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Flooding has a widespread impact on the entire community in Douglas County, ranging from road closures and school shutdowns to delayed emergency vehicle responses. The repercussions extend beyond individual neighborhoods, affecting the entire region.

Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming production of "The Addams Family, young@part" with the final performances this weekend at the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.

What does love have to do with anything anyway?

Love comes in many forms — parent to child and back again, friendships, and romantic relationships. Love can be exuberant and warm us to the core. Love can also break our hearts and leave us grieving its loss.

A 54-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday for misdemeanor probation violation, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Local business leaders are invited for our new monthly "Coffee at KNVC" 95.1 FM. Come have a cup a coffee as you tour the station, and find out how we can partner with your business this year to help you build revenue and community recognition.

Sunday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m., Minden Mill will be presenting local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff in a Chautauqua performance of Sierra Nevada Super Hero John “Snowshoe” Thompson and his wife Agnes in “Mailman of the Sierra.”

CU Sounding Rocket Laboratory

RICE Hydro Inc., located in Carson City, Nev., congratulates the University of Colorado Boulder, Sounding Rocket Laboratory on its successful launch and recovery of their Obsidian rocket. This student developed rocket reached Mach 2 and an altitude of 35,000 feet.

Calendar year 2023 marked the third year that the Carson City Sheriff’s Office has reported crime data through the National Incident Based Reporting System.

This reporting system became the new standard nationwide in 2020 and is the basis for what most know as the community “Crime Rate.” NIBRS crime reporting is broken into the three major categories including Crimes Against Persons, Crimes Against Property, and Crimes Against Society.

Our stage and mic is always open unless there is a scheduled activity. But on Thursday evenings, we have a structured hosted open mic with Keith Alan Barnett as your host.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the highly anticipated 2024 Citizens Academy. This unique program provides an opportunity for community members to gain insight and firsthand experience into the operations and responsibilities of the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Nashville Social Club is bringing rock ‘n roll fans in Carson City and surrounding areas an incredible opportunity to see members of The Doobie Brothers, Traffic, New Grass Revival, and Peter Frampton’s band perform in an intimate setting.

Carson City Fire Department responded late Wednesday morning to a sagging utility cable line on King Street near Bordewich Bray Elementary School.

Night off the Streets, the organization that brings in homeless from outside during the cold winter months in Carson City is hosting a fundraising dinner Friday, Jan. 26.

Happy Wednesday Carson City and say hello to our pet of the week, Josie!

Josie is a 3-year-old gal who was surrendered to us back in early December. She is an affectionate and loyal girl who is looking for her forever home.

The Porch Movement would like to thank the communities of Gardnerville, Minden, Carson City, and Reno for your generous support of our first fundraiser on Dec. 3, The Pins For The Porch.

So many local businesses were ready to support our community building efforts. We are deeply grateful for your generosity. You have helped us get a third of the way to our big goal. It has been a joy getting to meet so many kind and caring people as we get this movement rolling. We are here to serve you and partner with you in building a strong and connected community.

Look at who we got coming to Polecat Tavern on Saturday, Jan. 20th? It's KRD, Kirk & Reba Duo. Rock & Roll classics at their best! This night you won't want to miss.

Join us on Friday, Jan. 19 beginning at 7pm for Keith Alan Barnett. He will be performing some of the songs from the album "Three Days out of Gerlach" plus many more of your favorites.

Nutrition Services with the Carson City School District is pleased to offer vending machines as part of their food distribution process. The effort is designed to help meet student needs and provide alternatives to waiting in lines.

Western Nevada College is taking its aviation program to new heights with the introduction of Commercial Pilot (AV 250) for the Spring 2024 Semester, adding to its existing Private Pilot (AV 110) and Instrument Pilot (AV 210) classes.

Nevadans interested in training to become foster parents in rural Nevada have an opportunity to join a four-session virtual training beginning Jan. 20, 2024.

The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services is working to recruit and train foster families in Nevada’s 15 rural counties to support children in need.

Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division has identified a Sparks man who died in a single-vehicle crash that happened Friday, Jan. 12 on I-80 near the Gold Ranch Road exit in Washoe County.

A 30-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of provoking an assault after a witness showed deputies a video of her challenging a neighbor to a fight, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Battle Born Youth ChalleNGe Academy — the voluntary youth education program sponsored by the Nevada National Guard and the state of Nevada for students who are not progressing academically in a timely manner — continues to show a steady uptick in cadet enrollment as it enters its fifth academic cycle since opening its doors two years ago.

Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team members including North Lake Tahoe, North Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks, Nevada Division of Forestry, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, will continue prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be present throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding areas.

If you ask what some of the biggest issues caregivers and parents of small children are currently facing in the Silver State, there is one answer above all else: The lack of affordable childcare and preschool.

In our region alone, there are nearly 2,000 children under school age who don’t have access to affordable daycare according to the most recent Childcare Policy Report.

