Ash Canyon Road reopens to motorized traffic after 2017 flood

The Carson City Treasurer’s Office and Carson City Utility Billing have become aware of fraudulent water bill emails requesting past-due payments from Carson City water subscribers, similar to fraudulent emails that are currently taking place throughout the rest of the United States.

Willy Wonka, Jr. follows the enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he holds a contest, hiding golden tickets in five of his delectable candy bars.

Those who find the tickets win a tour of the Wonka factory and a lifetime supply of candy.

Among the five winners are four bratty children and one kind-hearted boy, Charlie Bucket, who attends the tour with his grandfather.

The children must adhere to Mr. Wonka’s rules or face the consequences. The show features numerous roles, including the iconic singing and dancing Oompa Loompas.

The 29th annual Carson High Craft Fair is returning tonight, Friday Nov. 15 and continuing through tomorrow, Saturday Nov. 16 at Carson High School.

For nearly three decades crafters, makers and holiday enthusiasts have flocked to the capitol city high school to kick off their holiday shopping, and this year, attendees will find over 165 booths and 150 crafters.

Tiffani Barber was diagnosed with Stage Four Glioblastoma brain cancer on Dec. 8, 2012. For those who did not know Tiffani, all she ever wanted to do was help people.

The Friends of the Douglas County Library will host a two-day used book sale, Friday and Saturday, November 15-16, at the Minden Library, 1625 Library Lane.

In recognition of the start of the holiday season, Greater Nevada Credit Union branch locations across northern Nevada are collecting donations for those in need on behalf of local nonprofits and the KTVN 2 News Nevada Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive.

The Carson High School Blue Thunder Marching Band won first place in the AA division with an overall score of more than 80 at the 44th Annual Sierra Band Crusade, northern Nevada’s Marching Band Championships, this past Saturday, Nov. 9, in Mackay Stadium at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Lane closures and travel delays will begin Wednesday, Nov. 13 on U.S. 95 Alternate in Yerington as the Nevada Department of Transportation makes roadway drainage improvements.

The Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce nine student winners of the 23rd Annual American Citizen Essay Contest. Each winner was recognized at the school board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 12, and received the following cash prizes: First Place: $100, Second Place: $50 and Third Place: $30. Grade level winners include the following.

UPDATE: Due to increased fire weather conditions, NV Energy has upgraded a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) Watch to Warning status in Genoa, southwestern Carson City and Virginia City Highlands in northern Nevada for today, Nov. 13 and into tomorrow morning.
A PSOM warning means a de-energization is likely to prevent the possibility of sparking a wildfire.
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A storm expected to move into the region Wednesday has prompted NV Energy to issue a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) warning for southwest Carson City to Genoa and the Virginia City Highlands.

CARSON CITY — A new paper co-authored by Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) team members showcases pioneering research into the integration of technology and workforce training in Nevada.

Western Nevada is currently experiencing an above-average warm fall, as many are aware given the high temperatures we saw through September and October.

On Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, the Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot on the Trap fields beginning at 9 a.m.

UPDATE: The gas leak issue has been resolved.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Tuesday morning to a gas leak in the area of North Carson Street and William Street.