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The heroic efforts of three Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies saved the life of an occupant at a Minonee Lane home that caught fire late Monday night, causing significant damage to the home and serious damage to another, said Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon.

UPDATE. The following is a news release from Sheriff Furlong. At 6:50 a.m., Feb. 22, deputy sheriff’s from the Carson City Sheriff’s Office reported an officer Involved shooting at the intersection of North Curry Street and East Adeline Street. The incident took place following a 2-hour standoff with a suspect who was believed to be burglarizing cars in the area.

The Nevada Department of Transportation and the Nevada State Police are reporting icy roads and potentially dangerous driving condition in eight Northern Nevada counties.

More snow fell early Tuesday morning, creating slick roads throughout the region and traffic controls throughout out the region.

Visiting Angels of Carson City announced Monday that it received the distinguished 2022 Best of Home Care — Leader in Experience Award from Home Care Pulse, the leading firm in experience management for home care.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded late Monday night a fully engulfed structure fire in the 3100 block of Minonee Lane off of Airport Road in which two homes caught fire.

In Russia’s managed democracy of this 21st century, sometimes, though not often, an underdog candidate will actually win an election. It’s rare as hens’ teeth, but it happened a couple years ago in the tiny village of Povalikhino.

A new on-demand Machine Design and Automation Company, Nevatio Engineering, has

A new on-demand Machine Design and Automation Company, Nevatio Engineering, has opened in Reno, Nevada.

Co-founded by Emil Geiger, PhD, PE; Marc A. Magarin, ME; and James Walker ME, EE; the agile team is capable of mechanical design, electrical design, system controls, functional prototyping, machine design, automation, and machine retrofits. Nevatio operates as a floating engineering department for mid-sized industrial manufacturing and technology companies who need engineering services without committing to expensive house overhead costs.

CARSON CITY — On Thursday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. author Carolyn Eichin will be presenting in person and via zoom at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City.

Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its interpretive programs on Eastern Sierra history with a living history/Chautauqua style presentation on one of Lake Tahoe’s most colorful characters, George Whittell, the “Accidental Conservationist.”

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The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Two Views" presents different approaches to individual expression through drawings by Robert Ibarra and ceramics by Cesar Piedra.

Chief Deputy Assessor Kimberly Adams announces she is running for Carson City Assessor. She began her career with the Assessor’s Office in 2000 as a Property Appraiser Technician then in 2003 was promoted to Senior Deputy Assessor. In July of 2014 Kimberly was promoted to Chief Deputy Assessor. If elected Kimberly will be the first female Carson City Assessor.

The Carson City School District Board of Trustees will interview the final two superintendent candidates in person on Tuesday morning, beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the Robert Crowell Board Room of the Carson City Community Center.

Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce auditions for Roald Dahl’s "Matilda, Jr." The show will run eight performances, July 22-31, 2022 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center. We are looking for actors, singers, and dancers grades K-12, who will be cast to play a host of colorful characters!

Light snow fell early Monday morning from Reno to Carson City and Dayton, Carson Valley and at Lake Tahoe making for slick road conditions and slow going on the highways.

The Capital City Community Band will present its annual “Salute To Young Musicians” concert on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. in the Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center.

Streaming live every Monday from The Bank Saloon in Carson City, this week The Brother Dan Show welcomes multi-instrumentalist Doug Sandall on Feb. 28.
Local audiences 21 years of age are invited to attend the show in person from 4:30-6:30pm, (while enjoying free munchies from show sponsor and local restaurant Mangia Tutto) and online audiences can watch the show from 5:00-6:00pm.

The Rotary Club of Carson City is looking for talented young musicians to take part in the club’s annual music contest. The contest is open to students in the 9th-12th grades, or 14-18 years of age for home schooled or non-traditionally schooled students. The first round takes place on Tuesday, March 1st at noon at the Brewery Arts Center.

After scanning for an empty beach along Pyramid Lake’s 15 miles of shoreline on a brisk January morning, Autumn Harry settled on a spot at Warrior Point where she could cast her fishing line from the sand-colored tufa rocks.

The sun had just come up over the mountains and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. She pulled on her waders and boots, then prepared her fishing line, her practiced fingers tying small knots and attaching a tiny glittering purple fly she made herself to bait the fish.

“It doesn’t take a big hook to catch those big fish,” she said with a smile.

Cold temperatures, wind and snow will be returning this week for the Carson City area and Sierra region, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say that while snow amounts are trending upward, they will be meager by Sierra standards.

A fire that started Wednesday east of Bishop in Inyo County, Calif., and had threatened more than 150 structures, was 55 percent contained as of Sunday morning, having burned approximately 4,136 acres, according to CalFire.

Beautifully colored clouds make for a dramatic sunrise early Sunday morning in Carson City.

Four months after winning a boxing match in New Mexico, Carson City's Diego Elizondo is fighting for his life in a Reno hospital.

Saint Valentine’s Day 2022 is in the past, but what this Catholic holiday does for honoring martyred saints is bring to mind one of the most famous quotes in movie history: “My Mama always said ‘Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you are gonna get.”

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 21-27, 2022. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Sunday March 27th the Clear Creek Bowmen will be hosting their annual Hell or High Water 3D Archery Shoot.

It will be a two arrow, 30 3D target fun shoot.

