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Carson City's DuBois' (doo-bwah) has been serving the capital city community for nearly 60 years, providing supplements, health food, dried herbs, and wellness products to its customers.

Carson Now Reader Bill Dolak submitted a breathtaking video of "Sky Surfing" above Lake Tahoe during a foggy morning.

"Certain times of the year when the weather conditions are just right, Lake Tahoe becomes fully covered in a thick blanket of fog or what pilots call 'Creeping Death,'” said Dolak.

"For the people below it can be miserable, however from above, it is an unforgettable breathtaking experience."

Check out the video below!

U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced today that President Joe Biden has nominated Nevada State Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson to be U.S. Attorney for the state of Nevada.

Pioneer Academy’s Speech and Debate team has had a late but great start to the 2021-2022 season. COVID-19’s Delta variant not only knocked out the team’s coach for two weeks but has also caused stricter regulations for tournament participation.

Pioneer Academy missed the first tournament as a result of these complications. In spite of all of the obstacles, freshman Connor Ragan was happy to attend the Wooster tournament Saturday, October 16.

A 57-year-old transient man was arrested for a vehicle burglary after “going around attempting to get into anybody’s vehicle if it was open” in an attempt to steal items from the vehicles allegedly to buy food, according to the report.

Secrets of Harridge House, Northern Nevada's original radio drama, is holding auditions on December 4th and 5th.

The show is currently in production for a 3rd Season, which will premiere on KNVC 95.1 FM on January 2, 2022.

Wylder Hope Valley Hotel continues its Eastern Sierra speaker series with two more campfire presentations on Saturday and Sunday November 20th and 21st .

Special Session of Nevada State Assembly, convened by Governor Steve Sisolak, opened with ancient Hindu mantras on November 12, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture.

An average of over 3 people per day died this week from COVID-19 in the Quad Counties, with 22 total deaths being reported.

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is providing the Quad-County community with a weekly update for the week starting November 4 and ending November 10, 2021.

COVID-19 Case Update

For the week, CCHHS is reporting 22 deaths, 350 new cases, and 238 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 20,823, with 15,773 recoveries and 361 deaths; 4,689 cases remain active.

A free COVID-19 vaccination clinic for regular doses, boosters, and vaccinations for children is happening today at WNC in Carson City in the Reynolds Building from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The clinic is being hosted by Carson City Health and Human Services as one of many November vaccine events throughout the quad counties.

A married couple from Dayton was identified as the two deceased victims in the crash in Carson City which resulted in multiple injuries according to the Washoe County Medical Examiner.

Equity. Representation. Political power.

Photo credit: Anne Oakes

On Nevada Day, the Friends of the Nevada State Museum held a raffle for the No. 1 Nevada State Capitol Sesquicentennial Medallion over the course of the Nevada Day weekend.

The medallion, created to celebrate the State Capitol’s 1871 to 2021 Sesquicentennial, was designed by retired U.S. Mint engraver Tom Rogers, signed by him, and minted on coin press no. 1 at the historic Carson City Mint.

One of Carson Valley’s brightest celebrations of the holiday season will take to the streets during the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 25th Annual Parade of Lights on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 beginning at 5 p.m.

This year’s parade theme is “Magical Carson Valley”. Residents and visitors will line Highway 395 from Gilman Avenue to Minden Park to watch dozens of colorfully decorated floats.

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

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking local citizens to voluntarily serve on its Regional Transportation Commission and on its Audit Committee as a citizen-at-large.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday afternoon to the 1700 block of Brown Street for a vehicle crash into a power pole causing downed power lines. It is the second incident to happen Thursday in which a vehicle struck a utility pole causing lines to be exposed to the ground.

The Carson Intuitive Center is a branch of the Reno Psychic Institute. We are a safe place to explore your psychic abilities without having to go to Reno. Carson Intuitive Center offers classes, healings, and readings right here in Carson City.

Phil and Louise Gurule of Reno, Nevada, study the Bible together

Carson City, Nevada, will be one of the thousands of communities around the globe that will receive a powerful message of hope this November as Jehovah’s Witnesses embark upon a special campaign focusing attention on the Bible’s hope for a better world.

Help feed your neighbors in need this year by donating to the Rotary Club of Carson City Food Drive. The event takes place Saturday Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 400 W. King Street in Carson City.

Gary Haynes

Gary Haynes of Silver Springs, Nevada passed away on October 10, 2021. He was 80.

Gary was born December 8, 1940 in Los Angeles, California, and moved to San Francisco as a child. Gary later moved to South San Francisco were he was raised and graduated from South San Francisco High School. Gary excelled in sports, and held many high school and county records for swimming.

The Campagni Cares program is in the final few months of the year, and on this special day, Carson City Toyota is proud to announce the next recipient of the monthly donation program: Veterans Guest House.

Today Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, is asking locals to donate a turkey so that Carson City area families in need can enjoy a Thanksgiving holiday meal. The annual High Five Turkey Drive started at 7 a.m. and will run to 7 p.m. tonight at Nissan Carson City.

On Wednesday, the Carson City Board of Supervisors and the Washoe County Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting to appoint a resident to the open State Senate District 16 seat.

Together the two boards chose to appoint Donald Tatro of Reno to the seat.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Thursday that he was calling for a special session, beginning Friday, to address redistricting. The planned date of the session was determined after coordinating with legislative leadership.

