Music isn’t just for the weekends in Carson City. Dave Leather will sing you the blues at Comma Coffee during your lunch hour and you will find live music at Glen Eagles Restaurant and at Living the Good Life Bistro and Nightclub in the evening. Take a look at the new art hanging up at Comma Coffee as they host their monthly Backseat Gallery Artist Reception.

WEDNESDAY:

• Curbside Christmas Tree Recycling: cut them if over six feet; put it out on your regular trash day

The Brewery Arts Center's Celtic Roots Series brings some local flavor to their Black Box Theater Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7pm.

Reckless driving on roadways led to an increase in traffic fatalities during 2014 compared to the previous year, according to Nevada Department of Public Safety figures released Monday.

In Carson City there were five fatalities in 2013, and in 2014, there were also five fatalities, according to figures compiled for the Nevada Department of Transportation. What's noteworthy is that in 2013, no fatalities involving motorcycles were reported, while in 2014, three of the five fatalities in Carson City were on motorcycles, said NDOT spokeswoman Meg Ragonese.

All Jazz musicians and aficionados are welcome to join John and Cherie Shipley, and Neil Stroccio for an exciting and creative musical jam session on Friday, Jan. 9. Doors open at 7:30pm, the music starts at 8pm with only a $5 cover at the door for a fun night of jazz. Come and hang, play, and listen as they add some groove to the Brewery Arts Center's Black Box "Front Room." Beer and Wine bar provided by Brewery Art Center.

A 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday, 1:26 a.m. in the 2900 block of Menlo Drive on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
According to the arrest report, arriving officers could hear a man inside the apartment banging and yelling on a door inside.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street. Go here for the agenda and here to watch the meeting live.

Carson City leaders were sworn into office today at the Carson City Courthouse. Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell presided with the oath of office taken by District Court Judge James T. Russell and James E. Wilson Jr.

The voting deadline has ended for a USA Today contest where Carson City is among several vying for "best travel worthy state capital." As of Monday morning before the contest closed, Carson City had been leading in the reader poll.

The announcement will be made 9 a.m. Wednesday morning here. Along with bragging rights, the result of a win would provide a nice shot in the arm for local tourism.

The new year, 2015, started off with a bang, for me. Well, more like a slip, fall, and crash to the pavement. Not paying attention to my footing as I was walking out my front door, I slipped on ice and fell. My foot went under itself and resulted in a nasty sprain. What happened thereafter taught me lessons that will last a lifetime.

The first Monday of the new year means that we swear-in our newly elected officials. You can witness both Carson City's swearing in and the state's ceremony today. Also kicking off today is a week long recycling program for your Christmas tree; just place it outside with your garbage on your regular trash pick up day.

MONDAY:

• Curbside Christmas Tree Recycling: cut them if over six feet; put it out on your regular trash day

Two were arrested and face multiple felony charges related to a vehicle burglary that happened Friday where stolen credit cards were used at a casino and to purchase around $900 worth merchandise, clothing and pizza, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Arrested were Joshua Allen, 34, of Richmond, Calif., and April Grover, 29, of Bay Point, Calif. Each face felony charges of auto burglary, commercial burglary, credit card fraud, prescription drug and controlled substance possession and a misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession. The two were already in jail facing other charges.

Youth Theatre Carson City is excited to announce our upcoming production of "Annie, Jr.," Jan. 9-11, 2015 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City.

Watch this preview of the season opener of television's "Celebrity Apprentice" and you might recognize someone.
Jamie Anderson, South Lake Tahoe resident and Gold Medalist from the Sochi Olympics, is on the cast of popular television show which starts on Sunday night, Jan. 4 at 9 p.m. on NBC.

Access to more terrain opened up to skiers and snowboarders Friday at Lake Tahoe. Heavenly Mountain Resort opened Olympic Express, offering guests access to upper Olympic Downhill run. The resort is currently operating 18 lifts, accessing 25 trails, and has three access points to the mountain open, including the Heavenly Gondola at Heavenly Village, Stagecoach Lodge in Nevada, and California Lodge off of Ski Run Blvd.

Maintaining a lead through much of December, the voting deadline nears for a USA Today contest where Carson City is among several vying for "the best travel worthy state capital."

Now through Monday, readers can pick their favorite state capital city destination by casting a vote. A digital clock found here tells you how many days, hours, minutes and seconds are left to vote. As of Saturday morning, Carson City remained in the number one spot followed by Juneau, Alaska and Boise, Idaho.

Mar. 5, 1920 - Dec. 17, 2014 Jane S. Ternau passed away peacefully on December 17, 2014 in Carson City, NV. She was born o...

Welcome to the weekend, Carson City! The first Saturday is always fun here, the Downtown Business Association hosts their monthly wine walk, rain, snow, or shine; and don't miss the raffle with some great prizes. The Elks Lodge is holding a hoop shoot contest for ages 8-13 (as of April 1, 2015), with the winners headed to the District Hoop Shoot in Reno. This is also the last weekend to enjoy a sleigh ride at Sand Harbor; bundle up and enjoy a gorgeous view.

Apr 02, 1946 - Dec 29, 2014 Lura Batjer Caldwell passed away on December 29, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Reno, Nevada. ...

Jan. 14, 1945 - Dec. 29, 2014 Calvin William Dixon passed away December 29, 2014 in Reno, Nevada. He was born January 14, 1945 in Fal...

Are you interested in becoming a skater but have no experience skating? No problem! The Carson Victory Roller program will teach you everything you need to know about roller derby. Join us for six weeks of off-skates training and learn the game and what skills are needed before even putting on your skates.

Adults (ladies 18+) and juniors (boys and girls 7-17) are encouraged to come check it out. First class is free.

When: New skater program starts Wednesday, Jan. 21, and continues Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, and 25. Juniors meet 6:15pm-7:30pm, adults meet 7pm-8:30pm.

Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort hosts the second annual Subaru WinterFest this weekend, Jan. 3-4. This free event includes a Freeride Skills Course, equipment demos and highlights an athlete signing with Women’s Freeski Halfpipe Olympian, Maddie Bowman.

UPDATE: A Carson City Sheriff's Office detective said Tuesday that the sheriff's office has located missing teen runaway, Ismeray Uribe, 17. She was found with her mother, said Detective Steve Olson, after the two were spotted with each other on New Year's Eve.
Ismeray is safe. Her mother, however, had a warrant for her arrest on a parole and probation violation and was arrested.
The teen was listed as a runaway after leaving her home Dec. 26.
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UPDATE: The Nevada Highway Patrol reports the driver of the Isuzu Rodeo involved in a fatal New Year's night vehicle crash has been located. Manuel Mejia Verdusco, 49, of Incline Village, was the driver that had been reported missing in the head-on crash that killed one person on Mt. Rose Highway, according the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Verdusco has multiple injuries to the face, wrist, and ankle and has been taken to the hospital for treatment.
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UPDATE: The Nevada Highway Patrol was able to make contact with Mr. Edgar Guzman-Barrios. After cooperating with an interview with law enforcement officers Mr. Guzman-Barrios provided important proof that cleared him of any involvement in the crash. NHP is confident that Mr. Guzman-Barrios was not inside the vehicle when it caused the accident on Mt. Rose. The NHP investigators are now looking into other evidence to help locate the driver of the Isuzu Rodeo.
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One person has died and another is being sought after a two-vehicle crash on Mt. Rose Highway on New Year's Day in which alcohol may have been a factor, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.