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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.

The Carson Water Subconservancy District (CWSD) Board of Directors presented the 2024 Andy Aldax Carson River Watershed Award to Dan Greytak and the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District (TCID).

The award, named for longtime CWSD Director Andy Aldax, recognizes the exemplary service of individuals and organizations who devote 10 years or more to conserving and protecting the Carson River Watershed.

Michael Duncan defeated Gabriel Ruvalcaba to become the champion at the Northern Nevada Masters youth tournament last Sunday, Jan. 21. The tournament was held at Homegrown Bowling Center and was sponsored by the Carson Country U.S. Bowling Congress Association.

Bees, butterflies and other pollinators are key components of Nevada’s ecosystem, pollinating crops and native plants while serving as food for countless species.

Law enforcement made four drug-related arrests in Douglas and Washoe counties recently, taking a large amount of fentanyl and methamphetamine off the streets.

The Nevada Artists Association will be accepting entries for the 2024 Judged Winter Show on February 10, 10am-1pm.

Hello Carson Now readers, January is finally winding down. Enjoy the upcoming live music, comedy, theater, fundraisers, a paint and sip and more around the area. Here's a look at what this weekend has in store. Let us know in the comments below if we've missed something.

U.S. Forest Service fire prevention officers discovered earlier this week that the Smokey Bear fire danger sign on US-50 West near the top of Spooner Summit had been vandalized and the iconic bear missing.

Prepare for a night of laughs Saturday as nationally recognized funnyman Ryan Reiss takes the stage in Carson City at the Carson Nugget Grand Showroom with two shows.

Nevada Humane Society's pet of the week is Laffy Taffy. This 1-year-old boy was recently transferred to our Carson City campus. He came in as a stray at our Reno campus in October of 2023. Laffy Taffy is a very sweet, energetic boy who can’t wait for his fur-ever home.

CARSON CITY, Nevada — The National Taxpayers Union, along with Nevada State Sen. Robin L. Titus, M.D., have filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of SB 420, a 2021 bill that provides for the establishment of a “Public Option” health insurance system controlled by the state government.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in identifying suspects involved in grand larceny thefts, the most recent one happening Jan. 14, 2024 at CVS Pharmacy at 1980 N Carson St.

This EmployNV Resume Workshop will teach you how to prepare a professional resume that reflects your skills, knowledge, and education that are relevant to the jobs you are seeking! Attend this workshop on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, from 10am-11am at the EmployNV Career Hub, 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. Walk-ins are welcome! For more information, call 775-684-0400.

Eleven year-old kart racer and Carson City native Levi Annas will represent the capital city in the outlaw Kart High Desert Hustle held next month in Reno.

What Douglas County Homeowners Need to Know About Radon. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can rise into your home from the ground, increasing your risk for LUNG CANCER. All homes should be tested!

Click on the flier for details.
What you will learn:
• What is radon?
• How radon causes lung cancer
• How often should you test
• Where to go for answers
• How radon levels are lowered

Care Flight, a service of REMSA Health, celebrated the arrival of a new helicopter. The new aircraft, Care Flight 1, will begin service in late winter 2024, ensuring access to life-saving emergency medical care in rural Nevada. It will replace a similar, but older model helicopter. Care Flight 1 will be based in Fallon, Nevada as one of four in Care Flight’s fleet of helicopters.

Thrive Market is a company with a mission to make healthy living easy and affordable for all by offering savings on pantry essentials, snacks, supplements, home, beauty, and baby products - and it's all delivered to their doors. Join this team of Thrivers and help the mission of getting quality natural and organic products shipped nationwide!

Moon, Lunar phase, full moon, Gardnerville, Planets, morning

Mark Gillard's "Moon Over the Carson Valley" taken Wednesday, Jan. 24.

It is not uncommon that major life events can define a person’s direction. Difficult life events can derail a person or they can help shape who they are going to be. One such event has helped change the direction of this month’s Pioneer Academy Student of the Month Brooklynn Case.

Carson City’s Board of Supervisors and Planning Commissioners will be meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in the Robert “Bob” Crowell Board Room to discuss the focus of the City’s Land Use Master Plan Update as well as the Public Engagement Plan.

Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff will recount Sunday in Minden the impressive and fascinating efforts by boosters in Eastern California and Western Nevada to promote the construction of a modern roadway Highway 395 in their region.

UPDATE 11:44AM: The witness at the scene of the fatal crash said an adult family member was present at the time of the incident. Nevada State Police said the agency will provide information into the fatality following a preliminary investigation.
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Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division is investigating a fatal crash, reportedly involving a juvenile pedestrian that happened Tuesday night on US-50 East near Red Rock.

A water line break Wednesday morning in the Eagle Station area between South Carson Street and Silver Sage is causing service disruption, including the Southpointe Drive area, according to Carson City Public Works.

According to a social media post at 10:12 a..m. the estimated time of repair is approximately five hours.

UPDATE: This event has sold out.
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Folk music enthusiasts, mark your calendars. Nashville Social Club proudly announces a Sunday matinee concert featuring the iconic folk group, The Kingston Trio, on Feb. 4, at 4 p.m. This not-to-be-missed event will take place at the Nashville Social Club venue in Carson City. Limited tickets are still available.

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.

UNR Extension Master Gardeners Present 3rd Annual Seed Swap on January 27 from 1

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.

Bella Hawkins and Taylor Blatchford crowned Miss Nevada and Miss Nevada's Teen l

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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