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Red Flag warning extended to late Wednesday for Caldor and Dixie fire areas, Western Nevada

A Red Flag fire weather warning for the Lake Tahoe Basin, including the Caldor Fire area, the Northern Sierra Front including the Dixie Fire area and western Nevada was extended to late Wednesday due to continued unstable conditions, gusty winds and low humidity, according to the National Weather Service.

The Red Flag warning was to expire at 11 p.m. Tuesday but was extended to 11 p.m. Wednesday. The affected areas are the Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee area, Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen counties, Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral counties.

Forecasters say winds will be from the Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Gusts may reach 40 mph in some locations Tuesday, especially along Highway 395. Winds gusts may exceed 50 mph over ridge lines in the Sierra late Monday night and Tuesday. Humidity will be between 5 and 15 percent.

The combination of unstable conditions, gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. The weather service advises to avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.

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That strange glow in the sky south of the Carson City area on Friday afternoon was not an illusion.

UPDATE: 4:55PM: The accident has been cleared and traffic is being allowed back onto Fairview Drive.
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Carson City emergency crews are on scene of a two-vehicle crash that occurred near the roundabout at E. Fifth Street and Fairview Drive.

I'll be eating soup for dinner tonight.

But unlike others in the community who struggle every day with hunger, my bowl won't be empty.

In its sixth year, Carson City has fought hunger during the holidays in a very unique way by serving delicious hot soups prepared by local restaurants that are dished up in ceramic bowls made by the hands of people in the community.

This Friday, the all-you-can-eat fundraiser returns, this time at the Carson Mall, with an array of holiday entertainment, an auction, raffle and more to go along with delicious, savory and soothing hot soup delights.

The event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. inside the Carson Mall's north entrance.

Nevada Humanities Awards

Today Nevada Humanities begins accepting nominations for the 2019 Nevada Humanities Awards for outstanding achievement in and contributions to the humanities.

Carson City’s latest food market opened to commercial business customers Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grocery chain's newest store, located at 222 Fairview Drive in the Lowe’s shopping center next door to Office Depot.

Organizers of the 26th annual KTVN Channel 2 News Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive were set up early at the Governor's Mansion, 606 N. Mountain Street in Carson City, on Friday morning, accepting shelf-stable food and cash donations on behalf of Advocates to End Domestic Violence.

Carson Cassie is back in the retention pond at the corner of Little Lane and Roop Street in Carson City, this time sporting a festive, red Santa Claus hat to the delight of residents, workers, motorists and pedestrians in the area.

A 49-year-old Reno man was arrested Thursday afternoon on the charges of obstructing an officer after deputies responded to a report of shots being fired at the Carson City Landfill.

Today's ribbon cutting for Smart Foodservice at 222 Fairview Drive is not a public event, said Ryan Weedon with Smart Foodservice Warehouse Sales in Portland, Oregon.

A story that ran Wednesday on Carson Now was incorrect. Corrections have since been made to that story. Carson Now regrets the error.

Due to verified reports involving the likelihood of stray bullets entering into populated areas originating from the discharge of firearms at the Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range, a temporary operating schedule at the range was implemented.

Hello and good day Carson City. We are headed into Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. The weekend is nearly here and your continued generosity never ceases to amaze. Ahead Friday is the annual KTVN Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive held locally at the Governor's Mansion and at Minden's Carson Valley Inn. It is also the 6th annual Project Empty Bowls at Carson Mall, which has become a local soup for the soul favorite stop.

Bring the kids, take a nature walk, ride a bike or bring a horse and ride this Saturday with Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch as it hosts its annual Holiday Open House.

These past few months River Wranglers have been working with Dayton Schools on Conserve the Carson River Workdays. Dayton High School marine science class helped River Wranglers work with Dayton Elementary, Riverview Elementary, and Sutro Elementary.

Hello fellow anglers, It is snowing everywhere. Which means that many roads in Alpine County have finally closed for the season. With our recent storms brings ice on some of our surrounding lakes and ponds. I strongly recommend to stay off of the ice, even though our temperatures have plummeted, the ice is very thin and is very dangerous this time of year.

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Tesla's battery factory in northern Nevada has created more than 7,000 jobs - 40 percent more than promised - and an additional 8,200 jobs in other local businesses since it opened east of Reno in 2014.

A local Christmas toy drive that began six years ago by a Carson City woman dying of cancer continues through this weekend, ending Sunday as part of her last wishes the drive continue after her death.

The Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1976, continues their 40-year partnership with Proscenium Players, Inc. as they present "A Christmas Chaos."

The Carson City School District board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, 851 E. William Street.

A resolution to approve an augmented and amended budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year will be held. During the hearing, a disclosure of changes to the final budget will be provided.

A 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested just after midnight Thursday on multiple charges including suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance and possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription, a gross misdemeanor.

The Piper’s Players Presents Nightmare Before Christmas directed by Rhoda Thalman and music directed by Jocelyn Burbidge held at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City.

In the final stretch of the work week, today is Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. For those keeping score, there are four days of Hanukkah remaining, we are 19 days away from Christmas and 26 days until 2019. Here's what's happening today:

Carson City Public Works temporarily closed parts of West Telegraph Street in downtown Carson City Wednesday as contractor Q&D Construction worked to repair a lateral sewer connection that was not functioning properly, said Carson City Engineer Dan Stucky.

Paul Goldschmidt’s exit Wednesday from the Arizona Diamondbacks may open the door for two hot-hitting infielders who held down the corners most of last season for the Reno Aces, Christian Walker and Kevin Cron.

The Nevada Builder’s Alliance took ownership of the historic Jack’s Bar earlier this year and CEO Aaron West is dedicated to turning it into a prime location for downtown Carson City.

According to West, the damage to the interior was so severe from years of misuse and decay, that the only parts to remain of the original establishment will be the exterior stone walls and cast iron columns.

CARSON CITY — In partnership with IPA LLC, Western Nevada College’s Community Education department is offering a new intensive eight-week bootcamp designed to give students the combination of HTML knowledge and entrepreneurial skills to sell basic web pages to real businesses.

It was 150 years ago this month when one of Nevada's most treasured artifacts first arrived in Carson City.

Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada just recently celebrated their 16th Annual TRIUMPHANT: Celebrating Women in Leadership Awards Dinner on November 15.

Two women were booked Tuesday for misdemeanor malicious destruction of property for their involvement in puncturing a tire on an SUV that belonged to an ex-boyfriend of one of the women, a sheriff's deputy said.

Do you have children in the Carson City School District? Then most likely this month you’ll be attending at least one holiday concert as December seems to be the most musical month of the year for Carson City kids.