Light snow and cold temperatures won’t stop Carson City residents, who were determined to brave the cold to enjoy the wine walk Saturday in downtown Carson City.

Dr. Rebecca Bevans has been a faculty member at Western Nevada College since 2017, and it hasn’t taken long for her to be recognized with one of the most prestigious higher education honors in the state.

According to California Highway Patrol (CHP) of South Lake Tahoe, just after 4:30 p.m. Friday afternoon, another large boulder came crashing onto Highway 50, striking a vehicle.

No injuries were reported, but while on scene, deputies stated that a second "huge" boulder came down, without incident.

Carson Now reader Edward Howell sent in these great photos taken along the Carson River. There’s always much to see in the morning along the river.

Melissa and Blane Cox celebrated the opening of their second furniture store within the Carson Mall on March 4.

The 12,500 square Carson Home Furnishings Outlet store will complement Carson Home Furnishing located at the opposite end of the mall and will feature furniture at lower prices.

UPDATE 4:30 p.m.: U.S. Highway 50 has reopened both ways through Echo Summit.

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Caltrans District 3 has been working through the night after a giant boulder crashed down upon US Highway 50 Thursday evening near Echo Summit.

As of 12:22 p.m., the highway is still closed as rubble continues to be cleared.

Dr. Edmond Pierczynski, long-time Washoe Valley resident, passed away at the age of 86, at his home on March 2, 2022, with his family by his side.

Known affectionately as ‘Dr. Ed’ or ‘Dr. P.,’ Ed spent 26 years serving his community as a Family Practice physician. He was a member of the charter class of the University of Nevada, Reno, Medical School, and upon completing his internship and residency, he returned to Carson City to practice in 1976. Ed’s exceptional skill and empathy left an indelible impression on countless families in the area.

Jon Edmondo and Bruce Robertson have been re-elected to the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people, including residents of Carson City, explore businesses and technology.

After being forced to cancel the Taste of Downtown for the past two years due to the pandemic, Advocates to End Domestic Violence is excited to announce its return.

Mark your calendars for a night of food, dancing and fun, all to support the worthy cause of ending domestic violence within our community.

UPDATE Friday 9:45 a.m.: Echo Summit is still closed, and crews are working diligently to drill and blast the massive boulder that slid onto the road Thursday evening.

Teams have been working through the night, according to Caltrans District 3.

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Both lanes of US-50 over Echo Summit are closed Thursday night after a massive section of rock fell onto the roadway.

The former owner of the Lake Tahoe Brewing Company in Carson City, which closed down in January 2016, was sentenced Thursday for felony attempted theft after pleading guilty.

The annual Father-Daughter Ball is back this year in Carson City after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The ball will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM in the Morse Burley Gymnasium at Carson High School and is a community-wide event open to all ages of father-daughter duos.

During Thursday's Board of Supervisors meeting, a special dedication plaque was unveiled to honor the Mayors who have served Carson City since its consolidation in April, 1969.

Two 18-year-old men were formally charged with armed robbery and other alleged crimes following a holdup Sunday at a Carson City convenience store and burglary at a gas station.

Former educator, math teacher, U.S. Army Veteran and world traveler Harry Chalekian, 91, celebrated his birthday this year with some special individuals who were only a tenth of his age. Seeliger Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Susan Lowther coordinated a special present for Mr. Chalekian, a Carson City resident. Her class of 10 and 11-year-olds were able to design and write a book for the nonagenarian titled “When I am 91.”

Empire Ranch Golf Course will be doing controlled burns over the next few months. The golf course has submitted its plans to the Carson City Fire Department.

Have you tested your home and office for radon? Do you have suspected mold in your home? Wet or damp crawlspace?

We are all blessed to live in such a beautiful area. Whether you are in the mountains or the beautiful sprawling valley, these are a few issues area homeowners deal with.

To kick off the 2022 museum season, the HSDV is holding an in-person March Membership Meeting at the Dayton Valley Community Center, 170 Pike Street, Old Town Dayton, to tell our community news on the opening of our Schoolhouse Museum, rebuilding our Railroad Depot, plans for St. Ann's Chapel, member tours, and opportunities to help preserve Dayton History.

Barton Health continues to innovate with the latest modern technology to ensure the highest quality medical care for patients. A new investment in joint replacement technology will enhance the patient experience for total knee, total hip, and partial knee replacements. Barton is one of the first hospitals in the region to offer Mako SmartRobotics, a robotic system that enables orthopedic surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience with increased precision and accuracy, resulting in better outcomes for patients.

Carson City School District said Wednesday that Carson Middle School was placed on the Standard Response Protocol “Hold” due to a disruption at school from a student who shouted “gun” during a passing period.

Jacob Reeves has fond memories of riding in a livestock truck with his dad as a youngster, so when the opportunity to pursue his Commercial Driver’s License at Western Nevada College presented itself, it was an opportunity he couldn’t refuse.

The Dayton Regional Advisory Board will discuss a Master Plan amendment, which seeks to change land use designation for over 100 acres from suburban residential to Public/Quasi Public zoning. The meeting is tonight, Wednesday in Dayton.

The purpose of this proposed change, according to Lyon County Manager Jeff Page, is to build a centralized government center for Dayton.

University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Living With Fire Program has developed and piloted a curriculum for use in northern Nevada high school science classes to educate students about wildfire science, preparedness and career opportunities.

There were several “Things” running around Seeliger Elementary School and throughout the Carson City School District this week as students dressed in costumes of some of their most beloved Dr. Seuss characters.