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Nevada Highway Patrol reports fatal crash on Highway 50 near Dayton

The Nevada Highway Patrol is reporting a fatal crash that happened at around 5 p.m. Wednesday night on Highway 50 and Occidental Drive east of Dayton. There are two vehicles involved with two confirmed driver fatalities, according to NHP.

The eastbound lane of Highway 50 is closed near Occidental because of the crash. NHP says motorists can expect lengthy travel delays near the area of the crash and that they should find alternate routes.

There were only the drivers in the vehicles that crashed, said NHP spokesperson Hannah DeGoey. The cause is under investigation. We will update as more information becomes available.

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Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 20-26, 2023. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The Silver City Preservation Society, with Evangeline Presents and Yellow Truck Productions, is pleased to present an extraordinary duo of songwriters and musicians, Rick Shea and Tony Gilkyson, in a benefit concert in Silver City, Nev. this Sunday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., doors at 6 p.m.

The first annual Puppy Thanksgiving was celebrated Friday at the Nevada Humane Society in Carson City with a gourmet festive dinner and lots of love.

The dogs were gifted with a Thanksgiving dinner to rally any family feast with hand made “pup”cakes, chicken, sweet potatoes, and more!

Looking for something fun for your kids to do over winter break? Look no further. Say hello to a weeks worth of imaginative and artistic fun.

A Christmas gift that goes beyond material possessions and offers them the gift of artistic experiences they'll remember forever.

Kiwanis of Sierra Nevada President Jose Ramirez presents Hannah Etchison Special Projects Coordinator of McKinney-Vento act Students in Transition a check for $1,000.

Douglas County is pleased to announce the hiring of Kathy Lewis for the position of Chief Financial Officer. Kathy will be re-joining the Douglas County team from East Fork Fire Protection District. The Chief Financial Officer serves as the County Auditor and Comptroller pursuant to Chapter 251 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. This role is responsible for the proper administration of the financial affairs of the County.

There were some exciting turkey scientists at Fritsch Elementary School in Carson City on Friday morning as kindergarten students donned sterile gowns and explored the anatomy of the beloved bird.

The young scholars also calculated diagrams and created turkey traps as they prepare for Thanksgiving next week.

Join us for a festive and heartwarming evening at the Odeon Saloon in Dayton, NV. Get ready to be whisked away into the enchanting world of Charles Dickens' timeless tale, 'A Christmas Carol' with a perfectly Nevadan twist. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the holiday season as you witness the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge from a grumpy old miser to a kind-hearted soul.

The Capital City Community Band, under the direction of Nick Jacques, will tie a big red bow around 2023 by presenting our annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 2:00 PM. This FREE concert will take place in the Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center.

As a young mother hoping to create positive and lasting holiday memories for my daughter, I would book us for breakfast with Santa that usually took place in a large department store when we lived in Washington D.C and San Diego.

The event was memorable though I don’t recall the menu, for the food was secondary to the overall event. What I recall most was the delight of children as they spied Santa and Mrs. Claus or the elves.

The University of Nevada, Reno extension office will be hosting a workshop about regenerative agriculture and gardening Thursday, Nov. 30 in Gardnerville.

The workshop will cover the basics of soil health, building organic carbon, utilizing cover crops, and much more.

Odeon Saloon 65 Pike Street Downtown Old Dayton, NV is having live music Friday Night, Nov. 17, 2023, 7 - 10 PM - Come on down and have a great time! The one and only and local favorite Deception. Must be 21 or older.

Happy Friday Carson City, and say hello to our newest Pet of the Week, Bella!

Bella is a three-and-a-half-year-old gal who was surrendered to us. She is very sweet and opens up to us more and more every day. She can start a little shy but loves to get pets once she feels comfortable.

Valley rain around Carson City and surrounding counties and Sierra snow will continue through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

UPDATE 11/18/23: The woman arrested with Murray was initially misidentified as the suspect and has been corrected.

A man who led Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies on a vehicle pursuit late Wednesday afternoon and was wanted for parole violation was arrested Thursday, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Jack C. Davis Observatory's lecture series focusing on topics in astronomy and science continues on Saturday night, Nov. 18. Observatory volunteer Robert Anderson will present a discussion on "The Rise of the Reflector." His presentation will cover a history of lens-type telescopes and how and why they became larger and larger.

Join Nevada Dance Company this Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 24-26, at the Carson City Community Center Theatre for a magical performance of the holiday classic "The Nutcracker."

Performances feature principal dancers who have performed with professional ballet companies such as Birmingham Royal Ballet (England), Slovak National Ballet, Sacramento Ballet and Smuin Ballet among others.

The Ferris Mansion, home of George Washing Gale Ferris, Jr., Carson City Historical Building Ornament collectable for 2023 is now available in time for the holidays. The ornament is a collector’s item, with a 3-demensional appearance, showcasing the Ferris Wheel, Mr. Ferris’ most memorable and inventive building design.

Hello Carson City! Let's take a look to see what the weekend has in store for us.

On Thursday, Carson City Supervisors voted to approve a new pilot program at the Carson City Jail called the Family Services Unit, which will be created to support inmates with children and at-risk children.

The program is preventative, which means that it is not offered to anyone currently facing charges for child-related crimes such as abuse or neglect.

A 37-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday for allegedly throwing rocks at a Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy, according to a sheriff's office booking report.

The Nevada Division of Forestry is pleased to announce the availability of approximately $2.2 million in funding from two competitive grant programs to assist communities with the implementation of projects that support urban and community forestry goals.

Carson City Elks No. 2177 held a Veterans Dinner on Nov. 11 that was free to all Carson City veterans.

With recent warm temperatures in the Lake Tahoe region, Vail Resorts announced Wednesday they have delayed their targeted opening days at both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort.

The Carson City Host Lions Club is pleased to announce that Samantha DeLallo, the daughter of Jessica DeLallo, has won the local competition in the Peace Poster Contest.

Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division has identified an Idaho woman who died in a crash Oct. 29, 2023 on I-80 in Churchill County.

The Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce nine student winners of the 22nd Annual American Citizen Essay Contest. Each winner was recognized at the school board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 14, and received the following cash prizes: First Place: $100, Second Place: $50 and Third Place: $30. Grade level winners include the following.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Beauty and the Beast” (1991) on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 West King Street, the old Catholic church.

A holiday tradition that spans generations, Carson High School will host its 28th annual Holiday Craft Fair this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18 on the CHS campus, 1111 N Saliman Rd, Carson City.