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Nevada legislators have approved more than $27 million in coronavirus relief funds toward efforts to improve care for criminal defendants awaiting trial who need mental health treatment, as the state faces continued scrutiny over delays in providing the care.

Stormy weather returns to Carson City and surrounding counties this week with valley rain, a slight chance of freezing rain and high-elevation snow through Wednesday. There's also a potential for more systems to arrive around Christmas.

UPDATE SUNDAY: A 23-year-old woman died Saturday as a result of injuries in a crash that happened in the 2500 block of Airport Road, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed. The condition of the second patient flown by Care Flight is unknown at this time.

The woman's identity has not been released. The crash is under investigation. The roadway was closed for several hours Saturday.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City offers the last of three weekend holiday train rides with Santa today, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023.

The Santa Train has 11 rides, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., running every 30 minutes.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public to identify a suspect for a vehicle theft that happened Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in the area of Rand Avenue in Carson City.

A coyote stops for a photo session early Saturday morning at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department is pleased to announce a new youth scholarship program beginning in January.

Thanks to fundraising and donations through the Foundation for Carson City Parks & Recreation, the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department can offer discounted programs to qualifying families and individuals.

A 55-year-old Minden man was arrested in the area of N. Carson Street and E. Washington Street around 2 a.m. Friday morning for DUI first after failing to use a turn signal.

Deputies were patrolling in the area when they witnessed a pickup making a lefthand turn onto Carson Street from 8th Street without using a turn signal.

Save the date for an unforgettable weekend at Nashville Social Club in Carson City.

Country Financial is pleased to announce the Carson City Sheriff’s Office as a recipient of a Country Financial Operation Helping Heroes award. Country Financial representative Jim Gray recently recognized the Sheriff’s Office with the award and presented a donation to support the office’s new K-9 program in 2024.

In addition to the recent resignations of both the long-standing Douglas County School District Superintendent Keith Lewis, as well as the Director of Human Resources Joe Girdner, the next district leader to tender his resignation is board member Tony Magnotta.

Magnotta announced his intention to resign last week, done in protest against the board majority’s actions since January.

In preparation for the upcoming season, the Carson High School Senator ski team took a break from dryland training to remember the past and look toward the future. Additionally, coaches unveiled new race bids and announced this year’s team captains: Tommy Callister and Madalyn Lind Smith.

A dry, quiet pattern will persist through much of the weekend around Carson City and surrounding counties, with a slow moving storm system that will likely bring valley rain and high elevation snow showers to the region early into the middle of next week, according to the National Weather Service.

Come help us celebrate Keith "Get-off-my-lawn" Barnett's 65th birthday this weekend at our new Polecat Tavern in Carson City. He's officially an old man!

While Homestead Holidays may not be happening this year due to potential weather issues, that doesn’t mean you can’t get a taste of a rustic holiday treat!

The Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch in partnership with the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department are offering mule- and horse-pulled wagon rides at the ranch from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 and Sunday, Dec. 17.

In another season marked by unwavering dominance, and for the second year in a row, the Carson Middle School eighth-grade boys basketball team finished the season undefeated. They cemented their basketball legacy when they beat Alder Creek from Truckee in the championship game of the Tah-Neva District Basketball Tournament in South Lake Tahoe Saturday night.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals suspected of using stolen credit cards.

Come visit an all time favorite event, the annual miniature show at East Fork Gallery in downtown Gardnerville. This year, the images are 8" x 10" and smaller and there are 47 entries. The show ends on Dec. 23.

Brief lane closures will be in place on U.S. 50 at Warrior Way along Tahoe’s east shore Thursday, Dec. 14 as the Nevada Department of Transportation stripes the intersection and activates a new traffic signal to enhance traffic flow and safety.

The Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) has recognized Western Nevada College at its annual awards banquet for providing dual enrollment opportunities for rural high school students.

Muscle Powered is beginning to recruit new board members to serve on the board for a volunteer 2-year term of service. We meet 6 times a year for 2 hours with occasional meetings on weekends for planning meetings. To join the board, you must be a current Muscle Powered member.

UPDATE 8PM: Roadways have begun to open up following the crash investigation involving a pedestrian and motorist that happened early Tuesday evening. According to Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Matt Smith, the adult female victim was flown by CareFlight to Renown Medical Center in Reno where she is being treated for injuries. Her condition is unknown at this time.

The crash happened in a crosswalk where the victim was crossing west to east and was struck by a vehicle. The driver is an adult and impairment is not suspected, said Sgt. Smith.

Southwest Gas is proposing a 4 percent rate hike for Northern Nevada customers, with the average bill increase amounting to $5.80 a month. The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has scheduled two consumer sessions on Thursday, Dec. 14, to hear public comments regarding the proposed rate hike.

While many young athletes envision their names up in lights, one Carson City teen has set his sights on the biggest prize of all: the Olympics.

Jimmy Sapien is a 16-year-old junior at Carson High School, and first started his amateur boxing career at 12-years-old.

Carson City Supervisor Lisa Schuette will be hosting Coffee with Lisa tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 7 to 8 a.m. at The Cracker Box, 402 E William St, Carson City. All are invited to share ideas and discuss community topics of interest.

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC) hosts a public breakfast meeting every other month at the Silver Springs Community Center. The next meeting is Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 at 9 a.m.

Each meeting includes introductions from all attending, presentations by guest speakers, and discussion and updates about collaborative efforts to increase access to health care; nutritious food; workforce development; and prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.

In 2022 and 2023, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office investigated many cases of people selling counterfeit jewelry. These cases were also linked to similar cases in Northern Nevada.

These suspects often solicit in casinos parking lots and shopping center parking lots that they need money or food to continue their trips. They target elderly citizens in parking lots, using high-pressure tactics to sell jewelry to their victims.

Carson City-based entrepreneur Tawny Barker is a guest on the newest episode of the popular Unfiltered Discussions Podcast. The episode centers around Barker’s business Nobility Trauma and Clean-Up LLC.

A new report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Rhodium Group ranked Nevada the top state for clean energy investment over the last year.