Carson City, of course.

Several wild horses were on the move Thursday afternoon in the area of East College Parkway near Research Way in Carson City. One horse was seen crossing the roadway. Motorists should use caution and be watchful for them while driving in the area.

Additional funding was approved Thursday for the Ron Wood Family Resource Center in Carson City by unanimous vote of the Carson City board of Supervisors.

The center previously requested and was approved for $120,000 and $100,000 during 2022 for the Ron Wood Family Support for COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program.

On Wednesday, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office produced a media release requesting the public’s assistance with identification of an attempted kidnapping suspect from an incident that occurred at the CVS Pharmacy located at 1980 N. Carson Street on Jan. 16.

Come mingle with fellow conservatives. See the flier above.

The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place Tuesday, Jan. 24 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

The Carson City Republican Party will hold its general meeting on January 26, 2023. Our meetings start at 6:30 PM, with the first half hour for socializing.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Wednesday evening to vehicle crashes near the intersection of East William Street and Gold Dust Way and Research Way and College Parkway.

Enjoy photographs of Northern Nevada at DST Coffee through Feb. 19. Local artist Mark Gillard Photo Exhibit is at DST Coffee, 1411 Main Street, Gardnerville beginning Tuesday, Jan. 17 to Sunday, Feb.19. DST is open Mondays through Saturdays 7am – 6’ish and Sundays 8am – 4’ish.

Carson City's FISH (Friends In Service Helping) is calling for community donations of grocery bags for use in their food bank.

A quick-moving cold storm will impact the Sierra, Carson City and surrounding counties overnight through Thursday morning, bringing potential travel disruptions to the morning commute, the National Weather Service in Reno advises.