Delta Kappa Gamma Nu Chapter presented three 'Apple Awards' to Carson City Teachers to fund fun classroom learning activities of their choice.

Delta Kappa Gamma is an educational organization of teachers who support other teachers.

At 12:19 p.m., an injury crash was reported at Racetrack and Center involving at least two vehicles.

One vehicle was attempting to leave the scene. It was reported that one individual involved appeared to be intoxicated.

UPDATE 11:38 a.m.: The building is being evacuated. A unit from the sheriff's office is being dispatched as well to shut down the area surrounding the building.

At 11:30 a.m., multiple units were dispatched to a report of a gas leak in the 5200 block of Highway 50 E., the second gas leak investigation Saturday morning. The first was early this morning in Downtown Carson City.

The reporting party stated they had hit a gas line and could not shut off the gas.

Last weekend, Youth Theatre Carson City’s Showstoppers show choir traveled to Southern California to compete in the Musical Theatre Competitions of America 2022, a national competition with 33 teams representing 19 states and 3 countries, and brought home several major awards.

Early Saturday morning, Carson Street was briefly closed by multiple fire crews and sheriff's office deputies during an investigation of a possible gas leak.

Crews investigated the gas leak at the businesses of Carson Street and Third Street, which include Mom and Pop's Diner, Piazza, and more.

The Carson City Symphony Association will hold an Artist-in-Residence Workshop-Masterclass on Thursday, February 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Adams Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street in Carson City.

The two finalists for the Superintendent hire will be interviewed by the School Board on February 22nd at 8:15am. Robert Crowell Board Room, Community Center, 851 E William Street, Carson City.

Official Cornhole Tournament today February 19.

Set up and check in is at 11:30 a.m. Register online by downloading scoreholio through your app store.

Not too late to register. All level of players welcome.

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On Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) will resume weekly in person meetings at Partnership Carson City 1925 N Carson St. Carson City.

The Carson City School District (CCSD) is asking parents to mark their calendars for Monday, March 7, when all Pre-K, Kindergarten, new and returning student updates and registrations will begin. This year, there are new Kindergarten Age Requirements for the 2022-2023 school year.

Due to daylight savings time, the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range will adjust to its spring schedule starting March 1. The Range will be open to the public for drop-in use Tuesdays through Sundays from 7:00am to 6:00pm, weather permitting.

UPDATE: On March 8, Willis renounced his candidacy.

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Long-time Carson City judge Robey Willis announced his candidacy for the Ward Three seat on the Carson City Board of Supervisors.

The position, representing residents in north-eastern Carson City, is held by Stan Jones who has stated he will step down at the end of the current term.

A 65-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 300 block of A Street Thursday afternoon for violation of a protective order, a gross misdemeanor.

According to the report, deputies met with a man who stated he had a temporary protective order against the 65-year-old.

This is the first part in a series covering the production of RENT, giving a behind-the-scenes look into the makings of the performance of the much-beloved Broadway show from beginning to end.

Wild Horse Productions is a family affair. Sisters Tara Burke and Sierra Scott help run the theater business that their parents began in 2007.

The popular summer music event, Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival, has officially announced their date for their annual gathering of Reggae music lovers in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, Lake Tahoe.

Once again, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe will host the event, Sunday, July 24, in the Hard Rock Outdoor Arena.

Kimi Cole, former chair of Douglas County Democratic Party and current Chair of the Rural Nevada Democratic Caucus, will speakat Monday's Democratic luncheon. She became chair of Douglas Democrats in March 2013 and served four terms in that position. She was the first Democratic candidate to formally announce a bid for the lieutenant governorship, and if successful will be the first transgender candidate elected to statewide office in the whole of the United States.

UPDATE 8:50PM: The northbound lane of I-580 near Bowers Mansion is now open, according to Nevada State Police.
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Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol division is investigating a vehicle fire Thursday night in the area of I-580 and
Bowers Mansion. Northbound traffic is being diverted to alternative route US-395 at Bowers Mansion.

Sunny, breezy and mild temperatures are expected for the Carson City and Lake Tahoe area into the weekend with the chance for gusty winds, precipitation, and cooler temperatures region-wide beginning late Sunday into Monday, Presidents' Day, according to the National Weather Service.

Sand Hill Dairy, based out of Fallon, Nev. has issued a voluntary recall for whole milk effective Feb. 16, 2022. The affect product is Sand Hill Dairy Whole Milk (gallon, half gallon and pints) with a best by date of March 4, 2022.

The complicated procedure for deciding utility rates begins with a filing — a voluminous filing — with the state’s utility regulator. The documentation is complex and technical, many steps away from the bills that we see on the front-end when we pay for energy in homes, businesses and schools.

Sierra Lutheran High School will host a special open house on Tuesday, March 8, from 6 to 7 p.m. for prospective families interested in learning more about the school and its updated plans for expansion.

A new festival for Carson City was discussed today at the Board of Supervisors meeting: Mark Twain Days.

Mark Twain Days will take place in April 2023 as a new annual festival celebrating the history of Carson City and Mark Twain.

The Carson City Clerk-Recorder, Aubrey Rowlatt, would like to remind residents to update their voter registration ahead of the primary election.

The Primary Election will be held June 14, 2022.

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