UPDATE NOV. 18: A Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy investigating the incident says that the incident involved a telephone pole and not a power pole as was originally reported on. The incident was reported initially as NV Energy power lines. We have made changes to reflect the correct information.
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A commercial truck hauling a backhoe hit a number of telephone lines on South Curry near the intersection of Koontz Lane on Thursday morning, causing lines to fall to the ground and forcing a portion of South Curry Street to be closed.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance with locating a missing person. Trina McCarthy, also known as Trina Voigt, was last seen by her husband Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 at about 2:30 p.m. when she left their Carson City home to go shopping.

Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and Carson City Elks will provide a free breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. to ages 60-plus senior veterans. This event will take place at the Carson City Elks Lodge on 515 N. Nevada Street, Carson City.

Sometimes living "happily, happily, happily ever after" is much harder than the fairy tale implies.

On Wednesday, Battle Born Dispensary of Mound House held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of its new cannabis dispensary.

The new dispensary is located at 10115 US Highway 50 in Mound House, on the corner of Highway 50 and Kit Kat Drive.

Nevada is poised to receive more than $4 billion over five years for highways, transit, broadband, airports and drought mitigation under the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package recently approved by the House and sent to President Joe Biden for his signature.

On Sunday, the community of Dayton rallied to provide 120 veterans and their guests a plated dinner, music, raffle, and swag in recognition of their service to our country.

Held at the Dayton Valley Golf Club and hosted by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, NSHE Vice Chancellor Caleb Cage was the keynote speaker. Cage, a native Nevadan, has served in various capacities in public service for nearly 20 years.

The driver involved in a deadly multi-vehicle crash Tuesday in South Carson City was booked on multiple charges, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Donate a turkey and help local families have a Thanksgiving meal. The annual High Five Turkey Drive, hosted by Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, is happening tomorrow, Thursday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Nissan Carson City.

Carson City’s longest running theater company, Proscenium Players, Inc., presents “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” beginning Nov. 12 and running through Nov. 21 at The Maizie Theater on the campus of the Brewery Arts Center.

Western Nevada College students, faculty, staff and family members, as well as community members, are welcome to participate in a COVID Vaccine Clinic on Friday, Nov. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. in Reynolds Center Rooms 101 and 102 on the college’s Carson City campus.

MINDEN, Nev. — Wilber Martinez Guzman appeared in Douglas County District Court Tuesday afternoon and pled guilty to the murders of two Gardnerville women in a 2019 crime spree.

Our Thanksgiving food drive donation area is set up. Remember to bring a non-perishable food item and receive 15% off your same-day service! All donations will go to FISH. Call 885.7417 to schedule your appt! Help us help others.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public's assistance with locating a runaway juvenile.

Little Washoe Lake water levels are now recovering after the Nevada Department of Wildlife worked with partners to repair a water diversion ditch that feeds the Washoe Lakes system, which includes Big and Little Washoe Lakes, as well as the Scripps Wildlife Management Area that lies between.

UPDATE 8:30PM: All travel lanes are now open, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
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UPDATE 4:45PM: The Nevada Highway Patrol confirms a second fatality in Tuesday afternoon's crash involving 8 vehicles at the intersection of I-580, South Carson Street, Highway 50.
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UPDATE 2:38PM: NHP says a preliminary investigation shows that a Ford F-350 pickup towing a large boat in the eastbound lane failed to obey a red traffic light which caused the fatal multi-vehicle crash. Eight vehicles were involved in the crash, four people were critically injured and three people were taken by Care Flight. The intersection is closed. Motorists should use an alternate route.
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UPDATE: The Nevada Highway Patrol has confirmed at least one fatality in the fiery crash at the intersection of I-580, South Carson Street and Highway 50. As of around 1:30 p.m. a Carson City Fire Department Battalion chief said there were three critically injured, two seriously injured, two with moderate injuries and one with minor injuries. It is unknown at this time if there are more patients.

“Sewing a quilt is an act imbued with meaning, and making a quilt to give as a gift goes beyond an offering of warmth to one of enduring connection.” — Thomas Knauer

As we enter into this holiday season, Visiting Angels of Carson City would like to share a story of giving in our community that warmed our hearts. Something magical happened to us. An organization known as Ditch Stitcher Quilt and Sewing Group selected our company to receive their donated handmade quilts.

The Carson Comedy Club presents comedian Mike Betancourt, hosted by comedian Brian Lee, this Friday and Saturday at the Carson Nugget Loft. Veterans and active duty military get two free tickets to the Saturday, Nov. 13 show.

Governor Steve Sisolak, the Nevada Department of Agriculture and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation announce the selection of 10 Nevada women for the Farm2Food Accelerator program, which began on Nov. 3, 2021.

This workforce development program is designed to help women farmers and entrepreneurs with food or beverage products, or product ideas, expand into new markets.

A 57-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The For Kids Foundation partnered with Food for Thought and the Carson City School District’s McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program will host the third annual Warm Coats for Kids event this Saturday, Nov. 13, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Food for Thought, 3246 North Carson Street, #118, in Carson City.

A quick-moving storm brought gusty winds and rain showers overnight to the lower valleys and Carson City region with wet snow in the Sierra before switching over to mostly rain by the time the Tuesday morning commute began.

Adams Hub Center for Innovation and Northern Nevada SCORE are hosting a free workshop at 9:30 am on Saturday, November 13, 2021. In this session attendees will learn what it takes to start a business and by the end of the free 2-hour session they will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting their business, or not start the business.

RENO — More horsepower will soon be on display at the National Automobile Museum with the opening of its new exhibit Era of the Muscle Car: 1964-1972.

Historic Virginia City takes pride in its patriotic atmosphere. Stroll down the wooden board sidewalks and see the flags honoring those who gave their lives in service and those inactive duty lining the streets.

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