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A beautiful sunrise over Carson City on Tuesday to welcome the New Year.

The Carson City Arts and Culture Program, part of the city's Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department, is seeking input for potential future classes and workshops that the community would like to see offered.

The first week of 2024 will bring snow at Lake Tahoe and snow showers down to Carson City by midweek with another and bigger storm by the weekend, according to National Weather Service forecasters.

Scarlett Verbs will be performing at Polecat Tavern, Starting at 7pm - January 13th, 2024. Nathan and Margaret are an original and cover band focused on vocal harmony.

More than 80 laws passed by the Legislature earlier this year will go into effect Jan. 1, including measures that restrict the use of solitary confinement in Nevada prisons and expand Medicaid coverage for postpartum care and adults with autism.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held Wednesday evenings at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship room at 1819 N. Carson Street, Carson City.

The Nevada Artists Association is proud to present the 2024 New Years Show through Feb. 9 2024 with 111 entries by 26 Nevada artists in all categories of media.

A 36-year-old man wanted for multiple felony warrants including luring a child, contempt of court and is a suspect in a burglary case was taken into custody Sunday after law enforcement learned where he was hiding, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

A bear that wandered onto the I-580 freeway near Fairview Drive in Carson City was struck and killed by a vehicle Sunday night.

A Carson City Sheriff's Office dispatcher, who was working New Year's Eve night, had to leave her shift early for an expected emergency of her own: The birth of her child.

Carson City Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating a robbery that happened early Monday morning and are asking for the public's help identifying the suspect.

UPDATE 11:55PM: One person suffered minor injuries that did not require medical transport to the hospital in the Tiger Drive structure fire Sunday night, said Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini.

The fire started in an 8 foot by 8 foot outdoor detached laundry facility at 71 Tiger Drive. The fire spread was stopped as it closed in on the main living structure, Pedrini said. The mobile home had mainly exterior damage as well as smoke and water damage. An adjacent unit had some fire damage to siding.

The votes have been counted and the winner of the Peoples Choice Award from the Nevada Artists Association Nevada Day Show has been awarded to Walter Daniels for his oil painting, "Don't Go."

With the new year ahead, quitting smoking is at the top of accomplishment lists for many. Carson Tahoe Health welcomes all who want to quit and to be a part of a supportive, group effort for smoking cessation. The 2024 first round of 8-week classes begins this Thursday.

On Saturday, January 6, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a New Years Fun Shoot from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Target fees will be discounted all day.

A large bear was seen Saturday night in Carson City roaming the Snap-On Tools Distribution Center in the 1800 block of Fairview Drive.

A dangerous fugitive convicted of attempted murder in 2004 is back in custody with the Nevada Department of Corrections, according to the U.S. Marshals Service in Reno.

Allegiant Airlines said Friday it will end nonstop service between Las Vegas and Reno, leaving just two air carriers providing service between Nevada’s largest cities.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 1-7, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Happy New Year's Eve Carson City! If you don’t already have plans, here are some events in the region to ring in 2024.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

UPDATE: US-50 has now reopened. A suspicious item was investigated but no danger was found.

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US 50 is currently closed from Meyers to Pollock Pines (Sly Park Road) due to a "police investigation." According to Caltrans, all cars must exit.

Now that Christmas is over, your beautiful Christmas tree might be looking a little worse for wear, but don’t fret, the Christmas Tree recycling program is happening now around Carson City.

Once a month the Maizie Harris Jesse Theater at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City hosts rising stars in the songwriting world from both near and far. Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 features Mel & Gia with opening act Tyler Stafford.

What has become an annual situation since COVID, continues to be a dangerous issue on US50 and SR89 at Lake Tahoe. It has nothing to do with masks or social distancing but has everything to do with parking. Many people heading to Tahoe to find some sort of snow to play in have forgotten how to be safe and park safely along the roadways.

In just a few days over the Christmas holiday weekend, 111 parking tickets were issued by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) on US50 at Echo Summit and SR89 at Emerald Bay.

Happy Holidays! Most end-of-year newsletters are looking back on 2023, but instead of doing Nevada delegation ‘Wrapped’ — I did some of that during the August recess — I wanted to look ahead to 2024.

Are you looking for a friend in the New Year? Please come to Catmandu to meet our
friendly Cheddar.

