A hot air balloon landed safely in a shopping center off North Carson Street near Winnie Lane in Carson City on Saturday morning.

Six Nevada Republicans, including state party Chair Michael McDonald, pleaded not guilty in a Clark County court on Monday to felony charges brought after their attempt to pledge the state’s electoral votes to Donald Trump following the 2020 election, despite President Joe Biden’s victory in the state.

Two were arrested Thursday for suspicion of felony drug offenses with one suspected of selling methamphetamine, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

UPDATE 11:26AM: Carson City Fire Department reports a quick fire attack prevented the garage fire from extending into the main house. Carson City firefighters were assisted by East Fork and Truckee Meadows Fire Departments. No injuries were reported. Crews will remain on scene until the fire investigation is complete.
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UPDATE 9:55AM: Fire investigators are at the scene of Monday morning's fire. Carson Now readers who live close to the home report the occupants are safe. No word yet on damage or the fire's extension into the home.
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Carson City Fire Department personnel were called Monday morning to a structure fire in the 3200 block of Upland Court off of Timberline Drive near Western Nevada College.

Nevada legislators have approved more than $27 million in coronavirus relief funds toward efforts to improve care for criminal defendants awaiting trial who need mental health treatment, as the state faces continued scrutiny over delays in providing the care.

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of Dec. 18-24, 203. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

n the spotlight is Esmay Hargar, a vibrant Carson High senior with a heart for animals and a spirit that shines through adversity. Born into a family facing challenges, Esmay stands out not only for her academic excellence but also for her unwavering commitment to making a difference in the world.

This year's Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience will take place at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center on Jan. 20, 2024. This is a free family event. The goal is simple, to excite and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts.

Simply bring your family down to Hall 4 and the F-Meeting Rooms of the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 South Virginia street in Reno for hours of educational fun. Event runs from 10am to 4pm. A quick registration takes place on site, just show up the day of the event.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City offers the last of three weekend holiday train rides with Santa today, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023.

The Santa Train has 11 rides, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., running every 30 minutes.

A coyote stops for a photo session early Saturday morning at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City.

On December 11, 2023, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies assigned as school resource officers at Incline High School launched an investigation into suspected child exploitation based on information provided by school administrators.

The State of California and the City of South Lake Tahoe now have a new welcoming resort on their border with Nevada.

It has been exactly 32 years to the day since Embassy Suites held its grand opening party in the same location. Now, after a $85M renovation, Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe has opened its doors after holding its own grand opening party on Thursday, December 14.

If you love the holidays, Santa Claus, and handmade chocolates and candy, then you’ll want to head down to the Chocolate Nugget in Washoe Valley this Saturday for the Winter Wonderland celebration.

Happy Holidays Carson City! Meet Kizzi, whose Christmas wish is a home of her own with people who love her and truly want her.

Country Financial is pleased to announce the Carson City Sheriff’s Office as a recipient of a Country Financial Operation Helping Heroes award. Country Financial representative Jim Gray recently recognized the Sheriff’s Office with the award and presented a donation to support the office’s new K-9 program in 2024.

Thursday 8 Ball BCA Scotch Doubles Pool League
18 week Summer Pool League Session
Carson City Division August 2023
Week 18 of 18 FINAL
(1) 1 Hit Wonders (Ed’s Doghouse) 12/4 (win/loss) Games played: 88/56
(2) 2 For The Road (Homegrown Bowl) 12/4 (win/loss) Games played: 86/58
(3) The Nevada Aces (Homegrown Bowl) 9/7 (win/loss) Games played: 81/63
(4) Over The Hill Hill (Homegrown Bowl) 9/7 (win/loss) Games played: 70/74
(5) Shake N Bake (Homegrown Bowl) 8/8 (win/loss) Games played: 73/71
(6) Double Trouble (Homegrown Bowl) 8/8 (win/loss) Games played: 68/76

In preparation for the upcoming season, the Carson High School Senator ski team took a break from dryland training to remember the past and look toward the future. Additionally, coaches unveiled new race bids and announced this year’s team captains: Tommy Callister and Madalyn Lind Smith.

A dry, quiet pattern will persist through much of the weekend around Carson City and surrounding counties, with a slow moving storm system that will likely bring valley rain and high elevation snow showers to the region early into the middle of next week, according to the National Weather Service.

Come help us celebrate Keith "Get-off-my-lawn" Barnett's 65th birthday this weekend at our new Polecat Tavern in Carson City. He's officially an old man!

With all the Christmas thrills and vehicles decked out with holiday cheer, the Nevada Jeep Club Parade of Lights Convoy is happening this Saturday, Dec. 16, traveling across Carson City from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

In another season marked by unwavering dominance, and for the second year in a row, the Carson Middle School eighth-grade boys basketball team finished the season undefeated. They cemented their basketball legacy when they beat Alder Creek from Truckee in the championship game of the Tah-Neva District Basketball Tournament in South Lake Tahoe Saturday night.

There's two days left to donate a new, unwrapped toy so that local kids will have toys to unwrap on Christmas morning. The Northern Nevada Dream Center's third annual Dream Christmas Toy Drive is in full swing and donations of new, unwrapped toys for children ages 1-18 can be donated at locations listed below through Dec. 15.

Wednesday was the 19th annual Holiday with a Hero shopping event held at Walmart and organized by the nonprofit that provides a Christmas shopping spree for some of Carson City's underprivileged children.

Chase International Property Management has doubled its capacity to serve Northern Nevada and California with its property management needs.