The impulse to shop on line is strong. You can do this 24/7 on the spur of the moment. But, can you touch the product and check out the quality? Will you be greeted with a smile?

Will you be supporting the local businesses so vital to the character of any community? Will you be supporting local job creation?

Eighth grader Mackenzie Harper hadn’t realized all the work that goes into producing turkeys for Thanksgiving. But on Monday, she and other students at Smith Valley School got a taste of what it takes to get the birds to the dinner plate.

Happy Wednesday Carson City, and say hello to Miles, our newest Pet of the Week.

Miles is a 7-year-old guy who has been in and out of the shelter this year. He is a sweet boy, who loves his toys and is often found with more than one in his mouth at a time!

Did you know that Santa and Mrs. Claus had to apply for their jobs? Have you heard about the 12 Pains of Christmas? Plus there’s a whole new take on ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas that you didn’t expect.

A Carson City judge has struck down an effort from reproductive rights groups to place a question on the 2024 ballot that aimed to establish a state constitutional right to abortion.

It’s not what people want to think about right now, but you may have noticed an uptick in mask wearing in the community or, if you have a children, the fact that many of their friends are coming down with sicknesses.

That’s because, in addition to the typical upper respiratory illnesses going around in late fall and early winter, COVID is having a surge again.

Sunny and mild daytime temperatures will make for near-perfect driving conditions across northern Nevada and Sierra during the pre-Thanksgiving travel period, according to the National Weather Service. A cold front may bring a slight chance of showers and increased breezes for Thanksgiving Day with colder temperatures behind it.

Indulging in a Thanksgiving feast this year won't dent your wallet as much as it did in 2022, although the overall expense reflects historically elevated costs. The cost of a traditional Thanksgiving meal decreased by 4.5 percent from last year's peak but remained 25.0 percent higher than 2019, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation price survey.

An inversion layer created a mesmerizing morning fog Tuesday at Riverview Park in Carson City.

Data shows that chronic absenteeism continues to drop in the Carson City School District, but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic numbers.

Nick Jacques grew up with a passion for music. Jacques, 36, said he first began to play the alto saxophone when he was in the fourth grade in Southern California, and continued playing music throughout middle school and high school. Jacques said it offered him an opportunity to bond with his music teachers and classmates.

On Thursday Nov. 30 at 7 p.m., the historic Gold Hill Hotel, continues its History series with a 50 minute slide show, “Going for the Gold-Lake Tahoe and the Olympics."

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded early Monday evening to a crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of North Carson Street and Winnie Lane.

The Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to announce mini and department grant winners for Fall 2023. Each semester, CCSF gives back to educators and students alike. This last semester, the foundation awarded a total of $10,800 in mini-grants as well as grants for a department, school or grade-level projects.

After a slight delay due to warm weather that was followed up over the weekend with light snow showers and much cooler conditions, Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe announced it will be open for skiing Tuesday, Nov. 21, with Northstar California to follow Thanksgiving day. Kirkwood Mountain Resort is scheduled for Dec. 1, conditions permitting.

As the holiday season quickly approaches and families plan to gather, it’s possible that some will start to see changes in their aging loved ones. Perhaps it’s been some time since they last saw a senior relative — time spent together during the holidays may reveal some decline in health and cognition that could be a natural part of aging, or perhaps it’s something more concerning.

Whenever Congress gets back to the business of passing laws, there is one bouncing around in dark halls of the Capital building called the “Credit Card Competition Act.” It is designed to lower swipe fees by giving merchants more choices among networks.

November and December are busy times for Phil Nemanic, Kody Munns and those enlisted to prepare the Nevada State capitol grounds for the beloved annual downtown Carson City holiday season kick off with the Silver Snowflakes Festival.

It's once again that time for TubaChristmas! We are seeking all area tuba, baritone, and euphonium players —young and old — to participate in Reno TubaChristmas 2023. This year marks the 50th year of TubaChristmas performances, which started in 1974 at New York City's Rockefeller Center Ice Rink.

On Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, approximately 100 shooters entered our annual Turkey Shoot contests and more than 14 went home with a frozen turkey for their holidays.

The Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is opening a public fuelwood area near Markleeville, Calif., in Alpine County. Cut logs are decked at various locations within the Tamarack Restoration Project area, primarily in the Pleasant Valley Road and Thornburg Canyon.

Carson Tahoe Health is excited to announce the renewal of its prestigious Baby-Friendly Designation from Baby-Friendly USA, marking a decade of commitment to maternal and infant health. Since first achieving this esteemed recognition in 2013, Carson Tahoe Health has consistently upheld the highest standards in providing care to mothers and their newborns.

Nevada State Assemblyman P.K. O’Neill will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Rotary Club of Carson City. The public is invited to attend. The meeting takes place Tuesday, Nov. 21, at noon, in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

The first annual Puppy Thanksgiving was celebrated Friday at the Nevada Humane Society in Carson City with a gourmet festive dinner and lots of love.

The dogs were gifted with a Thanksgiving dinner to rally any family feast with hand made “pup”cakes, chicken, sweet potatoes, and more!