The Carson High Cheer Team will host a Jr. Senator Cheer Camp Friday, Jan. 19, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in Senator Square at Carson High School in Carson City. At the conclusion of the camp, all participants will perform during halftime of the 7 p.m. varsity basketball game vs. McQueen High School.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary at a storage facility located in the area of Highway 50 and Fairview that occurred August 31, 2023. Throughout the course of the investigation, photos of the suspect have been obtained.

Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division continues its investigation into November's fatal crash that killed a Fallon woman and injured several others on US-50A in Churchill County.

Sierra Nevada Realtors released its December 2023 report on existing home sales in Carson City, Washoe, Storey, Lyon, Douglas and Churchill counties. This report includes median sales price and the number of home sales in the region. SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

Mile High Jazz Band will present “Cool January Jazz” on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson Street inside the Carson Nugget. The music is free, donations welcome.

The 17-member band will play favorite big-band jazz tunes from its extensive repertoire and feature the vocal stylings of Jakki Ford. Pianist and band leader David Bugli said, "This is the band's first performance of the new year.

The administrative penalties for workplace safety violations levied by the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration against employers who are not in compliance have increased effective Jan. 15.

Two days before a winter storm shut down government offices in Northern Nevada, Gov. Joe Lombardo asked if certain licensure requirements could be waived by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to address a shortage of highway maintenance workers who keep roadways clear.

Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division will be joining forces with participating law enforcement agencies statewide for a Joining Forces Distracted Driver Campaign. The campaign began Saturday and runs through Jan. 31, 2024.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Thursday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street. See our class and service schedule on our Facebook page (St. Sebastian Serbian Orthodox Mission Parish), our website (stsebastianmission.org), or contact us at 775-546-5054, frnormanccnv@gmail.com.

The father and son who had been accused of starting the Caldor Fire after target shooting in the area will no longer be facing reckless arson charges after a judge ruled there was a lack of evidence to move to a trial.

Cleanup continues around Carson City and nearby counties from Saturday's storm, which toppled trees, took down power poles, and created a mess of branches and debris along local roadways.

After a day of relative sunshine and calm, a warm storm will bring rain to Carson City and surrounding counties, high elevation snow along with breezy valley conditions and gusty ridge winds late Tuesday into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

This week’s Senior in the Spotlight is Carson High School’s Isaiah Hurlbert. A two-sport varsity-lettered athlete, Isaiah works hard both on and off the field.

Health care leaders in Nevada joined together on Wednesday, Jan. 0 at the Alexander Library in North Las Vegas for a roundtable discussion to address important health-related topics as they look ahead in 2024.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Job 7:1 tells us, “The life of man upon earth is a warfare.” That was a sagacious perception away back when, but it no longer has to be that way in this 21st century.

A Sheriff's Outlook

Build2Win workshop on Saturday, Jan. 20 will feature Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong and Douglas County Sheriff Daniel Coverley.

Tux: the official Linux mascot

Curious about Linux? Long time user? Join us for the January meeting of the Carson City Linux Users Group.

We meet on the third Saturday of each month, and have great information and discussions of interest to any level of experience with Linux.

There was a vehicle fire Sunday afternoon on I-580 north of Carson City in Washoe Valley. It happened in the southbound lane, one mile from the Bowers Mansion turnoff.

Help save lives, make a difference in the community and enjoy a financially stable career. Train to become an emergency medical technician through Western Nevada College’s Emergency Medical Services program.
In the upcoming spring semester, WNC is offering basic and advanced courses.

Gusty winds from Saturday's storm knocked down fences, toppled trees and power lines in Carson City as seen in photos sent to Carson Now from readers.

The Brewery Arts Center also saw tree damage, according to its Facebook page and is asking for volunteers to help clear away debris.

UPDATE: NV Energy is working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible for affected customers, according to a news release Sunday morning. Additional resources are coming in from other NV Energy regions to assist crews already working.

Outages are caused by the heavy wind throughout Northern Nevada during the evening and overnight. Northern Nevada experienced a nearly 18-hour high wind event. The wind damage includes both poles and wires down in multiple locations. Go here for the latest list of local outages.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 15-21, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

What started as a small "Secret Santa" gift exchange six years ago among a group of Northern Nevada moms has blossomed into a powerful force for community betterment. These visionary women, driven by a shared bond and a passion for creating positive change, evolved their annual ladies' night out into the now widely recognized charity fundraiser — Mamas For A Cause.

A family of 4 is towed to safety after being stranded for 24 hours. A 775OFR tea

On Jan. 11, 9:30 a.m., while the greater Reno area was digging out from over two feet of snow, the Sierra County, California Sheriff's Office contacted 775 Offroad and Recovery (775OFR) regarding a family of four, including 2 young children, stranded overnight near Stampede Reservoir in a Lincoln Navigator. 775OFR is a non-profit dedicated to recovering anyone stranded off-road, staffed entirely by volunteers, including their 24-hour dispatch line.

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