UPDATE: 5:19 p.m.: Tow trucks are being dispatched to both scenes, each to pick up two damaged vehicles. At least two patients have been transported by ambulance to the hospital.

Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) is proud to support the Food Bank of Northern Nevada – recently donating $17,250 to the Feeding America member organization. Presented Monday, Jan. 31 at Greater Nevada Field, the funds will provide 51,750 meals to community members in need. Of this donation, $8,750 came from GNCU and $8,500 came from a matching grant received from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.

Qualifying Nevada seniors could receive new tablets through the Seniors in Service (SIS) Connect Program.

Dinner tickets are now available for St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School’s 19th annual crab feed to be held Saturday, March 5 to benefit the school.

If you have never experienced snowshoeing, this is your chance! If you can walk, you can snowshoe! You don't have to race, just have FUN! Sign up by Feb. 13 to save $10 (save $10 over race day registration) and be sure to reserve a pair of snowshoes if you need them or bring your own. We encourage first-time walkers!

A new, brighter, friendlier, more conveniently located, and well-stocked Grocery Outlet officially opened on February 4 in East Carson City.

As the dignitaries assembled to conduct a formal ribbon cutting event coordinated by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce, the store was already packed with shoppers.

Saturday February 5, Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra History series, with a stirring presentation, “Into the Jaws of Hell…”

Carson City Public Works has recognized Tierney Frost, a junior at Carson High School (CHS), with an award for designing the logo that will brand the East William Street Complete Streets Project.

Lyon County will unveil a plaque renaming the Lyon County Justice Complex to the Donald J. Trump Justice Complex on 2/5/2022 at 3:30 PM.

A short ceremony will be held at the facility located at 911 Harvey Way in Yerington.

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is reaching out to presiding officials of a religious or civic organization to give an invocation at the start of regular Board of County Commissioners meetings.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted to approve the three appeals against the Carson Valley Meats processing facility on Thursday evening, which denies the Carson Valley Meats project.

Your family can explore a foreign country without leaving home. The Rotary Club of Carson City is looking for families interested in hosting a foreign exchange student during the 2022/2023 school year.

Rotarian Peter Fishburn says the club looks for families who will ensure that the students visit to the US and Carson City in particular is enjoyable and memorable.

Carson City’s newest salon, Salon Affinity, will be hosting a ribbon cutting to celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, Feb. 9 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

A 21-year-old Carson City man was arrested at a South Carson St. casino for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving without a license, registration, and insurance.

UPDATE 11:18 a.m.: Washoe County Sheriff's Office reported that there was a body found within the burnt vehicle on I-580. An active investigation is ongoing.

The circumstances were deemed to be suspicious, but WCSO Public Information Officer Sarah Johns could not confirm any additional details.

According to NHP Trooper Charles Caster, fire marshals were called early this morning to investigate an active vehicle fire.

As of 11:20 a.m., one lane is open on I-580 after a brief closure of all lanes, but lengthy delays are expected.

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I-580 southbound lanes south of Mount Rose between Reno and Carson City has been narrowed to one lane, according to Nevada State Police.

The SR-431 on-ramp is closed. Motorists should use an alternate route as it is unknown when the road will fully reopen.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying two suspects in a case involving passing counterfeit money.

After all these years of gardening in Northern Nevada, I am occasionally still fooled into thinking “Maybe this year we are having an early spring.” I know better, believe me, but these past weeks of superb weather are luring me into that false belief. So, newcomers beware! It’s not true, no matter how nice it is — spring is NOT here yet.

UPDATE 1:27 p.m.: According to Joe France, the owner of Carson City Joe’s, the post to Carson City Joe’s Facebook page was not authorized by Joe. The business is closing, but the situation is complex, and litigation is involved. Additional details will be forthcoming.

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Carson City Joe's, located at 1301 N. Carson Street, has closed, and will be replaced by Don Jose's Bar and Grill, according to Carson City Joe's staff.

Today, Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day or Candlemas Day if you are European. In the U.S., we celebrate this Pennsylvania Dutch tradition which was made famous in the popular Bill Murray movie "Groundhog Day.” In fact, after two years of Covid, Groundhog Day feels familiar since we seem stuck in the same scenes over and over again.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying the person that stole a motor vehicle in the parking lot of Bodine’s on Jan. 22, 2022.

Monica Jaye, radio personality, owner of Monica Jaye Productions, and candidate for Nevada State Senator (District 16) will be the guest speaker at the CCRW’s monthly luncheon at Casino Fandango. The group meets at 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 15. The buffet luncheon meeting is $25 and advance reservations are required. To reserve your spot please text Lori Bagwell 775-220-3646, sorry no walk-ins permitted.

Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) has been certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The U.S. Department of Treasury issued the certification to GNCU in January of this year. With $1.6 billion in assets, GNCU is both the largest financial institution and the only CDFI-certified credit union with headquarters in the state of Nevada.

The EAA (Experiment Aircraft Association) Sierra Chapter 403 in Carson City, NV is pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Hobbs Education Fund award; this honor goes to Ryan Crāpo.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 3 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.