'Explore Earth' traveling exhibit now open at Carson City Library

Families check out an ofrenda or altar created to honor the victims of the recent Las Vegas shooting during the Dia de los Muertos reception at the Nevada State Museum on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. The free celebration at the museum continues with “Family Fun Saturday,” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., including crafts, traditional Mexican dancing, bilingual storytime and other activities. For more information, call (775) 687-4810.

CARSON CITY — Less than a month from opening night, The Polar Express Train Ride is on its way to another sold out season. Even with additional dates this year, tickets to the popular holiday train are more than 70 percent purchased. Families are encouraged to purchase tickets now for a magical trip running from Nov. 18 through Dec. 30.

A 25-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Thursday for a misdemeanor warrant out of Douglas County, driving with a license revoked for DUI and failure to yield, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

As rain and snow returns to northern Nevada and the Sierra, the Nevada Department of Transportation is prepared to help keep roads clear.

The sunny and pleasant fall weather Carson City has experienced the past couple weeks will come to an end Friday as the season’s first significant storm system moves into the region bringing wind and rain to the valleys and snow in the Sierra with the potential of lower elevation snow by Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Local Freshies, in association with South Lake Brewing Company, presents the Lake Tahoe premiere of Transworld Snowboarding’s film Arcadia in partnership with Bird Flu Production at The South Lake Brewing Company on Friday, Nov. 17. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. for this free all ages event.

Hello fellow anglers, you still have time to wet a line in our local area rivers and streams. Nov. 15 is the final day to fish rivers and streams in Alpine County and much of the Sierra. Lake fishing, however, will remain open through the winter season for some but not all Sierra lakes. In a later article, we will discuss the joys of ice fishing.

The smoke and haze visible Thursday around Lake Tahoe is from prescribed fire operations on the Eldorado National Forest and the Tahoe National Forest Truckee Ranger District.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's help in identifying the owner of a black Toyota 4 Runner that was used to commit several crimes in Carson City early last month.

The 14th annual Holiday With a Hero campaign is officially underway. The goal is to give at least 200 homeless children in Carson City a holiday gift to remember by presenting them with a $100 gift card to spend during a special shopping spree at Walmart.

We’ve got a wine walk weekend coming our way, come rain, snow, or shine. This one could get a little blustery; there’s a storm moving in. I’m just grateful that Mother Nature waited until after the parade and trick-or-treat night to send us some winter.

UPDATE 6:15PM: The following is a statement from the family of the Carson City man whose tricycle was stolen Monday.
"The community's response to this incident has been so kind and thoughtful. While offers to donate are very generous, they are not necessary. Should you feel the need to donate to help those, like Matthew, with special needs, please consider some of the fantastic local organizations we have here. Thank you all for your diligence!"
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The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a stolen adult handicap tricycle. The bike was taken from the Carson Mall, 1227 South Carson Street, on Monday, Oct. 30.

Nevada’s conservative Republican Attorney General Adam Laxalt, whose grandfather Paul Laxalt was a legendary Nevada governor and U.S. senator, was poised Wednesday to launch a long-expected bid to replace termed-out Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval.

A 26-year-old Carson City jail inmate was booked for violation of a court order after allegedly calling the victim of a domestic battery 12 times, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.