Carson City health department no longer testing for COVID-19; could change if cases spike

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.