In the Quad counties that make up Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties, there have been 20,519 total cases, 4,598 cases remain active, 341 people have died from COVID-19, and 15,577 individuals have recovered, according to the latest Nevada Health Response statistics.

NCET, Northern Nevada’s largest member-supported non-profit that provide educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology, announced their full slate of December informational and networking events.

An off-site technical error is to blame for an emergency notification that briefly placed Seeliger Elementary School into lockdown Wednesday morning, according to the Carson City School District.

Administrators and educators at Carson City’s Mark Twain Elementary School, 2111 Carriage Crest Drive, will host Posada 2021, Friday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. It will include piñatas, crafts, traditional Hispanic holiday food, mariachi music, family activities, photos and more.

Learning won’t stop between the end of fall semester and the start of spring semester at Western Nevada College.
Winter session provides students with the opportunity to take accelerated online courses in three- and five-week increments for full credit.

Still in need of the COVID-19 vaccine? There is now an additional location to get your shot. Our Dayton site (901 Medical Center Dr.) is now offering the Pfizer vaccine for ages 5 and older. You can get either your initial shot, or the booster. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also sign-up through your MyChart account.

We are having an on-site job fair on December 7th from 1 pm to 6 pm. Please stop by to see our incredible employment opportunities.

There are around 890 trees surrounding the immediate Capitol Building on Capitol Square in Carson City and more than 4,200 trees throughout the entire 274-acre Capitol Grounds, but the most special tree of all is the capital Christmas tree.

Western Nevada College and greenUP! announced Tuesday that three new partners have joined the Nevada Green Business Network, part of a statewide effort to generate a green business certification program. The new partners are The City of Reno, The Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce and the Nevada Conservation League.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office, through the work of a DNA laboratory, has identified a local man who was reported missing in 2013 and whose remains were found by hikers in a remote area above Centennial Park.

A 31-year-old man was arrested Nov. 24 for suspicion of first degree arson, a felony, and misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Carson City School District is accepting applications from parents to fill one parent vacancy on the district’s Family Life Advisory Committee.

Santa and his helpers are dressed up and ready for Christmas along Arrowhead Drive near the overpass.

The Hidden Treasures Gift Shop is hosting its annual Christmas Fair this Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 1- 2, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the lobby of the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. All items are handmade by seniors with a variety of quilts, placements, canes, jewelry, art, baby gifts and more! Everyone is welcome to shop.

Agriculture and art meet to showcase the region’s artisans and agriculture students at the Ag & Artisan Holiday Faire Saturday, Dec. 4, at the historic Storke Dairy, 876C Centerville Lane in Gardnerville, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Flavors of India is back and operating from its new location, 240 E. Winnie Lane in Carson City. They are hosting meet and greet on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m.

CARSON CITY — Community members are invited to experience the sight, sounds and emotions as they witness the story of Mary and Joseph’s journey on the road to Bethlehem to give birth to Jesus.

Fifth graders from all six public elementary schools as well as Carson Montessori, Bethlehem Lutheran and Saint Teresa’s will perform as a unified holiday choir for the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights on the Capitol steps in downtown Carson City Friday, Dec. 3, at 5:30 p.m.

Dateline Canada, where today’s most industrious landscape architects are the world’s busiest beavers. Having been an Oregon Duck fan all my life, I really don’t buy much stock in them buck-toothed beavers, though I do have a soft spot in my heart for the beavers of Canada.

UPDATE: A motorist injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on Highway 50 East near Flint Road was flown by Care Flight to the trauma ward at Renown Medical Center in Reno. A second injured person was taken by ground ambulance. Their conditions are unknown at this time.

An injured dog was also transported via a sheriff's deputy to an animal control officer where the dog was taken to a vet for treatment. The condition of the dog is unknown at this time.

The crash has caused traffic delays on Highway 50 East. Motorists can expect delays. The cause is under investigation. We will update when more information becomes available.

TOCCATA, also known as Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, will conclude its 16th season with a production of Handel's Messiah, along with seasonal carols through December.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Planning Commission. There is one open position for a term that will expire January 2026.

FCA Area Director, Pastor Timothy Plummer, has once again brought Christmas trees to Carson City. Christmas is fast approaching, and most agree it is the best time of the year, so Timothy has once again brought to the Carson City community an outreach project called the FCA Lift Christmas Tree Lot.

“See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me.” Wild Horse Children’s Theater is thrilled to present the Northern Nevada premiere of the Disney hit musical, “Moana, Jr!” with performances at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City this December.