CARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak issued an executive order Wednesday to address the growth in cost of healthcare in Nevada. The executive order sets a benchmark for how much the cost of healthcare services should grow in a year.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation and the Nevada State Police are reporting wet roads and rapidly dropping temperatures that could result in potentially dangerous road conditions in the Carson City, Washoe County, and Douglas County areas.

Four Carson City residents have submitted three appeals in opposition to the Carson City Planning Commission's approval of the Carson Valley Meats processing facility, the Carson City Planning Division confirmed.

Donor Network West, the federally designated non-profit organ procurement organization for northern Nevada and northern California, will honor three organ donation recipients and two families whose loved ones donated organs at the 133rd Rose Parade happening Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 in Pasadena, Calif.

Carson City area casino gaming revenue was up 25.18 percent in November compared to November 2020, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

UPDATE 10AM WEDNESDAY: Highway 50 West from South Carson Street to Stateline into Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe is open, according to NVroads.com. Chains are required; all vehicles except 4-wheel drive with snow tires.

Everyone is welcome to attend Reno Buddhist Center's annual Multi Faith New Year's Eve Service! We will celebrate the coming of 2022 with uplifting messages from a variety of faith traditions, bell ringing, songs, Taiko drumming, Buddhist and Native American chanting.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for information on a vehicle burglary that occurred in Carson City near the area of Pine Lane near Hot Springs Road.

Very cold temperatures along with periods of mountain snow will persist through the week making for continued slick, icy road conditions for the Carson City region, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service.

On Dec. 23, a family living on Rainbow Drive in Dayton watched their house burn to the ground losing their home, family pets, vehicles, and belongings in the process.

The search continues at Northstar Ski Resort near Lake Tahoe after a 43-year-old skier went missing on Christmas Day.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation and the Nevada State Police are reporting potentially dangerous road conditions in Washoe Valley. As such, Governor Sisolak has ordered two-hour delay for all state government offices, other than essential public safety and corrections personnel, in Carson City and Reno for this morning.

Inside an empty office building in downtown Reno, on a cool morning in December, Richard Morrison looked out across Virginia Street, which cuts across town. The office space is being developed for NeoLith, an offshoot of Schlumberger, a global oilfield services company.

But in Nevada, it’s not oil that the company is after.

Dateline Saudi Arabia, where 40 Botox enhanced camels were recently disqualified from a beauty contest. Personally, I feel sorry for those camels, as I had a personal experience with Botox myself that I’m almost too embarrassed to talk about.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — It keeps snowing around Lake Tahoe, the Sierra, and down to lower elevations that don't normally see snow measured in "feet." A Winter Storm Warning is in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin until 1 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28.

A 33-year-old Carson City man was booked Sunday for suspicion of felony home invasion and three misdemeanor offenses including domestic battery.

Carson City and Washoe County offices will remain open Monday with possible delays, while Douglas and Storey county offices are closed due to weather.

CARSON CITY — All Nevada state government offices in Northern Nevada will be closed Monday due to weather conditions, according to the governor's office.

Snoopy and the Red Baron, a traveling exhibition on view at the Brewery Arts Center, from Feb. 19 to May 15, 2022, celebrates one of Snoopy’s most recognized personas. Learn about this favorite storyline in Peanuts through high quality reproductions of original comic strips and discover the rich World War I history Schulz used in nearly every strip.

UPDATE MONDAY 7:30AM: I-580 through Washoe Valley remains closed, according to Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol division. It is unknown when it will open. Alt. 395 remains open with delays. For the latest road closures see NVroads.com. Troopers are advising motorists not to travel on area roadways from Reno through the Carson Valley. If motorists are traveling they should follow all chain control requirements and expect delays.
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UPDATE 4:26PM: A 9-vehicle pileup was reported just before 4 p.m. on northbound I-580, north of the Carson onramp near Eastlake and Duck Hill Road, according to dispatch. Highway patrol has requested assistance from the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
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UPDATE 3:18PM: Blowing snow continues to create icy road conditions throughout the Carson City area Sunday afternoon. I-580 remains closed through Washoe Valley. Alternative 395 remains open and is slow going. Multiple spinouts have happened throughout the day as well as reports of fallen trees and branches bringing down utility lines.

Elsewhere, a crash at 3:10 p.m. is blocking traffic on William Street near Mills Park. Motorists can expect delays and are advised to stay off the roads if possible.
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UPDATE 1:19PM: Both directions of I-580 remain closed from Bowers area to Eastlake Boulevard in Washoe Valley following multiple vehicle crashes and spin outs, said Nevada State Police Trooper Charles Caster. Alternative 395 remains open, but non-essential travel is not advised due to weather conditions.

MINDEN, Nev. — The Douglas County Recorder’s Office announces it has begun offering document recording notifications via the Recording Notification Service (RNS). Members of the public can sign up for the free service on the Recorder’s Office webpage.

Here is the Carson City area road report for Dec. 27 to Jan. 2, 2022. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

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Editor’s Note: Bridget Gordon-Johnson is a counselor at Carson High School. Here is her report.

It is no secret that the past two years have been difficult, not only emotionally but also financially to many local families. Christmas can bring joy and excitement to families facing hardships; it can also be a cause of great stress and concern.