Let’s hear his story in Cheddar’s own words.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is working diligently to ensure that safety is the top priority this New Year’s Eve. They would like to share the following information and safety reminders with the public so that everyone can ring in the new year in a safe and fun manner:

On Friday it was announced that Stan Jones, former Carson City supervisor and long-time owner of the Purple Avocado, has passed.

Jones leaves a legacy behind in the capital city, from his extensive volunteer work, to being a small business leader, and more.

Natural Grocers is hiring for various departments at the Incline Village, NV location! Interviews will be held virtually on Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at bit.ly/NaturalGrocersVirtual-Jan11

Polecat Tavern proprietor Keith Alan Barnett will be performing tonight in between open mic activities. Keith will also welcome anyone up to the stage to join in.

A 40-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 2200 block of Michael Drive Thursday night after allegedly backing his truck into a fence and damaging his neighbor’s vehicle.

According to the arrest report, the man was arrested after deputies were dispatched to a residence on report of an intoxicated subject who had crashed into his neighbor’s fence.

In the span of just three and a half years, CUTL has achieved a monumental milestone by removing more than 70,000 pounds of litter from lakes in the Sierra Nevada, including over 35,000 pounds directly from Lake Tahoe.

Join us at Polecat Tavern on Saturday, January 6th beginning at 7pm for Canyon White. Rocking…Soulful Music… from the heart…Voted RN&R 2015, 2016, 2017 Best Songwriter Musician.

21 & over only.

Polecat Tavern
260 W Winnie Lane
Carson City, NV 89703

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Happy Thursday, Carson Now readers! Let's take a look at what this weekend has in store.

Looking for specific New Years Eve Events? See our separate round up here.

Snow expected overnight Friday into Saturday at Lake Tahoe and Sierra has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory.

Carson City area casino gaming profits increased 9.21 percent in November compared to a year ago. Meanwhile, statewide gaming revenue was up 12.56 percent, raking in $1.37 billion, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board in a report released Thursday.

Hello fellow anglers. Another year has come and gone. As we enter the new year, we grow a little and learn from our mistakes. Last year, I wrote in my last report of the year that I prayed for snow to fill our rivers and streams, and the snow did not stop for months.

As part of their Carson CARES Campaign, Greater Nevada Credit Union recognized Carson City School District employees who exemplified positivity in school and made a difference in their school community this past year.

Happy Thursday, Carson City, and say hello to our newest Pet of the Week, Tony!

The holiday season is meant to be filled with joy, but for many families the Christmas spirit also brings added stress and anxiety. Statistics show over 30 percent of working families are making $60,000 annually or less for a family of four to live on in Nevada.

A 73-year-old man died Christmas day in a residential structure fire in Dayton, according to the Central Lyon County Fire Protection District.

After the closure of the Buffalo Wild Wings in Carson City on Nov. 5, 2023, there have been widespread rumors of a Texas Roadhouse taking its place.

Unfortunately, there is no evidence that Texas Roadhouse or another business is moving into that space as of right now, according to Hope Sullivan, the Community Development Director for Carson City.

The Carson City School District is accepting volunteer applications to fill the religious vacancy on the district’s Family Life Advisory Committee. Appointment as a member of the committee shall be for an initial term of three (3) years.

An identification has been made in the cold case investigation of a South Lake Tahoe woman who went missing in 1970. It has been 53 years since Donna Ann Lass was last seen alive while working at the then Sahara Tahoe.

Flaunt Your Flaws  is  an  exciting  new  hybrid musical/improv  formatted  as  a  mock  dating  reality  show so you get to watch it unfold differently each time!

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday a transition in the role of Chief of Staff in his administration.

Chief of Staff Ben Kieckhefer will be stepping down from his position early in 2024 after having helped guide a successful first year of the Lombardo administration, navigating the gubernatorial transition, office buildout, 2023 Legislative Session, and administration agenda development.

Since the 1980s, Carson City Health and Human Services has been undertaking mosquito abatement to stem the flow of potential mosquito-borne diseases.

However, it was determined that for many years — and possibly even decades — CCHHS hasn't had a Hazard Communication Plan, which is meant to provide proper training to employees on handling dangerous or toxic chemicals. Without training, this could mean that employees may have been exposed to dangerous chemicals as part of the abatement program.

A 59-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery after he allegedly backhanded his wife, causing her glasses to break, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

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